Josh CarterFounders First Fund & Lots of False StartsBack in 2019, I decided I would announce that I was launching a new venture fund called 1859 Ventures. The thought was that I would focus…1d ago11d ago1
Josh CarterCustomer Discovery: A Science ExperimentAspiring entrepreneurs often dive headfirst into their ventures, armed with passion and vision. They find an idea compelling enough to…Feb 28Feb 28
Josh CarterThe Most Common Advice I Give Founders of Early-Stage StartupsI spend a lot of time talking to founders. Whether it was my time at Patriot Boot Camp, WeWork Labs, or my current roles at Maritime Blue…Aug 10, 2022Aug 10, 2022
Josh CarterManaging Your Board EffectivelyAs a first time founder you will find yourself in various situations that you have never experienced before. Some of these are pretty easy…Jun 30, 2020Jun 30, 2020
Josh CarterIntroducing 1859 VenturesLet’s not sugar coat it, it is supremely difficult to raise money in Portland (and more broadly throughout Oregon) if you are a founder…Dec 5, 20194Dec 5, 20194
Josh CarterWhy I picked WeWork LabsEvery founder, especially at an early stage, is looking for any advantage they can find to move their startup in the right direction. This…Apr 22, 2019Apr 22, 2019
Josh CarterMy time at Patriot Boot CampWell, here we are a couple of weeks into the new year and I am finding myself compelled to share more of my experiences here on Medium. It…Jan 16, 20192Jan 16, 20192
Josh CarterFailing and Other Uplifting Anecdotes****THIS POST WAS ORIGINALLY WRITTEN IN THE FALL OF 2017 BUT NEVER PUBLISHED. UNTIL NOW****Jan 5, 20192Jan 5, 20192
Josh CarterJoining Patriot BootcampBack in 2014, I was fortunate to have been invited to Madison, WI. to attend a little known program called Patriot Bootcamp. The premise…Nov 1, 2017Nov 1, 2017
