Idea Validation Process: Customer Discoveryby The Startups TeamIn this section of our Idea Validation Series, we cover how to use customer discovery as a methodical approach to ensure the product idea you’ve identified aligns with what potential customers actually want at a price they are willing to pay.Continue
Idea Validation Process: Expert Validationby The Startups TeamIn this section of our Idea Validation Series, we share how to identify credible experts and get critical feedback about the viability of your startup idea.Continue
Idea Validation Process: Overview and Introductionby The Startups TeamIdea Validation should always be the first step for every Founder who is considering pursuing a startup idea. In this section of our Idea Validation Series, we discuss how to take an "interesting idea" toward a final product.Continue
15 Essential Podcasts for Entrepreneursby Sarah HumphreysFor startup founders embarking on the entrepreneurial journey for the first time, or even for the serial entrepreneur, we've compiled a list of various entrepreneur podcasts that can support you in whatever stage your startup may be in.Continue
Customer Segmentation: A Step by Step Guide for Growthby The Startups TeamIn this section of our Funding Series, we will show you how to use customer segmentation to improve customer service, customer experience, customer relationships, customer retention, and customer feedback.Continue
Investor Introductions: How to get themby The Startups TeamBefore contacting a potential investor, we want to find the best way to make a warm introduction. In this section of our Funding Playbook, we cover what you need to know about getting investor introductions, and what to do once you get them.Continue
Minority Small Business Loans — What You Need To Knowby The Startups TeamIt’s a travesty that minority small business owners have such a difficult time accessing funding. So, we’re here to help with some much-needed resources for minority small business loans, as well as some tips on how to secure that funding.Continue
What Does Founder Success "Feel" Like?by Wil SchroterMost people focus on hiring more people, settling in a bigger office, or getting additional funding as a form of success. But for most Founders, at the early stages of their business, it’s all about taking away liabilities one at a time.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
Customer Segmentation for Startups and Small Businesses | Startups.comby The Startups TeamIf you're going to effectively market to your consumer base, you have to go through a process called "customer segmentation." Here's what it is, and how to do it.Continue