Expert Advice

Our startups can provide a ton of upside with the right sacrifice, but there are certain risks and investments that simply aren't worth it.

As Founders, we're in the business of making dreams come true — particularly our own — so when everyone around is telling us how amazing we are, it's really hard to wake ourselves up and realize none of it is real.

Selling is a tedious process so you shouldn’t just focus on what’s happening during the negotiations but also the pros and cons after the sale is made. And of course, how much you’re being paid for selling is as important as HOW you’re getting paid.

The idea that more work gets done inside the office is no longer as effective as it used to be. An office setting may not be that substantial anymore for Startups. A lot of businesses are being run remotely and by far, they are progressing well.

We need to recognize that whatever our latest success may be, it may in fact be our last big hit — and that's OK.

Over the years, societal and political issues are topics that can either encourage healthy discussions and debates within the team or instigate friction and division within the company. The question is, HOW do we talk about these issues?

The idea of bringing on a "Superstar Advisor" is usually a total sham — but it's all created by us.

Startups are often built at the expense of Founders long before they are built for our benefit.

A 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.