The Evolution of Entry Level Workersby Wil SchroterThere's an evolving landscape of entry-level hiring for startups. With Al on the rise and global talent a click away, building efficient teams under tight budgets is a true balancing act.Continue
What Is a Venture Capitalist and How Do They Work?by Ryan RutanThe whole VC industry is complex. In this article, we demystify how venture capital works from its structure and ecosystem to potential risks as well as rewards that come along with it.Continue
Should I Feel Guilty for Failing?by Wil SchroterWhile it's perfectly natural to feel disappointed when a startup fails, it's not cool to let guilt eat away at you. The key is to bounce back from setbacks and keep pushing forward, no matter how tough things get.Continue
The Power of a Growth Mindset: How to Achieve Success in Your Startupby Ryan RutanIf you want to achieve real success, it's important to take a step back and consider the bigger picture. Here are a few key strategies to help cultivate a growth mindset within your startup.Continue
Private Investors for Startups: Everything You Need to Knowby Emma McGowanA comprehensive guide to everything you need to know about private investors for startups and small businesses.Continue
Series A, B, C, D, and E Funding: How It Worksby Ryan RutanLearn about the different stages of series seed funding from series A funding, to Series B funding, and eventually series E funding including: the process, structure, requirements, average payout amounts, and more.Continue
How Fortune 500 Leaders Schedule Their Days | Startups.comby Sujan PatelHow the most successful founders and leaders manage to be so productive.Continue
Startup Failure is just One Chapter in Founder Lifeby Wil SchroterStop thinking that failure is forever. Your whole life is a book with different chapters and each has its own challenges. Once you finish a "bad" chapter, started on the next one, because failure is just one chapter in your life.Continue
Idea Validation Process: The Elevator Pitchby The Startups TeamIn this section of our Idea Validation Series, we explain how to refine the learnings from the previous sections into a polished Elevator Pitch and continue our startup idea validation.Continue
The Startup Equity Split and How it Changes Over Timeby The Startups TeamFounder equity splits rarely turn out to be what we hoped they would be after Year 1. In this section of our Equity Series, we discuss how equity splits change over time, and what that means for your startup.Continue