Merve Kagitci HokampApr 85 minOn Grit: How Leaders can Cultivate High-Performing TeamsOne of my coachees, who comes from a stringent corporate environment and is now leading their own startup, recently reflected during our...
Merve Kagitci HokampDec 14, 20238 minThe Career Kaleidoscope & the Art of Portfolio Diversification (a.k.a. Musings on Portfolio Careers)My upbringing was in a household that lived and breathed the virtues of a stable job, consistency, and diligent work - principles deeply...
Merve Kagitci HokampDec 6, 20236 minEnd of Year Strategic Planning and OKRs As the year winds down, I've noticed that many of my coachees, each a highly successful, accomplished, and driven leader, are feeling the...
Merve Kagitci HokampNov 27, 20235 minTurmoil and Triumph at OpenAI: Leadership Lessons on How to Use InfluenceIn my role as a coach for executives and business owners, I frequently address the dilemma of earning respect and loyalty from one's...
Merve Kagitci HokampJul 17, 20236 minInside the Mind of Venture Capitalists: What VCs Look for When Evaluating Startup OpportunitiesIn the ever-changing world shaped by the Covid-19 pandemic, entrepreneurship has emerged as a powerful force, igniting the dreams of...
Merve Kagitci HokampJun 4, 202311 minNavigating the B2B vs. B2C Conundrum: Insights for Start-up FoundersAre you a startup founder asking yourself this question: Should my business target businesses or direct consumers? If your answer is...
Merve Kagitci HokampApr 23, 20239 minGetting Your First 100 Customers Part II: Understand your Potential CustomersLast week in the first article of the five part series, "Getting your First 100 Customers," I wrote about the first step which is...