F*ck Big Announcements — Small Victories Drive Startupsby Wil SchroterStartups aren't about big announcements. They are about being in the trenches every day getting just one more small victory. Continue
The Way to Win the Startup Game is Not to Play Itby Wil SchroterI won the startup game by opting out of it. Instead, I focused on my own business and stopped worrying about what everyone else was doing.Continue
What Is An Angel Investor?by The Startups TeamLearn about angel investors, what they are, who can be one, advantages and disadvantages of angel investment, as well as how to pitch angels to get funded.Continue
Venture Capital: What It Is & Why Use Itby The Startups TeamA comprehensive overview of venture capital, what it is, why startups may use it, how it works, as well as how to get it, and what types of VC are typically available to startups.Continue
Building a Better MVP: How to Say “No” to the Wrong Things So You Can Say “Yes” to the Right Thingsby Keith ShieldsHow to say "No" to the wrong things so you can say "YES!" to the right thing.Continue
How Startups Can Build Effective Buyer Personas | Startups.comby Keith ShieldsBuyer personas make your marketing more effective — and save you from making costly mistakes. Here's how you can build them the right way.Continue
Term Sheets: What You Need To Knowby Emma McGowanA term sheet is the first formal (but non-binding) document between a startup founder and an investor, and lays out the terms for investment. We take a look at the key characteristics of a good term sheet, as well as some elements every founder should be sure to avoid.Continue
Types of Crowdfunding: Donation, Rewards, and Equity-Basedby Emma McGowanThe three primary types of crowdfunding are donation-based, rewards-based, and equity crowdfunding. We discuss the nuances of each crowdfunding method so you can choose which one is best for your fundraise.Continue
Startups: Start Slow to Move Fast | Startups.comby Will HermanSpeed is crucial for a startup, but at what cost? For most, moving slower will help them grow faster.Continue
Convertible Notes (aka Convertible Debt): The Complete Guideby Emma McGowanLearn everything about convertible notes and debt including key parameters such as discount rates, valuation caps, as well as advantages, disadvantages, how they compare to SAFE and equity options, and more.Continue