Founders

Slack’s eight-month leap: how the platform grew from 500K to 1.7M daily active users—and what you can borrow for your own business In the world of business software, Slack stands…

New VP at 200+ Employee Company Encounters Unstructured Executive Team: How to Approach the Challenge Overview A newly hired VP in a strategy-focused role presents a candid perspective on how…

How I Earned a High Tech Salary Within My First Month of Selling Transitioning from full-stack development to entrepreneurship For more than seven years, I built software for other companies…

How to Apply Basic Copywriting Principles to Startup Landing Pages If you’ve ever browsed the “Share your startup” thread, you’ve likely noticed that many landing pages miss fundamental copywriting best…

Title: Building a Wholesome Niche Social Network for the LGBT+ Community: Sustaining Momentum and Growing Engagement A gap in the social app landscape for LGBT+ individuals is a platform that…

Is it Common for Founders to Be Ousted by Their Own Startup’s Board? A recent look at the early history of Tesla prompted an important question: how likely is it…

How I Design Beautiful Applications: Practical Tips for Developers As a developer with no formal design training, I’ve noticed that many projects still benefit from thoughtful, user-focused design. Over time,…

Raising $3 Million in 1.5 Months: A CTO’s Perspective on Fast-Track Fundraising and Pressure Overview A young startup team recently closed a significant fundraising milestone—$3 million in a seed round…

Title: From Startup Funding Frustration to Strategic Pathways: How to Secure Substantial Startup Capital A recent experience at a startup holdings company highlights a sobering question about access to substantial…

Startup to $5M Profit in 8 Months: How to Scale to a Billion-Dollar Company and Connect with the Right Advisors Overview What’s next for a scrappy, rapidly growing startup that…