Base your source of funding on company intention and goals
The stages of funding, it is said over and over, go as follows: Friends and family, then Angels, then venture capitalists. It’s a familiar...
Perspective
How to pivot gracefully, and not end up with your feet in the air
The ability to adapt your business model in crisis situations is an invaluable attribute for companies of all sizes. Admitting that something isn’t...
Strategies for overcoming common risks when letting your Twitter fans ask you anonymous questions
Celebrities and influencers are using social media—particularly Twitter and Facebook—more-and-more to interact with their fan bases. Evidence...
Startups aren’t just for millennials: Four reasons you should launch a new business in your thirties rather than your twenties
You’ve seen today’s popular image of the startup founder: An unkempt 20-something just out of college, probably wearing jeans and a graphic tee....
Six TED Talks all entrepreneurs should tune in to
It’s a hectic Tuesday morning—you’re scheduling meetings with investors, emailing the new marketing assistant, and trying to figure out how to...
Four time-saving applications for entrepreneurs
Time is a rare commodity, and no group knows this better than entrepreneurs. For them, finding a moment to think about what to have for lunch is as...
IFTTT recipes for creative entrepreneurs
If you have a strong love-hate relationship with the Internet, you’re probably a lot like most humans. While you may enjoy the services offered by...
How on-demand technology is empowering the culinary traditions of African and Latino communities
In the United States there are approximately 1.6 million immigrants from African countries and 21.2 million from Latin America, and we see...
Keeping your eye on the prize: Development lessons to keep you on track
As an entrepreneur and software developer, I have had the opportunity to work with many young startups as they go about building and forming their...
Keeping your startup secure in the ‘Age of the Hack’
What do Target, Sony, Anthem and Neiman Marcus have in common? They all suffered major, headline-grabbing data breaches where millions of...
Relationship marketing for startup founders
No matter what kind of startup you’re building, professional relationships will play an important role in the growth of your company....
Entrepreneurs and small business owners take action on cyber security: 85 percent willing to inconvenience customers for security
The majority of small business owners, which includes early-stage entrepreneurs, are concerned about breaches to their Internet and electronic...
