Dear Lucas… I’m self-funding a startup right now, it’s my first company and I would like to get all the advice and help I can! I’ve read a lot of conflicting advice on pitching style, but it seems that while most of them advocate the use of well chosen analogies some of them put more […]
Want to make millions or even billions as a startup founder in 18 months? This post is going to disappoint you greatly. Go watch a cat video. There are no big secrets. There are no shortcuts. The trick is to fall in love with being a founder and dedicate yourself to the craft for 20-30 years. […]
A.K.A. Book Notes for Your First 1000 Copies by Tim Grahl UPDATE #2: The contest closed with a surprise ending. Due to overwhelming response from newsletter subscribers, Tim agreed to send 10 signed free copies of his book instead of just 3. Huge thanks to Tim and his company Out:think for his generosity and thank […]
Being a startup founder is hard enough, but making common mistakes can often lead to total disaster. Here are some common things to look out for: Stop drinking your own kool-aid. – If you are not brutally honest with yourself, you can’t make informed decisions that will truly improve your company. You will hide behind excuses […]