Why you should apply to TechStars (and my tips on how to get in)

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“Should I apply?” = Stupid Question I almost didn’t include the “Why you should apply to TechStars Seattle” part of this post, because in my mind it’s just a ridiculous question.  Somehow it still comes up. We started at TechStars Seattle last fall with about three months of cash in the bank.  Within three months… Read More…

34 Must-Have Tools to Launch your Startup from Idea to Exit

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I’ve launched half a dozen or so startup products in my career and in the process I’ve picked up my list of favorite tools to make each step easier, faster, and cheaper.  Below are the sites and services I’ve had success with while launching startups.  Depending on your skills and experience, you won’t need them all, but I hope… Read More…

Why your product must be social — not just your marketing

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Guest Commentary: If you market to consumers, you will be out of business in 10 years if you don’t have a plan for deeply integrating social elements into your product or service. Social marketing itself is not sufficient; social must literally be embedded in your product or service. Here’s what I mean when I say that… Read More…