Posts by Liam Redmond
6 ways to build credibility when you have zero track record
If you are early in your founder journey, this tension probably feels familiar. You have conviction, maybe even a solid product, but no one seems to take you seriously yet. Investors want traction. Customers want proof. Partners want history. And you are sitting there thinking, how do I get any of that without already having…
Read More7 reasons emotionally intelligent founders attract better teams
Building a startup often feels like a constant tradeoff between speed and people. You are trying to ship, fundraise, and survive, while also somehow building a team that actually wants to stay. Most founders learn this the hard way. The ones who don’t burn out their early hires tend to share a quieter trait: emotional…
Read More7 reasons disciplined founders win when talented ones burn out
If you’ve spent any time in startup circles, you’ve seen it play out. The brilliant founder with a standout product idea flames out after 18 months, while the less flashy operator quietly builds something sustainable. It feels unfair at first. Talent should win, right? But in early-stage startups, the game is not won by raw…
Read MoreHow to Become a Successful Online Video Creator
Video content has overtaken most other ways to communicate and connect with an audience, whether you are trying to promote a business or just trying to promote yourself. If you want to make videos, the most appealing option is to become an online video creator and make the most out of it. If you want…
Read More7 ways founders lose momentum right after raising funding
You close the round. The wire hits. Slack lights up. For a brief moment, it feels like you made it. But a few months later, something feels off. Progress slows, decisions drag, and the urgency that got you here starts to fade. If that sounds familiar, you are not alone. Fundraising is a milestone, not…
Read More4 frameworks that simplify every chaotic decision in early-stage startups
You’re not stuck because you’re incapable. You’re stuck because everything feels equally important. Hiring vs. shipping. Fundraising vs. revenue. Growth vs. retention. Early-stage startups are less about lack of ideas and more about decision overload. Most founders don’t fail from one bad call. They slowly stall from a thousand unclear ones. The difference between momentum…
Read MoreOpenAI CEO Sam Altman addresses Molotov cocktail attack on his home and AI backlash
Hours after a Molotov cocktail was thrown at his San Francisco home, OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman addressed the criticism surrounding artificial intelligence that appears to have been the impetus for the attack. In a lengthy blog post, Altman shared a family photo of his husband and child, stating he hopes it might convince people…
Read MoreTeoscar Hernández, Shohei Ohtani lead Dodgers’ MLB-best offense to win over Rangers
Last year, there were only two qualified hitters in Major League Baseball who had a .300 batting average and .500 slugging percentage. Through the 14 games this season, the Dodgers are just about doing it as an entire team. After a 6-3 win over the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night, it’s becoming hard to keep…
Read MoreScattered showers expected Sunday through Monday in L.A.
A storm system has moved through Los Angeles County heading east, and while a majority of the heavy rain has already dumped onto the region Sunday morning, scattered showers are expected throughout the day and possibly into early Monday, according to the National Weather Service. Parts of the Los Angeles region woke up to a…
Read More7 early money habits that make or break first-time founders
You probably didn’t start your company because you love spreadsheets or obsess over burn rate. But at some point, every founder hits the same moment. You open your bank account, do the mental math, and realize your runway is shorter than you thought. That quiet tension shapes more decisions than most founders admit. Early money…
Read More7 ways chasing productivity hacks makes you less productive
If you’ve ever spent an afternoon tweaking your Notion setup, testing a new morning routine, or watching yet another “how I get 10x more done” video, you already know the feeling. It feels like progress. It feels like you’re leveling up. But at the end of the week, your actual business hasn’t moved much. That…
Read MoreWhy Many Companies Overspend (And the Simple Cost Control System That Fixes It)
A lot of businesses only realize that they have overspent when they review their financial reports at the end of the month or, worse, at the end of a quarter. By then, the money is already gone, and the focus shifts from prevention to damage control. Oftentimes, a deeper look into many of these situations…
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