We Rarely "Control" Our Startupsby Wil SchroterDilution doesn’t cost you control: bad governance, board math, and low runway do.Continue
Are We Aligned with Everyone Around Us?by Wil SchroterPerfect alignment is a myth. Success comes from navigating the misalignments with care.Continue
How We Secretly Lose Control of Our Startupsby Wil SchroterAs Founders, we're so worried about losing control of our startups to investors that we completely overlook how we secretly lose control to everyone else.Continue
Why is a Founder so Hard to Replace?by Wil SchroterRemoving a Founder often leads to failure for a startup. Some could say they're irreplaceable — and they'd be right!Continue
Wait a Minute before Giving Away Equityby Wil SchroterThe most expensive decisions we will ever make as a Founder all come at the beginning — when we are most vulnerable.Continue
The 10 Best Growth Agencies for Startupsby Ryan RutanLooking to scale up your startup? Choosing the right growth agency is crucial to avoid wasting time and money. Check out this curated list of top 9 startup agencies to kickstart your search and propel your business forward.Continue
How to Pick the Wrong Co-Founderby Wil SchroterA co-founder can offer numerous benefits to a business. However, finding the right co-founder whose values align with yours and who complements your strengths and weaknesses is crucial for a successful partnership.Continue
Startup Equity 101: Who Gets What Slice Of The Pieby Ryan RutanConfused about how to calculate startup equity distribution and compensation? Check out this primer to get you started.Continue
All Founders Make Bad Decisions — and That's OKby Wil SchroterThere's no version of being a Founder where all the decisions we make are good. What matters is what we do with what we've learned when we make the bad ones.Continue