How to Start a Business on Your Own Dimeby Kevin YamazakiBuilding a company from scratch, without any outside help might sound intimidating. And, at times, it is. But when you overcome those hurdles and create a solid, steady business, the reward is often sweeter than you had imagined.Continue
Are Tech Conferences Worth The Effort (And The Money)?by CayaThis is a question that I’ve been struggling with for years. With time, I've learned that the best thing you can do is set accurate expectations, and have a clear action plan in place as to what you want to accomplish at the event.Continue
Announcing Bizplan: A Modern Take on Business Planning Softwareby Wil SchroterToday we're announcing the launch of Bizplan.com– a modern business planning software platform that we think you're going to love. Continue
Venture capital is going to murder Mediumby DHHIt’s a crying shame, really. I love Medium. It’s the best writing environment on the web, and they sweat the details like nobody else. The community too is just peach. This could have been a love story for the ages. But I don’t think we’ll grow old together, Medium and I. I suspect it’ll end quite tragic, actually.Continue
4 Easy Startup Idea Validation Techniques | Startups.comby Stuart BrentWhen startups fail, it’s often because they built something that the market didn’t want. Don’t be like that. Validate your idea first. Continue
First Mover Advantage? Why Startup Pioneers Have Arrows in Their Backsby Steve BlankConfusing testosterone with strategy is a bad ideaContinue
SheWorx is Bringing Women to The Tech Tableby Emma McGowanLisa Wang and Yin Lin response to the sexism in Silicon Valley was to join create a networking and mentoring organization for women in tech. Continue
Best Pitch Decks Ever: The Most Successful Fundraising Pitches You Need to Knowby CayaThe ideal investor presentation for a company would depend on its product, needs, vision, team, and audience. Here are some of the best to get some inspiration.Continue
Finding Product Market Fit: Lessons from the Military for Pre Seed Startupsby Nic WoodhamsI have pivoted three times from my original idea. That’s a lot in a short space of time but it has helped me find product market fit. Here is why I did it. Continue
Investor Updates: What You Need to Includeby CayaInformed investors are not only happier but also more helpful. Regular updates set the stage for participation, not just dispersing information. Continue