A ton of money has been wasted over complicating these three things, read on to discover how to get clear on your vision, your mission and your values.
BenandAndrewMarch 31, 2014
It's time to kick the idea that everyone, including VCs, will steal your idea. Don't be scared to put all your cards on the table and don't expect a formal agreement in return.
Pascal FinetteMarch 25, 2014
Making your pitch is just the beginning. Too many entrepreneurs squander the investor interest they generate by botching the follow-up. Here’s four simple steps you can take that can make the difference between an oversubscribed round and abject failure.
Chris YehMarch 20, 2014
The need to get the right information is universal. There are three questions you must never forget to ask. In this post, you'll discover the first question that will save you time, money, and possibly lives.
Ann GarvinMarch 18, 2014
Are you wasting time optimizing the wrong thing? Talking to the wrong customers and partners? Measuring the wrong metrics? Read this post to learn how to avoid this in your start-up.
Pascal FinetteMarch 17, 2014
The Golden Rule is an ancient, well-accepted rule for reciprocity. However, it can come up short for achieving success in business and in life. Here’s why.
Mark AlbionMarch 14, 2014
Hundreds of startup accelerators are taking major equity stakes in their participating companies and not delivering. We need a change in the accountability structure.
Daniel EpsteinMarch 13, 2014
This article explores the the single biggest problem that entrepreneurs have when it comes to pitching. Not knowing how to tell a good story. Read on for a great story, a great pitch and some stellar tips to skyrocket your pitching skills.
Teju RavilochanMarch 12, 2014
If the world's biggest problems have any shot at all at being rectified, we need to shift from masters of consuming things to lovers of fixing things. The shift starts with you!
Cheryl HellerMarch 7, 2014
Fail to effectively communicate with funders and watch your funding opportunities fade. This post shows you specifically (it has a template) how to maintain ongoing email communication with funders to exponentially grow investor interest.
Tyler HartungFebruary 27, 2014
Starting up is scary. This post explores perhaps the most persistent trigger that will bring your fears on: when someone says “no” to you.
BenandAndrewFebruary 24, 2014
For many entrepreneurs, firing an employee is the hardest part about being the boss. Here’s how you can lay people off in a way that respects the needs of both the company and the employee.
Chris YehFebruary 20, 2014
Social entrepreneurs have fewer potential sources of capital to tap into, and managing cash flow can ironically be more important for survival for social ventures than for profit maximizing businesses.
Rajesh AnandanFebruary 17, 2014
So you want to make a dent on the world's greatest problems, huh? The best way to start is articulating your thoughts. Read this post to learn why the key to doing this is picking up a pen and writing.
Cheryl HellerFebruary 11, 2014
The average investor has seen thousands of pitches, which means that her goal isn’t to watch a unique performance—it’s to quickly separate the wheat from the chaff. If your pitch does these four things, I promise—you will get a follow-up meeting, and you’ll probably get an offer to invest.
Chris YehFebruary 4, 2014
Too many entrepreneurs waste countless hours (and dollars) trying to come up with the "perfect" name for their new business. Pascal Finette says "Don't Bother".
Pascal FinetteJanuary 30, 2014
Who hasn't felt anxiety about being awkward? Watch this video of Unreasonable's very own Banks Benitez being the most adorably awkward dude in the Universe.
UnreasonableJanuary 29, 2014