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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


Why You Want Your Competitors To Succeed

By Mark Peter Davis |  May 3, 2012

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

By Mark Peter Davis |  Apr 3, 2012

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

By Mark Peter Davis |  Mar 20, 2012

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

By Mark Peter Davis |  Feb 27, 2012

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

Don't Underestimate 'Tech Block'

By Mark Peter Davis |  Feb 14, 2012

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

Can This CEO 'Scale'?

By Mark Peter Davis |  Jan 30, 2012

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

By Mark Peter Davis |  Jan 23, 2012

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

By Mark Peter Davis |  Jan 9, 2012

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

By Mark Peter Davis |  Dec 26, 2011

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

By Mark Peter Davis |  Dec 19, 2011

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

"Am I Crazy?"

By Mark Peter Davis |  Jun 16, 2011

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