In this 5-part series, we explore the critical factors for startup success. In #4, you learn to use your sweat equity to bootstrap as long as possible.
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If you aren’t a techie yourself, you definitely need a technical co-founder. Find out why in this week’s episode of The Raika Show.
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Crunchbase did a postmortem review of 101 failed startups from 2018. What they found just might shock you.
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Your idea seems brilliant and you can’t believe no one’s come up with it. Is it really because it’s a hole in the market, or are you getting tied up in your one-sided view of the problem?
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You got this startup thing, and you don’t need anyone else to make it happen… Or do you?
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Your dad writes you a huge check for the startup idea you tossed around at dinner last night. Is it possible it’s too soon for big money?
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Technological advancement is supposed to make our lives easier. As it regards healthcare record-keeping, have we in fact done damage to the patient-provider relationship instead?
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Your favorite mentor has just given you what sounds like the worst advice… What do you do and how do you know for sure?
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We work with a lot of entrepreneurs, many of whom have never built a business before. Today we share our experience building our business… that builds other businesses!
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Your passion for your idea has to be bigger than life, or you’ll never stay committed to it when things go sideways. (And they likely will go sideways at some point!)
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You likely weren’t born knowing how to run a business. If you want your startup to succeed, you need to learn these skills… like a boss!
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Why should the Startup Program matter to you as an entrepreneur exploring a new technology idea? Why would you even need it if you feel like you are very clear on what you need to build?
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How do you know if you're building a product or service or business that has the potential to be viable and long-lasting? We use the 85/15 rule…
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Acronyms are amazing little creatures with the power to communicate complex ideas quickly and simply. That is, of course, if you actually know what the acronym means.
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I'm sure you've read the same types of stories I have: Startup ABC raises hundreds of millions in venture capital and is called a "unicorn", successful beyond the wildest dreams of the original founders. And in order to be called successful, these unicorns must have profit, right?
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