How much will I get paid on a startup board of directors
The dirty little secret is: you'll likely get paid nothing for serving on a startup board of directors. Here's why.
I just inherited $250,000. How do I invest that in a startup?
If you're young and just inherited some money, do not invest it in a startup.
Top up grants may be a costly gift for founders
As founders get more diluted with each round, investors often suggest top up grants. These aren't always a great deal.
You need to pay attention to the relationships between your investors
There are relationships among your investors that they probably won't tell you about, but matter deeply to your startup.
So you want to be on a startup board of directors
Discover how to join a startup board of directors, from pre-seed to IPO stages. Learn key strategies for positioning yourself, understanding roles, and maximizing networking opportunities to gain board seats. Get insights into board member responsibilities and compensation.
Lack of high performance is the hidden cause of cofounder conflict
Cofounders both need to be high performers for a startup to work. Cofounder conflict often has a performance issue at its root. Here's a methodology for demonstrating high performance to each other.
You should not hire an intern for your startup
You probably shouldn't hire interns at an early stage startup. Here's why.
Boot them or leave them. The harshest truest startup advice you'll ever get.
Here's my controversial advice: as soon as you know your cofounder isn't working out, boot them or leave them.
Why you should get a cofounder
All the reasons you should find a cofounder for your startup.
Why you shouldn’t get a cofounder
All the reasons you should remain a solo founder.
My cofounder isn't pulling their weight
What to do when your cofounder isn't doing their fair share of the work.
This is the biggest startup mistake brand new founders make
The biggest mistake new cofounders make is confusing administration with actual business progress.