How does my reputation as a Founder (not my startup) affect me over the long term? If my reputation is tarnished, where will it hurt me? Where does that reputation really come from anyway and what can I do to develop it?
Why You Need to Form an Advisory Board to Help Raise Capital
Is this you – “I’m thinking about raising capital but I don’t know where to start. How do I start building a network of people who can help make introductions to investors and guide me through the process”. Read on…
The Right Way to Ask for an Introduction
I saw someone in your social network that I’d love to get an introduction to. How can I make that ask while making you feel good about doing it?
What’s the Least a Founder Should Know About Finance?
A Founder that doesn’t understand startup finance is a liability to the company.
We Need a Strict Definition of Personal Success
As Founders, we spend an inordinate amount of time setting and pursuing goals, yet the ones that truly matter — the ones that affect us personally — are often amorphous. If we’re spending every waking moment working toward a goal, it stands to reason that our goals should have an insane amount of fidelity.
What’s the Downside of a Cofounder?
Tons of people say that having a cofounder is a huge advantage in a startup. I’m going through the process right now and I want to make sure I’m asking the right questions about whether a cofounder works for me. I understand the upsides, but really what keeps me up at night are the downsides. What should I be asking myself?
Sometimes Shrinking is the Right Move
It looks like we’re going to have scale down operations. Does this mean we’ve failed? Is this really just the start of our downward spiral? How should I be thinking about contraction?
Where to Find Opportunities in a Recession
I’m watching all of the world implode right now — surely there has to be some good that can come of all this madness, right? What happens when the dust settles? Is there some opportunity for me to grow while everything else is shrinking?
How Can I Creatively Pay My First Employees?
“I’m a cash-poor startup Founder looking to bring on my first employees. I can’t afford full salaries, so what creative options can I use to get the help I need?”
Treat Departing Employees like Future Employees
You may be in a position where you have to make some very tough decisions about your team and its future. Here are a few tips to help you navigate that journey.
Why We Plan Our Entire Business In 5-Day Sprints
You guys keep talking about how your whole business is run in 5 day sprints. How could you run a company that big with such a short window of focus? Don’t you need longer planning cycles to make things work?