With billions in revenue, these successful Tech companies have blazed trails and created so much buzz, but why are they still private? My top successful tech companies that I think have created tremendous value, but are still private. #1 Uber Waiting around for taxis used to be an extremely frustrating experience – they never […]
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What is the best advice for struggling entrepreneurs?
We previously wrote an article on advice that you would give to First-time Startup Founders and decided to follow up with the best advice for entrepreneurs who are struggling right now. Scott, Startup Mentor – Struggling is part of the process of becoming successful. The struggle is part of entrepreneurship. It should be a […]
Advice that you would give to First-time Startup Founders
We share the best advice for startup founders that we gleaned from our experiences with successful entrepreneurs. Many young entrepreneurs want to build their own businesses for similar reasons that young actors still flock to Hollywood by the busload. They want to the glitz, the glamour, the pool parties, and the recognition. Yet, most do […]
Why does a startup need a product manager if it has an UX team?
Why do we need a Product Manager? Are Product Managers overrated in today’s context? UX folks typically focus on ways to make products or services that are EASIER TO USE – for instance – through better workflows, consistent images or analogies, stepwise value analysis, follow-them-home studies, etc. If that were the ONLY ingredients in […]
12 Best Startup Marketing Advice from Top Entrepreneurs
Marketing advice is worth a million dollars, especially when it comes from the top gurus and leaders. Startups are no exception and even a grain of advice can lift them from ground to space. Here are some best pieces of marketing advice given by top entrepreneurs to startups. #1 People Love Benefit, Not the […]
What essential skills do startups look for and what skills do founders generally lack?
Startup founders may lack essential skills in certain areas of operating their startup, which is why it’s also important to note the skills startups look for to complement the startup founders’ “weaknesses”. Public Speaking and Presentation Skills At least in the tech startup community, most presentations by senior executives are appallingly awful. Even if the […]
How do Startup Founders pay their bills after quitting their full-time jobs?
The question that we seek to answer in this article is – how do Startup Founders pay their bills after quitting their full time jobs but still seeking investment in their startups? Dave, Startup Founder – Self-funding is key to your success. This is called “self-funding”. I did this for two years. Basically it goes […]
How do I know it is time to close your startup?
When you ask yourself the question posed here, “How do you know when to close your startup?” When you are asking when, all the issues raised above are already in play, and it’s a matter of time of your startup shutting down. In fact when you use the word quit, you’re really negotiating with yourself, […]