When do Founders Get a Raise?
As a Founder, when do I get a raise? Everyone else seems to know that every year we (try) to...
What We Lose When We Sell Our Startup
Is there any downside to selling a startup? I always read the big headlines about how much Founders sold for,...
Should We Focus on Profit or Growth?
We're starting to make some money — that was the point, right? Now, what do we do with all this...
The Benefits of a Hard Reset
"I'm staring down the barrel of having to do a massive layoff at my company and tear down tons of...
When is the Right Time to Give Up Equity?
I'm thinking about using some of my equity to make a big move in my startup, but I'm worried about...
All Founders Make Bad Decisions — and That’s OK
Good hell, I feel like no matter what I do, I keep making the wrong decisions! I feel like I'm...
Why No One Tells Founders “It’s over, move on”
My startup is long since out of money and I'm doing everything I can to keep the show going. I...
At Some Point, Founders Become “Just Employees”
At some point after we've been so diluted by investors, are we really "Founders" anymore, or are we just glorified...
What Founders Learn From Growing up Broke
Are there any benefits to being a Founder who came from nothing? What kind of behaviors or expectations might they...
What Do We Owe Our Employees?
What do we Founders "owe" our employees? For all of the work they invest, what return should they rightfully expect...