What Does Founder Success "Feel" Like?by Wil SchroterMost people focus on hiring more people, settling in a bigger office, or getting additional funding as a form of success. But for most Founders, at the early stages of their business, it’s all about taking away liabilities one at a time.Continue
The Case for Growing Slowlyby Wil SchroterInstead of going full force too fast early on, take the time to understand whether the bets you’re paying back or not and when it’s time to change direction.Continue
It's Not What We Own, It's Whether It's Liquidby Wil SchroterOwning 100% of an asset is the same as owning 0% if it's never liquid.Continue
Adding Staff Isn't a Sign Of Success, Revenue Isby Wil SchroterExpanding is exciting, but every step we make toward growth is also a liability that we need to be aware of (and prepared for).Continue
Is it Worth Trying to Change People?by Wil SchroterFounders won't change people's personalities, we can only manage them. And that's where we fail over and over.Continue
If We Want Power, Create Powerby Wil SchroterThe best way for Founders to gain power is to create it for themselves.Continue
The Lesson We Get From "Once-Hot" Startupsby Wil SchroterAs Founders, we're in the business of making dreams come true — particularly our own — so when everyone around is telling us how amazing we are, it's really hard to wake ourselves up and realize none of it is real.Continue
Startups are Built at the Expense of Foundersby Wil SchroterStartups are often built at the expense of Founders long before they are built for our benefit.Continue
Manage Downside First, Big Opportunity Second by Wil SchroterWho cares how fast we can scale if we're not around long enough to do it?Continue
Why Isn't Anyone As Committed As The Founder?by Wil SchroterThere are certain aspects of your Startup that you’ve got to shoulder on your own. After all, a Founder’s superpower is the intensity of their commitment.Continue