The Secrets to Crafting an Irresistible Elevator Pitch (With Examples)by The Startups TeamOr shall we say, elevator PITCHES? Here's everything you need to know for the next time you find yourself in an elevator with Mark Cuban.Continue
Everyone Says My Idea is Dumb. Is It?by Wil Schroter "I've got this idea that I'm super passionate about, but my friends and colleagues are all telling me it's a bad bet. How do I know if I should listen to everyone or go with my gut?"Continue
Will Investors Fund Just an Idea? by Wil SchroterThere's a commonly-held myth that startups get funded with great ideas. But how much truth to that is there, really?Continue
What's the Cost of a Toxic Employee?by Wil SchroterNearly every startup deals with a "toxic employee." And every minute we wait to address the issue, we create an even bigger organizational challenge that will be way too hard to tackle down the road.Continue
What do Startup Founders Need to Know About the Product Development Process?by The Startups TeamHow do you develop a new product? Here's everything you need to know about the product development process.Continue
Want to Disrupt and Innovate? You Can’t Do It Without Booksby Jason McCannWhile listening to background sounds of surf washing over sand, I pour my mind into books that can make me a better leader and manager. Not only does this center me, but it opens my mind to possibilities I wouldn’t otherwise consider. Continue
Key Crowdfunding Statisticsby The Startups TeamCrowdfunding is a rapidly growing industry. In this article, we explore key statistics including the average raise sizes, the impact marketing has on average raise, and the underlying demographics driving crowdfunding.Continue
The Way to Win the Startup Game is Not to Play Itby Wil SchroterI won the startup game by opting out of it. Instead, I focused on my own business and stopped worrying about what everyone else was doing.Continue
Types of Crowdfunding: Donation, Rewards, and Equity-Basedby Emma McGowanThe three primary types of crowdfunding are donation-based, rewards-based, and equity crowdfunding. We discuss the nuances of each crowdfunding method so you can choose which one is best for your fundraise.Continue
What is Crowdfunding?by Emma McGowanWe define crowdfunding, explain why it's a different kind of fundraising, discuss the benefits, as well as the different types of crowdfunding campaigns.Continue