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.
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.
We Only Get to be Great at One Thingby Wil SchroterOftentimes, Founders are stuck in the idea that they need to add more features to make their product appealing and saleable. Instead, our focus should be on making sure that we’re doing the core product right — and nothing else matters.Continue
The Case for Growing Slowlyby Wil SchroterInstead of going full force too fast early on, take the time to understand whether the bets you’re paying back or not and when it’s time to change direction.Continue
When Can I Feel Good About Taking a Break?by Wil SchroterIt’s critical that you take a break in between milestones — unless you want to get stuck on productivity and run dry on creativity.Continue
If We Want Power, Create Powerby Wil SchroterThe best way for Founders to gain power is to create it for themselves.Continue
Manage Downside First, Big Opportunity Second by Wil SchroterWho cares how fast we can scale if we're not around long enough to do it?Continue
Crafting Successwith Chad DickersonFormer CEO of Etsy talks about his unconventional journey at the helm of 1.8M DIY-or-DIE crafters.Continue
Authentic Growthwith Dustin MoskovitzThe billionaire co-founder of Facebook and Asana reflects on his journey — from Harvard, shares why he decided to leave Facebook and the #1 mistake he's made on his entrepreneurial journey. Continue
Facing The Musicwith Tim Westergren and Tom ConradPandora Co-Founders Tim Westergren and CTO Tom Conrad discuss early challenges, the tensions between streaming services and artists, the arduous battles in Congress, and share some crucial advice to help other entrepreneurs get through tough times. Continue
Nice Guys Do It Betterwith John ZimmerJohn Zimmer, Co-Founder of Lyft, talks about plans for growth, company culture and finding success in the cut-throat ride sharing industry. 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
Strategy & InnovationHow can you satisfy customer needs with a profitable and scalable business model?Go To Video Series