You can’t start a company without money. If you need to raise that money from outside sources, this post offers proven techniques on how to do it.
Teju RavilochanAugust 3, 2016
Building relationships requires discipline. This post breaks down what to do before, during, and after a meeting with a prospective mentor or funder.
Teju RavilochanJune 13, 2016
Want to get people to use your product or change their behavior? Here are three stories about why you should make dignity your key selling point.
Teju RavilochanApril 28, 2016
We asked investors what prevents them from investing in an entrepreneur most often. Their number 1 answer? Ego. This post is about why humility matters for entrepreneurs.
Teju RavilochanMarch 28, 2016
Among the greatest challenges we face as humans is how to come together around a common purpose and take action. Here are 5 steps to build a movement.
Teju RavilochanJanuary 18, 2016
When controversial decisions are on the table, teams often disagree on what to do. Here's a framework to improve the decision-making process and buy-in.
Teju RavilochanOctober 22, 2015
Earlier this year, I met with members of my board to get their advice on…
Teju RavilochanJuly 10, 2015
My teammate Banks and I were exploring what we’d say if a hypothetical genie showed…
Teju RavilochanApril 29, 2015
I have a simple question: do funders treat entrepreneurs as well as they ought to?…
Teju RavilochanMarch 31, 2015
What if centuries-old problems, like poverty and pollution, persist in our world because we simply aren’t getting enough people to engage in trial and error of solving them?
Teju RavilochanJanuary 9, 2015
CEO and entrepreneur tells a story "So Crazy, It Just Might Work," explaining that, whether in science or startups, the only thing that solves problems that no one knows how to solve is relentless trial and error.
Teju RavilochanJanuary 8, 2015
Social entrepreneur has become a term to describe a class of individuals creating sustainable solutions for social problems, but why shouldn't we use the term?
Teju RavilochanOctober 8, 2014
The fifth Unreasonable Institute has come and gone. We have since synthesized what we learned and are already sharpening our offerings for our next few programs. Here's a look at what we learned and what we need to improve.
Teju RavilochanJuly 23, 2014
The 2014 Institute has come to a close! Here’s a look at what the entrepreneurs experienced during the last two weeks, with sessions on investment readiness and strategic planning.
Teju RavilochanJuly 11, 2014
Weeks two and three of the Unreasonable Institute included entrepreneurs pitching to 800 people and a learning of how to prototype like the co-creator of Google Glass.
Teju RavilochanJune 23, 2014
Get the inside scoop of what happened during the first week of the 2014 Unreasonable Institute from CEO, Teju Ravilochan.
Teju RavilochanJune 10, 2014
Emails are how we communicate with each other in this day and age. Writing them well can be the difference between successfully building a relationship and not. This post includes example emails for how to get meetings, ask for introductions to investors, say no gracefully, and more!
Teju RavilochanJune 5, 2014