I enjoy working with entrepreneurs; I love their spirit, drive, and persistence, even when the odds are stacked against them.  This is especially true now dealing with the labor shortage, supply chain disruptions, and irate customers.  But what makes entrepreneurs keep working, taking risks, and showing up each day?  Here are five qualities that I

I was joined by restaurant owner and entrepreneur Madelyn Alfano to discuss how she built Maria’s Italian Kitchen, a successful restaurant with multiple locations in the Los Angeles area, her perspective on entrepreneurship and leading a business, and how she navigated COVID-19.  Madelyn and I have very similar outlooks on the entrepreneurship mindset, competition,

I’ve been thinking a lot recently about whether entrepreneurs are born or if they are made over time.  I enjoy working with entrepreneurs; I love their spirit, drive, and persistence, even when the odds are stacked against them.  The perennial question will likely be debated for many years to come, but here are five qualities

Recently I had the opportunity to interview Nolan Bushnell and Jason Crawford, co-founders of Modal Systems, a LA based virtual reality start-up company.  Nolan is a serial entrepreneur who has founded many companies, but you probably recognize Atari and Chuck E. Cheese as his most notable.  My full interview is available on iTunes here.