Should you avoid raising startup capital early on? 10 founders weigh in

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There’s more than one school of thought about startup financing. After all, there are some very successful companies that have managed just fine without VC money, often on purpose. But as one entrepreneur we polled puts it below, if you really want to see your startup grow and thrive, then the question might be quite… Read More…

Hiring a startup CEO? 11 things you need to look for

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Should startup founders ever hire CEOs to lead their companies? And if yes, what should they look for? Opinions differ. And Reid Hoffman’s recent entry on the topic sparked a lot of debate in the tech community. But if you’re thinking about bringing a CEO on board, needless to say, it’s not a hiring decision… Read More…

13 tips for finding a startup co-founder you can count on

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Startup founders, especially the serial kind, rarely come up short in the idea department. But finding a co-founder (or two) willing to help you execute, especially on a technical or Web-based idea, can be a challenge. Where do you look? What skills should a co-founder bring to the table? And more importantly, how do you… Read More…