Ace your first test as a startup founder Building a startup is a long process, and it begins with finding the right idea. …

A complete guide for business founders If you’re a founder coming from a Business background, finding the right Technical co-founder is one of the most important tasks you’ll have when it comes to founding a startup. …

Everything you need to know to have a successful co-founder partnership A strong co-founder relationship is the backbone of any successful startup. With the right partnership in place, companies can thrive and overcome the inevitable challenges that come their way. …

How to manage your time like a pro Speed is key for running a successful startup. Your resources are limited and you need to move fast, often juggling multiple work streams simultaneously. Therefore, learning how to manage your time effectively is crucial. Pareto Is Your Friend The Pareto Principle, also known as the 80/20…

Learn how to manage the stress of being a founder by putting ‘sport’ in the center — Being a founder is often stressful. Tasks will accumulate faster than you can kill them. You’ll have to manage product, growth, fundraising, and hiring in parallel, and the ultimate responsibility of the startup is on your shoulders. …

Learn how to get your first institutional check You’re now full-time on your startup. You got your idea, co-founder, and prototype. You even have your company-branded mug. Finally, you’re ready to fundraise. Let’s get into it. Come Prepared Fundraising is intense. You’ll want to have a ‘Seed Package’ ready before you start…

How to jump into the unknown with a controlled level of risk Launching a startup is hard. You’re on your own, with limited capital and a fuzzy understanding of the problem you’re trying to solve and the solution you might propose. You have to stay afloat financially. How do you…

How to get your startup off the ground with limited capital Picture this. You have a killer idea for a startup. I’m talking Uber or Airbnb level good. You’ve gone through all the legwork to validate the idea. Everybody you talk to loves it. …

How to leverage your network to build a world-class advisory suite Y Combinator is often seen as the ‘Harvard of startups’ and perceived as a ‘must-have’ for early-stage startups. However, (1) YC does come at a cost in terms of dilution (on average 10–12%, fully loaded dilution, for $500K¹), and…