Posts by Liam Redmond
Stop Chasing Cash Flow, Build a Brand
Too many founders chase quick cash and call it strategy. That rush feels good—until the music stops. My take is simple: cash flow without brand is a ticking clock. When the timer hits zero, the money dries up, the options shrink, and the story ends the same way—scrambling to keep the lights on. The Cost…
Read MoreExclusive | ‘Love on the Spectrum’ star Tyler White is planning a big surprise for his wedding to Madison Marilla
Wedding bells are on the horizon for “Love on the Spectrum” stars Tyler White and Madison Marilla — and the groom-to-be is already dreaming up a moment straight out of a country love song. In an exclusive interview with Page Six’s “Virtual Reali-Tea,” White reveals he’s planning to debut an original track during one of…
Read More7 signs your startup is outgrowing your identity
There’s a moment in the founder journey that doesn’t get talked about enough. Your metrics are improving, your team is growing, maybe even your investors are leaning in. But internally, something feels off. You’re operating at a level your past self couldn’t have imagined, yet you still default to the same instincts, habits, and identity…
Read MorePK9 Gear Challenges ‘Fast Fashion’ Pet Market With New Guide to Durable Dog Collars
Image courtesy of PK9 Gear Australia’s $14 billion pet industry sees dog owners spending about AU$1,627 annually, but much of that goes toward inexpensive accessories that wear out quickly. Melbourne-based PK9 Gear believes consumers want alternatives. The company has released its guide to the best dog collars in Australia, supporting its broader push for a…
Read More7 ways to talk about money with co-founders without blowing up the partnership
Talking about money with your co-founder is one of those moments every founder knows is coming and still hopes to avoid. Equity splits, salaries, runway decisions, who gets paid first when cash is tight. These conversations feel loaded because they are. Money is never just money in a startup. It is control, trust, sacrifice, and…
Read MoreWings shut down question to Azzi Fudd about Paige Bueckers relationship
The Wings are keeping a tight lid on things with their No. 1 draft pick. Dallas’ WNBA franchise introduced top pick Azzi Fudd on Thursday, but quickly made it clear the former UConn star wouldn’t be discussing her relationship with teammate Paige Bueckers. “I understand why you have to ask that question, but we’re going…
Read MoreEntrepreneurship Means Fires—Stop Wishing For Calm
I’ve built and sold companies, grown sales fast, and run Hawke Media. People often think that means smooth sailing. It doesn’t. My view is simple: if you’re building something real, you’re always managing fires. That’s not failure. That’s the job. This hit me hard after a rough day when a partner almost tanked a major…
Read MoreHow Explainer Videos Simplify SaaS Products
SaaS providers can greatly benefit from explainer videos. They can function as quick visual guides, allowing SaaS companies to explain how their products work to their audience. These videos allow users to understand platforms that might appear intimidating at first. Arguably, one of the best things about such videos is that they can turn confusion…
Read MoreAfter Years of Searching for Satoshi Nakamoto, A New Documentary Called Finding Satoshi Thinks It Found the Answer
The hunt for Satoshi Nakamoto has quickly become one of the defining questions of our era. Originally relegated to the fringes of various technological and economic communities, once Bitcoin became mainstream, so to did the search for Nakamoto. As soon as the Bitcoin white paper appeared in 2008 under that pseudonym, journalists, cryptographers, and investigators…
Read More6 founder behaviors that make investors question your leadership
If you have ever walked out of an investor meeting replaying every answer in your head, you are not alone. Most early-stage founders assume investors are judging the idea, the market, or the numbers. They are, but what they are really underwriting is you. Your judgment, your self-awareness, and your ability to navigate uncertainty. Subtle…
Read MoreThis Long Beach startup says it has a patch for California’s power problems
Many companies in California struggle to get enough electricity to power their growing businesses. One Long Beach startup just raised $26 million for what it says is a quick fix for that problem. There are limits on how much power each company can draw from the public power grid so fast-growing industries can’t just crank…
Read MoreNew York Botanical Garden scientist sexually harassed on social media — gets so bad that comments are now blocked
In the concrete jungle, he’s coming up roses. Chris Elliott, a horticulturist at the New York Botanical Garden, is in full bloom as throngs of “thirsty” phytophiles — plant lovers — are unashamedly salivating over his hotness. But some argue that the hunk-worship is actually crossing socially acceptable lines and causing social media mania. Chris Elliott,…
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