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StartUp Founders: Almost all decisions are centered around debt
Starting and scaling a company is not just about the technical and financial aspects. It’s also about managing various types of debt that come with being a startup founder. James Sinclair, a startup consultant, describes it as a “debt conversation” that involves managing technical debt, business debt, operational debt, financial debt, mental health debt, physical […]
StartUp Founders: Create More Opportunities For Opportunity (Activate Dormant Contacts)
As a startup founder, creating magic out of thin air is a significant part of the job. However, success often relies on chance interactions and opportunities that arise unexpectedly. According to James Sinclair, a startup consultant, “the more opportunities for opportunity is really what scales You is kind of those chance interactions, those things.” In […]
StartUp Founders: Imagine Your Solution Without Technology (User Journey Mapping)
One of my key pieces of advice is to think about how you would run your business manually, without any technology or automation involved. By doing so, you can create a user flow and journey that will help you understand the core product and identify the technical solutions you need to deliver it at scale. […]
StartUp Founders: Conference Hack – The Lobby Rat
As a startup consultant, I believe that attending conferences in the early days of a startup is often a waste of time, money, and energy. However, if there is a conference that your potential clients, recruits, or colleagues will be attending, and you think it might be worth showing your face, I understand. Number one […]
StartUp Founders: Record Your Pitch ASAP!
As a startup consultant, I often advise founders to practice their pitch, customer pitch, money pitch, and presentation. It may seem tedious, but it’s essential to record yourself and watch it back. Whether you’re in the early stages of your idea or further along in building it, there are a few things you can do […]
StartUp Founders: Create A Foundation For The Long Haul
StartUp Consultant James Sinclair believes that being a startup founder requires a certain level of impatience. Founders want to get to their goals faster, better, and quicker. However, Sinclair emphasizes that building a successful startup is a long game that can take four to ten years to achieve. Passion is key when it comes to […]
StartUp Fundraising: Start Building An Advisory Network
As a startup consultant, I often get asked by solo entrepreneurs what the most challenging and time-consuming aspect of building a business is. Without a doubt, fundraising is at the top of the list. When you’re fundraising, you’re not focused on your product, customers, or team; you’re focused on securing capital. It’s a necessary evil, […]
StartUp Founders: How Do Your Customers Measure The Impact Of Your Solution
Measuring success and value for startups can be challenging, especially in the early stages. As a startup consultant, I have noticed that many startups tend to measure success based on milestones such as raising money, having a good product, and acquiring their first customers. While these are important milestones, they do not necessarily reflect customer […]
The Importance Of Diversity In Early Stage StartUps
As a startup consultant, I often find myself discussing the importance of diversity and inclusion with early stage founders. While the benefits of having a diverse team are widely acknowledged, many founders fail to make it a priority in their hiring process. In this article, I aim to explain why this is a mistake and […]
