Nii ClelandWhich startups should the government fund? A founder’s viewA hot topic right now in the UK startup scene is the need for a government-backed equity fund, specifically targeted at seed stage…Apr 14, 20201Apr 14, 20201
Nii ClelandWhy Flair is Worth Donating ToA link to Flair’s fundraiser can be found here.Mar 21, 2020Mar 21, 2020
Nii ClelandWhat it’s like being a founder in a time of crisisBeing a founder is probably the closest thing to being a parent that there is. You have a strange connection, that you can’t even properly…Mar 18, 20201Mar 18, 20201
Nii ClelandHow to come up with your startup ideaI always wanted to go into business, but I was afraid I wasn’t creative enough to come up with any good ideas.Dec 5, 2018Dec 5, 2018
Nii ClelandHow to know if an idea is worth pursuing2 years ago, I was in a pretty odd situation. It was like a mini mid-life crisis, except I was only 23. I basically had no idea what I was…Sep 12, 20183Sep 12, 20183
Nii ClelandWhy Engaging Generation Z is like Engaging no other GenerationTreating users like Football FansAug 15, 2018Aug 15, 2018
Nii ClelandRunning a Football Startup Pt 4. TransfersOne common thing I’ve noticed listening to successful CEOs is that they usually say the key to their success is the team they have built…Aug 1, 2018Aug 1, 2018
Nii ClelandRunning a Football Startup Pt 3. CultureThe chapter that surprised me most in Sir Alex Ferguson’s Leading is called ‘Drinking to Failure’. If you’ve read my previous posts, you’ll…Jul 26, 2018Jul 26, 2018
Nii ClelandRunning a Football Startup Pt 2. SelectionI mentioned last time how much I learned about management from reading Sir Alex Ferguson’s book Leading. I actually think there are a lot…Jul 18, 2018Jul 18, 2018
Nii ClelandRunning a Football Startup Pt 1. Man-ManagementI called my cousin and co-founder Darrell last year to let him know that I was up for taking on the CEO role. At that time, we didn’t even…Jul 10, 2018Jul 10, 2018