At Some Point, Founders Become "Just Employees"by Wil SchroterAs Founders, we often give so much to our startup that eventually we become glorified employees.Continue
Smart Founders Stay in Customer Supportby Wil SchroterStaying in customer support gives us the information we need to continue to grow with our customers, not away from them.Continue
Hey Founders — Here's how to take a Hint from Investorsby Wil SchroterWhen it comes to investors, if their answer isn't an enthusiastic "YES" — it's a "No." We as Founders need to be aware of the signals and take a hint.Continue
Hey Investors — Here's how to say "No" to usby Wil SchroterHow an investor says "No" to a Founder makes a BIG difference.Continue
Money Doesn’t Define a Successful Startupby Wil SchroterMoney does not directly equal success in our startup. Real success if pursuing our goals without having to compromise our souls. Continue
Why Our Founder Reputation Mattersby Wil SchroterHow we represent ourselves as Founders follows us throughout our startup journey. It's more than first impressions, it's how we handle everything from shaking hands — to closing doors.Continue
Form an Advisory Board to help Raise Capitalby Wil SchroterThere are multiple benefits in forming an Advisory Board for our startup. Raising capital is one of them.Continue
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
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