January is the best month
January is a month to quietly plan, create, write and reflect. It’s perfect for an introvert like me. I’ve covered my affection for letter writing here and here. And…
Amazon killed Ibex
An email from the CEO of a premier US performance apparel brand, Ibex, rocked me today. The company is closing. Outdoor adventurers know the technical benefits…
Hail to the anti-serial entrepreneur
HubSpot CEO Brian Halligan was the kick-off keynote speaker for Underscore Venture’s second annual Core event yesterday. Brian’s brand of “funny, honest, and self-deprecating” was in…
Happy birthday to us!
The last month of Grommet life has felt like a year–in a good way–so it’s appropriate that we are marking the milestone of our ninth birthday…
Thank you and arigato to Rakuten
Today we announced that Ace Hardware made a majority stake investment in The Grommet by purchasing the shares of our investor Rakuten. It’s a happy event…
Do you work for a transactional or a transformational company?
While transactional companies are a great place to learn –a transformational company is a great place to expand and grow.
Entrepreneurship Takes Olympic Mettle
Entrepreneurship is like an Olympic sport. Let me explain. Both pursuits entail sacrifice and high risk at a low success rate. Friendships are strained, hobbies don’t…
One step forward for our economy, two steps back
In all the excitement this month about the “Fearless Girl” statue installation and subsequent defilement, the real news seemed to be missed. People thought the statue…
The most inspirational person in my life–that I never met
From the time I was a little girl to the present day, Mary Richards was a touchstone for me. I admired her success. I respected…
The magic of team energy exchange
I often tell aspiring entrepreneurs that the unexpected side of being a founder is turning into a human battery cell. Specifically, small teams subconsciously tap into founders for energy.…
Jules Pieri 