Letting People Go: Ego and Safetyby Wil SchroterWe’ve been talking about it and now it’s happening. People are losing their jobs fast and they are left with little to no option in these trying times. As Founders, what can we do to help?Continue
This Is Fun and All, but When Do I Get Rich?by Wil SchroterIn the Startups community, many Founders expect immediate returns and instant success. The truth is, outside of the community, it takes several years (decades even!) to reach significant growth in returns.Continue
What a Market Downturn Means for Startupsby Wil SchroterLet's talk about putting a freeze on your resources when returns take a downturn. You can definitely weather the storm when you understand where to find the opportunities unwanted downturn provides.Continue
Should We Focus on Profit or Growth?by Wil SchroterJust because we're a startup doesn't mean we are entitled to profit or growth — so what do we focus on when we really want both?Continue
Funding is a One Way Streetby Wil SchroterThere is a lot to think about before raising money. If we weigh out all the possibilities, we can be confident in choosing that path for our company.Continue
My Startup Stalled — Now What?by Wil SchroterIf our startup has stalled, that doesn't mean we’ve given up on it, it just means we have to figure out where it best fits in our lives.Continue
What if I Fired Everyone and Started Over?by Wil SchroterAs your business grows, everything changes. All things evolve, and skills must upgrade. This includes everyone in the entire organization.Continue
Will Investors Let Me Take Money Off The Table?by Wil SchroterWhat is the likelihood of Founders taking money off the table? In reality, the possibility is close to zero for most Founders.Continue
Crowdfunding: Pros and Consby The Startups TeamWe break down the pros and cons of crowdfunding in order to help you decide if the crowdfunding approach to raising seed capital a right for your business.Continue
Being Leveraged Means Having Zero Choicesby Wil SchroterEarly on, Founders tend to believe that choosing an investor is an option. It's possible, but unless we're in the top 5 percent of those that have been on this route more than once, we don't get the luxury of choice here.Continue