For Caroline Lewis of Rogue Venture Partners, a lightbulb moment arrived while working at a startup as a recent college graduate. That company, a woman-led, health-focused firm in West Virginia, …
How to Captivate a Virtual Audience in Less Than 30 Seconds
The COVID-19 pandemic, and ensuing switch to all-virtual environments, has totally changed the game for keynotes, pitches, sales meetings and other high-stakes presentations. That’s why it’s critical for founders to …
How to Drive Inclusion Through Workplace Social Indicators with Janine Yancey
We all want to build an inclusive workplace. But beyond recruitment and retention, what are the levers that drive better outcomes? Join Janine Yancey, founder and CEO of Emtrain, for …
Need a Last-Minute Gift? Check Out Founders Network’s 2020 Holiday Gift Guide
Need a last-minute holiday gift, or something to bring joy to your loved ones well into the New Year? Look no further than Founders Network: Members of our community are …
How Sean Gourley, Primer Founder and CEO, Pivoted from ‘Mathematics of War’ to Two Groundbreaking Tech Startups
For Sean Gourley, founding a startup — the first time around, anyway — can feel like walking around an undiscovered jungle, not knowing what dangers may await. Gourley, founder and …
Building Better Co-Founder Communication with Nathan Parcells
Communication is a two-way channel, and it can make or break your startup. Nathan Parcells, executive coach with Sharpend and co-founder of Looksharp, shares techniques for better, more resilient co-founder …
How to Build Products for Gen Z and Beyond feat. Matthew Lee
Gen Alpha makes up 1 out of every 7 people in the world, but this emerging demographic is often misunderstood. Matthew Lee, founder of Progression Fund with musical.ly & TikTok …
How to Build Culture from Day 1, Even in a Pandemic with Guissu Baier
Building a successful company is so much more than finding product/market fit. It is equally about culture: How you behave, communicate, create accountability, celebrate wins and learn from failures. With …
Finding Product-Channel Fit with Tyler Koblasa
Have a product, but need a marketing strategy? Tyler Koblasa, High Growth Labs partner and founder of CloudApp, explains the principles of product-channel fit — and how to leverage content …
How to Build a Winning Startup Team with Max Shapiro
Great companies run on great talent. Max Shapiro, founder and CEO of PeopleConnect, explains the key questions every founder must ask when sourcing and hiring an all-star startup team. It’s …
Getting Ready for Growth with Rashmi Gopinath
Growth doesn’t just happen by chance. Rashmi Gopinath, General Partner at B Capital Group, explains how to prepare for Series B, C and beyond — and what investors need to …
Founder’s FAQ: A Startup Survival Guide with Ilker Koksal
Ilker Koksal, Forbes 30Under30 Lister, co-founder of Botanalytics, a startup mentor and author of Founder’s FAQ, discusses the key questions startup founders must ask themselves before diving into the journey. …
How To Actually Take Action On Your SaaS Metrics with Baremetrics’ Corey Haines
Learn how to make the most of your SaaS metrics with Baremetrics Head of Growth, Corey Haines. For SaaS founders, gathering a wealth of data is often the easy part. …
Presenting to VCs and Angel Investors with Nancy Hayes
Angel investor and management consultant Nancy Hayes shares her formula for a compelling presentation, including pitch deck tips, common pitfalls to avoid, and insights on how you’ll be evaluated. For …
Leadership in a Downturn with Marqeta Founder Jason Gardner
Marqeta founder and CEO Jason Gardner discusses what founders and executives need to do in a recession, and how to make sure your startup emerges stronger on the other side. …