The Right Way to Ask for an Introductionby Wil SchroterIntroductions are favors, and favors have value. How we ask for an introduction is an important component not only to ourselves, but to those we are asking to introduce us as well.Continue
How to tell Investors “Sorry it didn’t work out.”by Wil SchroterHow we break up with investors is as important as how we built the relationship to begin with.Continue
How a Founder should Communicate in Crisisby Wil SchroterDuring a crisis there is no time for fluff. Knowing how to communicate directly and effectively is exactly what our startup needs.Continue
What Should We Teach Kids About Startups?by Wil SchroterKids are natural entrepreneurs. They possess the most powerful skill any of us can have: a natural tendency to question everything.Continue
Does Having a Diverse Team Really Matter?by The Startups TeamWhy you should be building a diverse team -- and how to do it.Continue
Everything You Need To Know About Pitching Investorsby The Startups TeamEverything you need to know about pitching, from what your pitch to include to how to create a killer pitch deck to the things you should absolutely NOT do.Continue
Everything You Need to Know About Product-Market Fitby The Startups TeamWhat it is, how to find it, and how you know you've actually gotten there.Continue
What Happens After I’ve “Made It” by Wil SchroterSuccess is a big deal, especially when we don't have it. But when we do, you’d be surprised at how we almost universally learn that the things that occupy our day are largely the same. Continue
Do Founders Need to be Good Managers?by Wil SchroterSometimes Founders do grow into great managers — and sometimes they were great managers already. But the real question is: "Do Founders need to be good managers?" Continue
I've Lost Interest In My Startup — What Do I Do?by Wil SchroterNothing lasts forever — even the interest in our own startups. Continue