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Mark Peter Davis is co-founder and chief executive of Kohort, a social media start-up in New York. He is also a venture capitalist at High Peaks Venture Partners, where he invests in information companies. He blogs at mpd.me@mpd


Want Your Team to Work Together? Start a Fight.

The more you encourage healthy debate among your top managers, the better off your company will be.  Read story

Find Your Start-up Idea (You Won't Have to Look Far)

The best businesses are extensions of their founders. If you're hunting for the right idea, look in the mirror.  Read story

Nail Your Investor Pitch. Consider User Experience

Is your fundraising pitch clear to investors? Don't overlook the implications of user experience.  Read story

Founder Resentment: How to Avoid It

Founders are one of the most begrudged players in start-up land. Here's why, and what you can do about it.  Read story

VCs Are Partners, Not Bosses

What's up with the superiority complex exhibited by both venture capitalists and entrepreneurs?  Read story

Why You Want Your Competitors To Succeed

Cheer on your rivals (and try to beat them, of course). If they flourish, here's how they could help you win, too.  Read story

Your Product Is a Distraction

Be selective about when you show your product to customers, partners, team members, investors, and the like. This way, you'll maintain control of the convers...  Read story

Don't Let Expenses Snowball

A sticker price is one thing. Be sure you factor in all costs of your expenses. Here's what I mean.  Read story

Start-up Budget: Don't Miss These 5 Expenses

Calculating your annual cost structure? Be sure you count these.  Read story

Don't Underestimate 'Tech Block'

Make sure your new hires are not only computer literate, but tech-savvy. Here's why.  Read story

Can This CEO 'Scale'?

You'll find out relatively early in the life of a new venture. Here's why.  Read story

How to Pick Between Two Logical Options

Making a decision with imperfect information is a challenge. The rule of the one-way street might be the tie breaker you're looking for.  Read story

Use Improv to Brainstorm Effectively

At Kohort, we take a cue from theater and comedy to generate new ideas--and enhance morale.  Read story

The Importance of the Minimum Viable Team

A crucial part of a start-up CEO’s job is to build a team that lets him or her be just that: the CEO.  Read story

Your Primary Limitation? You're Ignorant

How knowing that you don't know much can help you make smarter decisions.  Read story

"Am I Crazy?"

Mark Peter Davis, co-founder of social media start-up Kohort, discusses the best way an entrepreneur should face the moment he asks this question.  Read story