Product
Two Things Entrepreneurs Must Consider Before Starting a New Business
When entrepreneurs arrive for their first day of the Y Combinator’s startup incubator program, they’re given a t-shirt with a...
by Josh Zywien
Finance & Operations
7 Ways Startup Funding Is Similar to Scientific Research Grants

What can startup and expansion stage CEOs trying to secure funding for their companies learn from research scientists?

by Josh Zywien
Finance & Operations
Why Startup Fundraising is No Different Than Closing a Sale
[caption id="attachment_25589" align="alignright" width="300"] Image provided by: {link:http://www.freedigitalphotos.net/images/Gestures_g185-Shake_Hands_p31046.html}Nutdanai Apikhomboonwaroot{/link}[/caption] Startup and expansion stage founders’ first foray into raising capital can...
by Josh Zywien
Product
The Key Components of a Startup's First Management Team

When companies advance to the “building usage” phase of their development, it’s time to place more emphasis on building out a true management team.

by Josh Zywien
HR & Leadership
Simple Tips to Merge Passion With Business

Check out these steps to help you merge your passion with your business in this post for Fast Company from Shawn Parr.

by Josh Zywien
Finance & Operations
Making Sense of 409A Option Pricing

For a lot of startup founders, stock option pricing and the federal tax implications tied to them can be confusing, frustrating, and, if not well understood, financially disruptive.

by Josh Zywien
Finance & Operations
Is Your Board of Directors Truly Useful?

Margaret Heffernan describes the roles a board of directors should – and shouldn’t – play in early stage companies.

by Josh Zywien
Customer Success
2 Steps for Better Social and Editorial Link Building

One great way to improve link building and empower the sharing of your content, writes Jason Acidre, is to engage in “Linker Outreach.”

by Josh Zywien
HR & Leadership
Why Gossip Will Destroy Your Company Culture

Mike Myatt argues that intra-office gossip of any kind can kill company culture faster than anything else.

by Josh Zywien