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.
Idea ValidationIs your new startup idea worth pursuing? Let us take it through our battle-tested process to get insights from experts, customers and available research to see if it's worth building.
Splitting EquitySplitting equity among co-founders and employees can be a tricky and intimidating challenge. We’re going to break down every single factor to consider so you can avoid the most common pitfalls while navigating the great divide.
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.
Customer AcquisitionHow do you find your first customers? Let us show you the fastest way to identify and locate raving fans while using test methods to refine your message to expand customer acquisition.
Youth Entrepreneurship: Can Middle Schoolers be Founders?by Wil SchroterThere are tons of benefits when you teach young children about entrepreneurship. Not only do you raise children with better critical thinking skills, but you’ll also raise problem solvers.Continue
20 Best Kinds of Startups for 2023by Ryan RutanIt is difficult to predict the specific types of startups that will be most successful in 2023 with a multitude of various factors involved, but we've broken down a helpful list of 20 of the best kinds of startups to start in 2023 for your convenience.Continue
All Founders Make Bad Decisions — and That's OKby Wil SchroterThere's no version of being a Founder where all the decisions we make are good. What matters is what we do with what we've learned when we make the bad ones.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
6 Similarities between Startup Founders and Pro Athletesby Ryan RutanStarting a business or becoming a professional athlete requires a unique combination of motivation, drive, and determination. Founders and professional athletes must be highly motivated and driven in order to achieve their goals and make a lasting impact in their respective fields.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
Risky Businesswith Marc AndreessenThe Co-Founder of Andreessen Horowitz talks about the nature of risk-taking, the hell of his second IPO, and why he was happy to disrupt the venture business.Continue
Walk the Lynewith Susan LyneSusan Lyne — media legend and President of BBG Ventures — discusses ways to improve tech’s work culture and shares insights on investing, entrepreneurialism, and female role models.Continue
Billion Dollar Babywith Kevin SystromKevin Systrom, Co-Founder and CEO of Instagram, shares stories from the road, lessons learned along the way and what it's really like working with Mark ZuckerbergContinue
Working Hard & Staying Humblewith Max LevchinMax Levchin, Co-founder & CEO of Affirm talks about how he has evolved as a founder as the Web has evolved and shares insights of his failures and successes. Continue
DirectionTo maximize productivity and achieve desired results, your team should set KPIs and OKRs.Go To Video Series
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