Startups Finance99% of Founders have no clue how to do things like build a financial forecast, set up an income statement, or manage their startup’s finances in the first year and beyond. We’re taking all of these concepts and making them super easy to understand so you can start tackling them now.
FundingHow do startups actually get funded? We'll take you through everything you could possibly want to know from what funding options are available to how to find investors to crafting the perfect pitch.
The 9 Best Growth Agencies for Startupsby Ryan RutanLooking to scale up your startup? Choosing the right growth agency is crucial to avoid wasting time and money. Check out this curated list of top 9 startup agencies to kickstart your search and propel your business forward.Continue
Investors are NOT on Our Side of the Tableby Wil SchroterIn the startup world, it's important to recognize that investors and Founders don't always see eye to eye (big surprise there). Good communication and finding common ground are key to ensuring the startup's success in the long run.Continue
Strategies to Effectively Raise Capital for Your Startup Businessby Ryan RutanWhether it’s a startup or a long-standing business needing venture capital, this comprehensive overview will help them secure necessary financing by adequately navigating the complicated landscape of money-raising strategies.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
What Is an Entrepreneur? A 2023 Guide to Starting Your Own Businessby Ryan RutanHere is an in-depth look into the concept of becoming successful as an entrepreneur — from gaining insight into crucial entrepreneurial thinking required all the way through to how one may navigate running their own business.Continue
Timing Isn't Everythingwith Sheila MarceloThe Co-Founder and CEO of Care.com talks about the winding road she took — from a small coconut farm in the Philippines to becoming one of a handful women CEOs leading a publicly traded company. Continue
Expecting Chaoswith Reid HoffmanThe prolific internet entrepreneur and investor shares stories about the hard-fought success at PayPal, discusses his failures and what it was like at the very peak of the dot com bubble. Continue
Dreaming in Technicolorwith Ben LererIt’s hard to decide who has changed the most in the last 12 years: Thrillist or its co-founder and CEO Ben Lerer.Continue
Bursting The Bubblewith Steve CaseSteve Case, Former AOL Chairman and CEO, shares lessons about perseverance and forward-thinking from his AOL journey that startups today can learn from, today. Continue
It's Complicatedwith Jerry YangWe sit down with Jerry Yang, Co-Founder of Yahoo!, to discuss the early days of Yahoo!, how he met Jack Ma and pulled off one of the best investments in tech history, what he’s doing now, and how to win in China.Continue
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