Why I broke up with Kickstarter
Guest Post With Kickstarter, everything that came after the funding was unexpected and frustrating. Here are my lessons learned.
How to raise startup funding from friends and family
March 3, 2013 11:00 AM
Christina Farr
For tech founders, the biggest opportunity cost shouldn't be the support of loved one and best mates.
The greatest obstacle between a startup and a killer brand
Guest Post Many startups have a “make it happen now” sense of urgency that is important to their survival and success. But that urgency can actually hurt the brand-building process.
Why struggling startups should look beyond large company bailouts
Guest Post Virtually all tech acquisitions are characterized by large companies buying small companies, often for cash. But why does this have to be the case? Why can’t small companies also participate in this bonanza of great technology destined for the trash heap?
5 things you need to know before working at a startup
Guest Post Here are five big things people should know before trying to work for a startup.
4 signs that your startup is ready to pivot
Guest Post Most successful startups have pivoted, but it’s not as easy as it sounds. Here are four signs that you're ready.
Get funded! An idiot’s guide to mastering the venture capital game
November 12, 2012 4:13 PM
Christina Farr
Editor's Pick There is no shame in brushing up on the basics! Christine Herron, director of Intel Capital, advises "Never be ashamed to ask questions."
A Silicon Valley law firm loosens its tie, opens collaborative space in SOMA
May 3, 2012 12:01 PM
Heather Kelly
Law offices bring to mind power suits, closed-door corner offices, serious conversations, and clients getting billed for every minute of advice. Collaborative work spaces with lounges, foosball tables, communal desks, and fun networking events are the bailiwick of hoodie-filled startups. …
Six tips for creating a killer brand for your company
Sponsored Post There are misconceptions about how important branding it is to success, how much work it takes, and the best ways to approach it. But every company, from a fresh-faced tech-startup to Apple, knows good branding can make a product or service.
15 entrepreneurs give tips on getting the most out of an incubator or accelerator
Guest Post
Before signing up for your local startup accelerator or incubator, there are a few things you should keep in mind. Is your pitch perfected? Does it matter which group you join? Is there a right or wrong time to sign …
How JackThreads grew from a bootstrapped bedroom startup to 2M members
Guest Post
After working from his bedroom for two and a half years, Jason Ross launched JackThreads — a men’s online shopping club that had yet to establish a payment system via credit cards — in 2008. His first online sale featured …
An alternative to incubators: the co-working space
Guest Post
If you’re a startup, you’ve probably considered joining an incubator. But residency can be competitive and the requirements stiff. TechStars and Y-Combinator are well-known incubators that offer funding, mentorship, and access to a community of venture capitalists and anointed digerati …
8 tips for entrepreneurs from a founder-turned-VC
Guest Post
A friend of mine recently asked me a simple question: “After four years as a VC, knowing what you know now, what basic tips do you have for guys like me who are growing venture-backed businesses?” It got me thinking …
Startup and the city: A great moment in history
January 23, 2012 7:36 AM
Julia Plevin
Editor’s note: Julia Plevin recently started a job at a startup that’s still in stealth mode. She’ll be posting occasional columns on VentureBeat about her experiences.
Like most great ideas, the inspiration for this article came to me while at …
Find your startup’s voice: Why I hired a journalist to run my company blog
Guest Post
As a CEO of a startup, my online voice – a blog called Greg’s Corner — is the place where I share my company news, try to differentiate myself from competitors, and showcase the value I’m offering. But until about …
Startup and the City: A startup vocabulary lesson
January 6, 2012 8:30 AM
Julia Plevin
Editor’s note: Julia Plevin recently started a job at a startup that’s still in stealth mode. She’ll be posting occasional columns on VentureBeat about her experiences.
I come from a right-brained family of lawyers, English teachers and journalists. We dabble …
When an entrepreneur fails from lack of nerve
December 26, 2011 7:00 AM
Steve Blank
Watching an entrepreneur fail is sad, but watching them fail from a lack of nerve is tragic.
Excitement
At the beginning of this year Bob, one of my ex-students was in entrepreneurial heaven. He had an idea for a new …
Startup and the city: Fake it until you make it
Guest Post
Editor’s note: Julia Plevin recently started a job at a startup that’s still in stealth mode. She’ll be posting occasional columns on VentureBeat about her experiences.
Here’s a secret: I don’t really know how to do my job.
I might …
Punching above your weight: Tips for small startups taking on the big guys
Guest Post
Boxing, mixed martial arts and wrestling employ weight classes to ensure the competition is fair and you’re tested on skill, not size. In business, weight classes don’t exist, so if your company is a young, skinny 95-pounder, while your industry …
How to be a better venture capitalist: Run a startup
November 29, 2011 1:26 PM
Steve Blank
Guest Post
Editor’s note: Serial entrepreneur Steve Blank is the author of Four Steps to the Epiphany. This story originally appeared on his blog.
Venture capitalists who are serious about turning their firms into more than one-fund wonders may want …
