FundingHow do startups actually get funded? We'll take you through everything you could possibly want to know from what funding options are available to how to find investors to crafting the perfect pitch.
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
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
The Case Against Full Transparencyby Wil SchroterBeing honest with your customers and clients will help attract more people to your company, but excessive sharing of information could also create some problems. So, how much transparency is too much?Continue
Series A, B, C, D, and E Funding: How It Worksby Ryan RutanLearn about the different stages of series seed funding from series A funding, to Series B funding, and eventually series E funding including: the process, structure, requirements, average payout amounts, and more.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
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
Building Community Nextdoorwith Nirav ToliaCo-Founder and CEO of Nextdoor, a social network for neighborhoods, talks about being 'out of sync' with the Valley all around him, and how he and his team have handled recent scandals.Continue
Risky Businesswith Fred WilsonFred Wilson shares why experience running a company doesn't always make a better Venture Capitalist and how he has learned what works and what doesn't work on the Web.Continue
Making Room At The Tablewith Sallie KrawcheckThe Founder of Ellevest talks about her experiences as one of the most senior and prominent women in the financial world, and why she left Wall Street on a mission to close the gender investing gap. Continue
Crafting Successwith Chad DickersonFormer CEO of Etsy talks about his unconventional journey at the helm of 1.8M DIY-or-DIE crafters.Continue