by russellmur | Feb 20, 2025 | Financial, Technology
“Open the checkbook, HAL.” “I’m sorry, Dave. I’m afraid I can’t do that.” “What’s the problem?” “This purchase increases your accounts payable risk beyond the 95th percentile. You’ll be in liquidity distress by next quarter.” In Stanley Kubrick’s...
by russellmur | Feb 12, 2025 | General
In the complex world of business relationships, there are times when conflict isn’t merely inevitable – it can become a strategic inflection point. While conventional wisdom often emphasizes conflict avoidance, there are rare situations where managed tension can...
by russellmur | Feb 12, 2025 | Financial, Organizations
In the startup world, growth often feels like a runaway train – exhilarating but dangerous. I encountered this firsthand when I was called into a startup that had expanded rapidly to over 30 employees during boom times. As the financial landscape shifted and storm...
by russellmur | Feb 11, 2025 | Organizations
There’s a profound paradox at the heart of entrepreneurship: The very qualities that drive someone to build a business – fierce independence, unwavering conviction, and passionate attachment to their vision – can become their greatest liabilities when that...
by russellmur | Feb 11, 2025 | General
Step into Schumpeter’s Gale! This blog is where I will post my thoughts and, hopefully, through interviews, the thoughts of others on the topics of innovation, growth, and restructuring. The title, of the blog “Schumpeter’s Gale”, is an homage...
