The Seraf Compass
OCTOBER 16, 2024
As a founder, I was used to a fast-paced, high-reward environment. The shift from building a company to becoming an investor is an experience I’ve realized can’t all be learned from a playbook. It’s a massive shift I didn’t fully appreciate until I experienced it firsthand.
American Entrepreneurship
JANUARY 21, 2025
Two prominent entrepreneurs share their views on starting a business plus 10 tips every first-time founder should have. A founders journey when taking on the challenge of launching a startup is filled with highs and lows.Their path to success will have challenges, setbacks, and moments of doubt.
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Paul G. Silva
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Built on the award-winning Forged in the Dark framework, this experiential learning tool places participants in the roles of startup founders racing to bring their vision to life before time and resources run out. Forge the Future allows you to experience these challenges firsthand.
StartupNation
JUNE 14, 2025
The Reality of Startup Volatility If you look at the statistical data behind why startups fail, you’ll see that the cause, in 38% of cases, comes down to cash flow problems. It gives you more varied choices when it comes to determining the future of your startup. Team up with fellow founders to co-create businesses.
Paul G. Silva
APRIL 1, 2025
Teaching Responsibility Thinking to Startup Founders Later, at Launch413, I helped startup founders navigate their growth journey. Many founders would leave board meetings with lengthy to-do lists. ” Founders, like many good employees, are biased toward action. Why all this corporate-seeming planning?”
StartupNation
JULY 5, 2025
Syed Balkhi , Founder, WPBeginner Showcase Real-World Impact and Metrics When pitching to investors, especially in the early stages, it’s easy to focus solely on financials — but in today’s landscape, especially in beauty and wellness, impact is a currency of its own. Tips for other founders: 1.
American Entrepreneurship
MARCH 12, 2025
Many startups are founded with great ideas but fail because the founder lacks the adaptability, problem-solving ability, or grit to push through setbacks. This mindset is not just for business owners; it’s valuable for startup founders, intrapreneurs (employees who innovate within companies), freelancers, and even students.
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