Naming your startup may seem like a minor challenge for most. But, in my opinion, it is an essential aspect of the founder's journey. If done right, this could be one of the few opportunities that you get the chance…
Hello everyone, today we will talk about ideas to support decision making. 1. Make sure to "intuit the truth" Start with a list of people who should know what you are considering, and an estimation of their cost in energy…
In the second part of this article, I will try to define some less-known or newly emerging organizational structures that might give startups and founders ideas about their own organizations. Functional specialization This type of organizational structure is an organization…
In a recent post, I talked about the importance of communication skills for startup founders. One of the reasons why founders find themselves in situations that are difficult to handle is the lack of well-defined relationships. Lack of an organizational…
This is the second part of the article that introduces some of the most important contract terms to be mindful about when negotiating an agreement with an investor. Exclusivity terms An investment agreement is usually for one year, but it…
Accepting a big financial investment from an investor or venture capital might sound like the ideal scenario for a startup founder. However, the details of your contract determine if this investment is going to help you or not. This article…
In part 1, I talked about a startup founder's areas of focus, understanding the customer, deepening your expertise in your subject matter, and also some mindsets that need to be adopted or avoided. In part 2 of this article, I…
In increasingly digital and complex markets, there are some common traps to avoid in the financial field. Unfortunately, a lack of financial literacy and emotional decisions can make it easier to face these types of mistakes. The most common ones…
Here is the second part of my article about how to cope when your first startup fails. Lesson 4 - It is not your fault Maybe you didn't do enough market research or ask enough people what they want, but…
Introduction Statistically, most startups fail. As a founder, it takes courage and determination to start your own business from a mere idea. However, founders and startups are aplenty. Since most founders fail at their first attempts, it is crucial to…
