This is part of a series thinking through the different layers involved in solving real-world problems. It’s a sketch of ideas in process. So now… Read More »Nested problems, nested solutions (6): the management problem
By famous, I means admired, trusted, given the benefit of the doubt. By famous, I mean seen as irreplaceable or best in the world. Here’s… Read More »Seth Godin and Bo Burlingham on being famous to the family
This is part of a series thinking through the different layers involved in solving real-world problems. It’s a sketch of ideas in process. Once you’ve… Read More »Nested problems, nested solutions (5): operational problems
This is part of a series thinking through the different layers involved in solving real-world problems. It’s a sketch of ideas in process. If you’ve… Read More »Nested problems, nested solutions (4): practical problems
This is part of a series thinking through the different layers involved in solving real-world problems. It’s a sketch of ideas in process, and not… Read More »Nested problems, nested solutions (3): theoretical problems
If you missed it, start with yesterday’s post. A problem is anything we want to change – however trivial or enormous. Our very simplest problems… Read More »Nested problems, nested solutions (2): trivial problems
I’ve posted about nested problems before as The Wrapper, and The Onion (1), (2), (3), (4). It helps to begin by defining “problem”. A problem… Read More »Nested problems, nested solutions (1): what’s your problem?
I think of the business model as the enabling “wrapper” around the “technical” solution you make happen. If you’re a plumber, it’s all the business… Read More »Resource: Seth Godin on Business Models
One of the most famous walks in England is along a high ridge in the Lake District called Striding Edge. It runs to the east… Read More »Striding Edge
“How to Raise Money – It’s a Journey Not An Event” (blog post and podcast by Steve Blank, embedded below) is a fantastic resource for understanding… Read More »Resource: Steve Blank on the startup journey