Startup Fixed Costsby Wil SchroterEveryone's business startup costs will start as a few estimates, and over time, land at more focused projections. We need a little bit of time and reality to give us the final answer. Let's dive into the wonderful world of fixed costs to get started on the right foot.Continue
How Big of a Failure Can I Survive as a Founder?by Wil SchroterFor some Founders, when they experience failure, they immediately think that it’s the end. But failure has always been a part of the process and it will teach us valuable lessons along the way.Continue
Startup Company Cap Tableby Ryan RutanA capitalization table or "cap table" is a record of the equity ownership and actual ownership percentage of each member of the company. Use this article as a guide to why your startup needs a cap table, when to update it, and many other helpful hints that will support you on your journey.Continue
Business Loans for Veterans: What You Need to Know and Top Veteran Loans in 2022-2023by The Startups TeamA comprehensive guide to business loan options available specifically for veterans including government and private sector financing options to help former military members running a veteran owned business get their company off the ground.Continue
Quiet Quitting — How is it Impacting Startups?by Sarah HumphreysIf you’re a Startup Founder, quiet quitting is something that can negatively affect your business, so keep reading to gain a better understanding of what it could mean for your company.Continue
Splitting Startup Equity — Introductionby The Startups TeamThere are lots of reasons we mess up dividing equity, but it really comes down to just two that matter. In this section of our Splitting Equity Series, we’re going to identify and isolate each of the key issues in splitting startup equity in a young company. Continue
How to Recover Startup Equityby The Startups TeamWhen it comes to startup equity distribution, giving away a startup's equity is easy. In this section of our Equity Series, we discuss the hard part: how much equity we get back (if at all).Continue
Live to Fight Another Dayby Wil SchroterIs it important for Founders to identify problems early on? Survival is the strategy in Startups, so finding solutions as soon as possible is the name of the game.Continue
Managing Startup Equityby The Startups TeamHow much equity we split and the founders' ownership percentage is generally determined by what we expect each founder to contribute. In this section of our Equity Series, we cover how to manage startup equity so it's fair for everyone.Continue
Startup Stock Valuationby The Startups TeamThere are many valuation methods available to Founders, and most understand zero of them! In this section of our Equity Series, we discuss how to calculate your pre-revenue valuation, and much more!Continue