The Ideal Client Profile Is Your Startup’s North Star (Stop Ignoring It)by Ryan RutanEarly-stage chaos feels normal, but guessing who your customer is shouldn’t be part of it—this is how you find your north star.Continue
Series A, B, C, D, and E Funding: How It Worksby Ryan RutanLearn about the different stages of series seed funding from series A funding, to Series B funding, and eventually series E funding including: the process, structure, requirements, average payout amounts, and more.Continue
What Is Startup Funding?by The Startups TeamWhat is startup funding? Well, it's the money needed to launch a new business — and it can come from a variety of sources, but mostly from these 10 sources.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 Value a Startup — 10 Real-World Valuation Methodsby Emma McGowanStartup valuation is more art than science, let’s explore both. Here are 10 tried & true methods for figuring out how to value a startup.Continue
Am I Lying or Just Being Optimistic?by Wil SchroterHaving a strong conviction that what we’re building will lead to success mixed with a strong sense of positivity and optimism can often feel like being dishonest if we haven't actually achieved anything — but honesty and optimism don't have to be a competing moral quandary.Continue
In Our Darkest Hour Where Do We Find Hope?by Wil SchroterDespite the onslaught of negativities, failures, and success seemingly slipping away, when a Founder remains optimistic, they can always redirect focus on what to do next.Continue
That Founder Sold For Too Little!by Wil SchroterWhy is it that people are constantly belittling the outcomes of startup Founders when they exit?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
Angel Investor Tax Credits: Everything You Need to Knowby The Startups TeamDid you know that both you and your investors could potentially save millions in state and federal tax credits?Continue