4 Key Attributes of Fundable Founding Teamsby Promod HaqueIn order for startups to reel in venture capitalist backing, building and scaling a fundable founding team is paramount from the start. If you’re in search of funding, take note of these four areas and how they relate to your current team before approaching investors.Continue
How Early Stage Startups Assign Employee Startup Stock Optionsby Emma McGowanSo you’ve heard about “employee stock options,” but you have no idea where to start. Check out this startup stock options 101 primer to get you going.Continue
The 13 Top Reasons Why Startups Failby Emma McGowanFailure is an essential part of the startup ecosystem - but no one wants to fail. To help you avoid that fate, here are the top reasons why startups fail.Continue
The Essential Cybersecurity Small Businesses Need to Invest Inby Leonardo CooperDeciding which cybersecurity product to invest in isn’t easy, but just because security tools might be difficult for some small businesses to navigate, it doesn’t mean they should be ignored.Continue
Location, Location, Location: The Cost of “Cheap”by Ismael WrixenIf your business is ready to make the leap from living room to boardroom, do it from the heart of a startup ecosystem.Continue
5 Ways Your MVP Can Help Your Early-Stage Startup Succeedby Nada AllouchThe MVP is one one the most important and decisive stages in your product's lifecycle. It helps your product enter the market smoothly — with minimal "surprises" — and, without spending every single dollar in your wallet. Continue
How to Craft a Social Media Advertising Strategy That Pays Offby The Startups TeamIn a social media landscape that's increasingly crowded, what can a little startup do to stand out? Continue
Is the Unicorn Startup a Myth?by Emma McGowanThey’re beautiful. They’re sexy. But are unicorn startups real? The answer is more complicated than you might think.Continue
The 3 Elevator Pitches Startups Should Always Have Handyby Donna GriffitThere are actually 3 Elevator Pitches that you should have handy. Here's how to get them ready to go:Continue
How to Build a Kickass Sales Prospecting Processby The Startups TeamWhy sales prospecting is like hunting, panning for gold, and speed dating rolled into one, and why it just might be the customer acquisition strategy your startup is missing. Continue