The Risk of Trading Vulnerability for Opportunityby Wil SchroterAt the early stages of a startup, Founders often seek to partner with a co-founder in the hopes of growing the company. But what Founders don’t realize is that it may be too early to look for a partner, or even too risky.Continue
Can a Founder Take a Sabbatical? | Startups.comby Wil SchroterThe biggest fear Founders have is what happens to the business when they take a much needed break. But guess what? With the right people in place, more than half of a Founder’s work can be done by someone else.Continue
Startup Culture is a Reflection of its Foundersby Wil SchroterEverything you do has implications and if you let instigators of negativity be, you’re allowing a nasty culture to spread.Continue
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
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
How Do I Sell The Vision? | Startups.comby Wil SchroterCommunicating a bold vision isn't just about how it's delivered, it's about how it's crafted.Continue
Never Tell People How Much Money You Haveby Wil SchroterThe reality is from the moment we have wealth, everyone is going to relate their needs to our bank account. And there's an easy fix to that: don't talk about it!Continue
Is This The "Right" Co-Founder?by Wil SchroterWhen it comes to co-founders, we need to be 100% all-in, or 100% all out. Any space in between is a recipe for disaster.Continue
Why Isn't Anyone As Committed As The Founder?by Wil SchroterThere are certain aspects of your Startup that you’ve got to shoulder on your own. After all, a Founder’s superpower is the intensity of their commitment.Continue