How to Start a Startup: The Book
We are excited to announce the launch of our first book! “How to Start a Startup” is the ultimate reference book on creating a successful tech startup.
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Founded by a Working Mom, Zum Merges Rideshare with Childcare
Even with the booming on-demand economy, trust remains a problem. Zum builds trust through community to make parents’ jobs easier with better a rideshare service.
Interviews with Influencers: Airbnb VP of Product Joe Zadeh
Continuing our series of interviews with tech industry influencers, we chatted with Airbnb VP of Product Joe Zadeh about rebranding, Apple Watch, and more.
Advice for Serial Entrepreneurs: Build with Purpose
As a serial entrepreneur, you know how to start companies. But before you jump into the next one, you should make sure it really fulfills your purpose.
Interviews with Influencers: Instapaper CEO Brian Donohue
We’re kicking off a new series of interviews with influential figures in the tech industry. First up is Instapaper CEO Brian Donohue.
What Are the Characteristics of Successful Startups?
What are the traits of startups that go on to become large companies and make a big impact? Here are five of the top characteristics of successful startups.
How to Organize a Conference – Lessons from SHIFT
Drawing from first-hand experience, one of the founders of the SHIFT Conference in Croatia shares advice on how to organize a conference.
Startup Trends: How to Ensure Your Company Outlives the Buzz
When startup trends pop up, a fleet of new companies emerges in an attempt to capitalize on the buzz. Here’s Yerdle’s plan to outlast the #reuse trend.
Top 35 Books on Leadership, Business, and Innovation
Here are 35 books on leadership and business, plus advice on finding calm in the chaos, creativity and innovation, and overcoming obstacles.
4 Lessons Learned on the Journey to Over 10 Million Users
A pair of startup founders share the most important lessons they’ve learned while growing to more than 10 million users General Assembly recently hosted a fireside chat with Andrew Maguire…
Non-Verbal Communication Advice for Entrepreneurs
Sometimes what you *don’t* say speaks even louder than your words. Here’s our advice on non-verbal communication for entrepreneurs.
Customer Service Tips: How One Startup Is Harnessing Moms
When it comes to customer service tips, Chatbooks is the ideal startup to offer advice. Here’s how the company is harnessing the power of moms.
StartUp Podcast: Five Entrepreneurial Lessons from Season One
Here are the top 5 lessons startup founders and other entrepreneurs can learn from season 1 of the StartUp podcast, created by ex-NPR producer Alex Blumberg.
Startup Founders: Here’s How to Hold Successful Team Meetings
Advice for startup founders on how to make team meetings run smoothly, avoid lowering morale, and ensure everyone walks away with relevant information.
Why Your Startup Should Solve Your Own Problem
When starting a startup, the best approach is often to “scratch your own itch.” Solving your own problem won’t guarantee success but does offer many advantages.
Tech Leaders Share Inspiration and Advice via Commencement Speeches
A round-up of commencement speeches by tech leaders, including Apple CEO Tim Cook, Google Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt, Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel, and more.
Get Productive with Breather’s Innovative Remote Workspaces
Cubicles are so “Office Space.” Breather lets you rent a comfortable room to unwind or get to work with some peace, quiet, and free WiFi. We spoke with the VP.
Watch Me Work Provides a Co-Working Community for Creative Professionals
Filmmaker Chris Weiher started Watch Me Work to solve his own need. His streaming community is providing a platform to learn from creative professionals.
Lessons Learned from a Startup Built on Life-Changing Experiences
The CEO of Seamless Planet shares lessons learned while building a travel API, such as surrounding yourself with great people (like investor Steve Case).
Wheelys Is Harnessing Crowdfunding to Create a Global, Mobile Cafe
With two successful crowdfunding campaigns under its belt, this Scandinavian company is aiming to disrupt Starbucks with clever cafe carts on wheels.
Preparing for Growth After Launching and Finding Product Market Fit
In the final lecture of the How to Start a Startup series, Y Combinator president Sam Altman gives advice on what to do after you launch your product, find product-market fit and begin to grow and scale the company.
How to Start a Startup: Legal and Accounting 101
Before you can launch your product or grow your startup, you have to create a solid foundation. Carolynn Levy and Kirsty Nathoo of Y Combinator share legal and accounting advice for founders.
Startup Advice from House of Cards’ Frank Underwood
Frank Underwood may be a dirty politician, but it seems he also has great advice for startups. Here are 7 of his best entrepreneurial quotes from Season 3.
Chris Messina: The Future of Social Networks (Part 2)
We sat down with Chris Messina, inventor of the hashtag, to discuss the future of privacy and social networks, how to define success in software, and more.
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