Should Big Competitors Scare Me?by Wil SchroterThink of big competitors like the Death Star. On the outset, it's a planet killer. But its weakness is that it moves at a glacial pace.Continue
Everything You Need To Know About Pitching Investorsby The Startups TeamEverything you need to know about pitching, from what your pitch to include to how to create a killer pitch deck to the things you should absolutely NOT do.Continue
Is a $0 Founder Salary a Badge of Honor?by Wil SchroterAs a Founder, should I be proud of taking a $0 salary while I build the company?Continue
When Will My Startup Make Me Happier?by Wil SchroterWhen we can begin looking past our startup and focusing on the rest of our lives in a meaningful way (like we used to), the happiness begins.Continue
How Can I Creatively Pay My First Employees?by Wil Schroter"I'm a cash-poor startup Founder looking to bring on my first employees. I can't afford full salaries, so what creative options can I use to get the help I need?"Continue
Celebrate the Tiny Wins Like Super Bowls by Wil SchroterBuilding a startup isn't about big victories. It's about tons and tons of tiny victories that eventually lead to a big victory.Continue
What Happens After I’ve “Made It” by Wil SchroterSuccess is a big deal, especially when we don't have it. But when we do, you’d be surprised at how we almost universally learn that the things that occupy our day are largely the same. Continue
How Do I Pitch Friends and Family for Money?by Wil SchroterHow do we ask friends and family for money without it getting totally weird? Is there a way to "pitch" that doesn't leave both sides feeling uncomfortable every Thanksgiving? Continue
Is Networking a Waste of Time?by Wil SchroterMost networking is a waste of time. That's not because having a useful professional network isn't helpful, it's because how we often go about it is really unfocused.Continue
Can Doing Non-Startup Stuff Help My Startup?by Wil SchroterSometimes the best way to grow our startups is to spend some time doing stuff that has nothing to do with our startups!Continue