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COVID and Beyond
Emphasize core blocking and tackling skills to carry through crisis The COVID pandemic affects us all. Our innovative culture instantly...

Joe M. Rife, PhD
Apr 8, 20203 min read
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Rethink Customer Discovery
"How many calls should I make?” The question came from a budding entrepreneur testing if her idea is a business. In truth, customer...

Joe M. Rife, PhD
Mar 15, 20204 min read
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The Importance of Commitment
Show real commitment, nothing is more important to business success! Create Excitement Your business concept began with a vision -- make...

Joe M. Rife, PhD
Feb 27, 20202 min read
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Answer the Question Asked
Meetings, presentations, pitches, interviews … entrepreneurs constantly interact with their own team members, mentor/advisors,...

Joe M. Rife, PhD
Feb 27, 20202 min read
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Why Your Business Must Solve a Problem
Revenue is the lifeblood of business and customers the source of revenue. Many technology entrepreneurs start their journey “inventing” a...

Joe M. Rife, PhD
Feb 27, 20203 min read
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Create Value with Regular Check-ins
You recognize communication as an important founder responsibility but remain concerned with effectively using your time and the time of...

Joe M. Rife, PhD
Feb 27, 20203 min read
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Overwhelmed? Manage the Project Portfolio
Your team is exceptional and creative but it cannot do everything. Make sure your goals can be achieved with available resources. Think...

Joe M. Rife, PhD
Feb 25, 20202 min read
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Find Opportunity in Orphan Products
What is an Orphan Product? Orphan products result when the business case to either continue selling an existing product or add a new...

Joe M. Rife, PhD
Feb 25, 20202 min read
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The Incubator
Why Get Involved? I built GENEVA Group to help others better structure their business processes and effectively use complex enterprise...

Joe M. Rife, PhD
Feb 25, 20203 min read
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