Category Archives: The Humble Entrepreneur

How can we be more successful technology entrepreneurs? How does the paradigm shift to a new sharing economy and the dynamics of the Internet of Everything change what it means to be a technology entrepreneur? Here are a few of my lessons learned.

Entrepreneurship for 8th Graders (and you too).

Posted on November 12, 2023 by Kim Patrick

Recently I had the opportunity to present career experiences in entrepreneurship to my daughter’s eighth grade class at the Village School of Naples. The slide deck encapsulates my simple advice and a deep discussion. Of course there were stories too! … Continue reading →

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Are the “Happiness Curve” and the “Stewardship Curve” All That Different?

Posted on August 21, 2019 by Kim Patrick

Does stewardship make you happy? Is it important to you as a business leader to be a good steward – of people, ideas, resources, and communities? Is it important to your business to foster, recognize and reward stewardship throughout career … Continue reading →

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Two-sided Mentorship

Posted on April 18, 2018 by Kim Patrick

I would like to ask you to think about mentorship a little differently. In today’s network economy, old mentorship models are falling by the wayside as new business models and changing demographics surface new needs. Fading fast are the celebrity … Continue reading →

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Lessons Learned My Friend

Posted on February 21, 2017 by Kim Patrick

As I was riding the #1 red line to the Riverside Memorial Chapel on the upper west side of NYC last Friday, it was an opportunity for reflection on the life and shared experiences of my long time mentor, colleague, … Continue reading →

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Expectations – The Entrepreneur’s Currency

Posted on October 1, 2015 by Kim Patrick

In the same way that there are product development curves, product absorption curves, and revenue curves – perhaps an entrepreneur’s most important curve is the expectation curve. This is the journey of expectations that the entrepreneur creates! Expectations are what bind … Continue reading →

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What Entrepreneurs Can Learn From Runners!

Posted on September 26, 2015 by Kim Patrick

After every run I ask myself 4 questions: How was my run affected by: (1) Strength – How tired is my body? (2) Endurance – How far could I run – comfortably? (3) Weather – How did the environment –temperature, … Continue reading →

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Capital Formation Strategy for the Humble Entrepreneur – Thinking Ahead Illustrated With 5 Key Tools

Posted on August 10, 2015 by Kim Patrick

What Path Are You On? – The Value of Thinking Ahead The essence of early stage fund-raising is in knowing what you want. Your Company’s capital formation strategy should serve your personal and business objectives. Are you chasing a unicorn? (1b plus … Continue reading →

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Capital Formation for the Humble Entrepreneur

Posted on August 2, 2015 by Kim Patrick

Capital is the “oxygen” for many start-ups. With capital, you live another day. Without it, you fail. It is just that simple. Founders often get caught up in the excitement of their ideas, unique market insights, the support of friends, … Continue reading →

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Do You Keep A Mental Model?

Posted on July 31, 2015 by Kim Patrick

Most entrepreneurs have unique life experience. Many have encountered adversity. They tend to be thoughtful and self-aware. The humble entrepreneur is also reflective. She questions where she has been, what she believes and how it translates into her business. This … Continue reading →

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The Mythology of “The Secret Formula” – “Do This, Not That”

Posted on July 27, 2015 by Kim Patrick

With the explosion of content and publishing on the Internet, there is no shortage of advice for anyone – especially entrepreneurs! (See Surviving the Entrepreneur Content Apocalypse.)  It often seems that entrepreneurs chase a “secret formula” that every entrepreneur can use to … Continue reading →

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