How much money do I need to raise to build my startup?
Go to Market Strategy, Product Management October 9, 2018
That’s a great question, and the answer can be pretty nuanced, but I’ll attempt to give[…]
How do I make a huge splash with my launch?
Go to Market Strategy October 9, 2018
A lot of Founders worry about trying to make a big splash when they launch. The[…]
How important is it to have a great looking product versus a functional product in the early days?
Product Management October 9, 2018
So that’s a great question and no doubt design, identity, and branding are going to be[…]
What happens if you can’t get your startup off the ground?
Company Culture & Hiring, Early Stage Life October 9, 2018
The common thought about startups is that you have an idea, you build a product, launch,[…]
What are the downsides of working at a startup?
Company Culture & Hiring October 9, 2018
Ha! Where to begin? Do you like making money? Then a startup probably isn’t for you[…]
Should employees be allowed to work remotely?
Company Culture & Hiring October 9, 2018
This is a hot topic onto itself, but in short – it depends. The founding team[…]
How much equity do you give a co-founder?
Compensation & Equity October 8, 2018
My general rule is that if you have one co-founder and you are both doing this[…]
What does “runway” mean?
Compensation & Equity October 8, 2018
Runway is the amount of time your startup has to live before running out of money.[…]
How much salary should a founder receive?
Compensation & Equity October 8, 2018
We’ve seen it all here. Most investors will tell you to take what you need, but[…]
How do startups find investors?
Fundraising October 8, 2018
Some ideas: Go work for another early stage startup and get to know the investors there,[…]
What is product/market fit?
Early Stage Life October 8, 2018
Product/market fit is the point at which you feel like things are taking off and that[…]
How do I build a strong company culture?
Early Stage Life October 8, 2018
If you’re working with co-founders, make sure they are good people. Ethical, fair, and nice. Don’t[…]
Should founders take time off?
Early Stage Life October 8, 2018
Uh, yes! Of course founders need to take time off. Don’t skimp on this. Taking a[…]
How many hours per week do founders work?
Early Stage Life October 8, 2018
There is no rule here, but founders generally work hard and smart. The thing to consider[…]
What’s it like in the early days of startup life?
Early Stage Life October 6, 2018
You have an idea you’ve been obsessing over for weeks, months or maybe even years. You[…]
Where should I incorporate?
Uncategorized October 6, 2018
99% of startups that we’ve seen get funding are incorporated in Delaware. The state has some[…]
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[…]
