Top 17 Crowdfunding Experts and Consultantsby The Startups TeamHere's a list of some of the industry's most highly-rated crowdfunding experts and consultants. Their years of hard-won expertise can help you determine if crowdfunding is right for your business, as well as how to increase the odds of getting funded.Continue
Term Sheets: What You Need To Knowby Emma McGowanA term sheet is the first formal (but non-binding) document between a startup founder and an investor, and lays out the terms for investment. We take a look at the key characteristics of a good term sheet, as well as some elements every founder should be sure to avoid.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
Crowdfunding vs. Crowdsourcing | Startups.comby Emma McGowanA lot of people confuse crowdfunding with crowdsourcing. We clear up the differences and explain the benefits of each.Continue
Startups: Start Slow to Move Fast | Startups.comby Will HermanSpeed is crucial for a startup, but at what cost? For most, moving slower will help them grow faster.Continue
Scaling Your Brand Without Losing Culture Values | Startups.comby Dustin WhiteAre you looking to grow, but worried about how to keep your values intact?Continue
Convertible Notes (aka Convertible Debt): The Complete Guideby Emma McGowanLearn everything about convertible notes and debt including key parameters such as discount rates, valuation caps, as well as advantages, disadvantages, how they compare to SAFE and equity options, and more.Continue
Process vs. Progress: How to Have Each in Healthy Amountsby Emerson TaymorNot every team has a process or a progress problem, but most could use a better balance.Continue
25 Startup Conferences & Events to Check Out in 2018by Emma McGowanBoost your knowledge -- and your network -- with one or more of these 2018 startup conferences.Continue