How Do I Pitch Friends and Family for Money?by Wil SchroterHow do we ask friends and family for money without it getting totally weird? Is there a way to "pitch" that doesn't leave both sides feeling uncomfortable every Thanksgiving? Continue
Do Founders Need to be Good Managers?by Wil SchroterSometimes Founders do grow into great managers — and sometimes they were great managers already. But the real question is: "Do Founders need to be good managers?" Continue
How Do I Get People to Take Me Seriously? by Wil SchroterAs Founders, no matter who we are, we all have to fight for our ability to get taken seriously.Continue
The 20 Best Startup Podcasts for 2020by The Startups TeamNot sure what you should be listening to in 2020? Here are the best startup podcasts, ready to join your playlist. Continue
What's a Cap Table and Why do I Care?by Wil SchroterFor many of us who have no idea what a cap table is, here's a quick primer.Continue
Does it Matter if I Own 51% of my Company?by Wil SchroterWe all have heard that "just getting 51% of the company will help us control the board and rule the world!" But in startup companies, that's often not the case.Continue
What is a Product Roadmap?by The Startups TeamEverything you need to know about product roadmaps and how to create them.Continue
What Should I Never Say to an Investor?by Wil SchroterMore often than not, what we avoid saying to investors is as valuable as what we do say.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
How Do I Quit My Own Startup?by Wil SchroterFor some Founders, their "job" at their startup isn't necessarily something they want to keep. It is, in fact, possible to quit our own startup. There are just some creative ways we need to approach it.Continue