Startup Accounting: Processing the Databy Wil SchroterWe're going to update our financial statements using a simple accounting process that requires zero professional accounting experience or accounting software — it's just our income statement spreadsheet (free download for you!)Continue
Startup CEOs Aren't Really CEOsby Wil SchroterThe CEO title bears a lot of responsibility. It’s easy to get the title, in fact, anyone can become one — but do you have the right qualifications and enough experience to be called a CEO?Continue
Accounting for Startupsby Wil SchroterWhile we may not know all there is to know about our business yet, there’s still going to be some good old-fashioned accounting to do. So let’s break out those green visors and add machines — it’s time to learn WTF accounting is!Continue
How Big of a Failure Can I Survive as a Founder?by Wil SchroterFor some Founders, when they experience failure, they immediately think that it’s the end. But failure has always been a part of the process and it will teach us valuable lessons along the way.Continue
Idea Validation Process: Customer Discoveryby The Startups TeamIn this section of our Idea Validation Series, we cover how to use customer discovery as a methodical approach to ensure the product idea you’ve identified aligns with what potential customers actually want at a price they are willing to pay.Continue
Idea Validation Process: Expert Validationby The Startups TeamIn this section of our Idea Validation Series, we share how to identify credible experts and get critical feedback about the viability of your startup idea.Continue
Idea Validation Process: Overview and Introductionby The Startups TeamIdea Validation should always be the first step for every Founder who is considering pursuing a startup idea. In this section of our Idea Validation Series, we discuss how to take an "interesting idea" toward a final product.Continue
How to Recover Startup Equityby The Startups TeamWhen it comes to startup equity distribution, giving away a startup's equity is easy. In this section of our Equity Series, we discuss the hard part: how much equity we get back (if at all).Continue
Managing Startup Equityby The Startups TeamHow much equity we split and the founders' ownership percentage is generally determined by what we expect each founder to contribute. In this section of our Equity Series, we cover how to manage startup equity so it's fair for everyone.Continue
The Customer Acquisition Slideby The Startups TeamOur Customer Acquisition Slide in our pitch deck details our acquisition strategy for new customers. For many startups, defining a marketing growth strategy will be inherently linked to our customer acquisition cost for new customers and the key metrics in how we convert them.Continue