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Chip Conley built a 52-hotel empire, hit rock bottom, and discovered the dangerous trap of attaching your identity to your company's fate. His insights could save your startup—and your sanity.
The Bay Area startup ecosystem is more vibrant than ever in 2026. This comprehensive guide covers the year's most valuable networking events, conferences, and pitch competitions.
The world of startups is often romanticized, painted as a land of boundless potential and overnight success stories. However, a recent survey by Sifted reveals a stark reality for those … Read More
Patrick Campbell was a 22-year-old Google employee when he was first diagnosed with cancer. After surgery and chemotherapy, he went into remission. Five years later, nodules started growing in his … Read More
For motivational speaker Nick Santonastasso, changing your circumstances starts with adjusting your mindset. To illustrate this tenet of his philosophy, the 26-year-old entrepreneur and author tells his origin story. Before … Read More
Chris Young's journey in the startup ecosytem began when he first launched his startup Like YOU! just two weeks after being released from prison. In the next year and a … Read More
The book Blue Ocean Strategy might sound more like an environmental study than a work on business management. Since it was published in 2004, however, it has sold more than … Read More
Founder, co-founder, CEO: what’s the difference, really? When it comes to these terms, it’s important to distinguish between the various startup roles. It’s especially confusing because a single person can … Read More
What is your product-market fit? Startup entrepreneur and investor Marc Andreessen has defined product/market fit as “being in a good market with a product that can satisfy that market.” Reaching … Read More
Early-stage startups often have a tight budget, especially before they’ve raised significant venture capital. Of course, your employees deserve a fair wage for their knowledge and hard work. However, you … Read More
If all goes well, founding a startup can be one of the highlights of your career. This means that going solo might be a tempting proposition, giving you a bigger … Read More
For millions of people, starting a business would be a dream come true. One survey, for example, found that 63 percent of people in their 20s either had their own … Read More
Founding a startup is no easy feat. To succeed, you’ll need a great idea, team members who are smart and hard-working employees, and a bit of luck on your side. … Read More
Much of the tech startup advice out there applies to founders regardless of their gender. There are a few issues, however, that female leaders in particular should be aware of. … Read More
According to the Wall Street Journal technology columnist Christopher Mims, “every company is now a tech company.” With software and IT impacting the world around us, your startup’s technology resources … Read More
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