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What Kills Companies Between Seed and Series A: The 18-Month Chasm
What Kills Companies Between Seed and Series A: The 18-Month Chasm

Companies raise seed, then drift into an 18-month chasm. This post breaks down the many causes and the one solution to the post-seed collapse.

By Ashton Edmeades| May 11, 2026
17 Best YC Alternatives for Early-Stage Startups [2026]
17 Best YC Alternatives for Early-Stage Startups [2026]

Find the best alternatives to Y Combinator. Explore top startup accelerator programs for early-stage founders seeking funding, mentorship, and network access.

By Devon Wood| March 16, 2026
How to Incorporate Your Startup: A Guide for Founders
How to Incorporate Your Startup: A Guide for Founders

Learn how to incorporate your startup, split equity, and set up your cap table. Read along or watch the interview with licensed attorney Jade Ruscev.

By Stéphane Nasser| October 21, 2025
Forecasting revenue for early-stage startups
Forecasting revenue for early-stage startups

This blog breaks down the proven approach to forecasting revenue for early-stage startups - an approach that helps you build projections you can stand behind and use to grow your business.

By Victoria Yampolsky| September 14, 2025
How Much Should Startup Founders Pay Themselves [2026]
How Much Should Startup Founders Pay Themselves [2026]

Founder compensation is a tricky topic. How much are you supposed to pay yourself? What will your investors think? And are you even allowed to compensate yourself when your team is subsisting on cold pizza and borrowing the Wi-Fi from the nearest office? This article breaks down the many dimensions of the "tech founder salary".

By Shaun Gold| August 14, 2025
Why Startups Fail at Agency Partnerships (And How to Succeed)
Why Startups Fail at Agency Partnerships (And How to Succeed)

Many founders hire agencies like they're code shops when what we really need are partners who deeply care about our customers. This post will help you identofy what a great agency looks like.

By Milosz Falinski| August 12, 2025
How to find startup ideas
How to find startup ideas

Where do startup ideas come from? Is there a process? How does one even conceive of a startup idea? More importantly, how do you assess it?

By Shaun Gold| February 2, 2025
How to build a standout brand for your startup
How to build a standout brand for your startup

A strong brand silently attracts leads and builds trust, acting as your silent salesperson. It's your best asset as an early-stage startup. here's how you can build a standout brand from scratch.

By Max Fleitmann| January 21, 2025
How to validate your startup idea - 7 methods explained
How to validate your startup idea - 7 methods explained

Market validation is the process of determining if there’s a need for your product in your target market. In this post, we break down 6 methodologies that will help you validate your startup idea and the market you want to address.

By Shaun Gold| January 8, 2025