What’s a valuation cap and why do you need it
A Valuation cap is, without a doubt, the most important term of your seed investment contract, be it a convertible note or a SAFE. But, how does it work?
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Startup distractions: things to avoid when running a business in parallel with product development
As a startup founder or business owner, you need to steer clear of startup distractions and find the time to handle the really important tasks at hand.
How to write a term sheet for a convertible note
Signing a term sheet for a convertible note is a kind of a no-strings-attached agreement, between a startup and investors. But, how do you write one?
Startups: in search of the right problem to solve
Startup founders usually have both knowledge and experience to solve problems. But, are they any good at finding the right problem to solve?
Get your startup from product to business development
Product development is disappointingly isolated from other business operations? Shift your focus and get your startup from product to business development.
The three essential elements in a successful startup
As with everything in life, there’s no secret recipe in developing a successful startup. But there are some tricks of the trade to help you get there.
Why outsourcing is not a wise choice for startups — pt.2
We’ve learnt why businesses would elect to go down the path of outsourcing certain business aspects. Now, lets find out how outsourcing affects startups.
Why outsourcing is not a wise choice for startups — pt.1
To outsource or not outsource? For us, there is no dilemma at all. A startup reacts entirely differently to outsourcing than a standard business would.
From project to product mindset: startups’ key mentality shift
Software developers into entrepreneurs? Sure! But there needs to be a shift in mentality throughout the team. A shift from project to product mindset.
Why the secret to deep work is getting some deep rest
Deep work: A modern-day Holy Grail, a chalice of overflowing promise & potential. But if you want to sip from it, you must first master the art of deep rest
Mastering how to be a resilient company has never been more important
Mastering how to be a resilient company has never been more important, with the pandemic still lingering above us all like an intimidating storm cloud.
Help your startup survive the global crisis — prepare for the future
Help your startup survive, indeed. During crises of any kind, especially when caused by external forces, we all need to tackle new challenges and persist.