Does Startup Success Validate Us Personally?by Wil SchroterNo matter how much success we create with our startups, it almost never "cures" our need for validation. If anything, it often makes it worse.Continue
Should Kids Follow in Our Founder Footsteps?by Wil SchroterDo we want our kids to follow the same path as us? Or should we just provide the tools and support to foster independent choices rather than push entrepreneurship?Continue
The Evolution of Entry Level Workersby Wil SchroterThere's an evolving landscape of entry-level hiring for startups. With Al on the rise and global talent a click away, building efficient teams under tight budgets is a true balancing act.Continue
Assume Everyone Will Leave in Year Oneby Wil SchroterEmployee turnover (whether untoward or amicable) is inevitable in the startup world. Continue
Do Founders Deserve Their Profit?by Wil SchroterFirst of all, success should be celebrated not vilified. So why do Founders get the short end of the stick when it comes to earning what they've worked so hard for?Continue
Why Most Founders Don't Get Richby Wil SchroterThere are many common struggles of making money in the startup world and most of them are OUR fault.Continue
Investors will be Obsoleteby Wil SchroterThese two details might reshape the future of funding in the startup ecosystem as we know it.Continue
Why is a Founder so Hard to Replace?by Wil SchroterRemoving a Founder often leads to failure for a startup. Some could say they're irreplaceable — and they'd be right!Continue
Wait a Minute before Giving Away Equityby Wil SchroterThe most expensive decisions we will ever make as a Founder all come at the beginning — when we are most vulnerable.Continue
The Value of Actually Getting Paidby Wil SchroterIf we don't make money, it doesn't make sense. See the importance of paying yourself regularly, even when building a high-potential startup.Continue