This is one I have heard at the BOD level a few times; putting the wood behind one arrow. Here is a favorite example of putting all the wood behind one arrow from the Sun CEO back in 2007. It basically boils down to concentrating on one area and focus. It provides a worldview that [...]
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Startup Analogies: Putting the wood behind one arrow
Posted by Eric Friedman on December 3, 2009
http://www.ericgfriedman.com/2009/12/03/startup-analogies-putting-the-wood-behind-one-arrow/
Startup Analogies: Fixing a flying plane
I have been compiling a growing list of analogies (some cliché) I hear in my world either from VC’s, Entrepreneurs, Lawyers, or anyone else in the startup ecosystem. There is no rhyme or reason to the order of these but I think they are worth sharing. I will provide attribution only if I get permission. [...]
Posted by Eric Friedman on September 15, 2009
http://www.ericgfriedman.com/2009/09/15/startup-analogies-fixing-a-flying-plane/



