4 Startup Rules All Founders Need to Live By
There are times in both sports and business when the going gets tough — here are four essential tips to help entrepreneurs survive and thrive. As a former pro basketball player overseas, [...]
The Pros And Cons Of Accelerators For Startups
Applying for an accelerator program is a major decision for any company in its early years. For CoachUp, it was the right decision, and we learned a lot along the way. We launched CoachUp in [...]
5 Things Playing Pro Basketball Taught Me About Running a Startup
The transition from athlete to entrepreneur is a logical one: the drive, persistence, and vision it takes to succeed in sports are just as essential in business. There are many similarities [...]
Why Time Off Isn’t Slacking Off: 8 Tips to Take Advantage of Vacation
Taking time off is extremely important: it helps you “reset”, focus on big challenges, and come up with creative solutions that you otherwise might miss in the day-to-day grind. My [...]
3 Reasons You Should Hire an Athlete Today
The lessons learned through athletics can make the difference between a workplace contributor and a superstar If you could only ask one question to a person interviewing for a job at your [...]
I'm a sports/tech entrepreneur and early-stage investor. I'm co-CEO of DRAFT (https://draft.com), the Founder of CoachUp.com, the nation's leading sports coaching company, lead investor and Chairman of Athletes of Valor, an innovative platform that helps veterans transition from service to career, and co-founder and Managing Director of a small, seed-stage fund with nearly 50 startup investments to date. I'm passionate about giving back and sharing what I've learned along the way: I'm an advisor to several startups, and the author of two books -- "Coaching Up!" (Wiley, 2016) & "Reaching Another Level" (CoachUp, 2014). I tend to write on topics related to entrepreneurship, investing, and leadership.. 