Citizen of the World, French, American, son of Vikings, “wine expert”, world traveler, father, writer, consultant, investor, tech lover, and forever intellectually curious. — Lake or ocean? If I had to pick any place, I would want to be in the middle of a lake mid-summer, when the water is warm and calm. At the beach, I prefer to walk alongside the shoreline, explore, and think. At night, I enjoy swimming in an infinity…

3 great programs from Google, Y Combinator, and more — The entrepreneurship journey is a high-stakes endeavor. Unfortunately, very few startups become unicorns. A few do well, but most fail. Only 50% of businesses with employees survive past the first five years. That is according to the U.S. Small Business Administration. These 3 courses provide invaluable knowledge and experiences to…

A guide to saving precious hours each week — If you have been in Zoom meetings like everybody else, you probably noticed a few things. For starters, attendees routinely complain about technology. Sometimes it does not work. Other times it is slow. When people share their screen, it shows many ways of working and getting organized. Sometimes you will…

Historic heritage, modern comforts: striking a balance between Legacy and Contemporary demands — Like a migrating bird following an unseen trail, destiny summoned me from the coastlines of the East to the heartland’s vast expanse, where the allure of a Midwestern adventure beckoned. It was amidst the boundless landscape that I kept facing the ethereal charm of Mid-Century Modern architecture. An eternal embodiment…

Best Practices and Real-life Examples to Boost your Database’s Speed — SQL’s power lies in its ability to enforce data integrity, execute complex queries efficiently, and support essential data manipulation operations. For SQL developers, performance is of the utmost importance. It directly affects application responsiveness, scalability, resource utilization, and cost efficiency. Optimizing SQL performance leads to faster query execution and improved…

Unveiling the hidden delights of the French diet for a healthier you — Bienvenue to the enigmatic world of the French diet. From the bustling markets of Paris to the quaint bistros of Provence, prepare to be enchanted by the taste that has captivated palates across the globe. Join us as we unravel the mysteries behind the French paradox. …

The Art of Building Pyramids in the Forest, Boosting Productivity, and Achieving Goals — Prioritization is the difference between a well-oiled machine and a floundering mess. It is the art of focusing on what truly matters in our lives and businesses. It is about best directing our time, energy, and resources. Those days, we all need the equivalent of pyramids in our forest of…

When you’re facing growing pains, the right tweaks can boost growth and create new opportunities — What happens when you are doing well but face new challenges because of that success? Businesses call it growing pains. You can excel at strategy and execution but feel pressure on your process. You might discover gaps in your overall strategic plan. Solo entrepreneurs, startups, and creators have the advantage…

7 strategies to boost revenues under the radar and without breaking the bank — Many stories about business growth touch on similar solutions. They focus on paid advertising, sponsored links, and creating some buzz. Classic digital marketing strategies can take a small business to the next level. However, there are other ways to boost revenues. That is especially true for solo entrepreneurs and startups…