Investors will be Obsoleteby Wil SchroterThese two details might reshape the future of funding in the startup ecosystem as we know it.Continue
We Can't Grow by Saying "No"by Wil SchroterHere's a secret: startups thrive by committing to new challenges, even if the path isn't immediately clear.Continue
Why Can't Founders Replace Themselves?by Wil SchroterFounders struggle to step aside in a company because their deep commitment and personal connection to the company's mission are hard to duplicate. So, can Founders ever replace themselves?Continue
Living the Founder Legend Isn't so Funby Wil SchroterWhenever we hear a story of somebody else’s win most likely we find it inspiring and decide that we want to be like them someday. But are you really willing to go through the pain they had to live through just to be where they are now?Continue
Private Investors for Startups: Everything You Need to Knowby Emma McGowanA comprehensive guide to everything you need to know about private investors for startups and small businesses.Continue
Startup Equity 101: Who Gets What Slice Of The Pieby Ryan RutanConfused about how to calculate startup equity distribution and compensation? Check out this primer to get you started.Continue
Idea Validation Process: The Elevator Pitchby The Startups TeamIn this section of our Idea Validation Series, we explain how to refine the learnings from the previous sections into a polished Elevator Pitch and continue our startup idea validation.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
Startup Tractionby The Startups TeamStartup Traction is your opportunity to tell investors how far you've taken the business up until this point. In this section of our Funding Series, we walk through how to show progress in the critical startup areas to set you apart from the competition.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