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Do you need a co-founder to build a successful startup?
A TechCrunch article published in 2016 argued that startups that have more than one founder aren’t necessarily more successful. The author pointed out that at the time of writing, 52.3% of startups that exited (were acquired or IPO’d) had only one founder. This analysis flew in the face of conventional
Can I Get Funding for My Startup with Just an Idea?
It’s quite common that I meet founders that are seeking capital for their startup idea. I love talking to these founders, but I inevitably tell them the same thing: It’s exceedingly rare, these days, to raise capital for just an idea but not impossible. Moreover, there are ways that founders
Want your startup to succeed? Know thy competition
Too often startups tell me that they have no competition. I write those startups off right away because I can guarantee that not only do they have competition, but the competition is a worthy opponent that must be taken seriously. Rather than convincing me that your startup is special, stating
Getting Customers for Your Startup
It doesn’t matter if you built the greatest product on earth if you can’t find an effective distribution strategy to acquire customers. In this episode of Startup Basics, Sergio and Kimmy explore a wide array of tactics and marketing channels. They look at flipping the traditional perspective: focusing on tasks
The Leaky Bucket and the Tech Pipeline Issue
The leaky tech pipeline issue has been well documented and largely acknowledged by the industry. As various companies struggle with how to attract more women and minorities in their hiring process and how to train their personnel in “tolerance” (please don’t call it this!), I’d propose that we examine this
WishYourPrice Is Inventing a World Where Everyone Has a Say on Prices
Imagine if you could decide how much you pay for everything you buy. Those shoppers that are willing to pay more for an item–either because they have the means or because they really want it–would pay more, whereas those that are not as keen to pay a lot could offer
No Plug, No Cord, No Charging Pad: How WiWaves is Revolutionizing Wireless Charging
Imagine having your phone charge while it’s sitting in your pocket or while you hold it in your hand, untethered from the wall. Imagine not having to precisely place your phone on a pad to have it charge. Just imagine not having to even think about charging your phone at
Virtually Walkthrough and Instantly Book Event Spaces with Venulist
If you have ever tried to book a venue for a larger event such as a birthday party or a corporate event, you probably spent days calling venues, emailing, and pursuing dead ends. Venulist is making it possible to book event spaces in a matter of minutes with 3D tours
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