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A Proof of Concept doesn’t create impact on its own. It creates impact when others believe in it. Without stakeholder buy-in, even the best experiment risks being dismissed as tech tinkering. The key is to frame early experiments as business stories anchored in goals, assumptions, solutions, and evidence.
Bold goals don’t fail because of lack of effort. They fail because assumptions go untested. Well-structured Proof of Concepts (PoCs) bridges that gap, turning uncertainty into clarity. Using a simple framework, you can design PoCs that validate the riskiest assumptions quickly, reduce wasted effort, and build the confidence your stakeholders need to move forward.
How embracing the Give First philosophy transformed my career and leadership. Lessons in generosity, mentorship, and trust from Techstars, Brad Feld, and beyond.
The rise of the CPTO role unites Product and Engineering under one leader. Discover why integrated technology leadership drives alignment, efficiency, and growth.
One Thursday in 2014, as I aimlessly scrolled through my Facebook feed, a post caught my attention. It was a plea for technical mentors to gather in Boulder, CO over the upcoming weekend. Little did I know that stumbling upon this one post would become a turning point in my career, setting me on a path of personal growth and building a deep network of mutually supporting relationships.
The progress we make in any area, work or personal, is a series of many decisions that add up to an outcome. If our initial decisions are faulty, then all the decisions that come after it are too. Sometimes we only get to positive outcomes after making 100s of decisions along the way.
Discover the GEMs framework focused on Goals, Experiments, and Measures. A simpler, more effective alternative to OKRs and SMART goals for driving real results.
It’s highly likely that each of us wants to grow or improve in some way. Yet, when faced with an opportunity to step out of our comfort zone to grow, we freeze up, we create numerous excuses, or begin to blame others for creating mythical situations that supposedly prevent us from doing the work.
