Jacob Glenn is a dynamic technical leader with a career defined by more than 20 years of operational excellence and technical leadership. As the Founder and Managing Director of M Genio Inc. Jacob has responsibility for overall execution of company strategy including organizational structure, business model development, team leadership, and technology delivery. M Genio is a boutique software development firm delivering high quality solutions for clients ranging from Startups to Fortune 500 and everything in between.
Entrepreneurial Role Models:
- Steve Wozniak Co-founder of Apple
Also mentioned:
- Steve Jobs Co-founder of Apple
When business started difficulties overcame:
“starting when I did it went relatively smooth. I risk averse and I have always ran my business very conservatively. So, I did it on the side for a bit until I built up a cushion and structured it to minimise issues. A lot of those issues came later. So, starting wasn’t really a challenge because of the foundation that I had built both personally as well as before I took the leap to leave my job”…[Listen for More]
Favourite Books:
- Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not! Mass Market Book by Robert T. Kiyosaki
- Before The Exit: Thought Experiments For Entrepreneurs Book by Dan Andrews
Favourite Quote:
“C’est la vie”
Recommended Online Resources:
- AppSumo – Learn How to Make Money Online Fast. AppSumo is the 1 software deal site for entrepreneurs to make money online. Enjoy lifetime software deals, discounts on small business tools, free resources
Also mentioned:
- Tropical MBA Podcast – The Podcast for Location Independent Entrepreneurs
Best Advice to Other Entrepreneurs:
“I will give three things. One is focus. Many entrepreneurs suffer from shiny object syndrome. I have found most success in focusing on the core business and the adjacent possibilities versus every shiny thing that comes along. Two: create the culture you want and hire to it. Don’t sacrifice on people or principles just to solve a business challenge. It is way harder to correct course then it is to set it and stay on it. And three, specifically for the entrepreneur, strive to find balance… Your business will absolutely consume you if you let it. You have to find a way to find balance and if you do you will be more successful and productive versus just piling every ounce of you into the business”…[Listen for More]
More About Jacob Glenn:
Neil’s Quote at the Beginning:
“Without continual growth and progress, such words as improvement, achievement, and success have no meaning.” Benjamin Franklin
Other Quotes From the Chat with Jacob Glenn:
- “the secrets to success : I think one of them is showing up and being there and putting your all into it. Having focus on something you are good at and not chasing shiny objects is critical especially early on. So, making sure that you are going down a path and then as you mature looking at it and deciding whether to niche down or expand is a pretty key decision that can make a lot of differences in your trajectory”
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