What Is a Startup Company, Anyway?by Emma McGowanWhat is a startup? Let these startup founders clear it up once and for all.Continue
Being Leveraged Means Having Zero Choicesby Wil SchroterEarly on, Founders tend to believe that choosing an investor is an option. It's possible, but unless we're in the top 5 percent of those that have been on this route more than once, we don't get the luxury of choice here.Continue
Don't be Afraid to Take Big Swingsby Wil SchroterSuccessful Startups did not succeed because they fear failure. Success comes when the Founder keeps taking swings and managing failure as they come because they’re focused on getting a hit!Continue
When Founders No Longer Have Any Upsideby Wil SchroterHaving new investors is good. Stacking up more funds to expand the company is good. Although, it can turn dreadful real quick when as a Founder you are left with no more room to grow.Continue
How to Value a Startup — 10 Real-World Valuation Methodsby Emma McGowanStartup valuation is more art than science, let’s explore both. Here are 10 tried & true methods for figuring out how to value a startup.Continue
The Problem with "Local Advice"by Wil SchroterIt’s natural for anyone to seek advice from people who we think know more than we do but it doesn’t necessarily mean that what they know is beneficial for Founders.Continue
Founder Consequencesby Wil SchroterAs a Founder, every single word, phrase, and statement you utter has consequences. When you speak, make sure you’re ready for the pros and cons, and eventually, how it will affect your Startup.Continue
The "No Man's Land" of Fundingby Wil SchroterWhat happens when funding is scarce? In the world of Startups and the struggles of keeping your business running, the fight is for you not to win. It’s more of a fight for you not to lose!Continue
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 Risk of Trading Vulnerability for Opportunityby Wil SchroterAt the early stages of a startup, Founders often seek to partner with a co-founder in the hopes of growing the company. But what Founders don’t realize is that it may be too early to look for a partner, or even too risky.Continue