Culture
Are you a founder or a CEO?
It might seem like a simple question, or perhaps a trick question, but it is important to ask yourself what you're building: a company or a product?
Scaling yourself in rapid growth
" The most important part, however, is the part over which I have the least control: how each hire scales in his or her role."
Modern Entrepreneurship
How to become and remain the market leader in 3 steps
"Step 1 — Create a new category based on an ideology."
Why your pitch is boring investors to tears and how to fix it
Pitching can be a brutal activity, perhaps these lessons from the pros might inspire you for the next pitch you're holding.
Growth
How to turn a failing marketing campaign on its head
From webinars to podcasts: lessons learned on making your product scalable.
Promoted
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Product
How to be relevant? Chunk your brand's message
Too much information is a challenge: so, why not divide that information into chunks? According to this article, it's the best way to go.
Team
Do you need a co-founder to build a successful startup?
Maybe you prefer going solo, but a co-founder can help you out with crucial elements in the early stages, yet can also be a risk in terms of team cohesion.
Finance
Top tips to handle your second date with investors
Do not forget to do your homework, and other spot-on advice to get to the second round of investor talks and how to prepare for this.
Should startups consider a loan instead of VC money?
We've seen multiple articles recently on getting loans instead of VC money. This article gives you some practicalities to consider when thinking about getting a loan.
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