Frustrated, annoyed, and nearly ready to give up. That was how I felt as I wandered around during the happy hour at the end of the Founders start-up event. I had attended in part to learn, and I had indeed learned a lot at the sessions...
There I was, sitting by myself at a Barnes and Noble book signing for nearly two hours. For one hour and fifty-four minutes, not a single person approached me to buy a book. To make matters worse, I just had a little spat with my wife and told...
Bold. Unabashed. Audacious. Authentic. I’ve always had people that loved me for who I was, and my fair share of haters along the way. So even though I’d never heard or watched Bethenny Frankel before I sat down on a Zoom call with her, I immediately saw...
Depressed, exhausted, starving, sweaty and anxious. That's how I was feeling as I walked towards a big investor pitch meeting on a muggy day in June of 2013. I had had the WORST day so far - I had woken up early to take a train from...
“ALL IN!” I’ve been playing the great game of poker on and off for the last 35 years. Poker is a game of skill and luck–it requires strategy, patience, and calculated risk. In many ways, business and entrepreneurship are the same. Every week when I play...
11 Principles for Public Leadership that Actually Listens, Learns, and Leads with Heart Over a decade ago, I wrote a little LinkedIn article called “11 Simple Concepts to Become a Better Leader.” It was inspired by my time in business — learning (often the hard way)...
I lost. But I also won. Here are my reflections and insights about politics, campaigning and the future of our great democracy. (Be warned, this is a lot longer than my usual articles. It's one part narrative, one part election analysis and one part advice...
EXPERT OPINION BY DAVE KERPEN, FOUNDER AND CEO, APPRENTICE @DAVEKERPEN ...
I recently interviewed an excellent candidate for a position at our growing startup, Likeable Local. The woman had an incredible resume, an infectious personality, and, seemingly, a great work ethic. She was dressed for success, with a style fitting our culture. She answered all of...
Whether you're a CEO, an intern, or anywhere in between, It can be difficult to stay motivated at work. There are priorities, challenges and distractions. There are people who help you - and perhaps people who hinder you. There are office politics, layoffs, and lost...