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Salvatore Minetti Salvatore Minetti
Updated on April 22, 2024

How COVID-19 Will Impact Companies Seeking Startup Capital

Private companies looking for funding should take note of these long-term trends.

Joe Procopio Joe Procopio
Updated on April 22, 2024

Founders: Use This Rule for Controversial Communication

Confrontation and controversy aren’t always bad things. In fact, they’re usually catalysts for opportunity.

Joe Procopio Joe Procopio
Updated on April 22, 2024

How to Find the Right Cofounder to Prevent Disaster

The time must be right, and the agreement must be airtight.

Becky Mancero Becky Mancero
Updated on April 22, 2024

Founders’ Cheatsheet: Control Rights in a Certificate of Incorporation

So you got a term sheet from a major investor ... now what?

Dennis Self Dennis Self
Updated on April 22, 2024

When Seeking Leadership Advice, CEOs Should Consult Their Employees. Here Are 3 Reasons Why.

Tap into the collective wisdom of the people you work with.

Joe Procopio Joe Procopio
Updated on April 22, 2024

How Founders Save Their Startups

When the going gets tough, it’s time to experiment.

Jacqueline Jensen Jacqueline Jensen
Updated on April 22, 2024

Better Leadership Starts With Gratitude

We often tend to think of gratitude as a mysterious force that shows up when we succeed. But by mindfully seeking it out, we become better leaders in business and happier people overall.

Dave Perretz Dave Perretz
Updated on April 22, 2024

Before You Develop a Business Strategy, Do This

Businesses often make the mistake of crafting a strategy based on their own perception about what value they offer customers. It’s possible to build a much more effective plan, however, by figuring out your unique value proposition.

James Zhao James Zhao
Updated on April 22, 2024

Front-End vs. Back-End Development: Which Should You Prioritize?

Back-end and front-end development are essential parts of a startup, but it’s not always easy to know how much you should be investing into each one.

Dave Perretz Dave Perretz
Updated on April 22, 2024

Avoid These 4 Mistakes When Scaling Your HR and Finance Systems

Scaling your business presents exciting opportunities, but you need to do it carefully to avoid burning up resources and crushing employee morale. Here are four lessons on scaling that I learned the hard way.