What I Would Have Told My Former Selfby Wil SchroterNow that you’re a wiser and more experienced Founder, there are many things that you wished you would’ve done differently. If you could go back in time, what would you tell your past self?Continue
The Solution Slide — Pitch Deck Perfectionby The Startups TeamThe Solution Slide in an investor deck explains exactly how our startup company will solve the issue we set up in our Problem Slide. In this section of our Pitch Deck series, we'll walk you through the formula of the best decks in a single slide you can easily replicate.Continue
The Pitch Deck Problem Slideby The Startups TeamThe Problem Slide is the single most important slide in the entire Pitch Deck. In this section of our Pitch Deck Series, we go over everything you need to know to create a Problem Slide to grab investors' attention. Continue
The Investor Email Pitchby The Startups TeamA great Email Pitch won't guarantee you a meeting with an investor, but a bad one will definitely prevent one! In this section of our Funding Playbook, we share how to craft the perfect Email Pitch to increase your odds of an investor's response.Continue
Investor Introductions: How to get themby The Startups TeamBefore contacting a potential investor, we want to find the best way to make a warm introduction. In this section of our Funding Playbook, we cover what you need to know about getting investor introductions, and what to do once you get them.Continue
The 5 Types of Startup Funding by The Startups TeamWhen you're looking to secure startup funding, there are a lot of options to consider. Let's break down the 5 most common. Continue
How to Find Investorsby The Startups TeamWe’ve spent this phase of the Funding playbook shedding light on key challenges of finding investors to show you how to break this process up into super digestible steps and begin knocking out your own investor selection starting today.Continue
Best Banks For Business Loansby The Startups TeamHere are the best banks for small business loans, as well as the types of loans available and the steps you need to take to apply. Continue
How to Monetize a Facebook Groupby Sarah HumphreysBuilding an online community is no easy task, but the reward in doing so is worth the effort put into it. Facebook Groups are a great way to create an online business and build trust with potential customers.Continue
We Need a Culture of Accountabilityby Wil SchroterThe two main components of accountability are ownership and consequences — having these things can make a huge difference in a company’s overall success. And a Founder should be able to know how to instill accountability in their employees. Continue