Hey Investors — Here's how to say "No" to usby Wil SchroterHow an investor says "No" to a Founder makes a BIG difference.Continue
Money Doesn’t Define a Successful Startupby Wil SchroterMoney does not directly equal success in our startup. Real success if pursuing our goals without having to compromise our souls. Continue
Why Our Founder Reputation Mattersby Wil SchroterHow we represent ourselves as Founders follows us throughout our startup journey. It's more than first impressions, it's how we handle everything from shaking hands — to closing doors.Continue
Form an Advisory Board to help Raise Capitalby Wil SchroterThere are multiple benefits in forming an Advisory Board for our startup. Raising capital is one of them.Continue
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
What’s the Least a Founder Should Know About Finance?by Wil SchroterAs Founders, if we don't know about startup financing, we are a liability to the company.Continue
Is it Better to be Located in a Major City?by Wil SchroterLiving in a major city has its advantages, but that doesn't mean that's where we need to be for ultimate success as a Founder.Continue
Bringing on an Investor Means Hiring Your Bossby Wil SchroterWhen we raise money from an investor, we are really bringing on our new boss.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 Do I "Buy Out" An Equity Holder Fairly?by Wil SchroterGetting equity back from an existing stakeholder isn't easy — but it is possible. Continue