Founders say DK Smith is a marketing and startup expert
It’s rare to find a startup that’s breaking new ground and has the potential to disrupt an industry. Occasionally I have the pleasure of working with a founder who has a unique take on things.
I’m working with one now… let’s call him Leonard (I love Big Bang Theory).
Leonard discovered a unique angle in a deep vertical and decided to launch a startup to take advantage of the opportunity.
You did your customer research, more research, and then more research.
You developed a roadmap and set milestones, which are intermediate goals to help you get from ideation to some future point. The reality of roadmaps however, is they should change based on market demands – “pivot points.”Continue reading…
It’s 2014! Out with the old and in with the new… but some of my old habits just won’t go away!
As a kid I wanted to eat pizza every day… my Mom had other ideas.
As an adult I’ve made my dream a reality and can obsessively eat pizza without reprimand.Continue reading…
Actual emails sent this week to and from a client:
Hi Steve, The purchase order had “K.D. Smith” in the vendor area however, I signed it D.K. Not a big deal to me… as long as it doesn’t delay the project startup. Maybe you should check on that order.
Been talkin’ the talk… now it’s time to walk the walk!
Time to eat my own dog food.