Startup Founders and Co-Founders — Everything You Need to Knowby The Startups TeamYou've heard the terms "founder" and "co-founder." But what do you really know about them? Here's everything you need to know.Continue
Equity Funding for Startupsby The Startups TeamPursuing equity financing means that in exchange for the money they invest now, angel investors or venture capitalists will receive a stake in your company and its performance moving forward.Continue
Debt as Startup Capitalby The Startups TeamDebt is the most common type of financing however it only works if you have assets that can collateralize the debt in some form. Continue with us in this section to learn everything you need to know about debt as startup capital.Continue
How to Create a Founders Agreement for Your Startupby The Startups TeamWhat is a founders agreement — and do you need one? (Spoiler alert: You do.) Here's everything you need to know.Continue
Founder Consequencesby Wil SchroterAs a Founder, every single word, phrase, and statement you utter has consequences. When you speak, make sure you’re ready for the pros and cons, and eventually, how it will affect your Startup.Continue
The Risk of Trading Vulnerability for Opportunityby Wil SchroterAt the early stages of a startup, Founders often seek to partner with a co-founder in the hopes of growing the company. But what Founders don’t realize is that it may be too early to look for a partner, or even too risky.Continue
Why Co-Founders Often Don't Lastby Wil SchroterLikened to marriage, having a cofounder requires a commitment that comes with consequences when and if the Startup fails — and coming up with an action plan when the business turns out to be a total flop.Continue
Is This The "Right" Co-Founder?by Wil SchroterWhen it comes to co-founders, we need to be 100% all-in, or 100% all out. Any space in between is a recipe for disaster.Continue
We Can't Keep Ignoring Founder Emotionsby Wil SchroterThere's no version of being a Founder where we just keep doing everything right without a care in the world. We need to start opening up about what's in our heads and process our problems before we perish from them. Continue
When is the Right Time to Give Up Equity?by Wil SchroterEquity is the most important asset of a startup, both in its formation and as it grows. As such, we have to be super mindful of when (and how hard) we pull that trigger. Continue