by Kevin McArdle When I tell people I’m the CEO of a company with 80 team members in 14 time zones and no “real” offices (no offense to WeWork), many look at me like I’m crazy. But even though after four years it all feels …
remote doesn’t have to be a bad word — best practices in managing remote teams
by Ryan Merket I want to tell you the story of how one of Silicon Valley’s biggest/high-flying startups started allowing remote employees. During my time at one of my previous Silicon Valley-based employers we had an amazing senior engineer who was crucial to our Ads …
why geography still matters
by Amy Nelson If you’re reading this, you may already know that last year 75% of US Venture Capital went to one of three states: California, New York, or Massachusetts. That left the remaining 47 states begging for sub-1% scraps. Of course, 75% of investor …
yes, there’s startup media outside the valley — here’s how to find them
by Holly Beilin If you’re a startup founder, you may be thinking, “I don’t have time for press…” As the leader of a publication focused on startups and entrepreneurs in the Southeast, I can’t count the number of times I have talked to a high-potential …
building relationships with investors — before you need their money
by Allie Felix Almost daily, a request floats through my inbox from a startup seeking guidance on fundraising. The asks run the gamut—reviewing a pitch deck, feedback on the deal structure, or a warm intro to an investor. So how can the density of capital …
I grew up in flyover country
by Erik Berg I grew up in flyover country. For as long as I can remember, building things has been in my blood. My favorite toys growing up were Legos. I loved Legos so much that I shared a room with my little brothers way …
founders: don’t force a friends & family round
by Monique Villa In true 2019 fashion, a Twitter thread that I shared from a conference in Tampa, Florida, got me thinking. Also, not everyone has that wealth to draw upon. We can’t limit entrepreneurship to the wealthy. This is where innovation stagnates. — Monique …