What are the pros and cons of bootstrapping vs raising capital?
Fundraising, Starting Up September 5, 2019
There are some pretty major tradeoffs between bootstrapping and raising capital. Both can be good or[…]
As a founder of a startup, how do I accelerate my learning?
Early Stage Life, Entrepreneurship, Starting Up November 8, 2018
Probably the best way to learn is by running a startup! However, not everybody has the[…]
What are some free ways to drive growth?
Marketing, Starting Up November 8, 2018
There’s a lot of emphases put on paid channels – especially for startups in scale mode.[…]
How quickly should you begin to build your board?
Early Stage Life, Starting Up November 7, 2018
So the board really will come into existence most likely when you raise money. And if[…]
What’s an example of a side project that turned into a profitable business?
Entrepreneurship, Go to Market Strategy, Product Management, Starting Up October 31, 2018
That’s a great question and one that I definitely have some experience with! From 2006 to[…]
Why is entrepreneurship so difficult?
Early Stage Life, Go to Market Strategy, Starting Up October 30, 2018
Well, where to start? People probably think you’re crazy because you have an idea that maybe[…]
Why do startups fail?
Starting Up October 20, 2018
1. You run out of money Most startups fail because they simply run out of runway.[…]
Is it silly for a new founder to call themselves the CEO of their brand new startup?
Early Stage Life, Starting Up October 19, 2018
It depends! If you start a company to call yourself a CEO then yeah, you probably[…]
How do you get from nothing to something?
Product Management, Starting Up October 18, 2018
Starting from scratch is hard work! How do you go from having nothing to having something?[…]
Is it possible to start a company an industry that you have no experience in, and are there any successful examples of that happening?
Go to Market Strategy, Starting Up October 14, 2018
Yeah, it’s definitely possible. In fact, if you start a company in an industry that you don’t[…]
What’s the biggest mess-up you’ve seen from an intern or very junior employee?
Starting Up October 9, 2018
One time at an email marketing company that I (Craig) was working at, we had an[…]
What’s the value of an idea?
Product Management, Starting Up October 9, 2018
What’s an idea worth? Some famous entrepreneurs as well as many people say it’s $0. Perhaps[…]
What type of company should I form?
Starting Up October 6, 2018
Corporations and LLCs are the most commonly used company structures for startups. Stay away from partnerships[…]
What’s a CAP table?
Starting Up September 28, 2018
A CAP table – or capitalization table – shows the ownership stakes for founders, employees, and[…]
Can any lawyer help me get started with my company?
Starting Up September 28, 2018
While your aunt Jane may have experience battling hardened criminals in court, she may not know[…]
When do I need a lawyer for my startup?
Starting Up September 28, 2018
While you can go about starting your business and incorporating using various 3rd party services like[…]
When should I incorporate?
Starting Up September 28, 2018
Once you go from idea to execution, it’s probably time to incorporate. While incorporating an idea[…]
