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The Value Proposition – The 300-Second Value Pitch?
April 2014. The Heseg Foundation—a center of excellence and leadership nestled in the heart of Israel’s thriving startup ecosystem—was bustling with energy. In its impressive basement, 200 entrepreneurs gathered, each brimming with ambition and hope. Upstairs, in a cozy Italian-style library, a handful of Canadian business angels sat poised to identify the next gems of the “Startup Nation.” Alongside an early collaborator, I had been selected to join this express incubator th
May 94 min read


The Power of the Daily Scrum
One of the biggest threats to your company’s productivity is poor communication within teams. Silence among team members is a clear problem. But just as damaging—though less obvious—is the flood of emails and endless meetings that masquerade as communication while actually diminishing a team’s ability to collaborate. Fortunately, there’s a simple yet powerful tool that can dramatically boost your team’s performance every morning. And, as always, I’ll introduce it through a st
May 96 min read


You, the CEO: Embracing the entrepreneurial leadership model
We’ve come a long way together, we share the same issues, and we take up the same challenges every day. This chapter is more personal. It is dedicated to us. The Entrepreneur-CEO vs. The Corporate CEO The entrepreneur-CEO is not a classic leader. Managing a multina-tional is radically different from managing a scalable business. While there are numerous books on leadership and management of large organizations, there is little clear guidance on the mission, expectations, day-
May 911 min read


The SaaS growth bottleneck: Pricing is your lever for scale
In the world of SaaS, pricing is not just a revenue mechanism—it’s a fundamental growth lever. Many companies focus on user acquisition, marketing campaigns, or product features but fail to optimize their pricing strategies. The right pricing model can determine whether a business stagnates or scales exponentially. Precision Planning: Lessons from the Battlefield Back to my old commando life… A huge training complex was created for this operation so nothing was left to chance
May 95 min read


DREAMT: The Six Pillars of Scaling a Company
Dany turned to us and said with a knowing look, “The first two parameters that help us measure a company’s valuation are one, its growth rate, and two, the quality of its management.” He watched us for a long time before adding, “You meet both conditions. So, I suggest that we now study the nature of your product and the typology of your customers.” The man is an associate partner in a renowned venture capitalist firm in London. He was meeting us that day to discuss his inter
May 98 min read


The Growth Formula: Mastering ARR, Business Models, and Scalable Pricing
Back to my old commando life… A huge training complex was created for this operation so nothing was left to chance. The small combat room in the center of the military base simulated the building in which the terrorists were holed up. Several stalls represented the bazaar surrounding the terrorist hideout in Nablus. Streetlights were installed so we could locate the points of light we would absolutely have to avoid when we were in the neighborhood. Our itinerary had been care
May 85 min read


The Partnership Paradox: Why Most Fail and How to Make Yours Succeed
At this point, you may be asking yourself a legitimate question: “But why bother entering a new market?” Like many, you may have heard of another much easier, quicker, and more profitable way to generate an additional source of revenue: the famous partnership. The idea of the business partnership is relatively simple. You find a company in your market offering a complementary product to yours and, consequently, addressing the same audience as you. Then, you “just” have to est
May 88 min read


The SaaS growth bottleneck: Pricing is your lever for scale
<p>In the world of SaaS, pricing is not just a revenue mechanism—it’s a fundamental growth lever. Many companies focus on user acquisition, marketing campaigns, or product features but fail to optimize their pricing strategies. The right pricing model can determine whether a business stagnates or scales exponentially. Precision Planning: Lessons from the Battlefield Back to…</p>
Feb 255 min read
The Power of the Daily Scrum
<p>One of the biggest threats to your company’s productivity is poor communication within teams. Silence among team members is a clear problem. But just as damaging—though less obvious—is the flood of emails and endless meetings that masquerade as communication while actually diminishing a team’s ability to collaborate. Fortunately, there’s a simple yet powerful tool that…</p>
Feb 46 min read


The Value Proposition – The 300-Second Value Pitch?
<p>April 2014. The Heseg Foundation—a center of excellence and leadership nestled in the heart of Israel’s thriving startup ecosystem—was bustling with energy. In its impressive basement, 200 entrepreneurs gathered, each brimming with ambition and hope. Upstairs, in a cozy Italian-style library, a handful of Canadian business angels sat poised to identify the next gems of…</p>
Jan 284 min read


Optimizing Your Organizational Machine: A Guide to Streamlined Business Success
<p>Optimizing Your Organizational Machine: A Guide to Streamlined Business Success In today’s fast-paced business environment, inefficiencies in your organizational structure can lead to wasted time, frustrated employees, and stagnating growth. Are you caught up in micromanagement or struggling with bottlenecks in your value creation process? If so, it’s time to optimize your organizational machine for…</p>
Nov 26, 20243 min read


The Power of Reflection and Learning from Mistakes
<p>In 2016, I stumbled upon a little book at the New York Public Library that changed my life. It was called The Decision Book, and it was full of models designed to help map out your personality and plan your life. One model, in particular, inspired me so much that I’ve kept it on display…</p>
Sep 16, 20246 min read
The Power of Preparation Rituals
<p>How do you prepare for the work week? What is your routine, your preparation ritual? For me, the week begins with a simple yet powerful ritual. Every Saturday night, I take out a sheet of paper and a pencil, and I spend fifteen minutes crafting a chart that will save me countless hours during the…</p>
Jul 15, 20245 min read


Two Axes for a Successful Scale Up: A Blueprint for Business Valuation
<p>In this chapter of « 100 Weeks to Scale, » Lionel unveils a simple yet powerful formula for measuring the valuation of a business, narrated through a captivating encounter with Paul, a seasoned entrepreneur contemplating his business’s future. Set in Tel Aviv, the narrative begins with Paul’s revelation of his intention to retire and sell his thriving…</p>
Jun 14, 20242 min read
The Power of Fundamental Values in Scaling Up
<p>In Chapter 2 of « 100 Weeks to Scale, » Lionel delves into the significance of fundamental values in building a successful team and scaling up a company. Through personal anecdotes and industry observations, the chapter explores the essence of values such as uniqueness, execution, and modularity. The narrative begins with a gripping tale of twenty-two individuals,…</p>
May 15, 20242 min read


Building an Exceptional Team: The Foundation of Scaling Success
<p>April 2007, Ramallah. Our Trojan horse was stationed near Amin Lubada’s house. He’s a notorious terrorist, wanted for years for masterminding seven bombings that injured and killed dozens of innocent people. There we were, twelve elite commandos in the IDF, immersed in the silence and total darkness of a windowless truck, in the heart of…</p>
Apr 15, 20249 min read
The $400,000 Advice to Make the Most of Every Day!
<p>Do you know who said this sentence – You can’t manage what you can’t measure? Correct, Peter Drucker, and it so true! Find out how you can start achieving your goals and get the most of every day!</p>
Mar 15, 20241 min read
How to Integrate Your Life’s Objectives into Your Busy Schedule?
<p>Plan your week when you have multiple lives. Do you want to write a blog, acquire new skills, increase your business revenue…? Here is a format that will help you to complete your life tasks! </p>
Feb 15, 20241 min read
Can Life be Measured?
<p>If you are serious about achieving your life’s objectives start by measuring them. Start achieving your personal goals.</p>
Jan 15, 20241 min read
AtoZ Scaling – The Z for Zone
<p>[vc_row nav_skin= »light » consent_include= »include »][vc_column css_animation= » »][vc_heading heading_text= »The Z for Zone » heading_wrapper= »h1″ css_animation= » »][vc_text_element typography= »{« font_size« :« 18px« } » css_animation= » » color= »{« id« :« Dark color« ,« color« :« #121212« } »]In brief: We all go through the same process to access our growth zone. We may be a rock of courage, there are little things that can bring us down. The big question is
Apr 12, 20211 min read
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