Effectual reasoning, as opposed to causal reasoning, can be defined as the **ability to chase goals based on resources available**. It is about adapting to changing circumstances, and not focusing on trying to change the context in order to succeed.
When I started my first company, I brought with me my scientifically oriented way of thinking. I thought that objectivity and facts were enough to push forward. It took me a while to understand that scipreneurship requires a much more holistic approach to problem solving and opportunity identification.
Doing things that can scale is fundamental when they are part of the core of the business. The fine line between adaptability and growth is hard to navigate, but crucial for starting businesses.
Becoming an entrepreneur and a founder was definitely not in my plans when I started my PhD. A serendipitous trajectory pushed me to a fascinating journey.
Understanding the differences between mentor, consultant, and partner is crucial to deciding who do you need to onboard in your company.
I left my own startup after almost 5 years of hard work. It was a tough decision, but a necessary one.
Salzburg is a special place for me because it is the symbol of the most serendipitous thing that ever happened to me: winning a paper
Both long and short-running projects will, at some point, face a failure. Sometimes it is possible to plan around them or include them as part of a risk management and mitigation program. Sometimes, however, failures appear unexpectedly, bringing an entire project to a halt and perhaps challenging its continuity.
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