30 March 2005

Burnham on No

This is the third and by far and away the best of the saying no stories from Bill Burnham.

I will admit to being as bad as anyone at saying no early enough. Usually because I like what a company is doing but when it becomes time to think about convincing others that it is a good idea reality strikes. At which point the no becomes an effort in self-justification.

My best no however, was to a guy who is now a good friend. I liked his company, his product, the market and was getting ready to make a proposal when I met the new CEO. We did not invest, the CEO was fired within a year and the Company was sold for its patent portfolio.

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30 March 2005

Burnham on No

This is the third and by far and away the best of the saying no stories from Bill Burnham.

I will admit to being as bad as anyone at saying no early enough. Usually because I like what a company is doing but when it becomes time to think about convincing others that it is a good idea reality strikes. At which point the no becomes an effort in self-justification.

My best no however, was to a guy who is now a good friend. I liked his company, his product, the market and was getting ready to make a proposal when I met the new CEO. We did not invest, the CEO was fired within a year and the Company was sold for its patent portfolio.

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