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A Founder Who Just Raised a $3 Million Seed Round Showed Me the New Way Startups Are Pitching VCs
A Founder Who Just Raised a $3 Million Seed Round Showed Me the New Way Startups Are Pitching VCs
The ideal structure for fundraising pitches is constantly changing, and the newest iteration has clearly arrived.
Aaron Dinin, PhD
May 30
Productivity != Efficiency
Productivity != Efficiency
Appreciate the difference, and maximize both
Avi Siegel
May 29
Productivity Versus Alignment
Productivity Versus Alignment
One of the many trade-offs companies face
Nir Zicherman
May 28
Editor's Picks
I Was Supposed to Be a Millionaire at 25. Instead, I Went Bankrupt.
I Was Supposed to Be a Millionaire at 25. Instead, I Went Bankrupt.
Startups are supposed to be about an innate drive to change the world. But not for me. I’m 22 and I have one goal: become insanely rich.
Pablo Srugo
Nov 1, 2023
The Bang With Friends Story: Under The Covers
The Bang With Friends Story: Under The Covers
You know you’ve created a cultural phenomenon when your creation is declared “the evilest app ever”
Colin Hodge
May 10, 2023
Giant Mistakes and Successes: Lessons From Growing Revenue From $10M To $50M
Giant Mistakes and Successes: Lessons From Growing Revenue From $10M To $50M
I led the growth team at Codecademy and helped the company grow from $10M in ARR to $50M ARR+ before it sold to a company called Skillsoft…
Dan Layfield
Jun 14, 2023
I Made A Million Dollars By Saying Sorry
I Made A Million Dollars By Saying Sorry
When sh*t happens, there’s probably nothing you can do. But the tiniest sliver of hope can make all the difference.
Nick Freiling
Feb 5
My Startup Failed Six Years Ago. I’ve Been Hiding from My Shame Ever Since.
My Startup Failed Six Years Ago. I’ve Been Hiding from My Shame Ever Since.
Millions of people listened to my Y Combinator-backed startup’s story. This is what happened after everything fell apart.
Lauren Kay
Apr 28, 2021
Latest Stories
How to Automate B2B SaaS Hypothesis Testing
How to Automate B2B SaaS Hypothesis Testing
A tech setup to help you talk to people
Andrew Bush
May 28
Your Startup Can Be Worth $0 and $1M at the Exact Same Time
Your Startup Can Be Worth $0 and $1M at the Exact Same Time
Here’s the truth about building, selling, valuing, and buying startups — especially pre-revenue ones.
Rachel Greenberg
May 28
Can Good Investors Spot Great Startups Even When the Founders Aren’t Great at Pitching?
Can Good Investors Spot Great Startups Even When the Founders Aren’t Great at Pitching?
What if a good fundraising pitch doesn’t matter nearly as much as most entrepreneurs think?
Aaron Dinin, PhD
May 28
Dear Startup Investors, It’s Not Us, It’s You
Dear Startup Investors, It’s Not Us, It’s You
If you want to know why deal flow sucks, start with the killer pitch deck problem
Joe Procopio
May 27
Before Starting Your Online Business, Read This
Before Starting Your Online Business, Read This
The harsh truths no one will tell you
smoul
May 23
Should the Public be Allowed to Invest in Startups?
Should the Public be Allowed to Invest in Startups?
Startups are a high-risk low-return opportunity for rich people to donate excess cash to founders
DC Palter
May 23
Getting Your Startup’s First Customers Gets Easier When You Target the Right People
Getting Your Startup’s First Customers Gets Easier When You Target the Right People
Do you know who you should be selling to the day you launch your startup?
Aaron Dinin, PhD
May 23
The $385k Domain We Never Should Have Bought
The $385k Domain We Never Should Have Bought
Recent stories and tips for buying great domains for your new product or business idea
Dave Schools
May 23
Starting a Business Looks Drastically Different in 2024
Starting a Business Looks Drastically Different in 2024
If you’re feeling like it’s a lot harder to navigate startup growth these days, you’re not alone
Joe Procopio
May 23
Should You Charge Different Prices in Each Country?
Should You Charge Different Prices in Each Country?
There is no easier way of making more money than just charging more for your product if your users will pay it
Dan Layfield
May 20
My Refrigerator Repairman Taught Me an Expensive Lesson About Entrepreneurship
My Refrigerator Repairman Taught Me an Expensive Lesson About Entrepreneurship
The best entrepreneurial strategies sometimes come from the places where you least expect them.
Aaron Dinin, PhD
May 20
6 Million-Dollar Factors to Consider Before Building Your Dream Business
6 Million-Dollar Factors to Consider Before Building Your Dream Business
If you want to achieve your wildest entrepreneurial dreams, these 6 considerations are crucial before launching your startup.
Rachel Greenberg
May 17
What If a Half-Billion-Dollar Startup Exit Isn’t as Great as You Think?
What If a Half-Billion-Dollar Startup Exit Isn’t as Great as You Think?
Every aspiring entrepreneur should learn the real math of a startup exit before launching a new company.
Aaron Dinin, PhD
May 16
The Marketing Superpower You May Have Missed
The Marketing Superpower You May Have Missed
Power users and raving fans; let them boost your business
Jan Cavelle
May 14
The Secret to Getting Better Marketing Results
The Secret to Getting Better Marketing Results
That You Won’t Find in Any Textbook
Agatha Brewer
May 12
A Powerful New Metric for Evaluating a Startup’s Potential for Success
A Powerful New Metric for Evaluating a Startup’s Potential for Success
Lots of factors impact a startup’s ultimate outcome, but one important aspect is being overlooked by nearly everyone.
Aaron Dinin, PhD
May 12
Everybody Hates the Product Manager — Good
Everybody Hates the Product Manager — Good
If people like you, you’re doing it wrong
Avi Siegel
May 10
The Article Every First-Time (And Failed) Entrepreneur Needs to Read
The Article Every First-Time (And Failed) Entrepreneur Needs to Read
These 7 revelations may give you a whole new perspective on attaining success as a founder
Rachel Greenberg
May 9
The 4 Boring Ways I Doubled My Company’s Revenue In Less Than 30 Days
The 4 Boring Ways I Doubled My Company’s Revenue In Less Than 30 Days
A simple 4-step process any business can implement
Michael Lim
May 9
The Worst Advice in Startups is “Fail Fast” — There’s a Better Strategy
The Worst Advice in Startups is “Fail Fast” — There’s a Better Strategy
Everyone in the startup world has gotten so comfortable celebrating failure that they’ve forgotten its real value.
Aaron Dinin, PhD
May 9
The Critical Difference Between Pre and Post-Money Valuations
The Critical Difference Between Pre and Post-Money Valuations
And why no serious investor will consider your pre-money SAFE
DC Palter
May 8
From Zero to $7.75 Billion Valuation to Exit
From Zero to $7.75 Billion Valuation to Exit
Reflecting on my last day at Hopin
Dave Schools
May 7
The Huge Business Risk No-one Ever Talks About
The Huge Business Risk No-one Ever Talks About
And business owners usually forget to check for
Jan Cavelle
May 7
I’m Starting a New Business After My Last Startup Failed — Here’s What I’m Doing Differently
I’m Starting a New Business After My Last Startup Failed — Here’s What I’m Doing Differently
This time I’m keeping my day job.
Joy Zhang
May 7
5 Patterns VCs Use to Help Spot Founders Worth Investing In
5 Patterns VCs Use to Help Spot Founders Worth Investing In
If you spend enough time with founders, figuring out which ones have a good chance at being successful is easier than most people think.
Aaron Dinin, PhD
May 6
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