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Thinking Out Loud
Explore Bonny’s work, ideas and insights


Your Best Ideas Might Not Happen at Work
Sometimes the problem isn't that you need to think harder. You've simply been looking at it the same way for too long. Discover why getting away from your normal environment can help you see problems differently and why your best strategic thinking might happen somewhere far from your desk.
3 min read


Hire Slow, Fire Fast
The worst hire isn't always the person who can't do the job. Sometimes it's the person who can, but quietly makes your company a worse place to work. Learn why founders ignore hiring red flags and how to tell the difference between instinct, discomfort, and your own history.
3 min read


Why Loyalty Can Destroy Your Startup
Holding on to people can feel like the loyal thing to do. But when a company outgrows a role, avoiding the conversation doesn't protect anyone. It may be the very thing putting the entire business at risk.
2 min read


Why Your Startup Needs to Survive Without You
Most founders believe their company can't function without them. But what if that belief is actually slowing the business down? Here's why stepping away might be the most valuable leadership test you'll ever take.
2 min read


Are SAFE Notes Safe?
Are SAFE Notes really safe? Discover the risks, smarter strategies, and how to protect your startup before raising capital in 2025.
2 min read
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