Should startups do crowdfunding? No.
Yes, you can crowdfund and still build a successful company, but not a high-growth, venture-scale startup.
Universal truths make bad startup ideas
…unless you have a unique insight or an unfair advantage.
If your product is working, you'll know.
I wish someone had told me this when I built my first product.
Navigating the new startup fundraising landscape
If you are fundraising or thinking about fundraising for your startup, you need to read this report.
Startup salaries are up
The average salary in startups has increased by 5% year-over-year.
When is the best month to fundraise at a startup?
Fundraising for your startup? There's seasonality in Venture Capital.
My interview with VoyageATL
“…and then used my dad’s credit card (with permission, I think?)…”
Would you sell your startup today for $30M?
That’s the question Techstars Managing Director Katie Rae would ask us every week.
Startup down rounds hit 5-year high
Q1 2024: 1,064 total rounds and $16.3B in cash raised.
Techstars application tips from a Graduate
Spotlight market savvy, startup originality, and dynamic team synergy.
What is a startup's unfair advantage?
You are not required to have one as a startup, but it can be a difference-maker if you do.
How to build a startup MVP
Too many founders try to "build the car" when, in reality, their users would simply love a skateboard.
Don’t ask a VC to sign your NDA
I have bad news: Your idea isn’t as unique you might think. I have good news: Ideas matter much less than the execution.
Knowing where your first users are is a prerequisite to starting a startup
People are best at solving problems they experience, meaning that their first users are like them.
Best books on startup products
8 books I recommend to startup founders and their teams for product building and product management.
Startup Capital Migration: From Silicon to Sunshine
Carta published their 2023 State of Private Markets, and it's fascinating to see the trends by company stage and region.
Notes
📕 Highlights and thoughts from articles and books.
✏️ Thoughts, maxims, and others’ insights.
🎙 Interesting moments from (mostly) business, startups, and technology podcasts.