Is the Problem the Player or the Coach?by Wil SchroterShould we be constantly evaluating our team's performance? Short answer: YES. Read along to discover why, and learn how to take actionable steps toward building a higher-quality team.Continue
Where to Find Startup Mentors to Take Your Business to the Next Level in 2023by Ryan RutanStartup mentors are an important asset to Founders of any season — that is if they're "good" mentors. This article provides strategies on how to find perfect mentors who could take your startup journey up another notch!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
20 Best Kinds of Startups for 2023by Ryan RutanIt is difficult to predict the specific types of startups that will be most successful in 2023 with a multitude of various factors involved, but we've broken down a helpful list of 20 of the best kinds of startups to start in 2023 for your convenience.Continue
6 Similarities between Startup Founders and Pro Athletesby Ryan RutanStarting a business or becoming a professional athlete requires a unique combination of motivation, drive, and determination. Founders and professional athletes must be highly motivated and driven in order to achieve their goals and make a lasting impact in their respective fields.Continue
Timing Isn't Everythingwith Sheila MarceloThe Co-Founder and CEO of Care.com talks about the winding road she took — from a small coconut farm in the Philippines to becoming one of a handful women CEOs leading a publicly traded company. Continue
Working Hard & Staying Humblewith Max LevchinMax Levchin, Co-founder & CEO of Affirm talks about how he has evolved as a founder as the Web has evolved and shares insights of his failures and successes. Continue
The Glass Is Half Fullwith Neil BlumenthalNeil Blumenthal, Co-Founder of Warby Parker, shares secrets of building company culture and why startups should think about branding from the get-go.Continue
We Are Animals With Toolswith Salim IsmailSalim Ismail talks about the differences (and benefits) of Linear vs. Exponential Growth, and how using a doubling pattern development with the idea of information enabling is developing ever-adapting human growth.Continue
Fashionably Relentlesswith Sophia AmorusoThe Founder of Girlboss Media talks about the ups and downs of starting her first company, NastyGal, and how she has been able to productize her unique attitude and sense of style. Continue
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