Tissa Richards

Technology Entrepreneur at Technology Entrepreneur

Technology entrepreneur, founder and investor in software companies with over a dozen patents; speaks and coaches on branding and entrepreneurship.

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Tissa Richards Tissa Richards
Updated on March 20, 2025

Don’t Let Investors Waste Your Time

Just because an investor agrees to meet with you doesn’t mean they’ll give you a check. As a founder, your job is to figure out who will and not let pointless meetings take up your valuable time.

Don’t Let Investors Waste Your Time
Tissa Richards Tissa Richards
Updated on March 20, 2025

Don’t Make This Easily Avoidable Mistake in Your Investor Pitch

Despite knowing their product inside and out, a lot of founders faceplant when it comes to investor pitches. If you want to maximize your chances at funding success, you need to tailor your message to the audience.

Don’t Make This Easily Avoidable Mistake in Your Investor Pitch
Tissa Richards Tissa Richards
Updated on March 20, 2025

Innovative Teams Share a Trait — Safety

A company culture that allows your team to experiment and fail is crucial to your long-term growth. As a leader, your job is to create a space that fosters that kind of creativity.

Innovative Teams Share a Trait — Safety
Tissa Richards Tissa Richards
Updated on March 20, 2025

The Sword or the Bus? How to Build a Culture of Accountability.

When disaster strikes, pointing a finger can be tempting, but great leaders cultivate a culture of accountability rather than blame.

The Sword or the Bus? How to Build a Culture of Accountability.
Tissa Richards Tissa Richards
Updated on March 20, 2025

Increase Your Credibility by Operating With Purpose and Relevance

On both an individual and an organizational level, the key to building a great reputation is operating with a clear purpose in mind.

Increase Your Credibility by Operating With Purpose and Relevance