Whether you are a freshly funded startup or an entrepreneur bootstrapping, every dollar counts. Yet what many busy entrepreneurs may not immediately realize is that making the most of your…
Four and a half years ago, I stumbled into co-founding a fintech company that focused on something I knew almost nothing about: retail banking. After starting with nothing to building…
“Business strategy” is a powerful phrase. People like to use it to impress others, and audiences listen up when you talk about it. But it’s also one of the most overused…
Question: How should I get useful feedback on my startup idea? Andy Karuza FenSens Talk to Potential Customers “Business is ultimately about providing a product or service that solve’s somebody’s…
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Startups, especially those that are bootstrapping, tend to focus more on building product/services than they do on marketing them. But when you’re trying to build up brand recognition and a…
You were once an entrepreneur with a great idea. Then, you took that giant leap and turned your great idea into a tangible product or service. Now you want people…
Question: If you could have one business superpower, what would it be? Ryan Stoner Phenomenon To Have Superhuman Execution Speed “I believe that fearless decision making and speed is the…
Question: How can I maximize customers on the opening day of my business? Eran Eyal StartupHat Tap Your Network “A top lesson I learned very quickly about my first day…
As a founder, it is your responsibility to surround yourself with the right team, early adopters and investors, as they can make or break your business. However, it can be…
Not all companies should raise (or need) venture capital to succeed. As scholar and former VC Dileep Rao points out, “The reality is that most ventures do not qualify for venture capital…
Question: What advice do you have for first-time panel or keynote speakers? Thomas Smale FE International Play It Safe But Be Yourself “For your first keynote, it is tempting to…
Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about the early days of our company. Back then, there were only a dozen or so of us. We shared a small floor with…
Question: What is your favorite web tool for streamlining the onboarding process? Blair Thomas eMerchantBroker Google for Work “We’ve since left more robust applications, like Confluence and Basecamp, behind. And…
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Question: What is your favorite place to find hourly part-time or temporary staff and why? Brian David Crane Caller Smart Inc. Upwork “We work remotely and use the site Upwork…
Question: Knowing what you know now, what career short cut could you have taken to get to where you are more quickly? Peggy Shell Creative Alignments Trust Your Journey “When…
There are few things in life more exhilarating than having a great startup idea. I know the feeling well — I’ve built and sold numerous businesses, including one company I…
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Question: I have a very small digital footprint. What is one step I can take to proactively build my brand online? Vik Patel Future Hosting Get Published “Publishing online, whether…