How to Recruit a Rockstar Advisorby Wil SchroterNavigating the advisor landscape is like treading a fine line between wisdom and well-intentioned faux pas. Let's decipher whether your startup needs an advisor's touch or if all you need is a dose of sagacious counsel.Continue
Where to Find Startup Mentors to Take Your Business to the Next Level in 2023by Ryan RutanStartup mentors are an important asset to Founders of any season — that is if they're "good" mentors. This article provides strategies on how to find perfect mentors who could take your startup journey up another notch!Continue
The Power of a Growth Mindset: How to Achieve Success in Your Startupby Ryan RutanIf you want to achieve real success, it's important to take a step back and consider the bigger picture. Here are a few key strategies to help cultivate a growth mindset within your startup.Continue
Startup Board Negotiations: How do I tell the board I need a new deal?by Wil SchroterIf you’re a Founder and your company is earning a lot of money but you can’t even touch the profit – then maybe it’s time to have that conversation with the board. But how can you do this without being turned down?Continue
Startup Equity 101: Who Gets What Slice Of The Pieby Ryan RutanConfused about how to calculate startup equity distribution and compensation? Check out this primer to get you started.Continue
Series A Funding Roundsby Ryan RutanLet's explore what series A funding is, how it differs from other types of funding, and what startups can do to increase their chances of securing this crucial form of financing.Continue
Founder Success: We Need a Strict Definition of Personal Successby Wil SchroterEvery moment we spend pursuing an undefined goal is a complete waste of time — especially personal goalsContinue
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
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
How Startup Equity Worksby The Startups TeamIn this section of our Equity Series, we'll explain the most popular approaches toward dividing ownership interest in early-stage startups while weighing the pros and cons of each.Continue