One of the major mistakes startups make is externalizing, delegating, and subcontracting the entire process of crafting their business plan. They pay thousands of dollars to freelancers or consultants to write a business plan that is supposed to guide the company from INCEPTION to SCALING in...

The recent gestures of Elon Musk have drawn fierce criticisms. Are these criticisms fair? Let me respond to this question by wearing two different hats. As an African immigrant, Elon Musk is one of my heroes. I consider him once in a century genius. You don't need to agree with...

You must be mindful and intentional when reaching out to high performers and influencers. First, they're very busy, and their plates are full. Second, whether they're aware of it or not, they have some filtering mechanisms that have helped them protect their precious time and energy. That is...