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.
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.
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
A Guide to Different Stages of Funding for Startupsby Ryan RutanWith this comprehensive guide to different stages of funding for startups, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the startup funding stage and landscape, enabling you to make informed decisions and ultimately fuel your venture's growth.Continue
Private Investors for Startups: Everything You Need to Knowby Emma McGowanA comprehensive guide to everything you need to know about private investors for startups and small businesses.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
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
Thinking Outside The Boxwith Aaron LevieThe Co-founder of Box talks about lessons learned on the road to IPO, shares his thoughts on the NSA and how he has navigated leading a public company in a volatile market.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
Living The Dreamwith Ben HorowitzThe Andreessen Horowitz co-founder shares stories of his early years in Silicon Valley, the Loudcloud "IPO from Hell", his partnership with Marc Andreessen, and lists his top five Silicon Valley founders of all time.Continue
Serving Up Justicewith Jennifer JusticeWe chat with Jennifer Justice, President of Corporate Development at Superfly, to discuss why she's such a bad-ass and how she's clawed her way into the inner circles of superstardom.Continue