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…6 min read·Apr 14, 2020--1--1
Nii ClelandWhy Flair is Worth Donating ToA link to Flair’s fundraiser can be found here.5 min read·Mar 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…4 min read·Mar 18, 2020--1--1
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.4 min read·Dec 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…6 min read·Sep 12, 2018--3--3
Nii ClelandWhy Engaging Generation Z is like Engaging no other GenerationTreating users like Football Fans4 min read·Aug 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…4 min read·Aug 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…4 min read·Jul 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…4 min read·Jul 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…3 min read·Jul 10, 2018----