Startups are Built at the Expense of Foundersby Wil SchroterStartups are often built at the expense of Founders long before they are built for our benefit.Continue
Why No One Returns Our Sacrifices by Wil SchroterA lot of Founders are tied to this idea that employees will commit the same level of sacrifice as they would for the company. And that people will appreciate what they do and stick around no matter what happens. But it’s all an illusion.Continue
Even in Failure, Founders Deserve True Respectby Wil SchroterWhen a business fails, Founders often wallow over how people react and what they can say about the situation. The adverse reactions don’t matter. What should matter is who stays to help pull you out of the rubble.Continue
When To Admit “I Messed Up”by Wil SchroterThere's absolute power in being able to claim not only our victories — but our losses as well. Continue
Who's Qualified To Be A Founder?by Wil SchroterBeing a Founder is a job that anyone can get and no one is qualified for.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
Why Money Can't Buy Happinessby Wil SchroterMoney can't actually buy our happiness — but is it only happiness we want, or something deeper?Continue
How Transparent Should I be With Staff?by Wil SchroterAs Founders, it's our job to set the tone for optimism in the workplace. When it comes to our own feelings, transparency is a huge luxury. Continue
It Doesn't Matter if My Startup is Bigger Than Yoursby Wil SchroterIs it a waste of time to compare our startup with other startups? Absolutely. And here's why.Continue
How Founders Get Rich Without An Exitby Wil SchroterMost Founders get rich without ever exiting their business. Yes, you read that right.Continue