STARTUP PETER COHAN
5 Lessons From Founding CEO Who Led A Startup To $51 Billion
Turn lemons into lemonade, adapt your style to each scaling stage, let go to grow, keep adding value to customers and build bench strength
5 Lessons From Founding CEO Who Led A Startup To $51 Billion
Turn lemons into lemonade, adapt your style to each scaling stage, let go to grow, keep adding value to customers and build bench strength
STARTUP DARRAH BRUSTEIN
3 Ways to Burnout-Proof Your Founder Journey
Read this before you need it.
3 Ways to Burnout-Proof Your Founder Journey
Read this before you need it.
STARTUP BHARAT KANODIA
3 Essential Skills of a Successful Entrepreneur
Diversity, networking and drive are key. Here's how to foster these traits.
3 Essential Skills of a Successful Entrepreneur
Diversity, networking and drive are key. Here's how to foster these traits.
STARTUP JOE PROCOPIO
The Easy Startup Lie Always Beats the Hard Startup Truth
I got so angry I invented a new term: "Sketch Startup".
The Easy Startup Lie Always Beats the Hard Startup Truth
I got so angry I invented a new term: "Sketch Startup".
STARTUP JOE PROCOPIO
The Tech Shortcut Most Entrepreneurs Take That Kills Their Startup
Low-tech solutions make it easy to go fast and break stuff and that's a problem
The Tech Shortcut Most Entrepreneurs Take That Kills Their Startup
Low-tech solutions make it easy to go fast and break stuff and that's a problem
STARTUP JEFF HADEN
How to Be an Accidental Entrepreneur: An End-User Startup Founder
Research shows a sizable percentage of startups are founded by end-users who first discovered how to meet a need or solve a problem and then decided to start a business.
How to Be an Accidental Entrepreneur: An End-User Startup Founder
Research shows a sizable percentage of startups are founded by end-users who first discovered how to meet a need or solve a problem and then decided to start a business.
STARTUP PETER COHAN
4 Leadership Lessons From a $200 Million, Fast-Growing, Profitable Startup
Adapt your business model to scarce capital, build on your strengths and overcome your weaknesses.
4 Leadership Lessons From a $200 Million, Fast-Growing, Profitable Startup
Adapt your business model to scarce capital, build on your strengths and overcome your weaknesses.
STARTUP HILLEL FULD
How to Choose the Right Co-Founder for your New Startup
Finding the perfect match for your business is a delicate process. Here's how to ensure a successful partnership.
How to Choose the Right Co-Founder for your New Startup
Finding the perfect match for your business is a delicate process. Here's how to ensure a successful partnership.
STARTUP MINDA ZETLIN
A LinkedIn Post by a Former Google Employee Has Been Viewed 1.5 Million Times and Could Lead to 25 New Startups
Laid-off Google product manager Cameron Rout says there's probably never been a better time for startups.
A LinkedIn Post by a Former Google Employee Has Been Viewed 1.5 Million Times and Could Lead to 25 New Startups
Laid-off Google product manager Cameron Rout says there's probably never been a better time for startups.
STARTUP JEFF HADEN
New Study: The Reasons Behind a Surge in Entrepreneurship Include Escaping Burnout and Making More Money
Mid-career employees increasingly seek work with greater meaning. Younger workers want to make more money. Why not enjoy both?
New Study: The Reasons Behind a Surge in Entrepreneurship Include Escaping Burnout and Making More Money
Mid-career employees increasingly seek work with greater meaning. Younger workers want to make more money. Why not enjoy both?
STARTUP HILLEL FULD
Founders: If You Say This Sentence, You're Doing it Wrong
Instead of simply saying something, prove it with data.
Founders: If You Say This Sentence, You're Doing it Wrong
Instead of simply saying something, prove it with data.
STARTUP YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR COUNCIL
6 Hidden Costs of Starting and Running a Business
Understand the costs before launching your business or startup to thrive.
6 Hidden Costs of Starting and Running a Business
Understand the costs before launching your business or startup to thrive.
STARTUP PETER COHAN
3 Keys To Turning Your Idea Into A $10 Billion Company
Solve the right problem, build the best solution, get more efficient as you grow.
3 Keys To Turning Your Idea Into A $10 Billion Company
Solve the right problem, build the best solution, get more efficient as you grow.
STARTUP PETER COHAN
6 Keys To Get From Idea To 400 Customers
Give your first customers a no-risk, high-return value proposition.
6 Keys To Get From Idea To 400 Customers
Give your first customers a no-risk, high-return value proposition.
STARTUP JOE PROCOPIO
Define Success Before You Start Your Company
You can't get what you want until you know what you want.
Define Success Before You Start Your Company
You can't get what you want until you know what you want.
STARTUP JASON BALLARD
How This Startup Lost Its Headquarters in a Fire – and Gained a Lot More
For Jason Ballard and Icon, a radical new way to stay focused.
How This Startup Lost Its Headquarters in a Fire – and Gained a Lot More
For Jason Ballard and Icon, a radical new way to stay focused.
STARTUP TOMMY MELLO
Starting a Business During a Recession or Bear Market Is a Risk You Should Take
Conventional thinking says to wait it out, but one study of Inc. 500 companies indicates it might be the perfect time to bet the house.
Starting a Business During a Recession or Bear Market Is a Risk You Should Take
Conventional thinking says to wait it out, but one study of Inc. 500 companies indicates it might be the perfect time to bet the house.
STARTUP MARTIN ZWILLING
7 Keys to Relationships That Can Propel Your Business and Career
Don't be too busy to spend time finding and nurturing business relationships that can help you.
7 Keys to Relationships That Can Propel Your Business and Career
Don't be too busy to spend time finding and nurturing business relationships that can help you.
STARTUP JEFF HADEN
You Could Be Too Young to Start a Successful Business, but Science Says You Can Never Be Too Old
One example: a 60- year-old founder is nearly three times as likely to start a business that winds up in the top 0.1 percent of all companies as founders in their 20s.
You Could Be Too Young to Start a Successful Business, but Science Says You Can Never Be Too Old
One example: a 60- year-old founder is nearly three times as likely to start a business that winds up in the top 0.1 percent of all companies as founders in their 20s.
STARTUP BHARAT KANODIA
How to Launch Your Startup Without Being an Expert
Advice from an expert.
How to Launch Your Startup Without Being an Expert
Advice from an expert.
STARTUP JEFF HADEN
How Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul Built a Thriving Mezcal Business By Keeping Promises and Honoring Commitments
My conversation with the Dos Hombres co-founders on why they decided to start a company together, the importance of social impact, and each defines 'success.'
How Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul Built a Thriving Mezcal Business By Keeping Promises and Honoring Commitments
My conversation with the Dos Hombres co-founders on why they decided to start a company together, the importance of social impact, and each defines 'success.'
STARTUP BHARAT KANODIA
6 Proven Tips on how to Build and Sell your Startup
Have the right employees, put value first and network.
6 Proven Tips on how to Build and Sell your Startup
Have the right employees, put value first and network.
STARTUP MARCEL SCHWANTES
7 Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make That Sabotage Their Success
Entrepreneurs can learn to spot these mistakes in advance and act to prevent them.
7 Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make That Sabotage Their Success
Entrepreneurs can learn to spot these mistakes in advance and act to prevent them.
STARTUP HILLEL FULD
How to Build a Company in an Overly Saturated Market
Stand out from the competition with these 5 tips.
How to Build a Company in an Overly Saturated Market
Stand out from the competition with these 5 tips.
STARTUP JEFF HADEN
Can a Successful Business Have 2 Cultures? According to 23XI Racing Co-Owner Denny Hamlin, Yes
23XI co-owner Denny Hamlin and president Steve Lauletta on launching a new race team, balancing short- and long-term goals and building a fairly unique culture.
Can a Successful Business Have 2 Cultures? According to 23XI Racing Co-Owner Denny Hamlin, Yes
23XI co-owner Denny Hamlin and president Steve Lauletta on launching a new race team, balancing short- and long-term goals and building a fairly unique culture.
STARTUP TONYE IRIMS
How African Governments Can Enable Startups To Thrive
A common complaint I hear from entrepreneurs is that governments in Africa are not doing enough to support startups. Here’s what needs to be done.
How African Governments Can Enable Startups To Thrive
A common complaint I hear from entrepreneurs is that governments in Africa are not doing enough to support startups. Here’s what needs to be done.
STARTUP MARTIN ZWILLING
6 Realities to Consider Before Starting Your Own Business
Starting and running your own business requires considerations that you probably did not anticipate.
6 Realities to Consider Before Starting Your Own Business
Starting and running your own business requires considerations that you probably did not anticipate.
STARTUP LARRY ALTON
How Business Owners Can Ease the Effects of Long-Term Inflation
Your business needs to be prepared for long-term inflation. Here's how you can thrive while others stagnate.
How Business Owners Can Ease the Effects of Long-Term Inflation
Your business needs to be prepared for long-term inflation. Here's how you can thrive while others stagnate.
STARTUP JOE PROCOPIO
Make Your Startup Stand Out Without Spending a Fortune
You don't need consultants but you do need to brush up on your problem-solving.
Make Your Startup Stand Out Without Spending a Fortune
You don't need consultants but you do need to brush up on your problem-solving.
STARTUP JOE PROCOPIO
6 Steps to Self-Fund Your Startup
A real-world plan for avoiding the startup money pit.
6 Steps to Self-Fund Your Startup
A real-world plan for avoiding the startup money pit.
STARTUP JOE PROCOPIO
Startup Success Comes Slowly. Don't Let Your Ambition Lead To Mistakes
Frustration fuels behavior that can actually set you back.
Startup Success Comes Slowly. Don't Let Your Ambition Lead To Mistakes
Frustration fuels behavior that can actually set you back.
STARTUP HILLEL FULD
5 Ways to Improve Your Startup Pitch
Pitch your startup with confidence and clarity to stand out from the crowd.
5 Ways to Improve Your Startup Pitch
Pitch your startup with confidence and clarity to stand out from the crowd.
STARTUP ANZETSE WERE
Informal markets still rule in Africa. Why?
Research suggests that convenience is a major factor in continued support.
Informal markets still rule in Africa. Why?
Research suggests that convenience is a major factor in continued support.
STARTUP RYAN PETER
How the African Diaspora Can Make a Real Difference
When Tayo Oviosu found himself, he also found a way to translate his success into real, material change for his fellow Africans.
How the African Diaspora Can Make a Real Difference
When Tayo Oviosu found himself, he also found a way to translate his success into real, material change for his fellow Africans.
STARTUP CAREY SMITH
Common Funding Pitfalls That Can Set Your Business Back
Too many startups are happy to get money any way they can – but that can get them into big trouble.
Common Funding Pitfalls That Can Set Your Business Back
Too many startups are happy to get money any way they can – but that can get them into big trouble.
STARTUP ALYSSA KHAN
In Order to Find Huge Success, You Have to Adapt
Incredible Health's new unicorn status comes from being flexible and social media.
In Order to Find Huge Success, You Have to Adapt
Incredible Health's new unicorn status comes from being flexible and social media.
STARTUP BRIAN BAKKER & ZULU SOWAZI II
Two Entrepreneurs’ Challenging but Rewarding Journey
Beginning a startup is not for everyone, but the experience can be both challenging and gratifying.
Two Entrepreneurs’ Challenging but Rewarding Journey
Beginning a startup is not for everyone, but the experience can be both challenging and gratifying.
STARTUP PATRICK FLESNER
How to Grow Your Startup in 2023
10 tips that will help you grow your business and attract venture capital.
How to Grow Your Startup in 2023
10 tips that will help you grow your business and attract venture capital.
STARTUP THE AFRICAN CEO
To Succeed In Africa, Patience Must Be Your Virtue
The waiting may be the hardest part, but wisely biding your time could be the best thing you could do.
To Succeed In Africa, Patience Must Be Your Virtue
The waiting may be the hardest part, but wisely biding your time could be the best thing you could do.
STARTUP CARMINE GALLO
New Data Debunks a Popular Startup Myth
The real formula followed by most successful entrepreneurs.
New Data Debunks a Popular Startup Myth
The real formula followed by most successful entrepreneurs.
STARTUP JOE PROCOPIO
Everything About How Startups Succeed Is Changing in 2023
How 3 events created a perfect storm of profitability.
Everything About How Startups Succeed Is Changing in 2023
How 3 events created a perfect storm of profitability.
STARTUP JOE PROCOPIO
If You Want Your Business to Succeed, Get Simple
It's not an art. It's a necessary science.
If You Want Your Business to Succeed, Get Simple
It's not an art. It's a necessary science.
STARTUP JOE PROCOPIO
No is the Best Word a Startup Founder Can Hear
Most startups fail slowly, because most founders keep searching for Yes.
No is the Best Word a Startup Founder Can Hear
Most startups fail slowly, because most founders keep searching for Yes.
STARTUP JON STAFF
5 Mistakes I Made in Building My Startup--So Far
Operational mistakes I made so you don't have to.
5 Mistakes I Made in Building My Startup--So Far
Operational mistakes I made so you don't have to.
STARTUP JESSICA STILLMAN
The 3 Superpowers of Second-Time Founders
A serial entrepreneur explains the advantages (and perils) of being on your second or third business.
The 3 Superpowers of Second-Time Founders
A serial entrepreneur explains the advantages (and perils) of being on your second or third business.
STARTUP ENTREPRENEURS' ORGANIZATION
Stay Humble and Avoid Failing in Your First Year
To succeed in your startup, you'll need Energizer Bunny-level stamina and the wisdom to know how much you don't yet know.
Stay Humble and Avoid Failing in Your First Year
To succeed in your startup, you'll need Energizer Bunny-level stamina and the wisdom to know how much you don't yet know.
STARTUP MARCEL SCHWANTES
Warren Buffett Once Compared This Career Strategy to Saving Sex for Old Age. Here's Why It's Brilliant Advice
Buffett is convincingly clear: This advice no longer makes sense in today's corporate world.
Warren Buffett Once Compared This Career Strategy to Saving Sex for Old Age. Here's Why It's Brilliant Advice
Buffett is convincingly clear: This advice no longer makes sense in today's corporate world.
STARTUP JOE PROCOPIO
5 Reasons Why Every Startup Should Offer a Free Tier and 1 Big Reason Why They Shouldn't
Your product offering needs to be able to take a fair bit of abuse.
5 Reasons Why Every Startup Should Offer a Free Tier and 1 Big Reason Why They Shouldn't
Your product offering needs to be able to take a fair bit of abuse.
STARTUP JOE PROCOPIO
Every Business Idea Is Legitimate, Until This Happens
Don't ever let anyone tell you your startup idea stinks. Go out and prove it stinks. Or better yet, go out and prove them wrong.
Every Business Idea Is Legitimate, Until This Happens
Don't ever let anyone tell you your startup idea stinks. Go out and prove it stinks. Or better yet, go out and prove them wrong.
STARTUP JOE PROCOPIO
She Thought Nobody Wanted Her Product. That Wasn't the Problem
Are your customers skeptical? Or just confused?
She Thought Nobody Wanted Her Product. That Wasn't the Problem
Are your customers skeptical? Or just confused?
STARTUP MICHAEL AKUCHIE
How to Triumph as a Business Owner
This successful female founder believes you should be alert and prioritise structure in your company.
How to Triumph as a Business Owner
This successful female founder believes you should be alert and prioritise structure in your company.
STARTUP HEATHER WILDE
How A VC, Angel Investor and Entrepreneur Work Together To Build The Next Big Thing
As an entrepreneur, you'll come across various investors as you search for funding. Which one do you go for? And how does it all work?
How A VC, Angel Investor and Entrepreneur Work Together To Build The Next Big Thing
As an entrepreneur, you'll come across various investors as you search for funding. Which one do you go for? And how does it all work?
STARTUP DANIELLA SACHS
A Treasure Trove of Opportunity
Entrepreneurs looking for startup opportunities in tourism don’t have to look far, especially if they have an artistic leaning.
A Treasure Trove of Opportunity
Entrepreneurs looking for startup opportunities in tourism don’t have to look far, especially if they have an artistic leaning.
STARTUP JOE PROCOPIO
How to Hire the First 50 People Into Your Startup
By the time you get to 20, it should be a breeze.
How to Hire the First 50 People Into Your Startup
By the time you get to 20, it should be a breeze.
STARTUP CHARISSA CASSELS
From Road Safety Training to a Super App
This ride-hailing service continues to expand, providing more benefits to its users.
From Road Safety Training to a Super App
This ride-hailing service continues to expand, providing more benefits to its users.
STARTUP MARTIN ZWILLING
6 Tips for Moving From Working in a Business to Working on Your Business
If you are frustrated or bored by your current business role, maybe it's time to start your own business.
6 Tips for Moving From Working in a Business to Working on Your Business
If you are frustrated or bored by your current business role, maybe it's time to start your own business.
STARTUP JESSICA STILLMAN
All Co-Founder Fights Are Really About 1 of These 3 Issues, According to a Top Couples Therapist
Therapist Esther Perel is best known for her work with couples, but her work with founders is equally insightful.
All Co-Founder Fights Are Really About 1 of These 3 Issues, According to a Top Couples Therapist
Therapist Esther Perel is best known for her work with couples, but her work with founders is equally insightful.
STARTUP CHARISSA CASSELS
Simplified Payments Are Key to Business Growth
It’s an easy equation: Money powers growth, and if cash flows freely, the growth – and taxes – will inevitably flow in Africa.
Simplified Payments Are Key to Business Growth
It’s an easy equation: Money powers growth, and if cash flows freely, the growth – and taxes – will inevitably flow in Africa.
STARTUP DANIELLA SACHS
How to Really Spice Up African Tourism
The love of chillies, hot sauce and spicy food is global. And it offers a tantalising drawcard for tourists.
How to Really Spice Up African Tourism
The love of chillies, hot sauce and spicy food is global. And it offers a tantalising drawcard for tourists.
STARTUP MELANIE CURTIN
7 Strange Startup Ideas That Succeeded in a Big Way (One Raised $35M on Kickstarter)
Number four is positively spooky.
7 Strange Startup Ideas That Succeeded in a Big Way (One Raised $35M on Kickstarter)
Number four is positively spooky.
STARTUP EMEKA AJENE
Lessons Learned From Building in African Markets
Emeka Ajene recounts ten lessons he learnt while building Africa’s super app, Gozem.
Lessons Learned From Building in African Markets
Emeka Ajene recounts ten lessons he learnt while building Africa’s super app, Gozem.
STARTUP CHARISSA CASSELS
How Embarrassing Moments Inspired a Startup
Two uncomfortable experiences led to a multi-currency cell phone wallet app.
How Embarrassing Moments Inspired a Startup
Two uncomfortable experiences led to a multi-currency cell phone wallet app.
STARTUP BRIAN BAKKER
The Difference Between Startups and Scaleups
It’s all about the ability to scale. And this is reliant on many factors – not least the composition of a founder’s team. Experience and connections do matter. A lot.
The Difference Between Startups and Scaleups
It’s all about the ability to scale. And this is reliant on many factors – not least the composition of a founder’s team. Experience and connections do matter. A lot.
STARTUP CHARISSA CASSELS
Building With A Purpose
And how this founder achieved it with her organisations – so far.
Building With A Purpose
And how this founder achieved it with her organisations – so far.
STARTUP NICHOLAS SONNENBERG
This is the Most Expensive Word in Your Business. Here's How to Eliminate it From Your Lexicon
Your words can have far-reaching implications – even financially.
This is the Most Expensive Word in Your Business. Here's How to Eliminate it From Your Lexicon
Your words can have far-reaching implications – even financially.
STARTUP SHAMA HYDER
How Entrepreneurs Can Create Company Longevity During Turbulent Times
Focus on what you can control, value stakeholders and remain agile.
How Entrepreneurs Can Create Company Longevity During Turbulent Times
Focus on what you can control, value stakeholders and remain agile.
PEAK PERFORMANCE
