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
How to tell Investors “Sorry it didn’t work out.”by Wil SchroterHow we break up with investors is as important as how we built the relationship to begin with.Continue
How Do I "Buy Out" An Equity Holder Fairly?by Wil SchroterGetting equity back from an existing stakeholder isn't easy — but it is possible. Continue
Will Investors Fund a "Small" Business?by Wil SchroterWill anyone be interested in funding a small business if it doesn't have a big outcome? Continue
Will Someone Steal My Startup Idea?by Wil SchroterThe myth of the "stolen startup idea" somehow continues to live on, despite an insane lack of proof to the contrary.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
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
Do Founders Need to be Good Managers?by Wil SchroterSometimes Founders do grow into great managers — and sometimes they were great managers already. But the real question is: "Do Founders need to be good managers?" Continue
How Do I Get People to Take Me Seriously? by Wil SchroterAs Founders, no matter who we are, we all have to fight for our ability to get taken seriously.Continue