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3 Legal Mistakes That Can Cost You Your Startup
Stepan Khzrtian

Stepan Khzrtian

Read Time: 4 minutes

3 Legal Mistakes That Can Cost You Your Startup

Not all legal mistakes are created equal. Many are inconsequential.  When you realize you’ve done something wrong, you can right it as easily as flicking dust off your shoulder.
Customer Support and Why Zendesk for Startups
Jonathan Engle

Jonathan Engle

Read Time: 2 minutes

Customer Support and Why Zendesk for Startups

Relying solely on non-scalable processes can hinder your future customer experience efforts. The key is striking a balance between personalized touchpoints and scalable systems, like Zendesk, to consistently deliver exceptional experiences as you grow.
The Ultimate Guide to Navigating Cybersecurity for Startups
Jonathan Engle

Jonathan Engle

Read Time: 9 minutes

The Ultimate Guide to Navigating Cybersecurity for Startups

Most startup founders have a nagging feeling they should be doing more for their cyber security. This is the ultimate guide for any startup founder on what they need to know and do to feel great about their security practices.
So You Think You Need a Co-Founder...
Izabella Bray

Izabella Bray

Read Time: 3 minutes

So You Think You Need a Co-Founder...

Many entrepreneurs feel compelled to seek out a co-founder, with some facing pressure from investors to find a specific type of partner. This inclination towards co-founders is usually rooted in the desire for complementary skills and experiences, often overshadowing the significance of interpersonal dynamics.
4 Principles for Managing Your Startup’s “Sources of Truth”
Jonathan Engle

Jonathan Engle

Read Time: 3 minutes

4 Principles for Managing Your Startup’s “Sources of Truth”

If you plan on raising money, you have to know your sources of truth like the back of your hand. The entire due diligence process with a prospective investor is simply compiling these resources into one place for their reference and decision making.
3 Ways Startups Should Be Using Generative AI Right Now
Jesika Haria

Jesika Haria

Read Time: 3 minutes

3 Ways Startups Should Be Using Generative AI Right Now

Startup founders have to be able to sift through the hype to make Generative AI a competitive advantage instead of a distraction. Here are our best tips, gathered from dozens of interviews with startup CEOs’ experiences.
The 4 Basics of an Awesome Partnership Program
Jonathan Engle

Jonathan Engle

Read Time: 2 minutes

The 4 Basics of an Awesome Partnership Program

Oftentimes awesome companies don’t have an existing startup program when we first meet. They look to us for guidance on how to create a great program. Here are four key elements of a successful partnership, startup-related or not.
Bootstrapping to a Billion Dollar Exit: Insights from SimpleNexus’s Founder
Jonathan Engle

Jonathan Engle

Read Time: 2 minutes

Bootstrapping to a Billion Dollar Exit: Insights from SimpleNexus’s Founder

Ben Miller, co-founder of SimpleNexus, shares his experience in bootstrapping to a $1.2B exit at Utah Tech Week 2024.
7 Pitch Deck Tips from Top Investors
Jonathan Engle

Jonathan Engle

Read Time: 2 minutes

7 Pitch Deck Tips from Top Investors

One of the biggest topics covered at Utah Tech Week 2024 was how to approach fundraising, particularly within your pitch deck strategy. Here are the key takeaways we gathered from the experts in attendance.
How Startups Should Build and Manage an R&D Team
Paul Davenport

Paul Davenport

Read Time: 4 minutes

How Startups Should Build and Manage an R&D Team

This article describes how to effectively build and manage an R&D department, because having a rockstar R&D team is what it takes to develop an innovative product or service that solves customers’ problems and positions you as a leader in your industry.
3 Insurance Mistakes Startups Can't Afford to Make
Kelsey Byrne Kelly

Kelsey Byrne Kelly

Read Time: 3 minutes

3 Insurance Mistakes Startups Can't Afford to Make

Avoid these three critical insurance mistakes that startups can't afford to make. Learn about the importance of proper business insurance coverage for your startup's protection and success.
8 Ways to Best Complete Vendor Security Questionnaires
James Boyle

James Boyle

Read Time: 2 minutes

8 Ways to Best Complete Vendor Security Questionnaires

Vendor security or infosec (short for information security) questionnaires have become increasingly common and burdensome for technology vendors.
Hacking Product/Market Fit
Eric Espinosa

Eric Espinosa

Read Time: 3 minutes

Hacking Product/Market Fit

There are dozens of reasons for which your startup can fail - poor timing, cofounder feuds, lack of runway, and technology challenges...
Choosing the Right Software Stacks for Long-Term CX Success
Azadeh Fakouri

Azadeh Fakouri

Read Time: 4 minutes

Choosing the Right Software Stacks for Long-Term CX Success

“Build vs. buy” is the age-old question for scaling companies. But like the proverb says: If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want...
Credit Guidance for Founders
Thomas Dale

Thomas Dale

Read Time: 2 minutes

Credit Guidance for Founders

Founders have the odds stacked against them. While many founders dream of building the next successful “unicorn,” only a select few...
What Your Cap Table Tells Investors About You and Your Company
 Jeff Erickson

Jeff Erickson

Read Time: 4 minutes

What Your Cap Table Tells Investors About You and Your Company

When raising capital from investors, you probably noticed that one of the first requests from potential investors is your cap...
Embracing the Founder F-Word in 3 Ways
Peter Mellen

Peter Mellen

Read Time: 3 minutes

Embracing the Founder F-Word in 3 Ways

Yes, founders have their own f-word and it needs to be embraced. Netcito founder & CEO explains.
The Founder's Guide to 401(k)s
Steven Cima

Steven Cima

Read Time: 3 minutes

The Founder's Guide to 401(k)s

Everything founders need to know about 401(k) plans.
Effectively Managing Your Cap Table at Every Funding Stage
Jason Brausewetter

Jason Brausewetter

Read Time: 3 minutes

Effectively Managing Your Cap Table at Every Funding Stage

Learn to effectively manage your cap table at every funding stage.
Everything Your Startup Needs to Know About R&D Tax Credits
Austen Legler

Austen Legler

Read Time: 3 minutes

Everything Your Startup Needs to Know About R&D Tax Credits

Discover how your startup can take advantage of the government's R&D tax credit benefits.

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