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.
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.
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.
Top 4 Business Plan Examplesby The Startups TeamWriting your first business plan? Be sure to review these four business plan examples from the Startups community that really stand out from the crowd.Continue
How To Write A Business Plan: A Comprehensive Guideby The Startups TeamA comprehensive, step-by-step guide - complete with real examples - on writing a business plan with just the right amount of panache to catch an investor's attention and serve as a guiding star for your business. Continue
The Problem with "Local Advice"by Wil SchroterIt’s natural for anyone to seek advice from people who we think know more than we do but it doesn’t necessarily mean that what they know is beneficial for Founders.Continue
How to Create a Customer Journey Map for Your Inbound Sales Funnel by Adam SteeleA customer journey map is one of the most helpful tools you can create for your business. In this article, we outline how you can create your own customer journey map using buyer personas, content marketing, and more. Continue
7 On-Page SEO Tips That Will Help to Boost Your Search Engine Rankingsby Adam SteeleSearch engine optimization involves using certain tactics to help your website climb the search engine results pages. Here are 7 tips on how to increase your business' on-page SEO.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
The Glass Is Half Fullwith Neil BlumenthalNeil Blumenthal, Co-Founder of Warby Parker, shares secrets of building company culture and why startups should think about branding from the get-go.Continue
We Are Animals With Toolswith Salim IsmailSalim Ismail talks about the differences (and benefits) of Linear vs. Exponential Growth, and how using a doubling pattern development with the idea of information enabling is developing ever-adapting human growth.Continue
Building Community Nextdoorwith Nirav ToliaCo-Founder and CEO of Nextdoor, a social network for neighborhoods, talks about being 'out of sync' with the Valley all around him, and how he and his team have handled recent scandals.Continue