How do I raise investment for a startup with no customers and no revenue?

It’s generally very difficult to raise investment for a startup with no customers and no revenue, because you have a lot of competition — there are usually other startups out there that do have customers…

On hiring early-stage marketers

Many startups hire the most senior developer they can afford, and then the most junior marketing hire they can find (usually an intern).

And then six months later, they’re surprised when they don’t see any customer growth.

The number one rule for startup cofounder relationships

The more uncomfortable the issue is, the sooner you should discuss it directly with the people concerned. It will usually be less difficult to resolve.