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Why Startup Founders Should Diversify Income (+5 Practical Tips)

StartupNation

On the other hand, a solid financial background will mitigate some of the stress-inducing factors of entrepreneurship, preventing you from experiencing burnout (which is something that 54% of founders experienced in 2024). By offering consulting or fractional services, you aren’t just reaping the benefits of additional profits.

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How to Communicate Impact Metrics to Investors

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Rosi Ross , Founder, NHB 10 Questions a Seasoned Business Angel Asks Startup Founders Focus on Key Performance Indicators Focusing on transparency in storytelling was key when communicating ShiftWeb’s impact metrics to investors. This approach has consistently helped our clients achieve better fundraising outcomes.

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14 Leadership Lessons From Successful Startup Founders

Startup Blogpost

14 Leadership Lessons From Successful Startup Founders To gain a deeper understanding of effective leadership, we asked startup founders and CEOs to share the most valuable lessons they’ve learned from successful entrepreneurs. I’ve worked with many startup founders. ” This struck a chord.

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Startup Sales – Why Hiring Seasoned Reps May Not Work

Both Sides of the Table

I see way too many startup founders who don’t have experience in selling and probably don’t feel that comfortable going to customers and asking for orders. This is probably because many founders are product or technology people. It is a consultative sale. Reminds me of Eats, Shoots & Leaves.

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Startups are the Place to Find and Use Baby Boomers

Gust

In addition to being startup founders, like Richard Branson , founder of more than 400 companies and still going strong, there are several other key roles that I see Boomers taking more often these days to drive successful startups: Advisory Board. High-travel sales and buyer positions. Retail sales to Gen-X and Gen-Y.

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4 Startup Myths That Hold Innovation Back (and How to Overcome Them)

StartupNation

We live in a world with a stereotypical representation of what a startup founder looks like, so it’s no wonder that a large portion of the population feels underrepresented. A Gender Gap Grader study shows that women represent 9 percent of developers in the startup ecosystem. Myth 1: Startup founders are young .

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The Journey from Startup Founders to VC’s

Jason Malki

They are also startup consultants, helping startups scale and become more investable. Most notably, they were the Co-Founders of Qutie LGBTQ+ Social App. Can you share your personal journeys from being a startup founder to becoming a venture capitalist? How can our readers follow you on social?