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Mike Hyzy Mike Hyzy
Updated on April 22, 2024

Want to Write a Book? Keep These 5 Things in Mind.

Writing a book is a multi-faceted endeavor that requires a broad set of skills and an unconventional mindset to excel.

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Bobby Mukherjee Bobby Mukherjee
Updated on April 22, 2024

Is the Time Right to Hire a VP of Engineering or a Chief Technical Officer?

Both are essential roles, but each hire should take place at a different point in a startup’s life. I’ve got 3 pieces of advice to guide the decision.

Jacqueline Jensen Jacqueline Jensen
Updated on April 22, 2024

A Comprehensive Guide to Getting the Most From a Virtual Assistant

Identify your Unique Ability — the thing that you do that gives the most value to the company — and let a virtual assistant take other tasks off your plate.

Zack Ellison Zack Ellison
Updated on April 22, 2024

What Is Venture Debt? How Can It Support Diverse Founders?

This alternative to equity financing lets founders hang on to a bigger portion of their companies as they grow.

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Quinten Dol Quinten Dol
Updated on April 22, 2024

Why Every Customer Service Rep Will Soon Have an AI Assistant

Conversational AI entrepreneur Umesh Sachdev explains the technological and personal forces that drive him and his company, Uniphore.

Joe Procopio Joe Procopio
Updated on April 22, 2024

Startups, This Is How to Turn Goals Into Actions

Here’s a simple tool that I use to help startups, including my own, turn their plans into reality.

Josh Gerben Josh Gerben
Updated on April 22, 2024

Trademarking: What You Need to Know to Protect Your Tech Business

A quick rundown of trademarks, copyrights, and patents, and how best to protect your intellectual property.

Joe Procopio Joe Procopio
Updated on April 22, 2024

I Lived Through the Most Toxic Moments on ‘Silicon Valley’ — and Survived

Here’s how. And no, it wasn’t the yacht money.

Rami Essaid Rami Essaid
Updated on April 22, 2024

The Top 10 SaaS Metrics Every Founder Should Be Tracking

Having a solid grasp of your finances goes way beyond knowing your cash balance.

Slavik Markovich Slavik Markovich
Updated on April 22, 2024

5 Tips for New Entrepreneurs That Don’t Just Tell You To Fail First

The hallmark of a successful entrepreneur is being able to transform a misstep into an opportunity.

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