Congratulations for your new startup! At this point, you can attest that the whole encounter isn't something that many people can persevere, right? You've been busting hump writing code, staying focused on the product launch but there's still one monster on your back: MARKETING. You can have a great idea,...
Emotional Stress: How to Avoid Founder Burn Out
It's exciting at first: you've got your own startup! But the long hours and emotional stress can take a heavy toll. Here's how to avoid founder burnout. When people think of creating a startup, they think about the time they need to invest. That's a no-brainer -- after all, it...
TiECON 2017 – Day 1 Reflections
It’s that time of year again where budding entrepreneurs, wide-eyed startups, angel investors, and venture capitalists all converge on the Santa Clara Convention Center for TieCON! TiECON 2017 culminates 25 years of sparking entrepreneurial spirit and the rise of a global movement promoting TiE’s motto to imagine, innovate, and inflect....
Startup DIY: 9 Steps to Startup Right
Have an idea? Are you looking for topics on how to start a business but aren't sure where to start? Here are nine key things to help you take action on your DIY Startup whether it’s a passion project or starting a new full-time adventure. 1) Research Your Idea...
Startup DIY: Contracts 101
Contracts 101 Startups typically begin with limited resources but have many mountains to move. Thus, startups regularly reach out to external contractors to assist with various to-dos. Engagement with these external parties come with contractual obligations and many startups are unaware of what contract types are available when making a request for help. My earlier experiences with contractors began with merely handshakes...
Look to the Future; Rely on the Past
I look to the stars at night sky with child-like wonderment thinking of what exists beyond as many a wild-eyed dreamer has done before. The unknowns of the multi-verse and the challenges to push our exploration capabilities further are what excites me and others who make up a unique subset of...