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
Why can’t I be OK with where I am?by Wil SchroterOur goals shouldn't be about what we don't have. They should be about celebrating what we do have.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
How Relationships Change When You're Successfulby Wil SchroterAs our success grows, our relationships will change. It's inevitable. 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
Treat Departing Employees like Future Employeesby Wil SchroterWhile saying goodbye to departing employees isn’t easy, how we handle it is totally in our control and can impact our future professional relationships.Continue
Let's Define Success By What We Don't Have To Do Anymoreby Wil SchroterYeah, money is great, but what if we defined success by what we DON'T have to do anymore?Continue
Let's All Work On The Last Startup We'll Ever Doby Wil Schroter A long-term "final" focus not only builds better companies and products — it builds better Founders.Continue
Forget Inventing New Ideas, Try Improving What's Out Thereby Wil SchroterLet's worry less about invention and focus a bit more on innovation. Novelty just adds complexity.Continue