# Founders Network

> Founders Network is a selective peer mentorship community for tech startup founders, founded in 2011, with city chapters worldwide and industry sector groups.

## About
- Peer mentorship network for tech startup founders since 2011
- Selective membership: about 5% of applicants are accepted
- City chapters worldwide, each growing toward 40-50 active members
- Membership tiers: Launch ($899/yr), Scale ($1,599/yr), Lead ($2,999/yr), Lifetime ($12,000 one-time)

## Key Pages
- [Apply](https://foundersnetwork.com/apply): membership application
- [Request an invitation](https://foundersnetwork.com/global-request-form): interest form
- [All programs](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/): city chapters and sector groups
- [Blog](https://foundersnetwork.com/blog): founder resources and insights
- [Events](https://foundersnetwork.com/events): upcoming founder events and meetups

## City Chapters
- [Atlanta](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/atlanta-startup-community/): Founders Network Atlanta chapter
- [Austin](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/austin-startup-community/): Founders Network Austin chapter
- [Bali](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/bali-startup-community/): Founders Network Bali chapter
- [Bangalore](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/bangalore-startup-community/): Founders Network Bangalore chapter
- [Berlin](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/berlin-startup-community/): Founders Network Berlin chapter
- [Bogotá](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/bogota-startup-community/): Founders Network Bogotá chapter
- [Boston](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/boston-startup-community/): Founders Network Boston chapter
- [Buenos Aires](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/buenos-aires-startup-community/): Founders Network Buenos Aires chapter
- [Chicago](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/chicago-startup-community/): Founders Network Chicago chapter
- [Denver](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/denver-startup-community/): Founders Network Denver chapter
- [Dubai](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/dubai-startup-community/): Founders Network Dubai chapter
- [Hong Kong](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/hong-kong-startup-community/): Founders Network Hong Kong chapter
- [Indonesia](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/indonesia-startup-community/): Founders Network Indonesia chapter
- [Istanbul](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/istanbul-startup-community/): Founders Network Istanbul chapter
- [Lima](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/lima-startup-community/): Founders Network Lima chapter
- [London](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/london-startup-community/): Founders Network London chapter
- [Los Angeles](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/los-angeles-startup-community/): Founders Network Los Angeles chapter
- [Mexico City](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/mexico-city-startup-community/): Founders Network Mexico City chapter
- [Miami](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/miami-startup-community/): Founders Network Miami chapter
- [New York City](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/new-york-city-startup-community/): Founders Network New York City chapter
- [Paris](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/paris-startup-community/): Founders Network Paris chapter
- [San Diego](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/san-diego-startup-community/): Founders Network San Diego chapter
- [San Francisco](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/san-francisco-startup-community/): Founders Network San Francisco chapter
- [Seattle](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/seattle-startup-community/): Founders Network Seattle chapter
- [Silicon Valley](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/silicon-valley-startup-community/): Founders Network Silicon Valley chapter
- [Singapore](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/singapore-startup-community/): Founders Network Singapore chapter
- [Sydney](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/sydney-startup-community/): Founders Network Sydney chapter
- [São Paulo](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/sao-paulo-startup-community/): Founders Network São Paulo chapter
- [Taiwan](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/taiwan-startup-community/): Founders Network Taiwan chapter
- [Tel Aviv](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/tel-aviv-startup-community/): Founders Network Tel Aviv chapter
- [Tokyo](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/tokyo-startup-community/): Founders Network Tokyo chapter
- [Toronto](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/toronto-startup-community/): Founders Network Toronto chapter
- [Vancouver](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/vancouver-startup-community/): Founders Network Vancouver chapter
- [Virtual](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/virtual-startup-community/): Founders Network Virtual chapter
- [Washington DC](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/washington-dc-startup-community/): Founders Network Washington DC chapter

## Industry Sector Groups
- [EdTech](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/edtech-founders/)
- [AI / Machine Learning](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/artificial-intelligence-machine-learning-software-founders-initiative/)
- [AgTech](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/agtech-founders/)
- [AR / VR](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/ar-vr-software-founders/)
- [Travel & Hospitality](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/travel-hospitality-software-founders/)
- [Sports Tech](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/sports-tech-founders-initiative/)
- [HR Tech](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/human-resources-founders/)
- [Marketplaces](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/marketplace-founders/)
- [Media](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/media-founders/)
- [Consumer Internet](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/consumer-internet-founders/)
- [eCommerce](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/ecommerce-founders/)
- [Enterprise Software](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/enterprise-software-founders/)
- [Gaming](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/gaming-founders/)
- [Fashion](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/fashion-founders/)
- [CleanTech](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/cleantech-founders/)
- [MarTech / AdTech](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/martech-adtech-founders-sector/)
- [FinTech & Crypto](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/fintech-crypto-startups/)
- [Real Estate / PropTech](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/real-estate-proptech-startups/)
- [Hardware](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/hardware-sector/)
- [DevOps](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/devops-startups/)
- [Mobility](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/mobility-startup-founders/)
- [Healthcare](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentoring-programs/healthcare-founders/)

## Membership Benefits
- Peer mentorship groups (8-10 founders per group)
- Expert office hours with experienced operators
- Curated introductions and warm intros
- Local chapter events (dinners, workshops, panels)
- National summits and retreats
- Private online community and forums

## Topics We Cover
- Startup mentorship and peer networks
- Fundraising and investor relations
- Scaling teams and hiring
- Chapter-based founder communities
- Startup events and networking
- Founder wellness and work-life balance
- Product-market fit and go-to-market strategy

## Leadership
- Kevin Holmes, CEO, founded Founders Network in 2011
- Headquartered in San Francisco

## Contact
- Website: https://foundersnetwork.com
- Email: info@foundersnetwork.com
- Apply: https://foundersnetwork.com/apply

## Articles by topic

### Tech Startup Advice
https://foundersnetwork.com/category/tech-startup-advice/

- [Sales - From Scary to Systematic - ft Doug Slotkin, Zillow's former VP of Sales](https://foundersnetwork.com/sales-from-scary-to-systematic-ft-doug-slotkin-zillows-former-vp-of-sales/) (2026-05-22): At Founders Network, we aim to ensure that each of our members walks away with at least five concrete, actionable strategies that they can use in their own startup marketing.…
- [Mastering the Art of Fundraising: Strategies Every Founder Should Know](https://foundersnetwork.com/mastering-the-art-of-fundraising-strategies-every-founder-should-know/) (2026-03-25): Fundraising is one of the most pivotal—and often daunting—challenges for any founder. It's not just about securing capital; it’s about building lasting relationships, telling your story, and positioning yourself as…
- [AEO for Startups: Answer Engine Optimization Guide](https://foundersnetwork.com/aeo-for-startups-answer-engine-optimization-guide/) (2026-03-15): Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) is the next evolution of SEO, focusing on how AI chatbots and voice assistants find and present your startup's content.
- [Startup Founder Firsts: How to Secure a Co-Founder, Customers, and Cash with Tooraj Helmi](https://foundersnetwork.com/how-to-secure-a-cofounder-customers-and-cash/) (2024-09-06): Feeling uncertain about securing the right co-founder, customers, and funding for your startup? For startup founders, navigating this initial stage of building a business can be daunting. Finding the right…
- [Startup Shutdowns Reach New Heights as Funding Crunch Bites](https://foundersnetwork.com/startup-shutdowns-reach-new-heights-as-funding-crunch-bites/) (2024-08-21): Startup shutdowns reached a new peak in the first quarter of 2024. According to data from Carta, a staggering 254 companies closed their doors in Q1. This represents a 58%…
- [5 Bookkeeping Tips for Startups](https://foundersnetwork.com/bookkeeping-tips-for-startups/) (2024-08-12): Bookkeeping might not be the most exciting part of running a startup, but it's essential for growth and success. By understanding financial basics, utilizing the right tools, and making informed…
- [Five Powerful Pieces of Advice for Founders](https://foundersnetwork.com/five-powerful-pieces-of-advice-for-founders/) (2024-08-02): (The article "Five Powerful Pieces of Advice for Founders" by Sonya Matejko was originally published by WeWork.) Today, you might be cold emailing investors. But tomorrow, you might be raising…
- [Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) for Startups](https://foundersnetwork.com/entrepreneurial-operating-system-for-startups/) (2024-07-18): As a tech startup founder, you're constantly juggling multiple responsibilities, from product development to team management and fundraising. In this fast-paced environment, founders often lose focus and get overwhelmed. That's…
- [Startup Sales: Building Your Growth Engine](https://foundersnetwork.com/startup-sales/) (2024-05-27): Here's the truth: startup sales are a different beast altogether. Unlike established companies with brand recognition and a proven track record, startups are carving their own path. You're not just…
- [How to Build a MVP on a Budget: A Comprehensive Guide](https://foundersnetwork.com/building-a-mvp-on-a-budget/) (2024-05-21): Launching a startup is thrilling, but the financial reality can be daunting. Transforming a brilliant idea into a successful product requires user validation, and that's where the MVP comes in.…
- [How Food Shortages are Reshaping the 2024 Startup Landscape](https://foundersnetwork.com/how-food-shortages-are-reshaping-the-2024-startup-landscape/) (2024-05-16): The specter of global food shortages hangs heavy in the air. Climate change, geopolitical conflicts, and economic instability are creating a perfect storm, threatening millions with hunger. The World Food…
- [Soft Skills for Entrepreneurs and How to Build Them](https://foundersnetwork.com/10-essential-soft-skills-for-entrepreneurs-in-2024-and-beyond/) (2024-05-02): Growing research underscores the importance of soft skills like leadership, critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication for entrepreneurial capacity and success. Recent technological advancements have further transformed the skillset required to…
- [Top 10 Startup Idea Validation Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)](https://foundersnetwork.com/startup-idea-validation-mistakes/) (2024-04-30): For passionate founders, a brilliant startup idea can feel like striking gold. However, the road from conception to a thriving business is paved with crucial steps, and validation is one…
- [Weathering the Storm: How to Prepare Your Startup for a Recession](https://foundersnetwork.com/how-to-prepare-your-startup-for-a-recession/) (2024-04-22): The startup world thrives on innovation and calculated risks. But even the most brilliant ideas can struggle during an economic downturn. As whispers of a recession grow louder, a recent…
- [Startup Compensation and Hiring Get a Reality Check in 2024](https://foundersnetwork.com/startup-compensation-and-hiring/) (2024-04-04): Remember the days of hyper-growth, seemingly endless funding rounds, and throwing fistfuls of equity at every talented recruit who walked through the door? Those days are on hold. According to…
- [Startup Funding for Black Founders Plummets in 2023](https://foundersnetwork.com/startup-funding-for-black-founders/) (2024-03-14): The year 2023 witnessed a stark reversal of progress for Black entrepreneurs in the venture capital landscape. After a period of heightened awareness and pledges of increased support following the…
- [Business Model Canvas for Tech Startups](https://foundersnetwork.com/business-model-canvas-for-tech-startups/) (2024-02-29): As a tech startup founder, navigating the whirlwind of innovation, competition, and market shifts can be daunting. But what if there was a powerful tool to help you visualize, refine,…
- [Ultimate Guide to Startup Idea Validation: Test, Learn, and Launch with Confidence](https://foundersnetwork.com/guide-to-startup-idea-validation/) (2024-02-21): Every startup begins with a spark – a brilliant idea that promises to revolutionize the market. But before diving headfirst into development, a crucial step awaits: validation. Startup idea validation…
- [Growth Hacking Your Way to Success: Top Strategies for Startups in 2024](https://foundersnetwork.com/growth-hacking-strategies-for-startups/) (2024-02-06): As we venture into 2024, traditional marketing strategies may feel out of reach for startups with limited resources. This is where the concept of growth hacking, a creative and cost-effective…
- [Unveiling Your Target Audience: A Guide to Market Research for Startups](https://foundersnetwork.com/a-guide-to-market-research-for-startups/) (2024-02-01): Every entrepreneur dreams of a product that resonates with customers, but how do you know if yours will? The answer lies in market research, the key to unlocking valuable insights…
- [2024 Startup Trends: AI, Climate Tech, and Beyond](https://foundersnetwork.com/2024-startup-trends-ai-climate-tech-and-beyond/) (2024-01-11): The year 2024 brings both familiar buzz and fresh uncertainties to the startup world. As global economic conditions remain dynamic, entrepreneurs face a shifting landscape with distinct challenges and opportunities.…
- [Founder Focus: The ABCs of Unlocking Startup Growth with Levy Founder Adam Spector](https://foundersnetwork.com/founder-focus-the-abcs-of-unlocking-startup-growth-with-levy-founder-adam-spector/) (2023-12-22): To learn the ABCs of unlocking startup growth, click here to attend Adam Spector's webinar on February 6. The life of a startup founder is often chaotic. Tasks pile up…
- [How to Ignite B2B Startup Revenue with Jonathan Mentor](https://foundersnetwork.com/b2b-startup-revenue/) (2023-11-30): To learn how to ignite B2B startup revenue, click here to attend Jonathan Mentor's webinar on January 25. Achieving sustainable growth is a constant challenge for B2B startups. Navigating the…
- [AI for Startups: How to Get Started and Use Cases](https://foundersnetwork.com/a-guide-to-ai-for-startups/) (2023-11-24): For most startups, embracing cutting-edge technologies is not just an option; rather, it's a necessity for survival and success. Among the myriad of innovative technologies, artificial intelligence (AI) stands out…
- [Partnership-Led Growth for Startups](https://foundersnetwork.com/partnership-led-growth-for-startups/) (2023-11-16): To learn more about partnership-led growth for startups, click here to attend Partnerhub Founder Alex Glenn's webinar on December 7. According to a recent report by Hubspot, 80% of non-partnership…
- [How to Scale A SaaS Startup to $100M ARR with Alfonso de la Nuez](https://foundersnetwork.com/how-to-scale-a-startup-to-100m-arr/) (2023-11-13): To learn more about how to scale a SaaS startup, click here to attend Alfonso de la Nuez's global keynote on Dec. 14. Last year, venture capital firm Bessemer Ventures…
- [Startup Bootstrapping from Scratch to Acquisition with Jeremy Clarke](https://foundersnetwork.com/startup-bootstrapping-from-scratch-to-acquisition/) (2023-11-06): To learn more about startup bootstrapping, click here to watch Jeremy Clarke's global keynote. Tech startups are often characterized by a traditional narrative that features venture capital funding and hockey…
- [How to Write a Business Plan for a Startup, in 10 Steps](https://foundersnetwork.com/how-to-write-a-business-plan-for-a-startup/) (2023-11-03): Starting a new venture is an exhilarating journey, and at the heart of every successful startup lies a well-crafted business plan. According to Harvard Business Review, entrepreneurs who create formal…
- [How to Fuel Startup Growth by Building Trust with Phin Founder Doug Lessing](https://foundersnetwork.com/how-to-fuel-startup-growth-by-building-trust-with-phin-founder-doug-lessing/) (2023-10-26): To learn more about how to fuel startup growth by building trust, click here to watch the webinar. Consumer trust is a difficult thing for companies of any size to…
- [Beyond Compliance: Startup Security Foundations with Vanta’s Ryan Ward](https://foundersnetwork.com/startup-security-foundations/) (2023-10-09): To learn more about startup security, click here to watch Matt Mason's webinar. For many startups, the ability to close deals hinges on security. According to a recent report by…
- [Scaling to Success with GroundCloud Founder David Leland](https://foundersnetwork.com/scaling-to-success-with-groundcloud-founder-david-leland/) (2023-10-05): Scaling a successful startup can be a daunting journey filled with challenges and uncertainties. That’s likely why only 22% of new businesses launched in the past ten years have successfully…
- [David Llewellyn on DJS Antibodies' $255M AbbVie Exit](https://foundersnetwork.com/david-llewellyn-on-djs-antibodies-255-million-acquisition/) (2023-10-03): To learn more about DJS Antibodies' $255 million acquisition, click here to watch the full video of David Llewellyn's global keynote. In recent years, the field of biotechnology has witnessed…
- [From M A Lawyer to Tech Entrepreneur: Eric Berry’s Billion-Dollar Journey with TripleLift](https://foundersnetwork.com/from-ma-lawyer-to-tech-entrepreneur/) (2023-09-18): To learn more about his journey from M&A lawyer to tech entrepeneur, click here to access the live stream of Eric Berry's keynote on October 17. As a former mergers…
- [From 0 to 70 Million Users to Exit: Building Europe’s Leading Mobile Wallet With Björn Goß of Stocard](https://foundersnetwork.com/from-0-to-70-million-users-to-exit-building-europes-leading-mobile-wallet-with-bjorn-gos-of-stocard/) (2023-09-12): To learn more about how Björn Goß built Europe's leading mobile wallet, click here to watch the global keynote. Björn Goß came into entrepreneurship as many do – with an idea…
- [Growth Hacking Tips for Startups with Mehrad Yaghmai](https://foundersnetwork.com/growth-hacking-tips-for-startups-with-mehrad-yaghmai/) (2023-08-31): To learn growth hacking tips for startups, click here to watch Mehrad Yaghmai's webinar. Mehrad Yaghmai is a systems thinker. His career started when he moved to Dubai – after…
- [Building Quality Assurance Programs for Startups with Tyler Newman](https://foundersnetwork.com/building-quality-assurance-programs-for-startups/) (2023-08-17): To learn building quality assurance programs for startups, click here to watch Tyler Newman's webinar. NASA’s Mars Climate Orbiter. The Mariner 1 Spacecraft. The Morris Worm. The Pentium FDIV Bug.…
- [From Hacker to Entrepreneur: Lessons from 5x Founder Oliver Friedrichs](https://foundersnetwork.com/lessons-from-5x-founder-oliver-friedrichs/) (2023-08-01): To learn lessons from a 5x founder, click here to watch Oliver Friedrichs's global keynote. Serial entrepreneur and investor Oliver Friedrichs can trace his origins to the earliest days of…
- [AI Marketing Hacks To Improve Your Startup with Anna Anisin](https://foundersnetwork.com/ai-marketing-hacks/) (2023-07-25): To learn more about AI marketing hacks, click here to watch Anna Anisin's webinar. Anna Anisin is energized by data. As a seasoned entrepreneur with 3 exits, she uses her…
- [Secure Foundations: Cybersecurity for Startups with Danny Mizrahi](https://foundersnetwork.com/cybersecurity-for-startups/) (2023-07-13): To learn more about cybersecurity for startups, click here to watch Danny Mizrahi's webinar. In today's digital landscape, cybersecurity has become a critical concern for startup founders. For tech startup…
- [Startup Founder Burnout: Causes and Fixes](https://foundersnetwork.com/how-to-overcome-startup-founder-burnout/) (2023-07-03): To learn how to overcome startup founder burnout, click here to watch Kari Sulenes' webinar. According to a recent report, half of all entrepreneurs experience feelings of burnout. In one…
- [Startup Metrics to Track: Financial, Customer, Growth](https://foundersnetwork.com/startup-metrics/) (2023-06-20): In the fast-paced world of startups, where every decision can make or break a company's future, one thing is abundantly clear: data is power. But here's the catch—raw data alone…
- [Startup Growth Strategies in Tough Economic Conditions](https://foundersnetwork.com/startup-growth-strategies-in-tough-economic-conditions/) (2023-06-13): To learn more about startup growth strategies, click here to watch the webinar. Amidst waves of tech layoffs and decreasing startup funding, many in the startup ecosystem are worried about…
- [Tooraj Helmi On Using AI To Develop No-Code Apps For All](https://foundersnetwork.com/tooraj-helmi-on-using-ai-to-develop-no-code-apps-for-all/) (2023-05-19): To learn how to use AI to develop and grow your startup, click here to watch the full video of Tooraj Helmi's webinar. Imagine you are a small business owner…
- [Product Market Fit: Ultimate Guide for Startup Founders](https://foundersnetwork.com/product-market-fit/) (2023-05-11): Starting a new business is exciting, but it can also be incredibly challenging. One of the biggest obstacles startups face is finding product market fit. In fact, a staggering 42%…
- [Beyond ChatGPT: How to Accelerate Startup Growth with GPT-4](https://foundersnetwork.com/beyond-chatgpt-how-to-accelerate-startup-growth-with-gpt-4/) (2023-05-09): To learn how to accelerate startup growth with GPT-4, click here to attend Adrian Garcia's webinar on May 25. As a startup founder, you know that success often hinges on…
- [Crypto Startups Unleashed: Strategies for Success in the Digital Currency Market](https://foundersnetwork.com/crypto-startups-unleashed-strategies-for-success-in-the-digital-currency-market/) (2023-05-08): To learn more about crypto startups, click here to watch Jirayut (Topp) Srupsrisopa's webinar. The world of cryptocurrency has come a long way since Bitcoin's inception in 2009. And despite…
- [Lean Startup Summary: A Must Read for Every Founder](https://foundersnetwork.com/lean-startup-summary/) (2023-04-29): Starting a business can be a daunting task, especially when the odds of success are against you. A common mistake that founders make is spending too much time developing a…
- [From Idea to Acquisition: How to Maximize Your Startup’s Potential with Twistle Co-Founder Dave Ross](https://foundersnetwork.com/how-to-maximize-your-startups-potential/) (2023-04-25): To learn how to maximize your startup's potential, click here to watch Dave Ross's global keynote. Dave Ross' foray into the startup world was inspired by his 10-year tenure in…
- [What Is a Startup Pivot? Types, Signs and Steps](https://foundersnetwork.com/pivot-startup/) (2023-04-22): Starting a new venture is a thrilling experience. However, it's not uncommon for entrepreneurs to face challenges that require them to pivot their business model. Whether it's a shift in…
- [What is ChatGPT: A Guide for Startup Founders](https://foundersnetwork.com/what-is-chatgpt/) (2023-04-19): As a startup founder, you know that every minute counts when you're trying to build your business from the ground up. That's why you need tools and resources that can…
- [HubSpot's Top 10 Reasons Startups Fail](https://foundersnetwork.com/top-10-reasons-startups-fail/) (2023-04-18): Last month, HubSpot released a report looking at the top ten reasons startups fail. According to the report, many startups fail within the first few years of operation, with more…
- [Startup Revenue Models Compared](https://foundersnetwork.com/startup-revenue-model/) (2023-04-15): For startups at every stage, generating revenue can be a challenge. Even when you have a great idea and an innovative product, it can be difficult to turn those into…
- [Tapping Into The Trillion Dollar FinTech Industry: Barbara Bibas Montero On SafetyPay’s $441M Acquisition](https://foundersnetwork.com/tapping-into-the-trillion-dollar-fintech-industry/) (2023-04-04): Barbara Bibas Montero is an investor and one of the early founders of SafetyPay, a venture capital-backed global payments solutions company. During her tenure at the company, she held multiple…
- [How to Excel at Founder-led Sales with Leslie Venetz](https://foundersnetwork.com/how-to-excel-at-founder-led-sales-with-leslie-venetz/) (2023-03-26): To learn more about how to excel at founder-led sales, click here to attend Leslie’s webinar on May 23. Founder-led sales can be a powerful strategy for startups. In this…
- [Give Up Your Legos: A Founder’s Guide to Startup Scaling](https://foundersnetwork.com/give-up-your-legos/) (2023-03-22): Scaling a startup is like building a skyscraper from the ground up. It requires careful planning, precise execution, and a bit of courage. For founders, the journey towards scaling can…
- [Startup Banking Best Practices in the Wake of the SVB Collapse](https://foundersnetwork.com/startup-banking-best-practices-svb-collapse/) (2023-03-18): For decades, Silicon Valley Bank was the financial institution of choice for tech startups and venture capital firms. As a result, the bank's collapse on March 10 has left many…
- [Influencer Marketing for Startups with Sarah Fruy](https://foundersnetwork.com/influencer-marketing-for-startups-with-sarah-fruy/) (2023-03-09): Influencer marketing is increasingly becoming the go-to strategy for companies of all sizes. One recent survey found that 67% of respondents who budget for influencer marketing intend to increase their…
- [$0 to $18M in 1 Year – How to Grow a Sales Pipeline from Scratch with Patrick Ward](https://foundersnetwork.com/how-to-grow-a-sales-pipeline-from-scratch-with-patrick-ward/) (2023-03-01): As a marketing VP and startup founder, Patrick Ward understands how difficult it can be to build a sales pipeline from scratch. Revenue is the lifeblood of any business. However,…
- [Startup Financials 101: Key Metrics and Formulas](https://foundersnetwork.com/startup-financials/) (2023-02-24): Every startup founder needs a basic understanding of startup financials to be successful. Like a car, your startup won’t go without gas in the tank. The destination is far. If…
- [How to Build a Recession-Proof Startup with Tara Sharp](https://foundersnetwork.com/how-to-build-a-recession-proof-startup-with-tara-sharp/) (2023-02-21): The tech world is in the midst of massive upheaval. In recent weeks, thousands of employees have been laid off at Silicon Valley giants like Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, and…
- [Elio Narciso’s Customer-First Guide For Building Innovative Products](https://foundersnetwork.com/elio-narcisos-customer-first-guide-for-building-innovative-products/) (2023-02-15): Elio Narciso is passionate about technology, making the world better, and having fun while combining the two. And, he loves startups. His career includes years of designing and launching go-to-market…
- [Marketing for Startups: Plan, Channels, and ROI](https://foundersnetwork.com/marketing-for-startups/) (2023-02-10): On the surface, creating a startup doesn’t appear complicated. You’ve developed a promising idea filling the gap of an unmet need, and you have the data to prove it. Now…
- [Iterating to Success: Building a Startup in an Unfamiliar Industry with Bharath Krishnamoorthy](https://foundersnetwork.com/building-a-startup-in-an-unfarmiliar-industry/) (2023-01-27): To learn more about how to build a startup in an unfamiliar industry, check out our video from the event, and see if you qualify for membership to join Founders…
- [Sean Dollinger on Scaling Brands and Taking Them Public](https://foundersnetwork.com/scaling-brands-that-achieve-multi-million-dollar-ipos/) (2023-01-26): Sean Dollinger is an e-commerce wizard who has taken two companies public with eight-figure IPOs. His current company, PlantX Life Inc. is on a mission to make a plant-based diet…
- [From Founder to Exit Coach: David Radlo Unveils How To Disrupt Billion-Dollar Markets](https://foundersnetwork.com/how-to-disrupt-billion-dollar-markets/) (2023-01-17): David Radlo is a multi-industry, multi-time founder who has sold companies for up to 30 times enterprise value. His career started in consumer financial services, ag-tech, and the biotechnology industry,…
- [How to Leverage Digital Assets for Better Customer Marketing with Databee Founder Ino Samaras](https://foundersnetwork.com/how-to-leverage-digital-assets-for-better-customer-marketing/) (2023-01-16): It’s much easier to promote and sell a product when you know a bit about your customer. But, where do young startups get that kind of information about their current…
- [How to Become a Successful Non-Technical Founder with Dave Renz of Tanooki Labs](https://foundersnetwork.com/how-to-become-a-successful-non-technical-founder-with-dave-renz/) (2023-01-05): Not all founders are qualified to build the product they plan to sell. That’s where Dave Renz comes in. If you’re a non-technical founder, Renz can help you bridge your…
- [Tips for Startup Success from Serial Entrepreneur Scot Wingo](https://foundersnetwork.com/tips-for-startup-success-from-serial-entrepreneur-scot-wingo/) (2022-12-29): Serial entrepreneur Scot Wingo doesn’t have your average Silicon Valley credentials. He didn’t attend an Ivy League school, and he isn’t from a big city. Wingo was, however, raised by…
- [Kevin Shrock Wants to Make it Easier to Find a Good Doctor](https://foundersnetwork.com/kevin-shrock-wants-to-make-it-easier-to-find-a-good-doctor/) (2022-12-06): If you look on medical provider directory ZocDoc, you won’t find Dr. Kevin Shrock, even though he trained at Yale, Stanford, and Harvard, and has spent more than 28 years…
- [Building an Intentional Company Culture with Rob Napoli](https://foundersnetwork.com/building-an-intentional-company-culture-with-rob-napoli/) (2022-12-01): Company culture expert Rob Napoli has a message for his fellow founders: if you don't build an intentional culture, one will be built for you! And you likely won't be…
- [How to Protect Your Business From Fraud with Ivy Walker](https://foundersnetwork.com/how-to-protect-your-business-from-fraud-with-ivy-walker/) (2022-11-08): Corporate risk management: it may not be the sexiest part of launching a startup, but it could be the difference between success and failure. It's hard enough to stay afloat…
- [From Sports to VC: My Journey to Becoming a Founder with Mike Cotton](https://foundersnetwork.com/esports-startup-founder-mike-cotton-discusses-his-journey/) (2022-11-01): Mike Cotton began his career in the sports industry and then went into venture capital, where he learned how to identify successful startups and what it would take to succeed…
- [The 5Cs of Startup Survival & Achieving Scale through Strategic Partnerships](https://foundersnetwork.com/the-5cs-of-survival-and-entrepreneurship-with-jonathan-weston/) (2022-10-27): If you're a B2B SaaS startup founder, one of the biggest go-to-market challenges is around distribution. Building an internal sales team is expensive and time consuming. Fortunately, strategic partnerships can…
- [Lessons from Investing in Early Stage Startups with iFly Founding Partner Han Shen](https://foundersnetwork.com/investing-in-early-stage-startups-with-han-shen/) (2022-10-27): When deciding whether to invest in early stage startups, venture capitalists look for specific qualities in a founder and team. In his more than a decade working in venture capital,…
- [Achieving Success as an AR/VR Startup with QReal GM Mike Cadoux](https://foundersnetwork.com/achieving-success-as-an-arvr-startup/) (2022-10-13): When Mike Cadoux launched AR/VR startup QReal 3D Technologies, the company had a very different focus than it does today. After running Peak Organic Brewing Company for a decade, Cadoux…
- [The Role of Mental Health in the Startup Journey with Aaron White](https://foundersnetwork.com/the-role-of-mental-health-in-the-startup-journey-with-aaron-white/) (2022-10-12): Serial entrepreneur Aaron White is having a great year. In May, Profitwell, a pricing and retention platform White co-founded, was acquired for $200 million. In February, his SaaS management platform…
- [Managing the Product Development Lifecycle with Tanooki Labs Co-Founder Dave Renz](https://foundersnetwork.com/managing-the-product-development-lifecycle-with-tanooki-labs-co-founder-dave-renz/) (2022-10-11): From design and market validation to marketing and monetization, product development is about more than a great idea. According to research, 42 percent of startups fail because they offer products…
- [Establishing a Strong Legal Foundation for Your Startup with Dane Patterson](https://foundersnetwork.com/establishing-a-strong-legal-foundation-for-your-startup/) (2022-10-03): Throughout the startup lifecycle, there are many legal hoops for founders to jump through. Whether you’re navigating commercial agreements or venture financing term sheets and financing documents, having an effective…
- [David Berry on Entrepreneurship and Valo Health](https://foundersnetwork.com/beyond-the-entrepreneur-headlines-with-david-berry/) (2022-09-27): To call startup founder David Berry a serial entrepreneur would be somewhat of an understatement. Through his work with Flagship Pioneering, Berry has co-founded more than 25 companies, and his…
- [How to Prepare for a Startup Exit with MontPac’s Monty Montgomery](https://foundersnetwork.com/how-to-prepare-for-a-startup-exit-with-montpacs-monty-montgomery/) (2022-09-26): For many startup founders, a successful exit is the endgame. According to one report, the average successful venture-backed startup exit is valued at $242.9 million dollars, making an exit an…
- [On the Edge of the Precipice: How to Stand your Ground as a Startup Founder with Benny Buller](https://foundersnetwork.com/how-to-stand-your-ground-as-a-startup-founder-with-benny-buller/) (2022-09-21): Last year, Velo3D marked a major milestone when it went public on the New York Stock Exchange. The company had merged with JAWS Spitfire Acquisition Corporation a few months prior…
- [How to Build a Brand that Stands the Test of Time with Pankaj Vermani](https://foundersnetwork.com/how-to-build-a-brand/) (2022-08-31): Pankaj Vermani wears many hats: CEO, angel investor, Reiki Raj yoga practitioner, and theater performer. However, no single role defines him. According to the startup founder, each has been integral…
- [Startup Lessons Learned on a Lifelong Journey to Increase Food Sustainability with Pam Marrone](https://foundersnetwork.com/startup-lessons-learned-on-a-lifelong-journey-to-increase-food-sustainability/) (2022-08-18): Serial entrepreneur Pam Marrone has traveled a variety of paths in her various startup journeys in the world of biological agriculture. Her first startup, Entotech, was a biopesticide company funded…
- [Navigating the IPO Process with Jason Gardner](https://foundersnetwork.com/navigating-the-ipo-process/) (2022-08-11): In 2021, global IPO activity hit an all-time high. A total of 3,022 new listings were announced last year globally and raised $601.2 billion collectively. Among them was payment processing…
- [Social Impact Startup Challenges for Founders](https://foundersnetwork.com/social-impact-startup-founders/) (2022-08-02): Startups that aim to tackle important and extraordinarily difficult social problems are inspiring in concept. However, social impact startups require founders to craft and walk a special tightrope to success.…
- [Must-Have IT and Cybersecurity Compliance 101 with Danny Mizrahi](https://foundersnetwork.com/cybersecurity-compliance/) (2022-07-20): Last year, venture capital funding for cybersecurity companies broke records. According to data from Pitchbook, in the first six months of last year alone, cybersecurity startups raised $9.9 billion globally.…
- [How to Succeed as a Crypto Startup with Ioannis Giannaros](https://foundersnetwork.com/crypto-startup/) (2022-07-11): In April, ecommerce platform Bolt announced an agreement to acquire cryptocurrency infrastructure provider Wyre. The acquisition promises to be the largest crypto acquisition in history. It comes nearly a decade…
- [How to Grow your SaaS Startup with Jason Bennett](https://foundersnetwork.com/how-to-grow-your-saas-startup-with-jason-bennett/) (2022-06-23): For SaaS startups, growth is essential. According to a recent report, in the very early days (<$10k MRR), a SaaS startup grows on average by 4.4 percent every month.…
- [Simple Startup Principles for Strategic Project Planning with Chris Salter](https://foundersnetwork.com/startup-principles-for-strategic-project-planning/) (2022-06-15): More than two decades ago, entrepreneur Chris Salter was introduced to a simple but fresh approach to planning that changed his life. In a session with master planning facilitator Randolph…
- [Calculating Burn Rate and Startup Runway](https://foundersnetwork.com/how-to-calculate-burn-rate/) (2022-05-26): Spending your funds wisely is one of the best pieces of tech startup advice that founders should follow. According to a study by U.S. Bank, 82 percent of small businesses…
- [Readying Your Business for the Web3 Wave with Vishal Lugani](https://foundersnetwork.com/readying-your-startup-for-web3/) (2022-05-23): Interest in Web3 is increasing dramatically. While volatility remains reliable within cryptocurrency and Web3, consumer, business, and regulator awareness is skyrocketing. Over the last year, Google searches for the term…
- [How to Build a Startup in the Real World with Tim Sylvester](https://foundersnetwork.com/how-to-build-a-startup/) (2022-05-05): According to a report released last year, San Francisco and New York are ranked as the top two startup ecosystems in the world, respectively. The cities were ranked according to…
- [The Power of Customer Centric Startups with Raja Mukerji](https://foundersnetwork.com/customer-centric-startups-2/) (2022-04-20): No matter what kind of business you’re operating, prioritizing customers is a sound strategy. However, research shows that customer centric startups in particular tend to have an advantage over their…
- [Edtech Startup Funding: How to Raise From Investors](https://foundersnetwork.com/raising-funds-for-your-edtech-startup-step-by-step/) (2022-04-04): If you’re a founder or executive at an edtech startup, the good news is that the edtech funding market is hotter than ever. According to a report on global edtech…
- [0 to 100 in 24 Months: How Strategic Networking Catalyzed a $110M Exit](https://foundersnetwork.com/how-strategic-networking-catalyzed-a-110m-exit/) (2022-04-01): In November 2021, freelance marketplace Fiverr announced it had acquired freelance management platform Stoke Talent. The acquisition meant a $110 million exit for Stoke Founder Shahar Erez who had begun…
- [Finding your Frequency: Making Your Mark as a Tech Startup with Jeff Pulver](https://foundersnetwork.com/finding-your-frequency-making-your-mark-as-a-tech-startup-with-jeff-pulver/) (2022-03-21): Entrepreneur Jeff Pulver wears many hats. The internet pioneer, investor and tech startup founder has launched several companies and invested in more than 400 startups since 1998. Last year, cloud…
- [Angel Investors and NDAs: Should Founders Ask for One?](https://foundersnetwork.com/angel-investors-and-ndas/) (2022-03-17): Seeking funding for your startup is always a tricky endeavor. When speaking with venture capitalists and angel investors, it’s important to be as honest and forthcoming about your business as…
- [Go to Market Best Practices with Richard White](https://foundersnetwork.com/go-to-market-best-practices-with-richard-white/) (2022-03-03): Since its founding in 2020, AI notetaker application Fathom has gained rapid traction. The startup announced it had raised a $4.7 million seed round earlier this year. Additionally, the application,…
- [Building Your Bench: How a Startup Advisor Can Accelerate Your Growth](https://foundersnetwork.com/how_a_startup_advisor_can_accelerate_your_growth/) (2022-02-28): No matter how many books you read or courses you take, building great startups is a skill that you learn through practice and experience. What’s more, even so-called “solo founders” benefit…
- [How Co-Founder Speed Dating Works](https://foundersnetwork.com/your-great-idea-needs-help-its-time-for-some-co-founder-speed-dating-strategies/) (2022-02-15): You’ve come up with a brilliant startup idea that will take the world by storm. Now you just have to execute it. Whether you’re looking for coding knowledge or leadership…
- [Demystifying Mexico Tax Compliance Complexity](https://foundersnetwork.com/demystifying-mexico-tax-compliance-complexity/) (2022-02-10): In the past two years, the Mexican government enacted far-reaching changes to the Mexican income tax, value-added tax, and Federal Tax Code. While previous Mexican government tax reform efforts were…
- [Average COO Salary at a Startup, US and UK Data](https://foundersnetwork.com/startup-coo-salary-heres-what-you-can-expect-to-pay-a-coo-for-your-startup/) (2022-02-08): Of all the startup roles—content strategists, controllers, COOs, and more—the job of COO (chief operating officer) is perhaps one of the most underappreciated yet valuable. The role of the COO…
- [Developing a Winning Go-To-Market Strategy with Daniel Koppel](https://foundersnetwork.com/developing-a-winning-go-to-market-strategy-with-daniel-koppel/) (2022-01-26): In May, machine vision technology developer Prospera Technologies announced it had been acquired by Valmont, a global leader in designing and manufacturing products and services for infrastructure development and agricultural…
- [Strategic Technical Support Outsourcing with Sudheesh Subhash](https://foundersnetwork.com/strategic-technical-support-outsourcing-with-sudheesh-subhash/) (2022-01-18): According to a recent report, 53 percent of businesses expect their IT budgets to grow over the next 12 months. The report indicates the top factor driving companies to increase…
- [Advice for Startup Entrepreneurs in a Virtual World with James Leaverton](https://foundersnetwork.com/advice-for-startup-entrepreneurs-in-a-virtual-world-with-james-leaverton/) (2022-01-11): After a decades-long slump, the COVID-19 pandemic has ushered in a new wave of startup activity. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Americans filed paperwork to launch 4.3 million businesses…
- [Startup Sales Acceleration with James Watson](https://foundersnetwork.com/startup-sales-acceleration-with-james-watson/) (2022-01-03): According to recent reports, top tech companies like Apple, Google, and Microsoft spend anywhere between 6-22 percent of their revenue on sales and marketing. However, while this might be adequate…
- [Data Privacy Compliance for Startups with Abbie Clement](https://foundersnetwork.com/data-privacy-compliance-for-startups-with-abbie-clement/) (2021-12-30): Report after report indicates that consumers care more about data privacy than ever before. In one survey, 84 percent of respondents indicated that they care about privacy, care for their…
- [Pandemic-Era Strategies for Hiring & Growing People with Gary Bolles](https://foundersnetwork.com/pandemic-era-strategies-for-hiring-growing-people-with-gary-bolles/) (2021-12-23): In the midst of what many have dubbed “The Great Resignation,” many employers are struggling to fill job openings. According to one report, approximately 72 percent of recruiters are struggling…
- [The Agile Way to Scale with Eyal Toledano](https://foundersnetwork.com/the-agile-way-to-scale-with-eyal-toledano/) (2021-12-20): Eyal Toledano, co-founder and CTO at Zebra Medical Vision Ltd, is an MIT-trained developer with a long history of out-of-the-box tech solutions. He recently sold Zebra, an AI machine vision…
- [Clint Phillips: Path to Plan B After a $460M Exit](https://foundersnetwork.com/the-path-to-plan-b-with-clint-phillips/) (2021-11-30): Clint Phillips, CEO of Medi.ci – Curing Health+Care, an end-to-end virtual care medical platform, is no stranger to dealing with the unexpected. In 2009, when his two-day-old daughter Gabi suffered…
- [How to Use YouTube Marketing and Advertising to Scale Growth](https://foundersnetwork.com/how-to-use-youtube-marketing-and-advertising-to-scale-growth/) (2021-11-23): It’s no secret that YouTube, one of the world’s largest search engines, has eclipsed most other forms of social media in terms of overall transaction value. While posts on other…
- [Getting Back to your Roots as a Founder with Alon Arvatz](https://foundersnetwork.com/getting-back-to-your-roots-as-a-founder-with-alon-arvatz/) (2021-11-09): Cybersecurity expert Alon Arvatz has long anticipated threats before they happen, but as Co-founder of threat intelligence platform, IntSights, he has also learned to look to the past. “People often…
- [Why Healthcare isn’t Just Business as Usual with Midori Uehara](https://foundersnetwork.com/why-healthcare-isnt-just-business-as-usual-with-midori-uehara/) (2021-10-29): Healthcare is a fast-growing market, but entrepreneurs looking to enter the fray should be aware that there is more to it than supply meeting demand, says Midori Uehara, VP…
- [GTM: Where to Start and How to Get it Right with Kris Bondi](https://foundersnetwork.com/gtm-where-to-start-and-how-to-get-it-right-with-kris-bondi/) (2021-10-12): Prior to becoming CEO and Co-founder of Mimoto, an XDR cybersecurity company, Kris Bondi spent more than 20 years positioning technologies and companies. Her unique expertise has contributed to seven…
- [The unique approach that led to a $375M exit with Shaun Rutland of Hutch](https://foundersnetwork.com/the-unique-approach-to-that-led-to-a-375m-exit-with-shaun-rutland-of-hutch/) (2021-10-08): Shaun Rutland, co-founder and CEO of Hutch, launched the mobile racing games company in 2011 with the goal of making games differently — and by different, he meant fast. With…
- [Questions to Ask a Startup Before Joining](https://foundersnetwork.com/questions-to-ask-a-startup/) (2021-10-05): For many people, getting a job at a startup is a dream position. But if you don’t perform due diligence on your future employer, this dream position could turn into…
- [Creating a Culture of Alignment with Rishi Bhargava](https://foundersnetwork.com/creating-a-culture-of-alignment-with-rishi-bhargava/) (2021-09-28): With decades of experience in both product management and go-to-market, Rishi Bhargava, co-founder of Demisto, has much to share about how they intersect. He says that transparency between Demisto’s product…
- [Founder Liquidity, A Simple Method With Michael Avent](https://foundersnetwork.com/founder-liquidity-a-simple-method-with-michael-avent/) (2021-09-24): For the last decade, Michael Avent has served as corporate counsel to up and coming startups in the technology and life sciences fields. He regularly aids these startups in negotiations…
- [Keeping it Lean with Trey Matteson](https://foundersnetwork.com/keeping-it-lean-with-trey-matteson/) (2021-09-21): Trey Matteson, co-founder of Roadster, which was recently acquired by CDK Global for $360M, has always enjoyed solving problems collaboratively, so founding Roadster with a small, high-powered team was a…
- [My Journey into Customer Funding with Meetul Shah](https://foundersnetwork.com/my-journey-into-customer-funding-with-meetul-shah/) (2021-09-17): Meetul Shah has always known he could build things. An engineer and the founder of technographics provider DemandMatrix, which was recently bought by Demandbase, Shah started creating innovative companies at…
- [7 Personal Lessons I Have Learned About Building Great Startups](https://foundersnetwork.com/7-personal-lessons-i-have-learned-about-building-great-startups/) (2021-09-17): Serial entrepreneur Micha Breakstone, co-founder of Chorus.ai, which was recently acquired by ZoomInfo for $575M, has every reason to focus exclusively on his many successes, but he prefers to speak…
- [The SdbS Method to Startup Success](https://foundersnetwork.com/the-sdbs-method-to-startup-success/) (2021-09-14): Passion is a key ingredient in startup success, but according to serial entrepreneur Murli Thirumale, it plays a smaller part than many think. “What is truly important for a founder…
- [Five Questions to Founders who Want A Successful Startup from Alex Bean of Divvy](https://foundersnetwork.com/five-questions-to-founders-who-want-a-successful-startup-from-alex-bean-of-divvy/) (2021-09-03): Alex Bean is the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Divvy, the leading spend and expense management platform for businesses. Founded in 2016, Divvy makes it easy to access the…
- [How to find opportunity in an ever-changing world: A product panel](https://foundersnetwork.com/how-to-find-opportunity-in-an-ever-changing-world-a-product-panel/) (2021-08-24): When the world came to a screeching halt 18 months ago, it was hard to imagine how any innovation could realize its full potential. Taking a pause made the most…
- [Data Engineering for Your Startup: Vinita Rathi’s Advice, Founder of Systango](https://foundersnetwork.com/data-engineering-for-your-startup-vinita-rathis-advice-founder-of-systango/) (2021-08-17): Originally brought up in India, Vinita Rathi later moved to London and began working at Goldman Sachs. For five years – with initially, no financial knowledge – she worked her…
- [How to Hire Your First Executive Coach as a Founder](https://foundersnetwork.com/how-to-hire-your-first-executive-coach-as-a-founder/) (2021-08-13): More and more VC’s and leaders are recommending founders hire an executive coach to offer emotional support and increase performance. Coaches can be game-changing for some founders. Similar to how…
- [Implementing Lean UX is the Key to Your Company’s Growth with Daniel Solomon](https://foundersnetwork.com/implementing-lean-ux-is-the-key-to-your-companys-growth-with-daniel-solomon/) (2021-08-12): For Daniel Solomon, employing a Lean UX methodology has been vital. A lean methodology was first made famous by Toyota. Their system had been employed since the 1930’s to minimize…
- [Effective Exit Strategies: A Talk on Acquisitions with Felipe Sommer](https://foundersnetwork.com/effective-exit-strategies-a-talk-on-acquisitions-with-felipe-sommer/) (2021-08-10): Felipe Sommer has a passion for technology and education. Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Nearpod, a mobile platform that focuses on empowering educators to create learning experiences that engage…
- [Reclaim your Purpose for Startup Success with Holly Woods](https://foundersnetwork.com/reclaim-your-purpose-for-startup-success-with-holly-woods/) (2021-08-06): According to experts, about 90% of startups end in failure. In many cases, entrepreneurs simply run out of money and are forced to quit. However, according to consultant and coach…
- [Build your startup right: A growth panel on marketing, sales & SaaS](https://foundersnetwork.com/build-your-startup-right-a-growth-panel-on-marketing-sales-saas/) (2021-07-29): Our upcoming growth panel will cover a range of advice on communications, marketing, and founding a SaaS company. Below are some highlights of what you’ll learn from the panelists. Ataer…
- [How to Leverage Moats to Attract Early Stage Investors with Michael Stein](https://foundersnetwork.com/how-to-leverage-moats-to-attract-early-stage-investors-with-michael-stein/) (2021-07-24): The moat is a concept originally made popular by Warren Buffett. While so much of a company’s initial focus is on solving a problem, and achieving product-market fit, Buffett contends…
- [Demystifying Product-led Growth with Mickey Alon of Gainsight](https://foundersnetwork.com/demystifying-product-led-growth-with-mickey-alon-of-gainsight/) (2021-07-19): At the beginning of any startup, the focus is always going to be on closing the deal. It is a new startup’s job to prove the viability of its business…
- [Hire and keep top talent for your startup: An HR panel](https://foundersnetwork.com/hire-and-keep-top-talent-for-your-startup-an-hr-panel/) (2021-07-06): Early in the pandemic the employment crisis promised to head in the direction of forced unemployment for many. During the pandemic, those with jobs stayed put, opting for the secure…
- [Report on Which Financial Software and Firms Startups Are Using](https://foundersnetwork.com/report-on-which-financial-software-and-firms-startups-are-using/) (2021-05-25): A founder trying to grow a company can get bogged down in operational decisions, such as which software and service providers the company should use and when to invest in…
- [Keeping More of the Money You’ve Made Along the Way: A Wealth Management Panel](https://foundersnetwork.com/keeping-more-of-the-money-youve-made-along-the-way-a-wealth-management-panel/) (2021-05-11): Wade Pitts’ philosophy on taxes is pretty straightforward: “paying what’s appropriate is patriotic, paying more than your fair share is not.” However, what’s not as straightforward is determining what precisely…
- [Reflections Following a $450M Acquisition: Two Things Giles Palmer Would Do Differently Next Time](https://foundersnetwork.com/reflections-following-a-450m-acquisition-two-things-giles-palmer-would-do-differently-next-time/) (2021-05-07): After 13 years as CEO and Founder of Brandwatch, Giles Palmer reflects on what he would have done differently to grow his company. These reflections come on the heels of…
- [The Secrets to SaaS Startup Success with Dave Lambert](https://foundersnetwork.com/the-secrets-to-saas-startup-success-with-dave-lambert/) (2021-04-27): Dave Lambert grew up in Colorado and moved to the Bay Area to attend Stanford. Right after college he started a computer hardware company which he ran for a decade.…
- [Wattpad’s Allen Lau on Founding a Company with Global Ambitions](https://foundersnetwork.com/wattpads-allen-lau-on-founding-a-company-with-global-ambitions/) (2021-04-20): Wattpad was started by two immigrants, Ivan Yuen and Allen Lau, in Toronto, which is known to be the most diverse city in the world. As CEO & co-founder Allen…
- [How to Turn a Sales Presentation into a Conversation](https://foundersnetwork.com/how-to-turn-a-sales-presentation-into-a-conversation/) (2021-04-13): “My belief is a presentation should be a conversation, and the dominant force in that conversation is not what to say — it's what to ask.” This is Greg Winston’s strategy…
- [Should You Outsource Your Product Development?](https://foundersnetwork.com/should-you-outsource-your-product-development/) (2021-04-06): According to Alvaro Chacon, founder and CEO of the creative and technical digital agency Stateside, developing a long-term product development plan is important from the start. He recommends founders ask…
- [Leading Product Strategy into a $230M Acquisition](https://foundersnetwork.com/leading-product-strategy-into-a-230m-acquisition/) (2021-03-30): As co-founder of Telesign, Stacy Stubblefield recalls that the startup journey was “painful” at first. But along the 15-year path from a small Los Angeles-based incubator to an eventual acquisition…
- [Why Ryan Bennett Hates SMART Goals (And What He Recommends Instead)](https://foundersnetwork.com/why-ryan-bennett-hates-smart-goals-and-what-he-recommends-instead/) (2021-03-26): “I hate SMART goals,” Ryan Bennett, founder of The Intentional Day, a company that equips people to be more intentional with their lives, businesses, and teams. “SMART goals don’t work…
- [Awesense’s Mischa Steiner on Being in the Business of Saving the Planet](https://foundersnetwork.com/awesenses-mischa-steiner-on-being-in-the-business-of-saving-the-planet/) (2021-03-19): Mischa Steiner remembers hearing a question posed by Peter Thiel which became a mantra for him: What is something you believe to be true, that no one else believes? For…
- [Process to Product: Using Tech to Full Advantage with Dave Renz](https://foundersnetwork.com/process-to-product-using-tech-to-full-advantage-with-dave-renz/) (2021-03-16): Dave Renz began his career working for a large company, but found his true passion to be startups. However, that time at an enterprise level company proved to be invaluable…
- [How Andy Bowers Transformed the Podcasting World](https://foundersnetwork.com/how-andy-bowers-transformed-the-podcasting-world/) (2021-03-12): Andy Bowers is an audio journalist and podcast pioneer. He founded Slate Podcasts in 2005 and, in 2015, co-founded the podcast services company Megaphone, which sold to Spotify in 2020.…
- [The Product/Market Fit Reality Check with John Corcoran](https://foundersnetwork.com/the-product-market-fit-reality-check-with-john-corcoran/) (2021-03-02): Founder, product designer and CRO consultant John Corcoran has spent 15 years working on, then leading product teams, conducting market and user research. Among his accomplishments, as head of product…
- [Failing for Success with fn Lifetime Member and Tripwire Interactive Co-Founder Alan Wilson](https://foundersnetwork.com/failing-for-success-with-fn-lifetime-member-and-tripwire-interactive-co-founder-alan-wilson/) (2021-02-05): Failure is the part we hate talking about — but it’s a critical component of success. When Alan Wilson, co-founder of gaming company, Tripwire Interactive, was unable to get venture…
- [6 Questions for Every Early Stage Startup w/ Beth Devin of HearstLab](https://foundersnetwork.com/6-questions-for-every-early-stage-startup-w-beth-devin-of-hearstlab/) (2021-02-02): If you’re a startup founder preparing for a growth spurt, you may not be as ready for scale as you think you are. There’s a simple model you can use…
- [How to Captivate a Virtual Audience in Less Than 30 Seconds](https://foundersnetwork.com/how-to-captivate-a-virtual-audience-in-less-than-30-seconds/) (2021-01-19): 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 Spacemaker Got Acquired by Autodesk for $240M](https://foundersnetwork.com/how-spacemaker-built-game-changing-ai-and-got-acquired-for-240m-in-four-years/) (2021-01-15): The building sectors aren’t exactly known for rapid innovation. Legacy processes and systems are the norm for many companies in architecture, construction and engineering. But given global trends toward urbanization…
- [How to Drive Inclusion Through Workplace Social Indicators with Janine Yancey](https://foundersnetwork.com/how-to-drive-inclusion-through-workplace-social-indicators-with-janine-yancey/) (2020-12-22): 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…
- [Sean Gourley and Primer: From Mathematics of War to AI](https://foundersnetwork.com/how-sean-gourley-primer-founder-and-ceo-pivoted-from-mathematics-of-war-to-two-groundbreaking-tech-startups/) (2020-12-15): 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…
- [Testing - Do not delete - Invest in Your Network: Founders Network Seattle Chapter Panel](https://foundersnetwork.com/testing-do-not-delete-invest-in-your-network-founders-network-seattle-chapter-panel/) (2020-11-11): During these times, when many founders find it difficult to expand their network and cultivate meaningful relationships, relying on startup ecosystems is more important than ever. At an interactive panel,…
- [Invest in Your Network: Founders Network Seattle Chapter Panel](https://foundersnetwork.com/invest-in-your-network-founders-network-seattle-chapter-panel/) (2020-11-10): During these times, when many founders find it difficult to expand their network and cultivate meaningful relationships, relying on startup ecosystems is more important than ever. At an interactive panel,…
- [How I Survived My Board and Investors Long Enough to Sell for $500M](https://foundersnetwork.com/how-i-survived-my-board-and-investors-long-enough-to-sell-for-500m/) (2020-10-29): You may believe yourself to be irreplaceable, but you are the only one who thinks so. Board members can not only replace you; at times, they may instinctively want to.…
- [Building Better Co-Founder Communication with Nathan Parcells](https://foundersnetwork.com/building-better-co-founder-communication-with-nathan-parcells/) (2020-10-26): 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…
- [Why I Founded and How I Sold A Startup For $270M in Two Years](https://foundersnetwork.com/engage-therapeutics-greg-mayes-why-i-founded-and-sold-a-startup-for-270m-in-two-years/) (2020-10-22): For Greg Mayes, founder of Engage Therapeutics, the startup journey was personal. At a Founders Network seminar, Greg walks through the key ingredients in founding, building and selling a pharmaceutical…
- [The Mindset Framework: How Growth Thinking Helps Entrepreneurs Succeed](https://foundersnetwork.com/the-mindset-framework-how-growth-thinking-helps-entrepreneurs-succeed/) (2020-10-20): Successful entrepreneurs share a few common straits: Optimism, open-mindedness, and collaboration, among others. Anne Sandberg, an organizational development coach and Chief Learning Officer at the Center for Growth Leadership, explains…
- [How to Build Products for Gen Z and Beyond feat. Matthew Lee](https://foundersnetwork.com/how-to-build-products-for-gen-z-and-beyond-feat-matthew-lee/) (2020-10-15): 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](https://foundersnetwork.com/how-to-build-culture-from-day-1-even-in-a-pandemic-with-guissu-baier/) (2020-10-06): 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…
- [Why Entrepreneurship with Scale Computing’s Jason Collier](https://foundersnetwork.com/why-entrepreneurship-with-scale-computings-jason-collier/) (2020-09-25): Entrepreneurship is hard and littered with failures. So why do it? Jason Collier, serial founder most recently of Scale Computing, recounts lessons learned from the dot-com crash and gives no-BS…
- [Getting it One Inch Off the Ground with Ben Hutchinson](https://foundersnetwork.com/getting-it-one-inch-off-the-ground-with-ben-hutchinson/) (2020-09-03): Whether you’re starting a company or moving a heavy object, lifting something the first inch is always the hardest part. Ben Hutchinson, founder of Rocketplace and Earnest, shares his methodology…
- [Finding Product-Channel Fit with Tyler Koblasa](https://foundersnetwork.com/finding-product-channel-fit-with-tyler-koblasa/) (2020-08-27): 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…
- [Term Sheets 101 for Early-Stage Founders](https://foundersnetwork.com/term-sheets-101-for-early-stage-founders/) (2020-08-24): Don’t let term sheets trip you up. Dentons associate Joe Collingwood and Aura founder Ataer Arguder explain term sheet basics for the early stage founder, and break down how to…
- [How to Build a Winning Startup Team with Max Shapiro](https://foundersnetwork.com/how-to-build-a-winning-startup-team-with-max-shapiro/) (2020-08-20): 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](https://foundersnetwork.com/getting-ready-for-growth-with-rashmi-gopinath/) (2020-08-17): 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](https://foundersnetwork.com/founders-faq-a-startup-survival-guide-with-ilker-koksal/) (2020-08-13): 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.…
- [A Founder’s Guide to Technical Architecture with Subbu Balakrishnan](https://foundersnetwork.com/a-founders-guide-to-technical-architecture-with-subbu-balakrishnan/) (2020-08-06): You don’t need to be a technical founder to drive smart decisions on your architecture. Subbu Balakrishnan, CTO at Apres and a longtime technologist, explains the fundamentals of architecture and…
- [How To Actually Take Action On Your SaaS Metrics with Baremetrics’ Corey Haines](https://foundersnetwork.com/how-to-actually-take-action-on-your-saas-metrics-with-baremetrics-corey-haines/) (2020-08-03): 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.…
- [Leadership in a Downturn with Marqeta Founder Jason Gardner](https://foundersnetwork.com/leadership-in-a-downturn-with-marqeta-founder-jason-gardner/) (2020-06-18): 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.…
- [Mastering SaaS Metrics: A Founders Network Panel](https://foundersnetwork.com/mastering-saas-metrics-a-founders-network-panel/) (2020-06-15): A panel of SaaS founders and investors weigh in on the key metrics you must understand at various stages of the customer acquisition funnel. Software-as-a-service startups have the advantage of…
- [Starting Up in Mexico with Deborah Dana](https://foundersnetwork.com/starting-up-in-mexico-with-deborah-dana/) (2020-06-11): As the second-largest market in Latin America, Mexico is a critical market for startup founders to understand. Canasta Rosa founder Deborah Dana shares her advice for navigating the booming Mexican…
- [How to Create a Winning Pitch Deck](https://foundersnetwork.com/how-to-create-a-winning-pitch-deck/) (2020-05-25): Recently, we had the opportunity to sit down with Tony Pollace of Early Growth, to get his tips on how to create a winning pitch deck. Tony has been a…
- [Networking for Startup Success with Kevin Ramani](https://foundersnetwork.com/networking-for-startup-success/) (2020-02-12): Recently, Founders Network conducted a webinar about Networking for Startup Success with Kevin Ramani, an ex-NASA engineer who is now the founder and coach of Ramani Ventures. He helps CEOs…
- [Some Feedback you Should Consider for your Pitch](https://foundersnetwork.com/some-feedback-you-should-consider-for-your-pitch/) (2020-01-20): Miles T. Bird is a mentor and speaker within our global ecosystem of founders. To receive peer mentorship from Matthew and over 600 fellow Tech Founders, please request an invite…
- [Storytelling to Success by Author & Master Storyteller, Jarie Bolander](https://foundersnetwork.com/storytelling-to-success-by-author-master-storyteller-jarie-bolander/) (2020-01-17): How can storytelling lead you to success as a founder? There’s no better person to ask than Jarie Bolander, who has published six books and believes firmly in the power…
- [The Art of the Pivot, Featuring Your.MD CEO Matteo Berlucchi](https://foundersnetwork.com/the-art-of-the-pivot-featuring-your-md-ceo-matteo-berlucchi/) (2019-12-24): Matteo Berlucchi, a longtime entrepreneur who most recently founded Your.MD, shares his blueprint for shifting your strategy and building customer trust when you don’t have decades to spare. Knowing…
- [Stacy Stubblefield on Bootstrapping Sales at TeleSign](https://foundersnetwork.com/how-to-bootstrap-your-sales-strategy-with-stacy-stubblefield-telesign-co-founder-and-chief-innovation-officer/) (2019-12-17): Stacy Stubblefield, co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer of TeleSign, sat down with Founders Network to discuss how she bootstrapped her first products and clients, scaled the fledgling startup to a…
- [How Startup Founders Should Be Hiring Their C-Suite: From Handy Founder Oisin Hanrahan](https://foundersnetwork.com/how-startup-founders-should-be-hiring-their-c-suite-from-handy-founder-oisin-hanrahan/) (2019-11-08): Hanrahan discusses the pitfalls that startups face in hiring for leadership roles, and what he wishes he’d known earlier as a founder. Handy raised $110 million and was acquired by…
- [Founder and Author Ellie Rubin Talks Entrepreneurship Lessons and Conquering Fear at 16,000 Feet](https://foundersnetwork.com/founder-and-author-ellie-rubin-talks-entrepreneurship-lessons-and-conquering-fear-at-16000-feet/) (2019-10-02): Entrepreneur, author and speaker Ellie Rubin sits down with Founders Edge to discuss the biggest lessons she learned in building and selling Bulldog, an early leader in digital asset management…
- [The Making of a Unicorn w/ Jason Gardner, Founder of Marqeta](https://foundersnetwork.com/the-making-of-a-unicorn-w-jason-gardner-founder-of-marqeta/) (2019-07-15): Jason Gardner, founder and CEO of fintech unicorn Marqeta, says being an entrepreneur is an addiction. You get an idea, and it consumes you; you spend countless days and sleepless…
- [5 Lessons from The Founder of Siri](https://foundersnetwork.com/5-lessons-from-the-founder-of-siri/) (2019-05-30): There’s nothing like creating your own company. I believe, as many do, that a startup is the biggest change agent in the world. Why is it then, that so many…
- [Are You Listening? Channeling Voices into Usable Intel](https://foundersnetwork.com/are-you-listening-channeling-voices-into-usable-intel/) (2019-03-06): Hillary Sinclair has been a member of Founders Network since September 2018. She's also been a prominent FN member in our San Francisco Chapter. To receive peer mentorship from Hillary…
- [Does my startup need a CTO?](https://foundersnetwork.com/does-my-startup-need-a-cto/) (2019-02-05): Rob Patrick has been a member of Founders Network since March 2018. He’s also been a prominent FN member in our Los Angeles Chapter. To receive peer mentorship from Rob and over…
- [Former Director of Research at SpaceX Launches Pacific Data Science](https://foundersnetwork.com/former-director-of-research-at-spacex-launches-pacific-data-science/) (2019-01-31): Adam Lichtl has been a member of Founders Network since February 2017. He’s also been a prominent FN member in our Los Angeles Chapter. To receive peer mentorship from Adam and over 600…
- [Why Focusing on the Customer is Key to Startup Success](https://foundersnetwork.com/breaking-into-an-industry-by-spotting-waste/) (2019-01-29): Matthew Tillman is a mentor and speaker within our global ecosystem of founders. To receive peer mentorship from Matthew and over 600 fellow Tech Founders, please request an invite and…
- [Want Success? Fail Often and Fail Fast](https://foundersnetwork.com/want-success-fail-often-and-fail-fast/) (2018-12-20): Andrew Calderon has been a member of Founders Network since October 2017. He’s also been a prominent FN member in our Toronto Chapter. To receive peer mentorship from Andrew and over 600 fellow…
- [A Founders Guide to Startup Financial Modeling](https://foundersnetwork.com/a-founders-guide-to-startup-financial-modeling/) (2018-12-13): Jacob Loveless has been a member of Founders Network since June 2018. He’s also been a prominent FN member in our Los Angeles Chapter. To receive peer mentorship from Jacob and over…
- [Hardware Startup Traction: Get Prototypes to Customers](https://foundersnetwork.com/how-hardware-startups-should-adress-early-stage-momentum/) (2018-12-05): Mark Rabin has been a member of Founders Network since January 2018. He’s also been a prominent FN member in our Vancouver Chapter. To receive peer mentorship from Mark and over 600 fellow Tech…
- [Why Specificity is Key to a Founder’s Success](https://foundersnetwork.com/why-specificity-is-key-to-a-founders-success/) (2018-11-09): Chris Barley has been a member of Founders Network since May 2017. He’s also been a prominent FN member in our London Chapter. To receive peer mentorship from Chris and over 600…
- [How to Scale Without Overspending on Marketing](https://foundersnetwork.com/how-to-scale-without-overspending-on-marketing/) (2018-11-01): Claude Schneider has been a member of Founders Network since January 2018. He’s also been a prominent FN member in our Vancouver Chapter. To receive peer mentorship from Claude and over 600 fellow…
- [How Startups Can Improve Their Customer Experience](https://foundersnetwork.com/how-startups-can-improve-their-customer-experience/) (2018-10-25): Andy Steuer has been a member of Founders Network since December 2016. He’s also been a prominent FN member in our Los Angeles Chapter. To receive peer mentorship from Andy and over 600…
- [Remote-First Culture as a Competitive Advantage](https://foundersnetwork.com/remote-first-culture-as-a-competitive-advantage/) (2018-10-08): Christina Sass is a mentor and speaker within our global ecosystem of founders. To receive peer mentorship from Christina and over 600 fellow Tech Founders, please request an invite and join our…
- [The Most Overlooked Sales Tool](https://foundersnetwork.com/most-overlooked-seller-tools/) (2018-09-11): Andy Snook has been a member of Founders Network since March 2017. To receive peer mentorship from Andy and over 600 fellow Tech Founders, please request an invite and join…
- [Why Vancouver Founders Need a Global Network to Achieve Success: Liz Dickinson, Founder of PaiHealth](https://foundersnetwork.com/why-vancouver-founders-need-global-network-achieve-success-liz-dickinson-founder-paihealth/) (2018-05-10): In 2017, Vancouver was ranked the best city in the world for startups. Over the last decade, the startup scene has exploded in Canada's third largest city, boasting household names…
- [Building a Startup in LatAm: Advice from 4-time Serial Entrepreneur Pedro Neira Ferrand](https://foundersnetwork.com/building-a-startup-in-latam-advice-from-4-time-serial-entrepreneur-pedro-neira-ferrand/) (2018-03-29): With tech giants like Google making a push to foster LatAm startups in 2018, and a number of unicorns emerging in the region over the last 4 years, Latin America…
- [Mentorship with Princeton Review Founder, John Katzman](https://foundersnetwork.com/nyc-tech-mentorship-founder-princetonreview/) (2018-03-14): If your company is perfect, John Katzman wants to hear all about it. "Everybody has warts, everybody farts, every one of your competitors has a CEO that’s tearing his or…
- [Growth Lessons from Ethan Agarwal](https://foundersnetwork.com/aaptiv-health-app-founder-growth-lessons/) (2018-02-01): Ethan Agarwal founded Aaptiv in 2015. If you haven't heard of the mobile fitness app, then you aren't one of the 200,000 users who have subscribed in the last 2…
- [Self-Care for Tech Startup Founders](https://foundersnetwork.com/self-care-tech-startup-founders/) (2018-01-19): About Dr. Alexandra Greenhill Alexandra Greenhill, M.D., member of our March '15 Cohort and founder of careteam.tech, is an award winning physician, health leader, tech CEO and one of WXN’s…
- [User Acquisition is Like a Campfire](https://foundersnetwork.com/user-acquisition-campfire/) (2018-01-19): About Luke Ahn Luke Ahn, member of our January '17 Cohort and founder of Fronto (http://www.fronto.co/), has raised $40M and scaled Fronto to 80 employees and 18M downloads in 20+…
- [Scaling Culture in Tech Startups](https://foundersnetwork.com/scaling-culture-tech-startups/) (2018-01-16): About John Lyotier John Lyotier, member of our September '16 Cohort, created LEFT as a home for innovative ideas such as YO!, WAVE, Left Travel and Villa (Acquired for $3M).…
- [Scaling Sales for Startups](https://foundersnetwork.com/scaling-sales-startups/) (2018-01-13): About Domingo Guerra Domingo Guerra, member of our April '11 Cohort, has raised $25M+ through Series B funding rounds and grown a Fortune 1000 customer base. He is a former…
- [Preventing Burnout for Founders](https://foundersnetwork.com/self-care-preventing-burnout-founders/) (2018-01-12): About Jarie Bolander Jarie Bolander, member of our May '17 Cohort, is an engineer by training, entrepreneur by nature w/ 20 yrs and 6 startups— one of which was sold…
- [Why Founders Should Find Peer Mentors](https://foundersnetwork.com/peer-mentorship-founders/) (2018-01-12): About Kevin Holmes Kevin Holmes started Founders Network in April 2011 to ensure lifelong success for founders through peer mentorship. Prior, he relaunched the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship…
- [The Importance of Customer Feedback in Tech Startups](https://foundersnetwork.com/importance-customer-feedback/) (2017-11-21): "Make sure you're capturing customer feedback from the front lines so you can be credible with your organization and make the smartest decision possible about where to go." – Richard White,…
- [Key Considerations for Scaling Up Your Startup from Expert Founders](https://foundersnetwork.com/key-considerations-scaling-startup-expert-founders/) (2017-09-20): Achieving scale is the holy grail for any tech startup founder, but transitioning from barely scraping by to scaling up effectively can be difficult and unpredictable. So, we rounded up…
- [Winning Those First Big Enterprise Clients | Scott Coleman, Ignition Ventures](https://foundersnetwork.com/12353-2/) (2017-06-27): Scott Coleman has 20 years of working at the intersection of tech and finance under his belt— and his mission is to share that knowledge with his portfolio companies. Coleman…
- [Why the Top Founders Hire Coaches](https://foundersnetwork.com/top-founders-hire-coaches/) (2017-02-17): Helge Hellberg is an Executive Coach, working with CEO's and people in leadership positions to create empowerment, alignment and clarity in their professional and personal lives. Helge focuses on the…
- [Mark diTargiani: Creating Trust in the Sales Process](https://foundersnetwork.com/mark-ditargiani-creating-trust-in-the-sales-process-fnsummit-speaker-series/) (2016-11-15): This article is part of the fnSummit Speaker Series. Every October, Founders Network members meet in Napa Valley for 3 days and 2 nights of programming, real fireside chats, break-out…
- [Top 50 Vendors Used by Startups](https://foundersnetwork.com/the-top-50-vendors-used-by-startups/) (2016-10-18): The following is a guest post from fnBlog Contributor David Cheng, Co-Founder/CEO of VendorStack. This post, originally posted on the VendorStack blog, provides an inforgraphic of the top 50 vendors…
- [Helge Hellberg: Excellence Through Coaching](https://foundersnetwork.com/helge-hellberg-excellence-through-coaching/) (2016-10-17): This article is part of the fnSummit Speaker Series. Every October, Founders Network members meet in Napa Valley for 3 days and 2 nights of programming, real fireside chats, break-out discussions,…
- [Protections, Privacy and Protocols Across Sectors](https://foundersnetwork.com/the-secure-founder/) (2015-12-29): To build a product, founders juggle security issues ranging from data protection to structuring access on an engineering team to what cloud services to trust. Somewhere between the extremes, there’s…
- [The Balancing Act: A Conventional Growth Framework](https://foundersnetwork.com/growth-a-balancing-act-for-founders/) (2015-11-25): A focus on funding and building dominates much of the founder-centric conversation – but without growth, you don't have a business. Even product-focused founders are often their startup's best sales…
- [How founders level up without burning out](https://foundersnetwork.com/managing-founder-stress/) (2015-10-29): Founders transition from makers – the mad inventors chasing a crazy idea – to leaders tasked with growing the momentum of a team of investors and collaborators. But as later-stage…
- [Spotlight Vancouver: First Ask, How Can I Help?](https://foundersnetwork.com/fnspotlight-vancouver-first-ask-how-can-i-help/) (2015-08-31): A three-hours drive from Seattle, a three-hour flight from San Francisco, Vancouver is regarded as the “lifestyle” pick among Canada’s tech hubs – housing prices are high, but its location…
- [Are Connections the 'Secret Sauce' of Successful Founders?](https://foundersnetwork.com/are-connections-the-secret-sauce-of-successful-founders/) (2015-07-30): We all know Thomas Edison's quote about perspiration versus inspiration, but in talking with successful founders, we've discovered another important factor for success: commiseration. Regularly connecting with colleagues is the…
- [7 key pieces of advice from international founders who brought tech culture home and made it their own](https://foundersnetwork.com/globalizing-silicon-valley-advice-on-tech-culture/) (2015-05-27): Founders Network draws entrepreneurs primarily from American tech hubs, building a cohort of startups in San Francisco, Silicon Valley and New York. But founder communities are seeing huge growth world-wide.…
- [From Peers to Partners: How two founders' friendship helped them sidestep serious setbacks](https://foundersnetwork.com/from-peers-to-partners-how-two-founders-friendship-helped-them-sidestep-serious-setbacks/) (2015-05-27): When Dan McGuire and Andrew Jones first met, each was working on his own startup. Through the South Bay peer mentorship group, they became good friends. Then shit got real.…
- [Access and strategy: How to Find the AngelList Syndicate Fit](https://foundersnetwork.com/access-and-strategy-how-to-find-the-angellist-syndicate-fit/) (2015-04-29): AngelList's syndicates have changed early stage fundraising, joining rounds that once were filled only by individual investors or VCs. Keeping up with what syndicates can offer — and how to…
- [Linden Tibbets: There's no real learning without risk](https://foundersnetwork.com/fnmentoring-linden-tibbets/) (2015-03-30): FN Mentoring is a vital part of what makes Founders Network such a powerful community of founders helping founders. FN Mentoring sessions are an unique opportunity for members to…
- [Will Bunker's Growth Principle: Most Money, Least Work](https://foundersnetwork.com/money-least-work/) (2015-03-27): The following is a guest post from Founders Edge Contributor Will Bunker, Match.com Founder, Founding Partner at GrowthX Academy, & Partner at Silicon Valley Growth Syndicate. Most money, least work. The…
- [Mentor: Jim Scheinman, Founder of Maven Ventures](https://foundersnetwork.com/case-missed-recap-fnmentoring-jim-scheinman-founder-ceo-maven-ventures/) (2015-02-26): Jim Scheinman The art of building billion dollar startups — sharing insights from his own experience with Bebo ($850M sale to AOL), Tango ($1B+ valuation) and NBCi ($6B IPO), Jim highlights some key…
- [Mobile Founder Clinic: Recap](https://foundersnetwork.com/mobile-sector-clinic/) (2015-01-30): Mobile Founders met over lunch on Wednesday 1/21 at built.io offices to have a roundtable feedback session focusing on their iOS apps. The session was the brainchild of Founders Network member Kateryna…
- [Mentoring with Arif Janmohamed, VC](https://foundersnetwork.com/fnmentoring-arif-janmohamed-vc-startup-fundraising-advice/) (2014-10-29): fnMentoring functions accelerate your startup and expand your high-tech network through mentoring sessions with founders and featured guest experts. Functions are free to members but require your RSVP. If you…
- [7 Tips from Founders on Launching at TechCrunch Disrupt SF](https://foundersnetwork.com/7-promotional-tips-founders-attending-techcrunch-disrupt-sf/) (2014-09-16): This year, Founders Network partnered with Techcrunch Disrupt SF to provide our members with a promotional code for discounted access to the tech startup industry’s most iconic conference. The 2014…
- [Mentoring with the Team at NextSpace](https://foundersnetwork.com/join-founders-network-fnmentoring-happy-hour-softlayer-team/) (2014-08-12): Founders Network has partnered with SoftLayer and NextSpace to bring our San Francisco members private, one-on-one office hours for business development, technical, and marketing mentorship! In addition, our members can work for free from NextSpace all…
- [Mentoring with Solomon Hykes, Founder of dotCloud](https://foundersnetwork.com/fnmentoring-solomon-hykes-founder-ceo-dotcloud/) (2014-07-02): fnMentoring functions accelerate your startup and expand your high-tech network through mentoring sessions with founders and featured guest experts. Functions are free to members but require your RSVP. If you are…
- [fnMentoring with Hillary Frank, TM at Charles River Ventures](https://foundersnetwork.com/fnmentoring-hillary-frank-talent-manager-charles-river-ventures/) (2014-06-04): fnMentoring functions accelerate your startup and expand your high-tech network through mentoring sessions with founders and featured guest experts. Functions are free to members but require your RSVP. If you are…
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- [A Shotgun Legal Guide to Advisors](https://foundersnetwork.com/a-shotgun-legal-guide-to-advisors/) (2012-07-25): Advisors can be a key element of a young business’s success. They can provide guidance, support and key connections. While advisors are intended to help your company, there are legal…
- [Zirtual Founder Story: A Startup's First Year in SF](https://foundersnetwork.com/a-not-so-typical-san-francisco-startup-story/) (2012-07-18): I want to create thousands of jobs. Tens of thousands actually. I want to give millions of people more time on this Earth. I want to change the world. Exactly…
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- [The Four Attorneys Your Startup Should Have On Tap](https://foundersnetwork.com/the-four-attorneys-your-startup-should-have-on-tap/) (2012-06-25): At some point in the early stages of your company you will realize that you need a lawyer. Hopefully, this call to action is the result of a growing business…
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- [Social Recruiting Stats that will Rack your Brain](https://foundersnetwork.com/social-recruiting-stats-that-will-rack-your-brain/) (2012-03-13): With various social media tools such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Google+, it is no wonder that recruiters have turned to social media to find the best candidates. Take a…
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- [SOPA & PIPA Are Bad For Your Startup And Bad For The Economy](https://foundersnetwork.com/sopa-pipa-are-bad-for-your-startup-and-bad-for-the-economy/) (2012-01-19): Ron Conway speaking at protest against SOPA & PIPA in San Francisco on January 18, 2012 At UpCounsel, we are obsessed with lowering legal barriers to help entrepreneurs, businesses and…
- [Innovating in Traditional Industries](https://foundersnetwork.com/innovating-in-traditional-industries/) (2012-01-18): A few weeks ago we had our annual share of tech predictions and a common trend was the inclusion of companies such as Airbnb, Zipcar, and Getaround. What I love…
- [How and When to Find a Co-Founder](https://foundersnetwork.com/the-hard-dynamics-of-co-foundership-and-a-few-things-you-should-know-about-it/) (2012-01-11): The following is a guest post from fnBlog Contributor Hugo Bernardo, founder of Easy Vino, a smart recommendation engine for the casual wine drinker. Hugo’s thoughtful post answers two questions:…
- [Advice on finding Ruby Developers for your Startup](https://foundersnetwork.com/advice-on-finding-ruby-developers-for-your-startup/) (2012-01-09): The following advice on finding Ruby Developers for your startup was provided by Chad Arimura, founder of Iron.io. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Francisco, Calif., Iron.io is a…
- [A Prudent Question: Startup Style](https://foundersnetwork.com/a-prudent-question-startup-style/) (2012-01-07): In 2011, JusCollege had 6,000 student travelers. This year that number is projected to more than triple, the team expects to close the year with over 20,000 having used the…
- [The Seven Habits of Spectacularly Unsuccessful Executives](https://foundersnetwork.com/the-seven-habits-of-spectacularly-unsuccessful-executives/) (2012-01-05): As a student of leadership and success, I'm a junkie for the stream of articles and business books that package up business research, observations, and insights into digestible bits. Somehow…
- [Jay Sears’ Remarks from the 2011 Renaissance Weekend](https://foundersnetwork.com/jay-sears-remarks-from-the-labor-day-2011-renaissance-weekend/) (2012-01-03): The following is a guest post from fnBlog Contributor Kevon Saber, founder of a stealth mode startup and author of www.kevonsaber.com where he blogs on "human flourishing". Kevon's post summarizes Jay…
- [Guide To/For Independent Contractors](https://foundersnetwork.com/independent-contractor-guide/) (2011-12-12): The following is a guest post from fnBlog Contributor Matthew Faustman, founder of UpCounsel. Check out other great startup advice like Startup Legal Tips and Free Legal Documents at the UpCounsel…
- [Terms of Use and Privacy Policy](https://foundersnetwork.com/website-best-practices-%e2%80%93-terms-of-use-and-privacy-policy/) (2011-11-28): The following is a guest post from fnBlog Contributor Matthew Faustman, founder of UpCounsel. In this day and age, user generated content is a large part of our technology products. As…
- [Legal Tips for Startups](https://foundersnetwork.com/legal-tips-for-startups/) (2011-11-17): The following is a guest post from fnBlog Contributor Matthew Faustman, founder of UpCounsel. UpCounsel's blog posts aggregate the very best legal advice we can find from top attorneys about…
- [Startup Networking Tips: Setting Up Meetings](https://foundersnetwork.com/startup-networking-tips/) (2011-11-11): The following is a guest post from fnBlog Contributor Jason Demant, founder of UnAnchor. On a recent trip to California I tried to network as much as possible – see…
- [How to Find a Technical Co-Founder](https://foundersnetwork.com/flashback-finding-a-technical-co-founder-is-easier-than-you-think/) (2011-08-24): One of the biggest barriers to launching a tech startup is the founder's own lack of technical expertise. Usually, a non-technical founder first looks to outsource web development overseas. While…
- [Crafting a Compelling Startup Vision](https://foundersnetwork.com/flashback-crafting-a-compelling-startup-vision/) (2011-08-03): A compelling vision statement is a valuable tool for startup founders. In large corporations a vision statement helps organize and motivate and existing group of people around a shared picture…

### Startup Investing and Funding
https://foundersnetwork.com/category/startup-investing-and-funding/

- [Tech Startup Fundraising: Mastering the Pitch with Financials & Forecasts](https://foundersnetwork.com/tech-startup-fundraising-mastering-the-pitch-with-financials-forecasts/) (2024-09-12): For founders, mastering the art of pitching and understanding financials is crucial for tech startup fundraising. Without it, you risk missing out on potential funding and failing to convey your…
- [Startup Bookkeeping for Equity and Fundraising](https://foundersnetwork.com/how-to-account-for-equity-and-fundraising-in-startup-bookkeeping/) (2024-08-08): Have you ever wondered how you should navigate startup bookkeeping when it comes to equity and fundraising? Understanding these dynamics is helpful for startups managing their financials. This article explores…
- [VC Investment Landscape 2024: What Founders Must Know to Secure Funding](https://foundersnetwork.com/vc-investment-landscape-2024/) (2024-07-11): As a startup founder navigating the complex VC investment landscape in 2024, understanding current trends is crucial for your success. At the start of the third quarter of 2024, the…
- [Robotics Startup Funding: Where $4.2 Billion Went](https://foundersnetwork.com/robotics-startups-see-funding-surge/) (2024-07-02): 2024 is proving to be a banner year for robotics startup funding. From workplace robots to surgical technologies and even humanoids, developers are securing significant capital to bring their visions…
- [US Startup Funding Programs and Options](https://foundersnetwork.com/startup-funding-programs/) (2024-06-14): Securing funding is a critical step in launching your startup and turning your innovative idea into a thriving business. This guide will equip you with the knowledge to explore the…
- [Startup Fundraising Market in 2024: A Cautious Start](https://foundersnetwork.com/startup-fundraising-market-in-2024/) (2024-05-09): After a red-hot pandemic boom, the startup fundraising market has entered a period of cautious recalibration in 2024. Founders who once enjoyed a seemingly endless flow of investor capital now…
- [Bootstrapping vs. Fundraising: Which Path Fits Your Startup](https://foundersnetwork.com/bootstrapping-vs-fundraising/) (2024-04-11): The vast majority of startups rely on internal funding sources to get off the ground. According to the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation's report, personal savings, loans, and revenue are the…
- [2024 Venture Capital Trends: Opportunities and Challenges](https://foundersnetwork.com/2024-venture-capital-trends/) (2024-01-18): The past year painted a turbulent picture for the venture capital landscape. 2023 saw a dramatic shift from the exuberant funding splurges of 2021, leaving many startups and investors navigating…
- [Beyond the Deck: Crafting a Winning Investor Pitch with Howdy Founder Jacqueline Samira](https://foundersnetwork.com/crafting-a-winning-investor-pitch/) (2023-12-28): To learn how to craft a winning investor pitch, click here to attend Jacqueline Samira's webinar on February 1. In the cutthroat world of Silicon Valley, where polished pitch decks…
- [Founders Network Fund: Fueling the Next Generation of Tech Unicorns](https://foundersnetwork.com/founders-network-fund-fueling-growth-for-tech-startups/) (2023-12-11): For over a decade, Founders Network has served as a thriving hub for tech startups, fostering collaboration, growth, and shared success through our peer-to-peer mentorship model. Now, FN takes the…
- [2023 Startup Funding Trends: Challenges and Strategies](https://foundersnetwork.com/2023-startup-funding-trends/) (2023-11-28): To learn more about 2023 startup funding trends, see if you qualify for membership to join Founders Network. The startup landscape has undergone a remarkable transformation in 2023, characterized by…
- [Marketplace Startups Masterclass with Fabrice Grinda of FJ Labs](https://foundersnetwork.com/marketplace-startups-masterclass-with-fabrice-grinda-of-fj-labs/) (2023-11-07): To learn more about startup fundraising in the current economic climate, register to attend Fabrice Grinda's webinar on December 12. Over the last decade marketplace startups and network effect businesses…
- [Navigating the Health Tech Sector: Insights from Bessemer Venture Partners’ New Report](https://foundersnetwork.com/health-tech-sector-report/) (2023-10-23): This year, venture capital investment in the health tech sector is expected to decrease 65% from its $29 billion peak in 2021 to about $10 billion. But despite the decline,…
- [Tech IPOs Make a Comeback: Insights from WSGR’s Recent Report](https://foundersnetwork.com/tech-ipos-make-a-comeback-insights-from-wsgrs-recent-report/) (2023-09-26): Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati recently released an advisory shedding light on the resurgence of Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) in the tech sector. The law firm has a history of…
- [Investment Strategies for Exited Founders: A Guide to Wealth Management](https://foundersnetwork.com/investment-strategies-for-exited-founders-a-guide-to-wealth-management/) (2023-09-21): Exiting a successful startup venture is a monumental achievement. For exited founders, it marks the culmination of years of hard work and dedication. However, the journey doesn't end there. Managing…
- [Unpacking Global Venture Funding Trends](https://foundersnetwork.com/unpacking-global-venture-funding-trends/) (2023-09-15): In August 2023, the global venture funding scene took a surprising turn, settling at around $22 billion, which marked a 19% increase from the previous month. However, this figure was…
- [Building Bullet-Proof Investor-Founder Relationships with Josh Krammes](https://foundersnetwork.com/building-bullet-proof-investor-founder-relationships/) (2023-08-25): To learn more about building bullet-proof investor-founder relationships, click here to watch Josh Krammes' global keynote. Josh Krammes is co-founder and COO of Hatchet Ventures where he is on a…
- [Pre-Seed Funding: Round Sizes, Valuations, and Terms](https://foundersnetwork.com/decoding-early-stage-startup-funding/) (2023-08-23): Early-stage funding plays a crucial role in the journey of startups. This initial infusion of capital enables founders to develop and refine their products, assemble talented teams, and establish a…
- [Top 10 Red Flags When Investing in Startups](https://foundersnetwork.com/top-10-red-flags-for-investors-when-investing-in-startups/) (2023-07-28): Investing in startups can be a potentially rewarding endeavor for investors seeking high-growth opportunities. However, along with the promise of success, there are inherent risks that come with supporting early-stage…
- [How to Attract Startup Investors When You Don’t Fit the Mold](https://foundersnetwork.com/how-to-attract-startup-investors-when-you-dont-fit-the-mold/) (2023-07-18): To learn how to attract startup investors, click here to watch Pam Marrone's global keynote. Last year, women-founded startups in the U.S. secured just 1.9% of venture capital (around $4.5…
- [Startup Valuation: 8 Methods by Funding Stage](https://foundersnetwork.com/mastering-startup-valuation-a-comprehensive-guide-for-founders/) (2023-07-07): As a startup founder, you know that navigating the world of entrepreneurship is an exhilarating yet challenging journey. While you focus on building a groundbreaking product or service, there's one…
- [Types of Funding for Startups, With Pros and Cons](https://foundersnetwork.com/types-of-funding-for-startups/) (2023-06-26): Turning a brilliant idea into a successful startup requires more than just a stroke of genius. It demands a strategic blend of innovation, perseverance, and, perhaps most importantly, access to…
- [PwC Report: Family Offices Shaping Startup Investments](https://foundersnetwork.com/family-offices-shaping-startup-investments/) (2023-06-22): Family offices have become increasingly prominent in the startup investment landscape. These investors are actively participating in the growth of innovative companies, accounting for nearly one-third of global capital invested…
- [Essential Tips for Angel Investors: Navigating the Thrills of Early-Stage Investments](https://foundersnetwork.com/essential-tips-for-angel-investors/) (2023-06-14): Angel investing presents a thrilling opportunity for investors to support early-stage startups and be part of their transformative journeys. However, to succeed in this dynamic landscape, angel investors need a…
- [Adeel Rouf on Closing Billion-Dollar Deals With SPACs](https://foundersnetwork.com/the-art-of-closing-billion-dollar-deals/) (2023-06-06): To learn the art of closing billion dollar deals, click here to watch Adeel Rouf's keynote. Adeel Rouf has made a career for himself as a leading expert on special…
- [How To Find Product-Market Fit with Yarden Tadmor](https://foundersnetwork.com/how-to-find-prudct-market-fit/) (2023-05-24): Yarden Tadmor is a founder, CEO, and angel investor. As a seasoned technology startup entrepreneur, he has over 25 years of experience building software technology startups from the ground up.…
- [From Academic to Investor: Dr. Scott Shane On Why He’s Investing In Startups Outside Of Major VC Hubs](https://foundersnetwork.com/investing-in-startups-outside-of-major-vc-hubs/) (2023-05-21): Dr. Scott Shane is an atypical early-stage investor. His path into venture capital came after years of academic research in the field of entrepreneurship. In the late 1990s, Scott was…
- [Tips To Successfully Secure Your Next Funding Round](https://foundersnetwork.com/tips-to-successfully-secure-your-next-funding-round/) (2023-05-15): As an entrepreneur, securing funding for your startup can be a daunting task. Whether you're looking for seed funding, angel investment, or a Series A round, it can be challenging…
- [Funding Strategies for Startups with Augustin Sayer](https://foundersnetwork.com/funding-strategies-for-startups-with-augustin-sayer/) (2023-05-07): Augustin Sayer began his career in banking before finding a knack for investing in high-promise companies. Today, as General Partner at OVNI Capital, Augustin leads a VC seed fund specializing…
- [How to Get Startup Investors to Say Yes with Sharon Zehavi](https://foundersnetwork.com/how-to-get-startup-investors-to-say-yes/) (2023-04-14): To learn how to get investors to say yes, click here to watch Sharon Zehavi's webinar. According to the latest figures, global venture capital funding fell dramatically across all stages…
- [Susannah Duke of Pelion Venture Partners on How to Sharpen Your Investor Pitch](https://foundersnetwork.com/how-to-sharpen-your-investor-pitch/) (2023-04-11): Susannah Duke started her career at Goldman Sachs before working in management consulting with startups, nonprofits, and Fortune 500 companies. Today, as a principal at Pelion Venture Partners, she invests…
- [Startup Fundraising Guide for Founders](https://foundersnetwork.com/startup-fundraising/) (2023-03-31): Running a tech startup is both exciting and challenging. One minute you're sure you're on the right track, and the next, you aren't sure what steps to take. If you’ve…
- [How to Become an Angel Investor with Domingo Guerra](https://foundersnetwork.com/how-to-become-an-angel-investor/) (2023-03-27): For many tech founders, angel investing is the next logical step in the startup journey. Angel investing remains a lucrative endeavor with one study finding a median return rate of…
- [Startup Equity: How to Split and Manage It](https://foundersnetwork.com/startup-equity/) (2023-03-14): Understanding how to manage startup equity distribution successfully is one of the core pillars of ensuring your early-stage startup is set for success. It is common for founders to over-distribute…
- [Navigating the Startup Funding Landscape from Maile Keone](https://foundersnetwork.com/navigating-the-startup-funding-landscape-from-maile-keone/) (2023-02-27): According to a new report, recent rounds of tech layoffs are leading to a surge in entrepreneurship as skilled tech workers find themselves on the hunt for their next career…
- [Startup Pitch Deck: Structure, Slides, and Examples](https://foundersnetwork.com/startup-pitch-deck/) (2023-02-24): A well-designed and informative pitch deck is a foundational element of startup success. Founders who nail their pitch effectively showcase their company to prospective investors and consistently secure funding. A…
- [How to Choose the Right Startup Funding Source with Tara Spalding](https://foundersnetwork.com/how-to-choose-the-right-startup-funding-source-with-tara-spalding/) (2023-02-03): For months, reports have indicated that venture capital funding for startups is becoming more scarce. According to an analysis of Crunchbase data, global venture funding in 2022 reached $445 billion.…
- [Vani Rao on Mastersfund’s Mission to Support Female Founders](https://foundersnetwork.com/vani-rao-on-mastersfunds-mission-to-support-female-founders/) (2023-01-20): Vani Rao is a partner at Mastersfund where the all-women team has invested in tech startups for 10+ years. The team’s success includes four exits and $475 million in generated…
- [Bootstrapping Biotech: Garren Hilow on Keeping Ownership](https://foundersnetwork.com/bootstrapping-biotech-how-to-maintain-company-ownership-with-garren-hilow/) (2022-11-16): When Abveris creator Garren Hilow sold his business for $190 million, he still owned more than half of it. In the process of launching Abveris, he focused on bootstrapping biotech…
- [How to Secure Corporate Venture Capital: Pitch Practice with JetBlue Ventures’ Jim Lockheed](https://foundersnetwork.com/investing-in-travel-strartups-with-jim-lockheed/) (2022-11-03): Ten years ago, Jim Lockheed had just left Boeing and launched a company aiming to convince businesses of new uses for drones. He knew applications would have a wide range…
- [From $0 in Revenue to a $200M Acquisition in 6 Months with Ankit Mehrotra](https://foundersnetwork.com/from-0-in-revenue-to-a-200m-acquisition-in-6-months-with-ankit-mehrotra/) (2022-10-01): The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on the restaurant industry. Restaurants, on average, laid off 91 percent of their hourly workforce and 70 percent of salaried employees due…
- [Navigating New VC Funding Realities with Krista Moatz](https://foundersnetwork.com/navigating-new-vc-funding-realities-with-krista-moatz/) (2022-09-13): Securing funding from venture capital investors has always been a competitive game, but the current economic climate has made the hunt for VC funding even more challenging. According to recent…
- [How to Fundraise in Uncertain Economic Times with Matt Lyons](https://foundersnetwork.com/how-to-fundraise-in-uncertain-economic-times-with-matt-lyons/) (2022-09-08): While job growth remains relatively strong, economists have been speculating about an impending recession since the beginning of the year. In fact, June was the worst first half of a…
- [SAFE Agreement: Pros, Cons, and How It Converts](https://foundersnetwork.com/simple-agreement-for-future-equity/) (2022-09-07): Valuing a fledgling startup with no track record is often difficult. This prevents many early-stage startups from acquiring funding from investors. That’s where a SAFE, or a simple agreement for…
- [Series A Funding: How Much to Raise, Terms, and Timeline](https://foundersnetwork.com/series-a-fundraising/) (2022-08-23): As a startup founder, there are multiple junctures in the process of launching a business at which you’ll need to raise money to keep growing. As part of the fundraising…
- [How to Bootstrap a Startup: A Guide for Startup Founders](https://foundersnetwork.com/how-to-bootstrap-a-startup/) (2022-07-24): It’s not possible to launch a startup without outside funding, right? Not quite. While some founders use venture capital, angel investment, or crowdfunding to raise funds in the early stages…
- [How to Get Startup Money for a Business](https://foundersnetwork.com/how-to-get-startup-funding-for-a-business/) (2022-07-14): You’ve got a great idea. But without the funds to launch your business, it could remain just an idea. To get your startup off the ground you need money, and…
- [Series E Funding: What It Means and What Comes Next](https://foundersnetwork.com/from-series-e-funding-to-ipo-everything-you-need-to-know/) (2022-07-06): These days, it’s extremely rare for a startup to be entirely self-funded from start to finish. Instead, companies typically go through a number of startup funding stages. Each has its…
- [Convertible Note vs. Equity vs. SAFE](https://foundersnetwork.com/convertible-note-vs-equity/) (2022-06-17): Startup investing and funding is challenging but essential for any founder. Since most early-stage startups aren’t yet profitable and self-sustaining, companies need to look for external sources of financing. This…
- [How to Present to Angel and VC Investors with Nancy Hayes](https://foundersnetwork.com/present-to-angel-and-vc-investors/) (2022-06-07): Securing funding from angel and VC investors can be a challenge for any startup founder. However, startup founders from “underestimated”groups often experience far more difficulty in raising capital. In 2021,…
- [Overcoming Early-Stage Startup Funding Challenges with Dave Lambert](https://foundersnetwork.com/early-stage-startup-funding-challenges/) (2022-05-30): The journey of a startup founder is never easy, especially in the earliest stages. However, while early-stage founders face ample barriers, there are more opportunities today than ever before. When…
- [How to Present to Angel and VC Investors with Nancy Hayes](https://foundersnetwork.com/how-to-present-to-angel-and-vc-investors-with-nancy-hayes/) (2022-05-24): Securing funding from angel and VC investors can be a challenge for any startup founder. However, startup founders from “underestimated” groups often experience far more difficulty in raising capital. In…
- [A Guide to Seed Fundraising](https://foundersnetwork.com/guide-to-seed-fundraising/) (2022-05-19): Coming up with a great idea for your startup is one thing, but it’s often what comes next that can make all the difference. Without a sustainable source of funding…
- [Investor Syndicates: How They Work](https://foundersnetwork.com/investor-syndicates-how-do-they-work/) (2022-05-16): How to raise money is a crucial question for startup founders. Due to the newness and riskiness of many startup ventures, most founders can't access capital through traditional means such…
- [How to Use AngelList to Raise Startup Funding](https://foundersnetwork.com/how-to-attract-angellist-investors/) (2022-05-13): When it comes to raising funds for your startup, connecting with venture capitalists and angel investors is a top priority. In recent years, startup founders are increasingly turning to platforms…
- [Angel Investors vs Venture Capitalists: Key Differences](https://foundersnetwork.com/angel-investors-vs-venture-capitalists/) (2022-04-18): Angel investing or venture capital: which of these sources of funding is right for your small business? Both of these options have similar functions. They typically provide funding to startups…
- [Venture Financing Term Sheets 101 with Brian Dillavou](https://foundersnetwork.com/venture-financing-term-sheets/) (2022-04-14): Last year, global venture financing broke records. In 2021, $329.9 billion was invested across an estimated 17,054 deals. However, despite the record breaking year and continued growth in the economy,…
- [Evaluating Your Startup Debt Before Pitching Investors](https://foundersnetwork.com/startup-debt/) (2022-04-11): Funding is a crucial concern for startup founders, and failing to secure startup funding is one of the biggest startup mistakes you can make. Unfortunately, many “traditional” sources of financing,…
- [Pitch Deck for Investors, Slide by Slide](https://foundersnetwork.com/pitch-deck-for-investors/) (2022-03-28): Startup investing is a high-stakes, highly competitive business. Angel investors and venture capitalists are constantly on the lookout for the next tiny startup that could strike it big. As savvy…
- [Your Pitch Was Rejected? Rebounding from Investor Rejection](https://foundersnetwork.com/rebounding-from-investor-rejection/) (2022-03-24): As an entrepreneur, you should always be ready to “fail upward.” In other words, you need to know how to recover from temporary setbacks and refocus your attention on a…
- [Capitalizing on Venture Capital and Startup Funding Trends with Henri Deshays](https://foundersnetwork.com/capitalizing-on-venture-capital-and-startup-funding-trends-with-henri-deshays/) (2022-03-10): In 2021, startup funding broke records. According to a recent report by Crunchbase, global venture investment last year totaled $643 billion. That’s a 92 percent increase year over year from…
- [Pitch Decks that Raise with Jonah Midanik](https://foundersnetwork.com/pitch-decks-that-raise-with-jonah-midanik/) (2022-02-24): Dropbox’s secure document sharing and analytics company DocSend regularly tracks startup investment trends via analysis of pitch decks sent through the platform. According to their analysis from 2021, venture capitalist…
- [Preparing for Venture Financing with Robert Suffoletta](https://foundersnetwork.com/preparing-for-a-venture-financing-with-robert-suffoletta/) (2022-01-31): If you follow the headlines around startup funding, you’re likely inundated with talk of seed funding, unicorns, and supergiants. However, while much attention is often given to venture financing, the…
- [Financing Growth and Fighting Failure with Jimmy Stephens](https://foundersnetwork.com/financing_growth_with_jimmy_stephens/) (2022-01-13): We’ve all heard the statistic, 90 percent of tech startups fail. However, understanding the reasons behind this high failure rate are key to avoiding a similar fate. In 2017, the…
- [How Does Angel Investing Work? Process, Terms, Returns](https://foundersnetwork.com/how-does-angel-investing-work/) (2021-12-18): There are many possible sources of funding when running a small business, from crowdfunding to business loans. Once your startup gains enough traction and momentum, you might also receive interest…
- [Maintaining Discipline in a Bull Market with Augustin Sayer](https://foundersnetwork.com/maintaining-discipline-in-a-bull-market-with-augustin-sayer/) (2021-12-16): According to a recent report from Pitchbook, 2021 has already shattered yearly records for startup funding. As of September 30, U.S. startups raised roughly $240 billion. That's a major increase…
- [From Media Executive to Angel Investor: Fran Hauser Shares Tips for Founder Success](https://foundersnetwork.com/from-media-executive-to-angel-investor-fran-hauser-shares-tips-for-founder-success/) (2021-11-12): Fran Hauser had a high-powered career as a media executive prior to transitioning into life as an angel investor. But being President of Digital at Time, Inc. actually served her…
- [How to Succeed as a Niche Startup Founder](https://foundersnetwork.com/how-to-succeed-as-a-niche-startup-founder/) (2021-10-26): The sleep industry is a billion-dollar business and is continuing to expand. Every day medical professionals and the general public are now focused on getting more and better sleep as…
- [Learn From Those Before You: How A Startup Advisor Can Accelerate Your Growth](https://foundersnetwork.com/how-startup-advisor-can-accelerate-your-growth/) (2021-10-12): No matter how many books you read or courses you take, building great startups is a skill that you learn through practice and experience. What’s more, even so-called “solo founders”…
- [Newfund’s Augustin Sayer Shares His Top Advice for Entrepreneurs](https://foundersnetwork.com/newfunds-augustin-sayer-shares-his-top-advice-for-entrepreneurs/) (2021-10-05): While Newfund is industry agnostic, there is one thing which all of the French companies Augustin Sayer chooses to work with have in common. There is an international reach baked…
- [Pitch Deck and Hiring Lessons That Pay off With VC and Founder Michael Silton](https://foundersnetwork.com/pitch-deck-and-hiring-lessons-that-pay-off-with-vc-and-founder-michael-silton/) (2021-06-25): “I love the pre-seed and seed stage of company formation, because this is where the hard work of understanding what makes a difference in customers' lives comes about,” says Michael…
- [Sara Deshpande from Maven VC’s criteria for funding startups](https://foundersnetwork.com/sara-deshpande-from-maven-vcs-criteria-for-funding-startups/) (2021-05-21): Sara Deshpande, Partner at Maven Ventures, became the company’s first employee in 2014. Since that time, she has been part of over 30 investments, and nine exits. These have included…
- [How to Pitch a Non-Silicon Valley Investor](https://foundersnetwork.com/how-to-pitch-a-non-silicon-valley-investor/) (2021-05-14): According to a 2021 US Venture Capital Outlook report from Pitchbook, funding analysts expect that the Bay Area will fall below 20% of U.S. deals for the first time this…
- [Pitch Practice With Jackson Square Ventures’ Victor Echevarria](https://foundersnetwork.com/pitch-practice-with-jackson-square-ventures-victor-echevarria/) (2021-04-02): As a founder, it’s your job to know all the ways your startup could potentially fail. And if you believe you have all your bases covered, founder-turned-investor Victor Echevarria encourages…
- [Pitching Your Enterprise Software Startup with Lightspeed’s Nnamdi Iregbulem](https://foundersnetwork.com/pitching-your-enterprise-software-startup-with-lightspeeds-nnamdi-iregbulem/) (2021-02-26): A self-taught programmer turned venture capitalist, Nnamdi Iregbulem, who specializes in enterprise software, loves to dive into the guts of what makes a product work. Parsing out the technical details…
- [Is Your Startup Venture-Scale?](https://foundersnetwork.com/is-your-startup-venture-scale/) (2021-02-09): According to B2B investor Arjun Chopra, not every startup is venture-scale. He explains what makes a venture-scale startup and why a solid founder-market fit is so important. “We’re in the…
- [Why Founders Need to Make an Early Investment in Coaching with GoCoach’s Jeff Walsh and Rebecca Taylor](https://foundersnetwork.com/why-founders-need-to-make-an-early-investment-in-coaching-with-gocoachs-jeff-walsh-and-rebecca-taylor/) (2021-01-28): As founder, you may have advisors or mentors to turn to for help in solving specific business problems. But those figures, while important, may not be able to help you…
- [How to Pitch an Early-Stage Investor: Pitch Practice with Rogue’s Caroline Lewis](https://foundersnetwork.com/how-to-pitch-an-early-stage-investor-pitch-practice-with-rogues-caroline-lewis/) (2021-01-26): 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 I Raised a $3.5M Seed Round Led by Steve Jurvetson in 30 Days](https://foundersnetwork.com/how-i-raised-a-3-5m-seed-round-led-by-steve-jurvetson-in-30-days/) (2020-12-03): There is much more to effective networking than swapping business cards at cocktail parties and conferences. Particularly when it comes to fundraising, successful networking requires a methodical, even scientific approach.…
- [What Newfund Capital's Henri Deshays Looks for in a Pitch](https://foundersnetwork.com/pitch-practice-with-newfund-capitals-henri-deshays/) (2020-11-05): For Newfund Capital partner Henri Deshays, passion and commitment to solve a specific problem is the cornerstone of a potential early-stage investment. Deshays, who also co-founded Stanford’s StartX accelerator program…
- [How to Get a Venture Capitalist’s Attention with Outward VC’s Sanchit Dhote](https://foundersnetwork.com/how-to-get-a-venture-capitalists-attention-with-outward-vcs-sanchit-dhote/) (2020-10-02): When it comes to raising venture capital, cutting through the noise is half the battle for early-stage founders. Sanchit Dhote of Outward VC pulls back the curtain on how investors…
- [How to Raise a Seed Round with TnT Ventures Partner Matt Tillman](https://foundersnetwork.com/how-to-raise-a-seed-round-with-tnt-ventures-partner-matt-tillman/) (2020-09-14): If you’re raising seed or pre-seed money, you need more than just capital. Matt Tillman, partner at TnT Ventures, explains what to look for in early-stage investors, best practices in…
- [How to Fundraise Efficiently with Mike Wilner from AWS](https://foundersnetwork.com/how-to-fundraise-efficiently-with-mike-wilner-from-aws/) (2020-07-30): Raising money? Mike Wilner, co-author of Oversubscribed: A Founder’s Guide to Seed Fundraising and member of the startup business development team at AWS, shares his playbook for efficient fundraising. Join…
- [Thinking Like a CEO with Cam Kashani](https://foundersnetwork.com/thinking-like-a-ceo-with-cam-kashani/) (2020-07-27): Entrepreneur and coach Cam Kashani, also known as ‘The Godmother of Silicon Beach’, goes deep into the ups and downs of founding two startups, bouncing back from failure, and how…
- [Presenting to VCs and Angel Investors with Nancy Hayes](https://foundersnetwork.com/presenting-to-vcs-and-angel-investors-with-nancy-hayes/) (2020-07-13): 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…
- [Building Your Capital Stack with Micah Baldwin](https://foundersnetwork.com/building-your-capital-stack-with-micah-baldwin/) (2020-06-25): Not all capital is created equal. Micah Baldwin, member of Grasshopper Bank’s early stage practice and advisor to dozens of startups, explains the pros and cons of different investment streams.…
- [How to Budget in COVID-19 feat. David Ehrenberg](https://foundersnetwork.com/how-to-budget-in-covid-19-feat-david-ehrenberg/) (2020-05-29): Startup founders are facing uncharted economic waters. David Ehrenberg, founder of Early Growth, the largest startup financial services firm in the U.S., shares his checklist for startup financial health through…
- [Making the Big Leagues Featuring Acrylic’s Matt Tillman](https://foundersnetwork.com/makingthesvbigleagues/) (2020-05-21): Matt Tillman, Serial Entrepreneur, Haven founder and Acrylic partner, discusses what you need to know as a founder moving to the San Francisco Bay Area or another first-tier market. Founders…
- [Funding Hacks: Building a Funnel, Running a Process -- with Nathan Beckord](https://foundersnetwork.com/funding-hacks-building-a-funnel/) (2020-03-06): Founders Network is full of very knowledgeable founders with serious expertise. We recently spoke with fnMember Nathan Beckord, CEO of Foundersuite.com and leader of the fundraising podcast, How I Raised It.…
- [Straight to Revenue: Why These Founders Skipped Fundraising](https://foundersnetwork.com/straight-to-revenue/) (2020-01-25): Is it possible to grow a company without external fundraising and go straight to revenue? Three Founders Network members, Alan Wilson, Janine Yancey, and Alex Andrei have done just that.…
- [The Real Way to Approach a VC (And Be Successful)](https://foundersnetwork.com/the-real-way-to-approach-a-vc-and-be-successful/) (2019-09-18): Recently, Founders Edge had the pleasure of speaking with Nick Desai, the CEO and Co-founder of Los Angeles-based startup Heal. Heal specializes in primary care doctor house calls. Heal´s model…
- [How American Express Acquired LoungeBuddy](https://foundersnetwork.com/how-american-express-acquired-my-startup-with-tyler-dikman/) (2019-07-02): In June 2013, Tyler Dikman joined Founders Network with a project in beta called LoungeBuddy: A way for all travelers to discover, book and access airport lounges for the best…
- [Create a Pitch Deck in One Day: 11-Slide Outline](https://foundersnetwork.com/how-to-create-a-pitch-deck-in-one-day/) (2018-12-11): Sameer Gupta has been a member of Founders Network since May 2012. He’s also been a prominent FN member in our Los Angeles Chapter. To receive peer mentorship from Sameer and over 600…
- [Is Your Startup Too Early to Raise Capital?](https://foundersnetwork.com/is-your-startup-too-early-to-raise-capital/) (2018-11-02): Nina Stepanov is a mentor in our Investor Program within our global ecosystem of founders. To receive peer mentorship from Nina, over 60 investors, and 600 fellow Tech Founders, please…
- [From $0 to Your First Startup Funding](https://foundersnetwork.com/zero-to-first-funding/) (2018-09-19): Melissa Kargiannakis has been a member of Founders Network since February 2018. She's also been a prominent FN member in our Toronto chapter. To receive peer mentorship from Melissa and…
- [Is Blockchain Right for Your Startup?](https://foundersnetwork.com/blockchain-startups-sheri-kaiserman/) (2018-07-17): In 2013, Sheri Kaiserman published the first Wall Street analysis of Bitcoin’s value. And while “The report didn’t explicitly recommend buying the cryptocurrency, it did say huge gains were possible—…
- [Q&A w/ Beerud Sheth, Co-founder of Gupshup I FoundersNetwork](https://foundersnetwork.com/beerud-sheth-how-founders-can-take-advantage-of-recent-changes-tech-landscape/) (2018-05-02): When did the technology adoption trend that led to gig economy tech startups like Uber, DoorDash, Instacart, Thumbtack, and TaskRabbit begin? Back in 1998, in the early days of the dot-com…
- [Duke Chung of TravelBank on Building a Startup](https://foundersnetwork.com/duke-chung-travelbank-travel-startup/) (2018-04-30): It's time to watch out for budding startup TravelBank. Before founding the travel start-up in 2016, Co-Founder Duke Chung sold his first venture, Parature, to Microsoft for $100M in 2014.…
- [Gabriel Halimi: Advice for Hardware Founders](https://foundersnetwork.com/gabriel-halimi/) (2018-04-18): "Hardware is hard", said Gabriel Halimi, Co-Founder of Flo Technologies, when asked what risks he sees down the road for his hardware startup. Indeed, it's all in the name, and…
- [Sam Ryan of Zeelo Talks on the Beginning Stages of a Startup](https://foundersnetwork.com/building-mvp-cofounder-lead-investor/) (2018-03-02): Sam Ryan and two-time Co-founder Barney Williams were frustrated. They didn't like the current transportation options available to big events, which saw them regularly experience overcrowding and poor services. Enter…
- ["Hacking Your Round" - advanced fundraising techniques webinar with FN member Nathan Beckord](https://foundersnetwork.com/hacking-round-advanced-fundraising-techniques-webinar-fn-member-nathan-beckord/) (2018-02-28): About Nathan Beckord Nathan Beckord, member of our January '13 Cohort, is the founder of Foundersuite.com, a collection of software tools and templates that help startup CEOs execute more efficiently…
- [Invest time in your network: How Scoop got to $46M](https://foundersnetwork.com/networking-advice-scoop-startup-founder/) (2018-02-07): When it comes to listening to the market, Scoop co-founder Jonathan Sadow can teach you a thing or two. After experiencing the pains of carpooling himself, and meeting with enterprises…
- [Fundraising Prep for Tech Startup Founders](https://foundersnetwork.com/fundraising-prep-for-tech-startup-founders/) (2018-01-19): About Daniel Hoffer Daniel Hoffer, member of our June '13 Cohort, is the former founder of Couchsurfing ($25M Raised, 15M Customers Globally), investor, advisor, and strategic general management professional with…
- [How Tech Founders Can Become Fundable](https://foundersnetwork.com/how-tech-startups-can-become-fundable/) (2018-01-16): About Mark Breier Mark Breier, member of our fnInvestor Program, was VP Marketing at Amazon.com, CEO of Beyond.com, VP Marketing at Cinnabon and Dreyers and is now a VC at…
- [Tech Startup IPO Lessons from Tim Manson](https://foundersnetwork.com/tech-startup-ipo-lessons-tim-manson/) (2018-01-13): About Tim Manson Tim Manson, member of our August '13 Cohort, has 15 years of real estate development, design, construction, property management and finance experience. He had a successful…
- [Why a Skype Founding Investor Won't Invest in Your Startup](https://foundersnetwork.com/founding-investor-skype-wont-invest-startup/) (2017-06-12): Howard Hartenbaum (General Partner, August Capital) was the founding investor in Skype, and a former member of their board of directors. The Midas List investor will be sitting down with…
- [Pear VC Partner Ajay Kamat on Early-Stage Investing](https://foundersnetwork.com/speed-word-leads-acquisition-ajay-kamat-pear-vc/) (2017-05-03): After his startup, Wedding Party, was acquired by Instacart in 2015, Ajay Kamat joined Pear VC as a Partner. His reason? “Pear VC was one of Wedding Party’s investors. After…
- [Scott Dudelson: MVP, Co-founders, & Raising Your Seed Round](https://foundersnetwork.com/scott-dudelson-swagbucks-mvp-co-founders-raising-seed-round/) (2017-01-31): This week, Founders Edge talked MVP, meeting a co-founder, and raising a seed round with Scott Dudelson— founder turned accelerator mentor and angel investor. About Scott: Co-founder & former CEO of Swagbucks, $60M…
- [Two Components Startups Need to Secure Investment](https://foundersnetwork.com/2-components-startup-needs-secure-investment-bill-reichert-garage-technology-vc/) (2017-01-07): “It’s hard to imagine any aspect of our life and economy that is not open to entrepreneurial innovation, transformation or disruption.” Bill Reichert, Managing Director of Garage Technology Ventures, believes…
- [Marlon Nichols on predicting consumer behavior trends to determine investments](https://foundersnetwork.com/fninvestor-marlon-nichols-on-predicting-consumer-behavior-trends-to-determine-investments/) (2016-07-20): Marlon Nichol's investment firm is doing something very unique— they conduct cultural trend analysis to determine which startups to invest in. Founders Network was thrilled to host Marlon of Cross Culture…
- [How to Protect Your Cap Table: Investor Take](https://foundersnetwork.com/dont-take-dumb-money/) (2016-07-08): We sat one VP, two VC's, a lawyer, two founders and a banker down on a couch and called it The Path to Payday, our Spring Social. What began as a…
- [10 Fundraising Tips With Howard Hartenbaum](https://foundersnetwork.com/understand-your-unit-economics-ten-other-fundraising-tips-from-howard-hartenbaum-of-august-capital/) (2015-11-24): Founders Network had the pleasure of hosting 1-1 Investor Office Hours with Forbes Midas List of Top Venture Capitalists, Howard Hartenbaum of August Capital. As an [fn]Investor, Howard has been a regular…
- [How women entrepreneurs are raising funds against the odds](https://foundersnetwork.com/ask-for-a-bigger-check-2-2/) (2015-09-29): We’ve all heard the horror stories from women leaders in tech – wear a wedding ring to investor meetings. Bring a male team member to make people (read: men) in…
- [6 moves to nail before you pitch](https://foundersnetwork.com/6-things-to-nail-before-you-pitch/) (2015-06-29): An impressive list of institutional and angel investors advised Founders Network members over the last year: VCs Howard Hartenbaum from August Capital, Annie Kadavy of Charles River Ventures and Noah…
- [11 Tips on How to Start a Business while having Student Loans](https://foundersnetwork.com/11-tips-on-how-to-start-a-business-while-having-student-loans/) (2015-06-17): The following is a guest post from fnBlog Contributor James Karnezis, Operations at Credible. After graduating from college all the doors are open to start your own venture, however there is…
- [Announcing the [fn] Investor Program](https://foundersnetwork.com/announcing-the-fn-investor-program/) (2015-03-31): At Founders Network, we’ve seen a tremendous amount of growth in our community that now numbers over 500+ full-time tech founders. Our core values focus on a spirit of peer…
- [Student Loan Refinancing: the Easiest Way for Founders to Save $10k+](https://foundersnetwork.com/student-loan-refinancing-easiest-way-founders-save-10k/) (2015-02-23): it's hard to overstate how valuable it is to keep your personal burn rate low. it probably 10x's interesting opportunities available to you. — Sam Altman (@sama) August 15, 2014…
- [5 Steps to Pitching (Your Product) like a Pro](https://foundersnetwork.com/5-steps-pitching-product-like-pro/) (2015-02-23): I have always loved pitching. It’s the best adrenaline rush, comprised of excitement, the thrill of keeping pace, remaining articulate under pressure, and having the foresight to anticipate difficult questions.…
- [Noah Lichtenstein, Cowboy Ventures Partner on Raising a Seed Round](https://foundersnetwork.com/cowboy-ventures-partner-raising-a-seed-round/) (2014-12-18): Looking to raise a seed round? Noah Lichtenstein (@Noah_L), partner at Cowboy Ventures, sat down with our members for an fnMentoring session on raising a seed round. Some of Cowboy's investments include…
- [Mentoring with Noah Lichtenstein, Partner at Cowboy Ventures](https://foundersnetwork.com/fnmentoring-with-noah-lichtenstein-startup-seed-funding-advice/) (2014-11-25): fnMentoring functions accelerate your startup and expand your high-tech network through mentoring sessions with founders and featured guest experts. Functions are free to members but require your RSVP. If you are…
- [VC Arif Janmohamed on Nailing Your Elevator Pitch](https://foundersnetwork.com/elevator-pitch-101-vc-arif-janmohamed/) (2014-11-11): How do you capture the attention of a VC in less than a minute? Last Wednesday, Arif Janmohamed (@arifj), Venture Capitalist at Lightspeed Venture Partners, sat down with our founders…
- [Fleksy Founder Leverages FN for Fundraising and Recruiting](https://foundersnetwork.com/fleksy-founder-recruiting-fundraising-fnftw/) (2014-11-04): "I've been a member since Fleksy was just an idea. The Founders Network platform has proven invaluable when I've needed advice on anything from tips on recruiting to VC intros.…
- [Crowdfunding on Kickstarter: Lessons Learned | Founders Network](https://foundersnetwork.com/crowdfunding-on-kickstarter/) (2014-10-29): Every quarter, Founders Network hosts member socials in Los Angeles, New York and San Francisco. At our most recent New York dinner (pictured above), we caught up with Carolina Misan Alvo, founder…
- [Howard Hartenbaum: The Mind of a Venture Capitalist](https://foundersnetwork.com/hartenbaum-vc-thinking-investor-pitch/) (2014-08-21): What if you could know what an investor is really thinking during your pitch? Yesterday, Howard Hartenbaum, General Partner at August Capital and early Skype investor, met with four of our Founders Network…
- [Relationships Between Founders and VC Investors](https://foundersnetwork.com/kadavy/) (2014-07-31): "You don't want to take advice from me, you want to take it from founders who are living it right now…" -Annie Kadavy So you're a founder looking to raise…
- [10 Signs Your Company Isn’t Ready to Raise Startup Capital](https://foundersnetwork.com/10-signs-company-isnt-ready-raise-startup-capital/) (2014-03-10): The following is a guest post from fnBlog Contributor David Ehrenberg, Founder and CEO of Early Growth Financial Services. This post, originally posted on the EGFS Blog. I don’t think…
- [“The Pitch” Meeting, a VC’s Perspective!](https://foundersnetwork.com/the-pitch-meeting-a-vcs-perspective/) (2014-01-27): The following is a guest post from fnBlog Contributor Marlon Nichols, Venture Capital Investor at Intel Capital. This post, originally posted on Marlonnichols.com As an Early stage venture capital investor…
- [Mentoring: Investment with Will Bunker](https://foundersnetwork.com/fnmentoring-investment-with-will-bunker-partner-at-svg-syndicate/) (2014-01-22): fnMentoring functions accelerate your startup and expand your high-tech network through mentoring sessions with founders and featured guest experts. Functions are free to members but require your “RSVP”. If you are…
- [Trade Shows: Getting the Bang for Your Buck](https://foundersnetwork.com/trade-shows-getting-the-bang-for-your-buck/) (2014-01-20): No matter what industry you're in, there is at least one event each year that seems like you should be there so you can tell your story to potential investors,…
- [Mentoring: Investment with Marlon Nichols of Intel Capital](https://foundersnetwork.com/fnmentoring-investment-with-marlon-nichols-of-intel-capital/) (2014-01-08): fnMentoring functions accelerate your startup and expand your high-tech network through mentoring sessions with founders and featured guest experts. Functions are free to members but require your “RSVP". If you…
- [fnMentoring with Howard Hartenbaum, General Partner at August Capital](https://foundersnetwork.com/fnmentoring-with-howard-hartenbaum-general-partner-at-august-capital/) (2013-11-27): fnMentoring functions accelerate your startup and expand your high-tech network through mentoring sessions with founders and featured guest experts. Functions are free to members but require your RSVP. If you are…
- [fnMentoring with David Ehrenberg, CEO of Early Growth Financial Services](https://foundersnetwork.com/fnmentoring-with-david-ehrenberg-ceo-of-early-growth-financial-services/) (2013-09-25): fnMentoring functions accelerate your startup and expand your high-tech network through mentoring sessions with founders and featured guest experts. Functions are free to members but require your RSVP. If you are…
- [fnMentoring with Ben Parr, Co-founder of #DominateFund](https://foundersnetwork.com/fnmentoring-with-ben-parr-co-founder-of-dominatefund/) (2013-09-11): fnMentoring functions accelerate your startup and expand your high-tech network through mentoring sessions with founders and featured guest experts. Functions are free to members but require your RSVP. If you are…
- [fnMentoring: Investing in Early Stage Software and Services Companies with Brendon Kim of Samsung Open Innovations](https://foundersnetwork.com/fnmentoring-brendon-kim-of-samsung-open-innovations/) (2013-04-10): fnMentoring functions accelerate your startup and expand your high-tech network through mentoring sessions with founders and featured guest experts. Functions are free to members but require your “RSVP". If you…
- [Seed Funding with Joe Kraus of Google Ventures](https://foundersnetwork.com/fnmentoring-joe-kraus-google-ventures/) (2013-03-13): fnMentoring functions accelerate your startup and expand your high-tech network through mentoring sessions with founders and featured guest experts. Functions are free to members but require your RSVP. If you are…
- [fnMentoring; Howard Hartenbaum, August Capital](https://foundersnetwork.com/fnmentoring-howard-hartenbaum-august-capital/) (2012-11-28): fnMentoring functions accelerate your startup and expand your high-tech network through mentoring sessions with founders and featured guest experts. Functions are free to members but require your RSVP. If you…
- [Intelligent Automation Can Save A Ton in IT Costs](https://foundersnetwork.com/intelligent-automation-can-save-a-ton-in-it-costs/) (2012-10-23): The following post has been provided with permission from Mike Galarza, Founder/CEO of Entryless. This post, originally posted on the Entryle ss blog, provides startup founders with the advantages of…
- [fnMentoring: CeCe Cheng, First Round Capital](https://foundersnetwork.com/fnmentoring-with-cece-cheng-first-round-capitol/) (2012-10-03): viagra online-pAYkw/cece_lg.png" alt="http://api.ning.com/files/jKKdfRBwElqFLrzbrklUENaSJ-aTZ1KSNTAhRVo7kSC3KhZbjfN79AgVETyMAJOcQ2aX6SLbV7lfB4yVanqqlWskd3-pAYkw/cece_lg.png" width="150 height="150 /> CeCe Cheng, Associate, First Round Capital fnMentoring functions accelerate your startup and expand your high-tech network through mentoring sessions with founders and featured guest…
- [Easy Vino at Startup Chile Starting in October](https://foundersnetwork.com/easy-vino-at-startup-chili-starting-in-october/) (2012-09-14): The following is a guest post from fnBlog Contributor Hugo Bernardo, founder of Easy Vino, a smart recommendation e ngine for the casual wine drinker. In this article, originally posted…
- [Launching and Finding Funding for Startup Founders](https://foundersnetwork.com/launching-and-finding-funding-for-startup-founders-with-vinny-lingham-ceo-of-gyft/) (2012-09-13): A Q&A session with Vinny Lingham, CEO of gyft. Vinny has advice for founders after gyft's successful launch at TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco on Sep tember 10th, 2012. Gyft…
- [fnMentoring: Venture Capital with Jeremy Schneider](https://foundersnetwork.com/fnmentoring-venture-capital-with-jeremy-schneider/) (2012-09-12): fnMentoring helps you accelerate your startup and expand your high tech network through private advising sessions with featured guest experts. Sessions are free to members but require your RSVP. If you are…
- [Stock Option Grant: 4 Questions to Ask Before You Sign](https://foundersnetwork.com/how-to-evaluate-a-stock-option-grant/) (2012-08-20): This is a guest post by Peter Boyd as part of a series on negotiating employment offer letters and compensation. I recently helped my wife negotiate an offer letter for a senior…
- [Mentoring: Venture Capital with Rishi Taparia](https://foundersnetwork.com/fnoffice-hours-venture-capital-with-rishi-taparia/) (2012-07-19): fnMentoring helps you accelerate your startup and expand your high tech network through private advising sessions with featured guest experts. Sessions are free to members but require your RSVP. If you are…
- [Founders Network Mentoring: Fundraising Post-Mortem 101](https://foundersnetwork.com/fundraising-post-mortem/) (2012-07-13): Firebase recently raised a $1.1 million seed round bringing our total raised to $1.4 million. We thought it would be a good idea to share the lessons we learned, both to assist…
- [Mentoring: Venture Capital with Jeremy Schneider](https://foundersnetwork.com/fnoffice-hours-venture-capital-with-jeremy-schneider/) (2012-07-11): fnMentoring helps you accelerate your startup and expand your high tech network through private advising sessions with featured guest experts. Sessions are free to members but require your RSVP. If you are…
- [fnMentoring: Venture Capital with Jacob Mullins](https://foundersnetwork.com/fnoffice-hours-venture-capital-with-jacob-mullins/) (2012-06-20): fnMentoring helps you accelerate your startup and expand your high tech network through private advising sessions with featured guest experts. Sessions are free to members but require your RSVP. If…
- [Mentoring: Venture Capital with Lewis Gersh](https://foundersnetwork.com/fnoffice-hours-venture-capital-with-lewis-gersh/) (2012-05-25): fnMentoring helps you accelerate your startup and expand your high tech network through private advising sessions with featured guest experts. Sessions are free to members but require your RSVP. If you are…
- [fnMentoring: Venture Capital with Alex Mendez](https://foundersnetwork.com/fnoffice-hours-venture-capital-with-alex-mendez/) (2012-05-09): fnMentoring helps you accelerate your startup and expand your high tech network through private advising sessions with featured guest experts. Sessions are free to members but require your RSVP. If you are…
- [Mentoring: Angel Investing with Andy Bartley](https://foundersnetwork.com/fnoffice-hours-angel-investing-with-andy-bartley/) (2012-04-16): fnMentoring helps you accelerate your startup and expand your high tech network through private advising sessions with featured guest experts. Sessions are free to members but require your RSVP. If you are…
- [fnMentoring: Venture Capital with Dan Rosen](https://foundersnetwork.com/fnoffice-hours-dan-rosen-highland-capital-partners/) (2012-03-30): fnMentoring helps you accelerate your startup and expand your high tech network through private advising sessions with featured guest experts. Sessions are free to members but require your RSVP. If you are…
- [The Process of Vetting a Startup](https://foundersnetwork.com/vetting-a-startup/) (2012-03-20): We all wish we’d worked for Facebook or Google or Intuit or HP before they went public. We’d all be retired by now, or close, or funding our own new…
- [Startup Mentor vs. Advisor vs. Investor](https://foundersnetwork.com/mentor-advisor-investor/) (2012-02-15): Late yesterday afternoon, Dave McClure emailed all 500startup founders and mentors. It went like this: “Hey, you! If you are an accredited investor, show you love a member of 500…
- [fnSession Recap: Fundraising](https://foundersnetwork.com/fnsession-recap-fundraising/) (2011-08-17): Michael Meinhardt ran the last fnSession on fundraising. He's been gracious enough to let us publish his talk on this blog, which you can see here:

### Founders Community
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- [The Founder Identity Trap: When Your Startup Becomes You](https://foundersnetwork.com/the-founder-identity-trap-when-your-startup-becomes-you/) (2026-05-22): 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.
- [Best Startup Events in Bay Area 2026: Your Ultimate Guide](https://foundersnetwork.com/best-startup-events-in-bay-area-2026-your-ultimate-guide/) (2026-04-21): 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.
- [Startup Founder Mental Health Survey Results](https://foundersnetwork.com/the-startup-grind-a-startup-mental-health-crisis-is-brewing/) (2024-06-07): 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…
- [How to Succeed as a Founder Through Adversity and Challenges](https://foundersnetwork.com/how-to-succeed-as-a-founder-through-adversity-and-challenges/) (2023-01-05): 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…
- [Training Your Mindset for Success with Motivational Speaker Nick Santonastasso](https://foundersnetwork.com/training-your-mindset-for-success-with-motivational-speaker-nick-santonastasso/) (2022-12-06): 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…
- [Navigating Systemic Challenges in the Startup Ecosystem with Chris Young](https://foundersnetwork.com/systemic-challenges-in-the-startup-ecosystem/) (2022-09-23): 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…
- [How to Create a Reddit Community for Your Business](https://foundersnetwork.com/how-to-create-a-reddit-community/) (2021-11-22): 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…
- [Founder vs. Cofounder: What's the Difference?](https://foundersnetwork.com/founder-vs-cofounder/) (2021-10-16): 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…
- [Superhuman Product-Market Fit: The 40% Survey Method](https://foundersnetwork.com/superhuman-product-market-fit/) (2021-10-15): 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…
- [Average Startup CEO Salary and Equity](https://foundersnetwork.com/startup-ceo-salary/) (2021-10-14): 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…
- [Knowing When You Need a Co-Founder (And How to Find a Good One)](https://foundersnetwork.com/do-you-need-a-cofounder/) (2021-10-13): 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…
- [Startup Advice From Founders Who've Been Through It](https://foundersnetwork.com/advice-for-startup-entrepreneurs/) (2021-10-11): 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…
- [Need Help? Resources to Find a Cofounder for a Startup](https://foundersnetwork.com/find-cofounder-for-a-startup/) (2021-10-10): 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.…
- [Female-Founded Startups: 3 Things Female Founders Must Know Before Raising Money](https://foundersnetwork.com/female-founded-startups/) (2021-10-10): 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.…
- [What a Startup CTO Does and When to Hire One](https://foundersnetwork.com/cto-for-startup/) (2021-10-09): 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…
- [Advice and Best Places to Find Developer Cofounders](https://foundersnetwork.com/find-developer-cofounder/) (2021-10-08): Lacking the right tech background is an all-too-common obstacle when building a startup. Even the greatest idea in your head will be practically useless if you’re unable to implement it.…
- [Your Great Idea Needs Help. It’s Time for Some Co-Founder Speed Dating Strategies.](https://foundersnetwork.com/co-founder-speed-dating-strategies/) (2021-10-07): You’ve come up with a brilliant startup idea that will take the world by storm—now you just have to execute it. Whether you’re looking for coding knowledge or leadership skills,…
- [How to Find a Cofounder Online on YC and LinkedIn](https://foundersnetwork.com/find-a-cofounder-online/) (2021-10-06): Your head is full of great ideas for starting a business—but you need some assistance in executing them. Fortunately, this shouldn’t be an impediment to launching your startup. In fact,…
- [How to Hire a Marketer for Your Startup](https://foundersnetwork.com/hire-a-marketer-for-startup/) (2021-10-05): Having a marketing team for your startup so that you can grow your business is key. No matter how novel your idea is, or how strong your products are, your…
- [Startup COO Salary and Equity Benchmarks](https://foundersnetwork.com/startup-coo-salary/) (2021-10-03): Of all the startup roles—content strategists, controllers, COOs, and more—the job of COO (chief operating officer) is perhaps one of the most underappreciated yet valuable. The role of the COO…
- [Startup Salary Guide: Pay, Equity, and Negotiation](https://foundersnetwork.com/guide-to-startup-salary/) (2021-10-03): Working at a startup can be an exciting and rewarding experience. Startups give you the chance to pursue your passions while building a team of smart, passionate colleagues. However motivating…
- [What Is an Acquihire and How Does It Work?](https://foundersnetwork.com/what-is-acquihire/) (2021-10-03): Many factors go into building great startups—including a solid exit strategy. Founders need to be aware of all the options available to them in terms of startup acquisition. In recent…
- [Joining a Startup: Pros, Cons, and When to Join](https://foundersnetwork.com/joining-a-startup/) (2021-10-02): For many people, working at a startup is a dream come true. Startup jobs offer the chance to explore your interests and collaborate with many smart and passionate people—not to…
- [The Founder Dating Playbook: How to Find a Co-Founder](https://foundersnetwork.com/founder-dating-playbook/) (2021-10-02): Finding a startup partner is often compared to the dating process—and it’s a cliché for good reason. If the partnership is successful, you’ll be establishing a crucial long-term business relationship,…
- [How Much Do Employees Make in an IPO?](https://foundersnetwork.com/how-much-do-employees-make-in-an-ipo/) (2021-10-01): On a day-to-day basis, running your startup involves tasks like writing employment offer letters or deciding how to compensate startup interns. In the long run, however, you’ll need to keep…
- [Improve Your Chances of Success with an Ecommerce Startup Mentor](https://foundersnetwork.com/ecommerce-startup-mentoring/) (2021-10-01): Starting an e-commerce business has a very low barrier to entry—all you need are products to sell and an e-commerce platform like Shopify or Magento. In addition, there’s plenty of…
- [Five Billion-Dollar Business Ideas to Learn From (And Copy)](https://foundersnetwork.com/billion-dollar-business-ideas/) (2021-10-01): Whether high school students pet-sitting for their neighbors or would-be chefs launching a food truck, millions of people share the same vision of starting a business. (In your wildest dreams,…
- [Working at a Startup vs. a Big Company](https://foundersnetwork.com/startup-vs-big-company/) (2021-10-01): Startup vs. big company: which of these alternatives is the best one for your situation? Maybe you’ve thought about quitting your corporate job to join a startup, working on problems…
- [Return to Normal? How fn Members Feel About Getting Together at this Stage in the COVID Pandemic](https://foundersnetwork.com/return-to-normal-how-fn-members-feel-about-getting-together-at-this-stage-in-the-covid-pandemic/) (2021-09-22): Introducing Founders Network Research Insights We are pleased to share data from the first fn Research Insights report, an ongoing series of market research on topics of interest to our…
- [Disengage from the Grind to Build Teams](https://foundersnetwork.com/disengage-from-the-grind-to-build-teams/) (2021-09-14): Startup teams are used to bonding over deadlines and the constant pressure to deliver but Tyler Welch, founder and CEO of Tyler’s Mystery Tours, offers a different approach to team…
- [How An In-Person Networking App Tripled Its Users During the Pandemic](https://foundersnetwork.com/how-an-in-person-networking-app-tripled-its-users-during-the-pandemic/) (2021-03-23): In 2019, the networking app, Plain Sight, raised $1M in pre-seed funding. Plain Sight is a social networking platform that takes an unbiased approach to connecting like-minded people together virtually…
- [Need a Last-Minute Gift? Check Out Founders Network’s 2020 Holiday Gift Guide](https://foundersnetwork.com/need-a-last-minute-gift-check-out-founders-networks-2020-holiday-gift-guide/) (2020-12-21): 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…
- [Black Founders Focus: Overcoming Adversity with Khiry Kemp and Tiffany Dufu](https://foundersnetwork.com/black-founders-focus-fireside-chat-with-khiry-kemp-and-tiffany-dufu/) (2020-10-13): This year has placed a national spotlight on the Black experience, and it’s more important than ever for successful Black founders to share their insight and advice. Oppti founder Khiry…
- [FN's Startup Coronavirus Response](https://foundersnetwork.com/startup-covid-plan/) (2020-03-28): UPDATE (May 11th, 2020): Members from FN's Membership Committee share thoughts and inspirational messages about how founders can navigate through COVID and recession: ORIGINAL POST (March 27, 2020): As…
- [Founders Network Mexico City Has Launched!](https://foundersnetwork.com/founders-network-mexico-city-has-launched/) (2020-03-27): Founders Network is proud to launch our tenth chapter: Mexico City. Anyone who has visited Mexico City knows that the city is bursting with creativity, culture and talent. And it’s…
- [Founders Network 2019 Holiday Gift Guide](https://foundersnetwork.com/founders-network-2019-holiday-gift-guide/) (2019-12-05): DEZEN Wear The Future DEZEN is a new San Francisco-based fashion forward accessories brand for the eco-conscious generation. DEZEN creates colorful, on-trend fashion accessories using circular design principles, helping…
- [Announcing our New London Leadership Team](https://foundersnetwork.com/announcing-our-new-london-leadership-team/) (2019-09-08): In our ever-increasing desire to collaborate with and unite global leaders in paving the way for startup success, Founders Network is proud to introduce our new London Leadership Team. We believe…
- [Why Chicago Startups Should Stay in Chicago](https://foundersnetwork.com/why-chicago-startups-should-stay-in-chicago/) (2019-08-22): When many people think of hotbeds for startup activity, their minds instinctively drift toward places like Silicon Valley and San Francisco. But on the other side of the country, Chicago…
- [Chicken before Egg: Getting Your Marketplace Startup Off the Ground](https://foundersnetwork.com/chicken-before-egg-getting-your-marketplace-startup-off-the-ground/) (2019-05-01): Nishant Aggarwal has been a member of Founders Network since March 2019. He's also been a prominent FN member in our San Francisco Chapter. To receive peer mentorship from Nishant…
- [5 Founders Network Entrepreneurs Featured on Ready to Rocket's List of Emerging Companies](https://foundersnetwork.com/5-founders-network-entrepreneurs-featured-on-ready-to-rockets-l/) (2019-04-18): Ready to Rocket, a business recognition program for British Columbia’s technology industry that showcases the “Revenue Growth Leaders of Tomorrow,” featured 5 members of our Vancouver chapter on their list…
- [Your Pitch Deck Is Done, But Is It Ready for Prime Time?](https://foundersnetwork.com/your-pitch-deck-is-done-but-is-it-ready-for-prime-time/) (2018-12-18): Tony Clemendor has been a member of Founders Network since January 2013. He’s also been a prominent FN member in our Silicon Valley Chapter. To receive peer mentorship from Tony and over 600…
- [Founders Network 2017 Year In Review](https://foundersnetwork.com/founders-network-2017-year-review/) (2018-01-06): In 2017 Founders Network added over 150 members with over $1 billion in financing raised and from eight different global cities. We would like to give special recognition to the…
- [FN Members Mark Oden & Andy Steuer Launch Taskware!](https://foundersnetwork.com/taskware-launches-congrats-fners-mark-oden-andy-steuer/) (2017-09-21): Huge congrats to FN'ers Mark Oden and Andy Steuer who announced the launch of Taskware this week. The official launch announcement reposted below; please share it to help them get…
- [June Roundup: Docker partners with Hewlitt Packard, and Pythagoras Pizza expands UberRUSH](https://foundersnetwork.com/june-round-up-docker-partners-with-hewlitt-packard-and-pythagoras-pizza-expands-uberrush/) (2016-07-06): Lots to report from June on our 500+ founders. Solomon Hykes has been busy partnering Docker with Hewlitt Packard Enterprise, while Evan Kuo's Pythagoras Pizza helped grow UberRUSH. More highlights: Rafael Jimenez…
- [January News: Wonolo Raises $5.7M, Pley Acquires SparkBox & LoungeBuddy Partners with TripIt](https://foundersnetwork.com/january-news-wonolo-raises-5-7m-pley-acquires-loungebuddy-partners-with-tripit/) (2016-01-27): Another big month for our 600+ tech founders here at Founders Network. Headlining this month's newsmakers was AJ Brustein (July '14 Cohort) who announced a $5.7M funding. Wonolo's investors include…
- [December News: Rounds raised, partnerships forged and a timely toast](https://foundersnetwork.com/december-news/) (2015-12-28): Across the network, we grew to 600 members who have collectively raised over $250 million. Over 4,000 posts kept the forum and its founders-only conversation at the heart of our…
- [Louder acquired, Foundersuite funded, and more October news](https://foundersnetwork.com/louder-acquired-foundersuite-funded-and-more-fn-october-news/) (2015-10-29): Just as the month closed FN'er Colin Mutchler saw Louder acquired by Change.org. The two B Corps both focus on helping regular citizens exercise their power to promote change – Louder, with amplified…
- [$10M Raised, Featured on Product Hunt, and More FN Milestones this September](https://foundersnetwork.com/10m-raised-featured-on-product-hunt-and-more-fn-milestones-this-september/) (2015-09-29): This month FN'er Chad Arimura announced he closed an $8M Series A round for his startup, Iron.io (via TechCrunch). Iron.io is a scalable cloud-based message queue and processing platform for building distributed…
- [In FN News: Launches, A.I. and promoting home-grown entrepreneurship](https://foundersnetwork.com/august-members-in-the-news/) (2015-08-31): This month FNer Arjun Dev Arora launched his mobile sales platform Immediately. Its intuitive mobile sales workflow minimizes routine administrative tasks and prioritizes building relationships between sales professionals and their…
- [Rob Mancabelli & Hisham Anwar Raise $33M for Brightbytes: July ’15 Member News](https://foundersnetwork.com/rob-mancabelli-hisham-anwar-raise-33m-for-brightbytes-july-15-member-news-2/) (2015-07-30): From acquisition to athlete wearables to a $33 million funding round, Founders Network members made tech startup headlines this month: Rob Mancabelli & Hisham Anwar's startup BrightBytes raises $33M in funding (via…
- [Ty Walrod Raises $1.75M for Bright Funds: June '15 Member News](https://foundersnetwork.com/june-15-member-news-round-up/) (2015-06-30): Check out Founders Network members making tech startup news headlines in this month’s member news roundup: Ty Walrod's startup Bright Funds raises $1.75M in funding (via pehub.com). Bright Funds is the…
- [2 Acquisitions, Over $5M Raised and More FN Milestones this May](https://foundersnetwork.com/2-acquisitions-over-5m-raised-and-more-fn-milestones-this-may/) (2015-05-27): Check out Founders Network members making tech startup news headlines in this month’s member news roundup: Cynthia Schames' startup AbbeyPost is acquired by SourceEasy (via Techcircle.in). AbbeyPost is a software company and vertically…
- [In the News: Ascendify, Appthority, JetMe and more this April](https://foundersnetwork.com/startup-news-april-ascendify-appthority-jetme/) (2015-04-28): Check out Founders Network members making tech startup news headlines in this month’s member news roundup. Matt Hendrickson, Founder of Ascendify, announces an investment from GE Ventures (via Business Wire).…
- [In The News: ReTargeter, Fleksy, Seed & Spark, and more](https://foundersnetwork.com/in-the-news-retargeter-seed-spark-and-more/) (2015-03-31): Once a month, we like to highlight our Founders Network members making tech startup news headlines. It's been a very busy March, with highlights from the 2015 Launch Festival, a number…
- [Le Tote highlights banner month for members](https://foundersnetwork.com/news-le-tote-lounge-buddy-pley-highlight-banner-month-fn-members/) (2015-02-26): Check out Founders Network members making tech startup news headlines in this month's member news roundup. Rakesh Tondon's Le Tote secured new Series A funding round worth $8.8 million led by Azure Capital Partners…
- [Chad Arimura's Startup Iron.io Launches on Microsoft Azure](https://foundersnetwork.com/tech-startup-news-december-29/) (2014-12-29): Check out Founders Network members making tech startup news headlines in this week’s member news roundup. Chad Arimura's startup Iron.io launches on Microsoft Azure (via PRNewsweb). Iron.io is a scalable, cloud-based message queue…
- [Andy Bosselman's Startup Arithmetic Launches Acne Control Complex](https://foundersnetwork.com/tech-startup-news-arithmetic-december-15/) (2014-12-15): Check out Founders Network members making tech startup news headlines in this week’s member news roundup. Andy Bosselman's startup Arithmetic launches Acne Control Complex (via PR Newswire). Arithmetic is a new skincare company focused on helping…
- [Andrew Maguire and Nathan Parcells Announce LookSharp Acquires Readyforce](https://foundersnetwork.com/tech-startup-news-dec-8-looksharp-acquires-readyforce/) (2014-12-08): Check out Founders Network members making tech startup news headlines in this week’s member news roundup. Andrew Maguire and Nathan Parcells announce LookSharp acquires Readyforce (via Catherine Shu TechCrunch). LookSharp (powering InternMatch) is an online platform…
- [William Li's Startup Knightscope Launches First Fleet of the K5 Policing Robots](https://foundersnetwork.com/tech-startup-news-november-24/) (2014-11-24): Check out Founders Network members making tech startup news headlines in this week’s member news roundup. William Li's startup Knightscope launches its first fleet of the K5 Policing Robots (via Quinten Plummer, Tech Times). Knightscope is…
- [Nitin Pachisia Announces Unshackled, A New $3.5M Early Stage Fund](https://foundersnetwork.com/tech-startup-news-november-17/) (2014-11-17): Check out Founders Network members making tech startup news headlines in this week’s member news roundup. Nitin Pachisia announces Unshackled, a new $3.5M early stage fund (via Jordan Crook, TechCrunch). Unshackled is an…
- [Ioannis Verdelis Raises $2M in Funding for Fleksy](https://foundersnetwork.com/tech-startup-news-november-3/) (2014-11-03): Check out Founders Network members making tech startup news headlines in this week’s member news roundup. Ioannis Verdelis raises $2M in funding for Fleksy (via Darrell Etherington, TechCrunch). Fleksy offers an innovative…
- [Cinepapaya Founders Raise $2M in Funding](https://foundersnetwork.com/tech-startup-news-cinepapaya-raises-2m-funding/) (2014-10-27): Check out Founders Network members making tech startup news headlines in this week’s member news roundup. Founders Network offers peer mentorship for over 500 tech startup founders. To learn more about FN,…
- [Miguel Amaro Raises $3.5M in Series A Funding for UniPlaces](https://foundersnetwork.com/tech-startup-news-week-october-20-miguel-amaros-startup-uniplaces-raised-3-5m-series-funding/) (2014-10-20): Check out Founders Network members making tech startup news headlines in this week’s member news roundup. Founders Network offers peer mentorship for over 500 tech startup founders. To learn more about FN,…
- [Ioannis Verdelis Announces Fleksy for iOS 8](https://foundersnetwork.com/tech-startup-news-week-october-6/) (2014-10-06): Check out Founders Network members making tech startup news headlines in this week’s member news roundup. Founders Network offers peer mentorship for over 500 tech startup founders. To learn more about FN,…
- [Rob Mancabelli Announces Availability of BrightBytes' Early Warning Module](https://foundersnetwork.com/news-week-september-29-rob-mancabelli-announced-availability-brightbytes-early-warning-module/) (2014-09-29): Check out Founders Network members making headlines in this week’s member news roundup. Founders Network offers peer mentorship for over 500 tech startup founders. To learn more about FN, please visit www.foundersnetwork.com Rob…
- [Solomon Hykes' Raises $40M for Docker](https://foundersnetwork.com/news-week-september-22-solomon-hykes-startup-docker-raised-40m/) (2014-09-22): Check out Founders Network members making headlines in this week’s member news roundup. Founders Network offers peer mentorship for over 500 tech startup founders. To learn more about FN, please visit www.foundersnetwork.com Solomon…
- [Linden Tibbets' Startup IFTTT Raises $30M in Funding](https://foundersnetwork.com/news-week-september-8-linden-tibbets-startup-ifttt-raised-30m-funding/) (2014-09-08): Check out Founders Network members making headlines in this week's member news roundup. Founders Network offers peer mentorship for over 500 tech startup founders. To learn more about FN, please visit www.foundersnetwork.com Linden…
- [News For Week of August 25: Aran Hamilton, Co-Founder of Vantage Analytics Raised $1.1M in Funding](https://foundersnetwork.com/news-week-august-25-aran-hamilton-co-founder-vantage-analytics-raised-1-1m-funding/) (2014-08-25): Check out Founders Network members making headlines in this week’s member news roundup. Founders Network offers peer mentorship for over 500 tech startup founders. To learn more about FN, please visit www.foundersnetwork.com Aran…
- [News For Week of August 18: StudyBlue Announced Chris Klundt Stepped Back Into CEO Role](https://foundersnetwork.com/news-week-august-18-studyblue-announced-chris-klundt-stepped-back-ceo-role/) (2014-08-18): Check out Founders Network members making headlines in this week’s member news roundup. Founders Network offers peer mentorship for over 500 tech startup founders. To learn more about FN, please visit www.foundersnetwork.com Becky…
- [News For Week of August 11: Emily Best's Startup Seed&Spark Raised $1M in Seed Funding](https://foundersnetwork.com/news-week-august-11-emily-bests-startup-seedspark-raised-1m-seed-funding/) (2014-08-11): Check out Founders Network members making headlines in this week’s member news roundup. Founders Network offers peer mentorship for over 500 tech startup founders. To learn more about FN, please visit www.foundersnetwork.com Emily…
- [Weekly News: Pogoseat Raises $2.3M in Funding](https://foundersnetwork.com/news-week-august-4-pogoseat-raised-2-3m-seed-funding/) (2014-08-04): Check out Founders Network members making headlines in this week’s member news roundup. Founders Network offers peer mentorship for over 500 tech startup founders. To learn more about FN, please visit www.foundersnetwork.com Abel…
- [News For Week of July 28: Solomon Hykes Announced Docker Bought Orchard](https://foundersnetwork.com/news-week-july-28-solomon-hykes-announced-docker-bought-orchard/) (2014-07-28): Check out Founders Network members making headlines in this week’s member news roundup. Founders Network offers peer mentorship for over 500 tech startup founders. To learn more about FN, please visit www.foundersnetwork.com…
- [Weekly Recap: Launch of contentstack.io](https://foundersnetwork.com/news-week-july-21-neha-sampat-founder-raw-engineering-announced-launch-contentstack-io/) (2014-07-21): Check out Founders Network members making headlines in this week’s member news roundup. Founders Network offers peer mentorship for over 500 tech startup founders. To learn more about FN, please visit www.foundersnetwork.com Neha…
- [Weekly Recap: Fleksy Keyboard Beta Announced](https://foundersnetwork.com/news-week-july-14-ioannis-verdelis-announced-fleksy-keyboard-beta-updated-new-languages/) (2014-07-14): Check out Founders Network members making headlines in this week’s member news roundup. Founders Network offers peer mentorship for over 500 tech startup founders. To learn more about FN, please visit www.foundersnetwork.com Ioannis…
- [News For Week of July 7: Ranan Lachman's Startup Pley was Featured on CNBC's Squawk Breakthrough](https://foundersnetwork.com/news-week-july-7-ranan-lachmans-startup-pley-featured-cnbcs-squawk-breakthrough/) (2014-07-07): Check out Founders Network members making headlines in this week’s member news roundup. Founders Network offers peer mentorship for over 500 tech startup founders. To learn more about FN, please visit www.foundersnetwork.com Ranan…
- [News For Week of June 30: Trent Telford Founder of Cocoon Data Holdings Limited Announced Prime Metals Will Acquire Them for $53M](https://foundersnetwork.com/news-week-june-30-trent-telford-founder-cocoon-data-holdings-limited-announced-prime-metals-will-acquire-53m/) (2014-06-30): Check out Founders Network members making headlines in this week’s member news roundup. Founders Network offers peer mentorship for over 500 tech startup founders. To learn more about FN, please visit www.foundersnetwork.com Trent…
- [New For Week of June 23: Ioannis Verdelis, Founder of Fleksy Announced the Launch of Fleksy Messenger](https://foundersnetwork.com/new-week-june-23-ioannis-verdelis-founder-fleksy-announced-launch-fleksy-messenger/) (2014-06-23): Check out Founders Network members making headlines in this week’s member news roundup. Founders Network offers peer mentorship for over 500 tech startup founders. To learn more about FN, please visit www.foundersnetwork.com Ioannis…
- [Weekly Recap: The Launch of Docker 1.0](https://foundersnetwork.com/news-week-june-16-solomon-hykes-founder-docker-announced-launch-docker-1-0/) (2014-06-16): Check out Founders Network members making headlines in this week’s member news roundup. Founders Network offers peer mentorship for over 500 tech startup founders. To learn more about FN, please visit www.foundersnetwork.com Solomon…
- [News For Week of June 2: Micah Baldwin Announced His Startup Graphicly's Staff Was Acquired by Blurb](https://foundersnetwork.com/news-week-june-2-micah-baldwin-announced-startup-graphiclys-staff-acquired-blurb/) (2014-06-02): Check out Founders Network members making headlines in this week’s member news roundup. Founders Network offers peer mentorship for over 500 tech startup founders. To learn more about FN, please visit www.foundersnetwork.com Micah…
- [News For Week of May 19: Mozio Raised $750K in Funding](https://foundersnetwork.com/new-week-may-19-david-litwaks-startup-mozio-raised-750k-funding/) (2014-05-19): Check out Founders Network members making headlines in this week’s member news roundup. Founders Network offers peer mentorship for over 500 tech startup founders. To learn more about FN, please visit www.foundersnetwork.com David…
- [News For Week of May 12: Micah Baldwin, Founder of Graphic.ly was the Featured Guest on The VentureBeat Tech Podcast](https://foundersnetwork.com/news-week-may-12-micah-baldwin-founder-graphic-ly-featured-guest-venturebeats-tech-podcast/) (2014-05-12): Check out Founders Network members making headlines in this week’s member news roundup. Founders Network offers peer mentorship for over 500 tech startup founders. To learn more about FN, please visit www.foundersnetwork.com Micah…
- [News For Week of May 5: Dana Loberg & Sahin Boydas' startup MovieLaLa Announced Funding from Marc Benioff](https://foundersnetwork.com/news-week-may-5-dana-loberg-sahin-boydas-startup-movielala-invested-marc-benioff/) (2014-05-05): Check out Founders Network members making headlines in this week’s member news roundup. Founders Network offers peer mentorship for over 500 tech startup founders. To learn more about FN, please visit www.foundersnetwork.com Dana…
- [New For Week April 28: Colin Mutchler's Startup Louder Received a $35K Grant from The Knight Foundation](https://foundersnetwork.com/new-week-april-28-colin-mutchlers-startup-louder-received-35k-grant-knight-foundation/) (2014-04-28): Check out Founders Network members making headlines in this week’s member news roundup. Founders Network offers peer mentorship for over 500 tech startup founders. To learn more about FN, please visit www.foundersnetwork.com Colin…
- [fnRecruiting: Cloudability, Appthority, InternMatch, Fleksy](https://foundersnetwork.com/fnrecruiting-rooster-grin-media-appthority-internmatch-fleksy/) (2014-04-23): See which Founders Network members are hiring. Founders Network offers peer mentorship for over 500 tech startup founders. To learn more about FN, please visit www.foundersnetwork.com Cloudability, the first and only financial management tool…
- [News For Week of April 21: Rob Mancabelli's Startup BrightBytes Honored for Best Web Education Platform in the 18th Annual Webby Awards](https://foundersnetwork.com/news-week-april-21-rob-mancabellis-startup-brightbytes-honored-best-web-education-platform-18th-annual-webby-awards/) (2014-04-21): Check out Founders Network members making headlines in this week’s member news roundup. Founders Network offers peer mentorship for over 500 tech startup founders. To learn more about FN, please visit www.foundersnetwork.com Rob…
- [News For Week of April 14: Matt Howard, Founder of EatStreet Closed $6M in Series B Funding](https://foundersnetwork.com/news-week-april-14-matt-howard-founder-eatstreet-closed-6m-series-b-funding/) (2014-04-14): Check out Founders Network members making headlines in this week’s member news roundup. Founders Network offers peer mentorship for over 500 tech startup founders. To learn more about FN, please visit www.foundersnetwork.com Matt…
- [Weekly Recap: Jeremy Almond Closed $1M Funding](https://foundersnetwork.com/news-week-april-7-jeremy-almond-founder-paystand-closed-1m-seed-funding/) (2014-04-07): Check out Founders Network members making headlines in this week’s member news roundup. Founders Network offers peer mentorship for over 500 tech startup founders. To learn more about FN, please visit www.foundersnetwork.com Jeremy…
- [News For Week of March 31: Ioannis Verdelis of Fleksy Announced the Release of The Big Version 2.0 Update on Android](https://foundersnetwork.com/news-week-march-31-ioannis-verdelis-fleksy-announced-release-big-version-2-0-update-android/) (2014-03-31): Check out Founders Network members making headlines in this week’s member news roundup. Founders Network offers peer mentorship for over 500 tech startup founders. To learn more about FN, please visit www.foundersnetwork.com Ioannis…
- [News for Week of March 24: Ranan Lachman of Pley Closed $6.75M in Series A Funding](https://foundersnetwork.com/news-week-march-24-ranan-lachman-pley-closed-6-75m-series-funding/) (2014-03-24): Check out Founders Network members making headlines in this week’s member news roundup. Founders Network offers peer mentorship for over 500 tech startup founders. To learn more about FN, please visit www.foundersnetwork.com Ranan…
- [fnRecruiting: RecruitLoop; Appthority; Engajer; Entryless](https://foundersnetwork.com/fnrecruiting-recruitloop-appthority-engajer-entryless/) (2014-03-21): See which Founders Network members are hiring. Founders Network offers peer mentorship for over 500 tech startup founders. To learn more about FN, please visit www.foundersnetwork.com RecruitLoop which is disrupting the recruitment industry…
- [News For Week of March 17: Rob Mancabelli of BrightBytes Closed $15M in Series B Funding](https://foundersnetwork.com/news-week-march-17-rob-mancabelli-brightbytes-closed-15m-series-b-funding/) (2014-03-17): Check out Founders Network members making headlines in this week’s member news roundup. Founders Network offers peer mentorship for over 500 tech startup founders. To learn more about FN, please visit www.foundersnetwork.com Rob…
- [News For Week of March 10: Dana Loberg and Sahin Boydas, Founders of MovieLaLa Raised Seed Funding From Machinima's Allen DeBevoise](https://foundersnetwork.com/news-week-march-10-dana-loberg-sahin-boydas-founders-movielala-raised-seed-funding-machinimas-allen-debevoise/) (2014-03-10): Check out Founders Network members making headlines in this week’s member news roundup. Founders Network offers peer mentorship for over 500 tech startup founders. To learn more about FN, please visit www.foundersnetwork.com Dana…
- [Weekly Recap: Stephen Dash Launches Credible](https://foundersnetwork.com/news-week-march-3-stephen-dash-launched-credible-featured-techcrunch/) (2014-03-03): Check out Founders Network members making headlines in this week’s member news roundup. Founders Network offers peer mentorship for over 500 tech startup founders. To learn more about FN, please visit www.foundersnetwork.com Stephen…
- [Get on the Startup Ski Bus!](https://foundersnetwork.com/get-on-the-startup-ski-bus/) (2014-02-27): Tired of being cooped up in your office hunched behind your computer? Well here is your chance to enjoy all that mother nature has to offer at the 2nd annual…
- [News For Week of February 24: Marcus Nelson's Startup Addvocate Received #1 Spot On Forbes: The 10 Best Startup Websites](https://foundersnetwork.com/news-week-february-24-marcus-nelsons-startup-addvocate-received-1-spot-forbes-10-best-startup-websites/) (2014-02-24): Check out Founders Network members making headlines in this week’s member news roundup. Founders Network offers peer mentorship for over 500 tech startup founders. To learn more about FN, please visit www.foundersnetwork.com Marcus…
- [News For Week of Feb 17: Matt Howard of EatStreet Raised $3.7M in New Funding](https://foundersnetwork.com/news-week-feb-17-matt-howard-eatstreet-raised-3-7m-new-funding/) (2014-02-17): Check out Founders Network members making headlines in this week’s member news roundup. Founders Network offers peer mentorship for over 500 tech startup founders. To learn more about FN, please visit www.foundersnetwork.com Matt…
- [Founder Profile: Alex Bagden, Founder & CEO of Rooster Grin Media](https://foundersnetwork.com/fnmentoring-alex-bagden-founder-ceo-rooster-grin-media/) (2014-02-12): fnMentoring functions accelerate your startup and expand your high-tech network through mentoring sessions with founders and featured guest experts. Functions are free to members but require your RSVP. If you are…
- [News For Week of February 10: Planwise Announced Second Century Ventures (SCV) Has Invested in the Company](https://foundersnetwork.com/news-week-february-10-planwise-announced-second-century-ventures-scv-invested-company/) (2014-02-10): Check out Founders Network members making headlines in this week’s member news roundup. Founders Network offers peer mentorship for over 500 tech startup founders. To learn more about FN, please visit www.foundersnetwork.com Vincent…
- [News For Week of February 3: Michael Castellano's startup Engajer Released a New Video Platform that helps Cancer for College Tell Its Story in a Customizable, Interactive Way](https://foundersnetwork.com/news-week-february-3-michael-castellanos-startup-engajer-released-new-video-platform-helps-college-tell-story-customizable-interactive-way/) (2014-02-03): Check out Founders Network members making headlines in this week’s member news roundup. Founders Network offers peer mentorship for over 500 tech startup founders. To learn more about FN, please visit www.foundersnetwork.com Michael…
- [Weekly Recap: Docker Raises A $15M Funding Round](https://foundersnetwork.com/new-week-january-27-solomon-hykes-startup-docker-raised-15m-round-new-funding/) (2014-01-27): Check out Founders Network members making headlines in this week’s member news roundup. Founders Network offers peer mentorship for over 500 tech startup founders. To learn more about FN, please visit www.foundersnetwork.com Solomon…
- [News For Week of January 13: Jeremy Almond's Startup PayStand Received Backing From Central Coast Angels](https://foundersnetwork.com/news-for-week-of-january-13-jeremy-almonds-startup-paystand-received-backing-from-central-coast-angels/) (2014-01-13): Check out Founders Network members making headlines in this week’s member news roundup. Founders Network offers peer mentorship for over 500 tech startup founders. To learn more about FN, please visit www.foundersnetwork.com Jeremy…
- [2013 Recap: Doubling to 500 Members, Hosting 200 Mentoring Sessions, Launching Member Site 2.0 & a Growing Team](https://foundersnetwork.com/2013-recap-doubling-to-500-members-hosting-200-mentoring-sessions-launching-member-site-2-0-a-growing-team/) (2014-01-01): As a follow-up to "Why I started Founders Network", I thought I'd post part of my internal 2013 Annual Report for our public audience. The headline of course is doubling…
- [News For Week of December 23: Richard White's Startup UserVoice Won the CRM Idol 2013](https://foundersnetwork.com/news-for-week-of-december-23-richard-whites-startup-uservoice-won-the-crm-idol-2013/) (2013-12-23): Check out Founders Network members making headlines in this week’s member news roundup. Founders Network offers peer mentorship for over 450 tech startup founders. To learn more about FN, please visit www.foundersnetwork.com Richard…
- [Weekly News: Manalto Announces a $1M Seed Funding Round](https://foundersnetwork.com/news-for-week-of-december-16-anthony-owen-of-manalto-announces-a-1m-seed-round-investment/) (2013-12-16): Check out Founders Network members making headlines in this week’s member news roundup. Founders Network offers peer mentorship for over 450 tech startup founders. To learn more about FN, please visit www.foundersnetwork.com Anthony…
- [News For Week of December 9: Vinny Lingham's Startup Gyft was Featured in Yahoo! News](https://foundersnetwork.com/news-for-week-of-december-9-vinny-linghams-startup-gyft-was-featured-in-yahoo-news/) (2013-12-09): Check out Founders Network members making headlines in this week’s member news roundup. Founders Network offers peer mentorship for over 450 tech startup founders. To learn more about FN, please visit www.foundersnetwork.com Vinny…
- [News For Week of December 2: Arjun Dev Arora of ReTargeter was Featured in Forbes](https://foundersnetwork.com/news-for-week-of-december-2-arjun-dev-arora-of-retargeter-was-featured-in-forbes/) (2013-12-02): Check out Founders Network members making headlines in this week’s member news roundup. Founders Network offers peer mentorship for over 450 tech startup founders. To learn more about FN, please visit www.foundersnetwork.com Arjun…
- [News For Week of November 25: Justin Parfitt and Dean Kelly Announced Their Mobile App HeyLets Launched in the iTunes store!](https://foundersnetwork.com/news-for-week-of-november-25-justin-parfitt-and-dean-kelly-announced-their-mobile-app-heylets-launched-in-the-itunes-store/) (2013-11-25): Check out Founders Network members making headlines in this week’s member news roundup. Founders Network offers peer mentorship for over 450 tech startup founders. To learn more about FN, please visit www.foundersnetwork.com Justin…
- [News For Week of November 18: Samar Birwadker of Good.Co Announces a $1.3 Million Seed Investment Round](https://foundersnetwork.com/news-for-week-of-november-18-samar-birwadker-of-good-co-announces-a-1-3-million-seed-investment-round/) (2013-11-18): Check out Founders Network members making headlines in this week’s member news roundup. Founders Network offers peer mentorship for over 450 tech startup founders. To learn more about FN, please visit www.foundersnetwork.com Samar…
- [News For Week of November 11: Neha Sampat of Raw Engineering Inc. Announces the Launch of built.io.](https://foundersnetwork.com/news-for-week-of-november-11-neha-sampat-of-raw-engineering-inc-announces-the-launch-of-built-io/) (2013-11-11): Check out Founders Network members making headlines in this week’s member news roundup. Founders Network offers peer mentorship for over 450 tech startup founders. To learn more about FN, please visit www.foundersnetwork.com Neha…
- [News For Week of November 4: Pogoseat Announces They Are Now Bicoastal](https://foundersnetwork.com/new-for-week-of-november-4-pogoseat-announces-they-are-now-bicoastal/) (2013-11-04): Check out Founders Network members making headlines in this week’s member news roundup. Founders Network offers peer mentorship for over 450 tech startup founders. To learn more about FN, please visit www.foundersnetwork.com Abel…
- [News For Week of October 28: Arjun Dev Arora's startup ReTargeter has been added to influenceHR’s roster of industry marketing leaders](https://foundersnetwork.com/news-for-week-of-october-28-arjun-dev-aroras-startup-retargeter-has-been-added-to-influencehrs-roster-of-industry-marketing-leaders/) (2013-10-28): Check out Founders Network members making headlines in this week’s member news roundup. Founders Network offers peer mentorship for over 450 tech startup founders. To learn more about FN, please visit www.foundersnetwork.com Arjun…
- [News For Week of October 21:Micah Baldwin Founder of Graphicly was featured in Faces of Innovation](https://foundersnetwork.com/news-for-week-of-october-21micah-baldwin-founder-of-graphicly-was-featured-in-faces-of-innovation/) (2013-10-21): Check out Founders Network members making headlines in this week’s member news roundup. Founders Network offers peer mentorship for over 450 tech startup founders. To learn more about FN, please visit www.foundersnetwork.com Micah…
- [News For Week of October 14: John Wantz Announces Comr.se Raises a $780K Seed Round](https://foundersnetwork.com/news-for-week-of-october-14-john-wantz-announces-comr-se-raises-a-780k-seed-round/) (2013-10-14): Check out Founders Network members making headlines in this week’s member news roundup. Founders Network offers peer mentorship for over 300 tech startup founders. To learn more about FN, please visit www.foundersnetwork.com John…
- [News for Week of October 7: Vinny Lingham Announces Gyft Raised an Additional $5M in Series A Funding](https://foundersnetwork.com/news-for-week-of-october-7-vinny-lingham-announces-gift-raised-an-additional-5m-in-series-a-funding/) (2013-10-07): Check out Founders Network members making headlines in this week’s member news roundup. Founders Network offers peer mentorship for over 300 tech startup founders. To learn more about FN, please visit www.foundersnetwork.com Vinny…
- [News for Week of September 23: Brett Kopf Announces that Remind101 Raises a $3.5M Round of Series A Financing](https://foundersnetwork.com/news-for-week-of-september-23-brett-kopfs-announces-that-remind101-raises-3-5m-round-of-series-a-financing/) (2013-09-23): Check out Founders Network members making headlines in this week’s member news roundup. Founders Network offers peer mentorship for over 300 tech startup founders. To learn more about FN, please visit www.foundersnetwork.com Brett…
- [News For Week September 16: Colin Barceloux of Rafter Announced the Launch of The Rented Life](https://foundersnetwork.com/news-for-week-september-16-colin-barceloux-of-rafter-announced-the-launch-of-the-rented-life/) (2013-09-16): Check out Founders Network members making headlines in this week’s member news roundup. Founders Network offers peer mentorship for over 300 tech startup founders. To learn more about FN, please visit www.foundersnetwork.com Colin…
- [News For Week of September 9: Micah Baldwin Announces that Graphicly Raised $1.3M From Previous Investors Led by Mercury Fund and Dundee VC](https://foundersnetwork.com/news-for-week-of-september-9-micah-baldwin-announces-that-graphicly-raised-1-3m-from-previous-investors-led-by-mercury-fund-and-dundee-vc/) (2013-09-09): Check out Founders Network members making headlines in this week’s member news roundup. Founders Network offers peer mentorship for over 300 tech startup founders. To learn more about FN, please visit www.foundersnetwork.com Micah…
- [News for Week of August 26: Nathan Parcells' startup Internmatch was featured in Forbes.](https://foundersnetwork.com/news-for-week-of-august-26-nathan-parcells-startup-internmatch-was-featured-in-forbes/) (2013-08-26): Check out Founders Network members making headlines in this week’s member news roundup. Founders Network offers peer mentorship for over 300 tech startup founders. To learn more about FN, please visit www.foundersnetwork.com Nathan…
- [News For Week of August 12: Ioannis Verdelis announces that Syntellia raised $3M Series A venture financing round](https://foundersnetwork.com/news-for-week-of-august-12-ioannis-verdelis-announces-that-syntellia-raised-3m-series-a-venture-financing-round/) (2013-08-19): Check out Founders Network members making headlines in this week’s member news roundup. Founders Network offers peer mentorship for over 300 tech startup founders. To learn more about FN, please visit www.foundersnetwork.com Ioannis…
- [News For Week of August 12: Brett Kopf's startup Remind101 released the brand new Remind101 iPhone app](https://foundersnetwork.com/news-for-week-of-august-12-brett-kopfs-startsup-remind101-released-the-brand-new-remind101-iphone-app/) (2013-08-12): Check out Founders Network members making headlines in this week’s member news roundup. Founders Network offers peer mentorship for over 300 tech startup founders. To learn more about FN, please visit www.foundersnetwork.com Brett…
- [News For Week of August 5: Domingo Guerra's startup Appthority was featured on USA Today.](https://foundersnetwork.com/news-for-week-of-august-5-domingo-guerras-startup-appthority-was-featured-on-usa-today/) (2013-08-05): Check out Founders Network members making headlines in this week’s member news roundup. Founders Network offers peer mentorship for over 300 tech startup founders. To learn more about FN, please visit www.foundersnetwork.com Domingo…
- [News For Week of July 29: Amir Tarighat Announces EquaMetrics Raises $4.5M To Help Traders Set Up Algorithms](https://foundersnetwork.com/news-for-week-of-july-29-amir-tarighat-announces-equametrics-raises-4-5m-to-help-traders-set-up-algorithms/) (2013-07-29): Check out Founders Network members making headlines in this week’s member news roundup. Founders Network offers peer mentorship for over 300 tech startup founders. To learn more about FN, please visitwww.foundersnetwork.c Amir…
- [News For Week of July 22: Marc Hoag announces that Venturocket raised $700k in it's first round of funding](https://foundersnetwork.com/news-for-week-of-july-22-marc-hoag-announces-that-venturocket-raised-700k-in-its-first-round-of-funding/) (2013-07-22): Check out Founders Network members making headlines in this week’s member news roundup. Founders Network offers peer mentorship for over 300 tech startup founders. To learn more about FN, please visitwww.foundersnetwork.com. Marc…
- [News For Week of July 15: Rob Mancabelli announces that BrightBytes raises $2.5M in Series A funding](https://foundersnetwork.com/news-for-week-of-july-15-jonathan-wu-announces-touchofmodern-raises-3m-in-series-a-funding/) (2013-07-15): Check out Founders Network members making headlines in this week’s member news roundup. Founders Network offers peer mentorship for over 300 tech startup founders. To learn more about FN, please visit www.foundersnetwork.com.…
- [News for Week of July 9: Francis Pedraza announces the launch of Everest in Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa.](https://foundersnetwork.com/news-for-week-of-july-9-francis-pedraza-announces-the-launch-of-everest-in-australia-new-zealand-and-south-africa/) (2013-07-08): Check out Founders Network members making headlines in this week’s member news roundup. Founders Network offers peer mentorship for over 300 tech startup founders. To learn more about FN, please visit www.foundersnetwork.com.…
- [Weekly Recap: Lisa Maki of PokitDok raises $4M in funding](https://foundersnetwork.com/news-for-week-of-june-1-lisa-maki-of-pokitdok-raises-4m-in-funding-to-improve-health-care-cost-transparency/) (2013-07-01): Check out Founders Network members making headlines in this week’s member news roundup. Founders Network offers peer mentorship for over 300 tech startup founders. To learn more about FN, please visit www.foundersnetwork.com.…
- [fnMilestone: Geremie Camara of TicTokLabs, Inc. on launching JamTok in iTunes](https://foundersnetwork.com/fnmilestone-geremie-camara-of-tictoklabs-inc-on-launching-jamtok-in-itunes/) (2013-07-01): fnMilestones celebrate the significant startup achievements of our members and acknowledge the Founders Network members who helped them along the way. Below is a brief interview with Geremie Camara of TicTokLabs, Inc. who…
- [News For Week of June 24: James Tamplin of Firebase raises $5.6M Series A from Union Square Ventures and Flybridge](https://foundersnetwork.com/news-for-week-of-june-24-james-tamplin-of-firebase-raises-5-6m-series-a-from-union-square-ventures-and-flybridge/) (2013-06-24): Check out Founders Network members making headlines in this week’s member news roundup. Founders Network offers peer mentorship for over 300 tech startup founders. To learn more about FN, please visit www.foundersnetwork.com.…
- [News For Week of June 17: Andrew Maguire & Nathan Parcells raises $4 million in funding for InternMatch](https://foundersnetwork.com/news-for-week-of-june-17-andrew-maguire-nathan-parcells-raises-4-million-in-funding-for-internmatch/) (2013-06-17): Check out Founders Network members making headlines in this week’s member news roundup. Founders Network offers peer mentorship for over 300 tech startup founders. To learn more about FN, please visit www.foundersnetwork.com.…
- [News for Week of June 10: Marc Hoag Announces the Launch of Venturocket](https://foundersnetwork.com/news-for-week-of-june-10-marc-hoag-announces-the-launch-of-venturrocket/) (2013-06-10): Check out Founders Network members making headlines in this week’s member news roundup. Founders Network offers peer mentorship for over 300 tech startup founders. To learn more about FN, please visit www.foundersnetwork.com.…
- [News For Week of June 2: Nitin Pachisia Announces the Launch of Trymbl's Try-Before-You-Buy](https://foundersnetwork.com/news-for-week-of-june-2-nitin-pachisia-announces-the-launch-of-trymbls-try-before-you-buy/) (2013-06-03): Check out Founders Network members making headlines in this week’s member news roundup. Founders Network offers peer mentorship for over 300 tech startup founders. To learn more about FN, please visit www.foundersnetwork.com.…
- [News For Week of May 20th: Blazej Marciniak Announces the Launch of Sher.ly](https://foundersnetwork.com/news-for-week-of-may-20th-blazej-marciniak-announces-the-launch-of-sher-ly/) (2013-05-20): Check out Founders Network members making headlines in this week’s member news roundup. Founders Network offers peer mentorship for over 300 tech startup founders. To learn more about FN, please visit www.foundersnetwork.com.…
- [News for Week of May 13: Barbara Tien Launches Mobile and Webapp Ponga](https://foundersnetwork.com/news-for-week-of-may-13-barbara-tien-launches-mobile-and-webapp-ponga/) (2013-05-13): Check out Founders Network members making headlines in this week’s member news roundup. Founders Network offers peer mentorship for over 300 tech startup founders. To learn more about FN, please visit www.foundersnetwork.com.…
- [News for the Week of May 6: Micah Baldwin of Graphicly raises $300,000 using MicroVentures P2P Funding Platform](https://foundersnetwork.com/news-for-the-week-of-may-6-micah-baldwin-of-graphicly-raises-300000-using-microventures-p2p-funding-platform/) (2013-05-06): Check out Founders Network members making headlines in this week’s member news roundup. Founders Network offers peer mentorship for over 300 tech startup founders. To learn more about FN, please visit www.foundersnetwork.com.…
- [fnMilestones: Richard Mandeberg of GroundCntrl on raising a $1M Angel Round](https://foundersnetwork.com/fnmilestones-richard-mandeberg-of-groundcntrl-who-raised-1-million-in-funding/) (2013-05-01): fnMilestones celebrate the significant startup achievements of our members and acknowledge the Founders Network members who helped them along the way. Below is a brief interview with Richard Mandeberg of GroundCntrl…
- [News for the Week of April 29: Meghan Conroy of Captureproof Accepted into TechStars](https://foundersnetwork.com/news-for-the-week-of-april-29-cynthia-schames-of-abbeypost-announces-sponsorship-of-the-big-fat-flea/) (2013-04-29): Check out Founders Network members making headlines in this week's member news roundup. Founders Network offers peer mentorship for over 300 tech startup founders. To learn more about FN, please visit www.foundersnetwork.com.…
- [News for the Week of April 22: David Cheng of VendorStack obtained funding from 500Startups.](https://foundersnetwork.com/news-for-the-week-of-april-22-david-cheng-of-vendorstack-obtained-funding-from-500startups/) (2013-04-22): Check out Founders Network members making headlines in this week's member news roundup. Founders Network offers peer mentorship for over 300 tech startup founders. To learn more about FN, please visit www.foundersnetwork.com.…
- [News for the Week of April 15: Geremie Camara Launches JamTok App in iTunes](https://foundersnetwork.com/news-for-the-week-of-april-15-geremie-camara-launches-jamtok-app-in-itunes/) (2013-04-15): Check out Founders Network members making headlines in this week's member news roundup. Founders Network offers peer mentorship for over 300 tech startup founders. To learn more about FN, please visit www.foundersnetwork.com.…
- [News for the Week of April 8: Charles Zhang of Checkya! Releases Private Beta](https://foundersnetwork.com/news-for-the-week-of-april-8-charles-zhang-of-checkya-releases-private-beta/) (2013-04-08): Check out Founders Network members making headlines in this week's member news roundup. Founders Network offers peer mentorship for over 300 tech startup founders. To learn more about FN, please visit www.foundersnetwork.com.…
- [News For Week of April 1: Richard Mandeberg raises $1 million in funding for GroundCntrl](https://foundersnetwork.com/news-for-week-of-april-1-rich-mandeberg-raises-1-million-in-funding-for-groundcntrl/) (2013-04-01): Check out Founders Network members making headlines in this week's member news roundup. Founders Network offers peer mentorship for over 300 tech startup founders. To learn more about FN, please visit www.foundersnetwork.com.…
- [News for the week of March 25: Matt Howard raises $2 million in Seed Round for EatStreet](https://foundersnetwork.com/news-for-the-week-of-march-25-koldo-garcia-raises-funds-in-recent-seed-round-for-the-mad-video/) (2013-03-25): Check out Founders Network members making headlines in this week’s member news roundup. Founders Network offers peer mentorship for over 300 tech startup founders. To learn more about FN, please visit www.foundersnetwork.com. Matt…
- [News For The Week Of March 18: Ted Summe raises $750k Seed Round for Discover.ly](https://foundersnetwork.com/founders-network-news-for-the-week-of-march-18/) (2013-03-18): Check out Founders Network members making headlines in this week's member news roundup. Founders Network offers peer mentorship for over 300 tech startup founders. To learn more about FN, please visit www.foundersnetwork.com. We…
- [Founders Network: News For The Week Of March 11](https://foundersnetwork.com/founders-network-news-for-the-week-of-february-11-2/) (2013-03-11): Check out Founders Network members making headlines in this week’s member news roundup. Founders Network offers peer mentorship for over 300 tech startup founders. To learn more about FN, please visit www.foundersnetwork.com. Richard…
- [Founders Network: News For The Week Of March 4](https://foundersnetwork.com/founders-network-news-for-the-week-of-march-4/) (2013-03-04): Check out Founders Network members making headlines in this week's member news roundup. Founders Network offers peer mentorship for over 300 tech startup founders. To learn more about FN, please visit www.foundersnetwork.com. Motionloft CEO…
- [Founders Network: News For The Week Of February 25](https://foundersnetwork.com/founders-network-news-for-the-week-of-february-25/) (2013-02-25): Check out Founders Network members making headlines in this week's member news roundup. Founders Network offers peer mentorship for over 300 tech startup founders. To learn more about FN, please visit www.foundersnetwork.com. Nathan…
- [Founders Network: News For The Week Of February 18](https://foundersnetwork.com/news-for-the-week-of-february-18/) (2013-02-18): Check out Founders Network members making headlines in this week's member news roundup. Founders Network offers peer mentorship for over 300 tech startup founders. To learn more about FN, please visit www.foundersnetwork.com. Big…
- [Founders Network: News For The Week Of February 11](https://foundersnetwork.com/founders-network-news-for-the-week-of-february-11/) (2013-02-11): As you know, here at Founders Network, one thing we're not is short on news. Here's a taste of some of the great things that are happening around here for a…
- [Founder Profile: Koldo Garcia, Founder and CEO of The Mad Video](https://foundersnetwork.com/founder-profile-koldo-garcia-founder-and-ceo-of-the-mad-video/) (2013-01-15): Discover who’s who in the tech startup industry with Founders Networks Member Profiles. Each profile covers one of our founders, their startup vision, achievements and current focus. Gain key insights…
- [Founder Profile; Andrew Citores, Founder/CEO of JusCollege](https://foundersnetwork.com/founder-profile-andrew-citores-founderceo-of-juscollege/) (2013-01-08): Discover who’s who in the tech startup industry with Founders Network Founder Profiles. Each profile covers one of our founders, their startup vision, achievements and current focus. Gain key insights…
- [This week at Founders Network](https://foundersnetwork.com/this-week-at-founders-network-9/) (2012-12-21): Check out media coverage, news and milestones of Founders Network startups and founders. Linden Tibbets, Founder of IFTTT. IFTTT raised $7M from Andreessen Horowitz this week. Read about it on…
- [Founder Profile; Marc Hoag, Founder/CEO of Venturocket](https://foundersnetwork.com/founder-profile-marc-hoag-founderceo-of-venturocket/) (2012-12-17): Discover who’s who in the tech startup industry with Founders Network Founder Profiles. Each profile covers one of our founders, their startup vision, achievements and current focus. Gain key insights…
- [This Week at Founders Network](https://foundersnetwork.com/this-week-at-founders-network-8/) (2012-12-14): Check out media coverage, news and milestones of Founders Network startups and founders. Arjun Dev Arora, Founder and CEO of ReTargeter. ReTargeter launched a new way for advertisers to reach…
- [Founder Profile: Nick Fassler, Founder and CEO of Thrively](https://foundersnetwork.com/founder-profile-nick-fassler-founder-and-ceo-of-thrively/) (2012-12-11): Discover who’s who in the tech startup industry with Founders Network Founder Profiles. Each profile covers one of our founders, their startup vision, achievements and current focus. Gain key insights…
- [This Week at Founders Network](https://foundersnetwork.com/this-week-at-founders-network-7/) (2012-12-07): Check out media coverage, news and milestones of Founders Network startups and founders. Charles Armstrong, Founder and of CEO TourWrist. TourWrist has received seed investment totaling $1.25 million –…
- [Founder Profile: Alfredo Rivela, Founder/CEO of Nomaders](https://foundersnetwork.com/founder-profile-alfredo-rivela-founderceo-of-nomaders/) (2012-12-03): Discover who’s who in the tech startup industry with Founders Network Founder Profiles. Each profile covers one of our founders, their startup vision, achievements and current focus. Gain key insights…
- [This Week at Founders Network](https://foundersnetwork.com/this-week-at-founders-network-6/) (2012-11-30): Check out media coverage, news and milestones of Founders Network startups and founders. Blazej Marciniak, CEO of Privacy Protector. Privacy Protector raised seed funding from Satus and FZ KPT. Read…
- [This Week at Founders Network](https://foundersnetwork.com/this-week-at-founders-network-5/) (2012-11-16): Check out media coverage, news and milestones of Founders Network startups and founders. Allen Tsai, Founder and CEO of Ekata Systems, Inc. Tapestry was featured on TNW The Next Web…
- [This Week at Founders Network](https://foundersnetwork.com/this-week-at-founders-network-4/) (2012-11-09): Check out media coverage, news and milestones of Founders Network startups and founders. Arranged alphabetically by first name. Arjun Dev Arora, Founder and CEO of ReTargeter. Arjun was interviewed by…
- [Founder Profile: Allen Tsai, Founder/CEO, Ekata Systems, Inc.](https://foundersnetwork.com/founder-profile-allen-tsai-founderceo-ekata-systems-inc/) (2012-11-07): Discover who’s who in the tech startup industry with Founders Network Founder Profiles. Each profile covers one of our founders, their startup vision, achievements and current focus. Gain key insights…
- [Founder Profile: Chad Jackson, Founder/CEO of Sendicate](https://foundersnetwork.com/founder-profile-chad-jackson-founderceo-of-sendicate/) (2012-11-05): Discover who’s who in the tech startup industry with Founders Network Founder Profiles. Each profile covers one of our founders, their startup vision, achievements and current focus. Gain key insights…
- [This Week at Founders Network](https://foundersnetwork.com/this-week-at-founders-network-3/) (2012-11-02): Check out media coverage, news and milestones of Founders Network startups and founders. Arranged alphabetically by first name. Allen Tsai, Founder and CEO of Ekata Systems, Inc. Tapestry was featured…
- [Founder Profile: Tejal Shah, Founder of KidAdmit](https://foundersnetwork.com/founder-profile-tejal-shah/) (2012-11-01): Discover who’s who in the tech startup industry with Founders Network Founder Profiles. Each profile covers one of our founders, their startup vision, achievements and curre nt focus. Gain key…
- [Introducing the November ’12 Cohort of Tech Startup Founders](https://foundersnetwork.com/introducing-the-november-12-cohort-of-tech-startup-founders/) (2012-10-30): We are proud to introduce our November ’12 Cohort of Tech Startup Founders. Arranged Alphabetically. viagra canadae="Hisham Anwar" src="http://foundersnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/HishamAnwar.jpg" alt="Hisham Anwar, " width="150 height="150 />1. Hisham Anwar, Co-Founder and…
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- [Mike Galarza, Founder of Entryless: Profile](https://foundersnetwork.com/founder-profile-mike-galarza-founderceo-of-entryless/) (2012-10-25): Discover who’s who in the tech startup industry with Founders Network Founder Profiles. Each profile covers one of our founders, their startup vision, achievements and current focus. Gain key insights…
- [This Week at Founders Network](https://foundersnetwork.com/this-week-at-founders-network/) (2012-10-12): Check out media coverage, news and milestones of Founders Network startups and founders. Matt Faustman, Founder of UpCounsel. UpCounsel is currently in AngelPad. UpCouncel helps you find and hire amazing…
- [Founder Profile: Ravi Mittal, CEO of Vuukle](https://foundersnetwork.com/founder-profile-ravi-mittal-ceo-of-vuukle/) (2012-10-11): viagrap-content/uploads/2012/10/Ravim.jpg" alt="Ravi Mittal" width="150 height="150 /> Ravi Mittal, CEO of Vuukle Discover who’s who in the tech startup industry with Founders Network Founder Profiles. Each profile covers one of our…
- [Founder Profile: Ioannis Verdelis, Founder/COO of Syntellia](https://foundersnetwork.com/founder-profile-ioannis-verdelis-foundercoo-of-syntellia/) (2012-10-08): Discover who’s who in the tech startup industry with Founders Network Founder Profiles. Each profile covers one of our founders, their startup vision, achiev ements and current focus. Gain key…
- [Not Your Father’s Fantasy League](https://foundersnetwork.com/not-your-fathers-fantasy-league/) (2012-10-05): The following is a guest post from fnBlog Contributor Evan Owens, Co-founder of pogoseat. Pogoseat is a simple way to upgrade to a new seat when you're at a game…
- [Founder Profile: Noman Ahmad, Founder/CEO of SportsLab](https://foundersnetwork.com/founder-profile-noman-ahmad-founderceo-of-sportslab-2/) (2012-10-01): Discover who’s who in the tech startup industry with Founders Network Founder Profiles. Each profile covers one of our founders, their startup vision, achieve ements and current focus. Gain key…
- [fnMentoring: Arif Janmohamed, Lightspeed Venture Partners](https://foundersnetwork.com/fnmentoring-with-arif-janmohamed/) (2012-09-26): fnMentoring functions accelerate your startup and expand your high-tech network through mentoring sessions with founders and featured guest experts. Functions are free to members but require your RSVP. If you…
- [Founder Profile: Taylor Umphreys, Founder/CEO at brightblu](https://foundersnetwork.com/founder-profile-taylor-umphreys-founderceo-at-brightblu/) (2012-09-25): Discover who’s who in the tech startup industry with Founders Network Founder Profiles. Each profile covers one of our founders, their startup vision, achievements and current focus. Gain key insights…
- [Founder Profile: Alex Trimis, CEO/Co-founder of dopios.com](https://foundersnetwork.com/founder-profile-alex-trimis-ceoco-founder-of-dopios-com/) (2012-09-17): Discover who’s who in the tech startup industry with Founders Network Founder Profiles. Each profile covers one of our founders, their startup vision, achievements and curre nt focus. Gain key…
- [Founder Profile: TidePool](https://foundersnetwork.com/founder-profile-tidepool/) (2012-09-10): We sat down with the Co-Founders of TidePool, Kabir Sagoo and Dr. Galen Buckwalter, to discover more about their mission, their rebuttal of the MBTI and all things psychometrics. How…
- [Founder Profile: Joshua Daneshforooz, Founder/CEO of Dine and Feed](https://foundersnetwork.com/founder-profile-joshua-daneshforooz-founderceo-of-dine-and-feed/) (2012-09-07): Joshua Daneshforooz, Founder/CEO of Dine and Feed Discover who’s who in the tech startup industry with Founders Network Founder Profiles. Each profile covers one of our founders, their startup vision,…
- [fnMentoring: Lak Ananth, Hewlett-Packard](https://foundersnetwork.com/fnmentoring-60-second-elevator-pitches-with-lak-ananth-2/) (2012-08-29): fnMentoring functions accelerate your startup and expand your high-tech network through mentoring sessions with founders and featured guest experts. Functions are free to members but require your RSVP. If you…
- [Mark Ghermezian, Appboy (Now Braze) Co-Founder: Profile](https://foundersnetwork.com/founder-profile-mark-ghermezian-co-founder-and-ceo-of-appboy/) (2012-08-27): Discover who’s who in the tech startup industry with Founders Network Founder Profiles. Each profile covers one of our founders, their startup vision, achievements, and current focus. Gain key insights…
- [Founder Profile: Rob Banagale, CEO/Co-Founder of Gliph, Inc.](https://foundersnetwork.com/founder-profile-robert-banagale-ceo-and-co-founder-of-gliph-inc/) (2012-08-24): Discover who’s who in the tech startup industry with Founders Network Founder Profiles. Each profile covers one of our founders, their startup vision, achievements and current focus. Gain key insights…
- [Founder Profile: Richard White, founder/CEO of UserVoice](https://foundersnetwork.com/founder-profile-richard-white-founderceo-of-uservoice/) (2012-06-29): Discover who’s who in the tech startup industry with Founders Networks Member Profiles. Each profile covers one of our founders, their startup vision, achievements and current focus. Gain key insights about…
- [Founder Profile: Yu-kai Chou, founder/CEO of Rewardme](https://foundersnetwork.com/member-profile-yu-kai-chou-founderceo-of-rewardme/) (2012-06-22): Discover who’s who in the tech startup industry with Founders Network Founder Profiles. Each profile covers one of our founders, their startup vision, achievements and current focus. Gain key insights…
- [Founder Profile: Hugo Bernardo, Founder of Easy Vino](https://foundersnetwork.com/member-profile-hugo-bernardo-founder-of-easy-vino/) (2012-06-08): Discover who’s who in the tech startup industry with Founders Network Founder Profiles. Each profile covers one of our founders, their startup vision, achievements and current focus. Gain key insights…
- [Founder Profile: Michael Leppitsch, Founder of Gridata](https://foundersnetwork.com/member-profile-michael-leppitsch-founder-of-gridata/) (2012-06-01): Discover who’s who in the tech startup industry with Founders Network Founder Profiles. Each profile covers one of our founders, their startup vision, achievements and current focus. Gain key insights…
- [Founder Profile: Brett Kopf, Co-founder of remind101](https://foundersnetwork.com/member-profile-brett-kopf-co-founder-of-remind101/) (2012-05-11): Discover who’s who in the tech startup industry with Founders Network Founder Profiles. Each profile covers one of our founders, their startup vision, achievements and current focus. Gain key insights about…
- [Founder Profile: Charles Armstrong, Founder & CEO of TourWrist](https://foundersnetwork.com/member-profile-charles-armstrong-founder-ceo-of-tourwrist/) (2012-04-23): Discover who’s who in the tech startup industry with Founders Network Founder Profiles. Each profile covers one of our founders, their startup vision, achievements and current focus. Gain key insights…
- [Founder Profile: Micah Baldwin, Founder & CEO of Graphicly](https://foundersnetwork.com/member-profile-micah-baldwin-founder-ceo-of-graphicly/) (2012-04-06): Discover who’s who in the tech startup industry with Founders Network Founder Profiles. Each profile covers one of our founders, their startup vision, achievements and current focus. Gain key insights…
- [Founder Profile: Yogen Kapadia, Co-founder & CEO of Infinote](https://foundersnetwork.com/member-profile-yogen-kapadia-co-founder-ceo-of-infinote/) (2012-04-06): Discover who’s who in the tech startup industry with Founders Network Founder Profiles. Each profile covers one of our founders, their startup vision, achievements and current focus. Gain key insights…
- [Founder Profile: Amir Tarighat, co-founder of EquaMetrics](https://foundersnetwork.com/member-profile-amir-tarighat/) (2012-03-29): Discover who’s who in the tech startup industry with Founders Networks Founder Profiles. Each profile covers one of our founders, their startup vision, achievements and current focus. Gain key insights…
- [Founder Profile: Gabriel Bestard-Ribas, founder of IDK Makes Life Simple](https://foundersnetwork.com/member-profile-gabriel-bestard-ribas/) (2012-03-27): Discover who’s who in the tech startup industry with Founders Network Founder Profiles. Each profile covers one of our founders, their startup vision, achievements and current focus. Gain key insights…
- [Founder Profile: Andrew Jones, co-founder of GolfRival](https://foundersnetwork.com/member-profile-andrew-jones/) (2012-03-20): Discover who’s who in the tech startup industry with Founders Network Founder Profiles. Each profile covers one of our founders, their startup vision, achievements and current focus. Gain key insights…
- [Founder Profile: David Kuoch, Founder of HolisticMD | Founders Network](https://foundersnetwork.com/member-profile-david-kuoch-founder-of-holisticmd/) (2012-03-07): Discover who’s who in the tech startup industry with Founders Network Founder Profiles. Each profile covers one of our founders, their startup vision, achievements and current focus. Gain key insights…
- [Founder Profile: Arjun Dev Arora, Founder of ReTargeter](https://foundersnetwork.com/member-profile-arjun-dev-arora-founder-of-retargeter/) (2012-03-05): Discover who’s who in the tech startup industry with Founders Network Founder Profiles. Each profile covers one of our founders, their startup vision, achievements and current focus. Gain key insights…
- [Iron.io is now on Rackspace](https://foundersnetwork.com/iron-io-is-now-on-rackspace/) (2012-03-01): We’re happy to announce that IronMQ, one of Iron.io’s premier application services, is now included as a service within the Rackspace Cloud Tools program. We’re especially proud of this milestone because in…
- [It’s UserVoice’s 4th birthday, but we’re giving the gifts!](https://foundersnetwork.com/its-uservoices-4th-birthday-but-were-the-ones-giving-the-gifts/) (2012-02-29): This time last year I was talking about UserVoice getting it’s swagger back and laying the foundation for the future. I was also sitting on a big secret. That secret was unveiled…
- [Founder Profile: Justin Parfitt, Founder of HeyLets](https://foundersnetwork.com/member-profile-justin-parfitt-founder-of-heylets/) (2012-02-27): Discover who’s who in the tech startup industry with Founders Network Founder Profiles. Each profile covers one of our founders, their startup vision, achievements and current focus. Gain key insights…
- [Founder Profile: Aish Fenton, Co-founder of vWorkApp](https://foundersnetwork.com/member-profile-aish-fenton-co-founder-of-vworkapp/) (2012-02-22): Discover who’s who in the tech startup industry with Founders Network Founder Profiles. Each profile covers one of our founders, their startup vision, achievements and current focus. In addition, they…
- [Founder Profile: Jesse Maddox, Founder of TripLingo](https://foundersnetwork.com/member-profile-jesse-maddox-founder-of-tech-startup-triplingo/) (2012-02-20): Discover who’s who in the tech startup industry with Founders Network Founder Profiles. Each profile covers one of our founders, their startup vision, achievements and current focus. In addition, they…

### Startup Mentorship Programs
https://foundersnetwork.com/category/startup-mentorship-programs/

- [Wade Foster built Zapier to $5 billion in valuation with just $1.4 million in VC](https://foundersnetwork.com/wade-foster-built-zapier-to-5-billion-in-valuation-with-just-1-4-million-in-vc/) (2026-03-14): Wade Foster turned a startup weekend idea into a $5 billion automation empire, proving that extraordinary outcomes don't require Silicon Valley playbooks or massive venture rounds.
- [Niko Bonatsos on What He Looks for in Gen Z Founders](https://foundersnetwork.com/how-to-get-noticed-by-vcs-with-general-catalysts-niko-bonatsos/) (2022-12-19): They grew up on the internet, and they’re building the future for themselves. Some are still shy of the legal drinking age, but the Gen Z founders Niko Bonatsos works…
- [Startup Accelerators vs. Incubators: Key Differences](https://foundersnetwork.com/your-guide-to-startup-accelerators-and-incubators/) (2022-08-15): Getting a startup off the ground is no simple feat. Luckily, there are programs and organizations in the startup scene that can assist you at every stage of launching your…
- [Startup Mentorship: Benefits for Founders and How to Find One](https://foundersnetwork.com/startup-mentorship-program/) (2022-08-04): You’re not the only one looking for the secret sauce to startup success. One recent study looked at thousands of companies in New York City’s tech sector in an attempt…
- [Are You Ready for a Startup Incubator? (And How to Find One)](https://foundersnetwork.com/are-you-ready-for-a-startup-incubator-and-how-to-find-one/) (2022-03-07): By Weezie Melancon Startup incubators, also referred to as “startup studios”, have popped up all over the globe with the intention of providing founders and their early-stage companies with an…
- [The Building Blocks of Effective Leadership with Raman Chadha](https://foundersnetwork.com/the-building-blocks-of-effective-leadership-with-raman-chadha/) (2020-09-08): Many founders strive to improve their leadership, but don’t yet realize they need a solid foundation. In this session, you will learn a systematic and proven framework for building better…
- [Five Entrepreneurship Lessons From Siri Founder Adam Cheyer](https://foundersnetwork.com/five-entrepreneurship-lessons-from-siri-founder-adam-cheyer/) (2020-06-04): Adam Cheyer breaks down his step-by-step formula for sizing up a startup idea and making it a success. There may be no magic formula for launching the next Google, Facebook…
- [Founders Network Launches Seattle Chapter](https://foundersnetwork.com/founders-network-launches-seattle-chapter/) (2019-05-21): Expansion Brings Founder-to-Founder Mentorship to Booming Startup Ecosystem Home to tech giants including Microsoft and Amazon as well as droves of other locally based tech startups, Seattle’s pipeline of locally…
- [Uberflip Founder Yoav Schwartz on Building a Startup in Toronto](https://foundersnetwork.com/uberflip-founder-yoav-schwartz-on-building-a-startup-in-toronto/) (2019-03-27): While the location of your startup does not equal success (after all, 95% of startups fail) there are a number of ingredients that if combined, can make certain cities preferable…
- [5 Ways to Boost Your EQ as a Startup Founder](https://foundersnetwork.com/5-ways-to-boost-your-eq-as-a-startup-founder/) (2018-09-25): Nathan has been a member of Founders Network since September 2011. He’s been a prominent FN member in our San Francisco chapter.To receive peer mentorship from Nathan and over 600…
- [Marketing Success Starts With a Solid Foundation](https://foundersnetwork.com/marketing-success-starts-with-a-solid-foundation/) (2018-05-20): By Jane Willis from Proper Rebel www.goproperrebel.com We love the concepts of growth marketing: listen to users, test and learn, be discoverable, get viral reach, leverage partners and platforms, and…
- [fnIRL 2018 | Announcing Our First 1-Day Global Conference!](https://foundersnetwork.com/announcing-fnirl-2018/) (2018-03-07): We're pleased to announce our first one day global conference, fnIRL 2018! Located in the heart of downtown San Francisco, fnIRL will include 100+ tech founders and 20+ investors, and will…
- [Founders are Creators: Create Better Leadership through Coaching](https://foundersnetwork.com/founders-creators-create-better-leadership-coaching/) (2017-04-14): This is a contributor post by Mark diTargiani, Sales Transformation Coach & Startup Advisor. Founders are creators. They create ideas, solutions, products, and companies. They transform some of the world’s…
- [2016: Reflection and Statistics From the Year](https://foundersnetwork.com/3b-raised-2b-exit-244-startups-3k-employees-new-founders-2016/) (2016-12-24): Just like every other company out there, here at Founders Network, we're in the midst of reflecting on the past year, and looking for ways to improve in the next.…
- [From Google Ads to Craft Spirits: fnSummit Speaker Series](https://foundersnetwork.com/joe-cannella-from-google-ads-to-spirits-fnsummit-speaker-series/) (2016-09-20): Image by Will Shenton This article is part of the fnSummit Speaker Series. Every October, Founders Network members meet in Napa Valley for 3 days and 2 nights of programming, real…
- [Registration for 2016 Founders Network Summit Now Open](https://foundersnetwork.com/early-bird-registration-for-2016-fnsummit-in-napa-valley-now-open/) (2016-01-29): > Early bird registration for the 2016 fnSummit is now open! > Dates for this year's Napa Valley Retreat: October 19th – 21st > 2016 Program Features An Extra…
- [Introducing the January '16 Cohort of Tech Startup Founders](https://foundersnetwork.com/introducing-the-january-16-cohort/) (2016-01-29): The exceptional founders who join us for the first month of 2016 represent experience across 20 startups. We welcome as both business and technical founders with a collective $12M in…
- [Introducing the December '15 Cohort of Tech Startup Founders](https://foundersnetwork.com/introducing-the-december-15-cohort-270-million-in-funding-and-over-1b-in-exit-value/) (2015-12-28): The eleven founders who join us this month represent experience across 25 startups, ranging from teen entrepreneurship to the Fortune 100 and from the White House to corporate Russia. A…
- [Introducing the November ’15 Cohort of Tech Startup Founders](https://foundersnetwork.com/introducing-the-november-15-cohort-of-tech-startup-founders/) (2015-11-25): The November 2015 cohort of new startup founders brings specialities in everything from fashtech (fashion technology) to wine retail to user-generated home tours. Please welcome to Founders Network: Michael Tompkins, CEO…
- [Get Real-Time Founders Edge Insights in Your Inbox](https://foundersnetwork.com/get-monthly-founders-edge-insights-in-your-inbox/) (2015-11-08): Founders Edge is our content hub featuring advice, tips and news from the Founders Network community of 600+ tech startup founders. Our editorial mission is to share the stories of…
- [Introducing the October ’15 Cohort of Tech Startup Founders](https://foundersnetwork.com/introducing-the-october-15-cohort-of-tech-startup-founders/) (2015-10-29): The October 2015 cohort of new startup founders draws in multiple serial entrepreneurs as well as backgrounds in big engineering (Amazon, Apple, Google) and business roles (Bloomberg, EMC, Accenture). As…
- [Introducing the September ’15 Cohort of Tech Startup Founders](https://foundersnetwork.com/introducing-the-september-15-cohort-of-tech-startup-founders/) (2015-09-29): We are proud to introduce our September ’15 cohort of tech startup founders! This month, our newest Founders Network members join with a wide range of specialties, including backgrounds and…
- [Built-in trust helps founders form lightning-fast partnership](https://foundersnetwork.com/built-in-trust-helps-founders-form-lightning-fast-partnership/) (2015-08-31): A few months ago, Dan Uyemura sent a public request for advice to the Founders Network community. Almost immediately he received an email from James Romeo. Soon after, despite having…
- [Introducing the August ’15 Cohort of Tech Startup Founders](https://foundersnetwork.com/introducing-the-august-15-cohort-of-tech-startup-founders/) (2015-08-31): Welcome to the August '15 cohort of tech startup founders – Vancouver is a rising hotspot, with three new leaders joining our ranks. Other new members hail from Helsinki, Singapore…
- [Join Founders Network at Disrupt 2015 and Startup Alley – Discounted Tickets](https://foundersnetwork.com/join-founders-network-at-disrupt-2015-and-startup-alley-discounted-tickets/) (2015-07-30): TechCrunch Disrupt is one of the most anticipated technology conferences of the year. Disrupt features daily panels and one-on-one's with TechCrunch writers, VCs and entrepreneurs; a weekend Hackathon; and the Startup…
- [Introducing the July ’15 Cohort of Tech Startup Founders](https://foundersnetwork.com/introducing-the-july-15-cohort-of-tech-startup-founders/) (2015-07-30): We are proud to introduce our July ’15 Cohort of tech startup founders! Incoming entrepreneurs hail from the west coast tech hubs and New York – but also Peru, Mexico and…
- [Introducing the June ’15 Cohort of Tech Startup Founders](https://foundersnetwork.com/introducing-the-june-15-cohort-of-tech-startup-founders/) (2015-06-29): We are proud to introduce our June ’15 Cohort of tech startup founders! They cover everything from cloud transactions to women’s wearables, and they're making driving safer, unifying mobile search…
- [Introducing the May '15 Cohort of Tech Startup Founders](https://foundersnetwork.com/introducing-the-may-15-cohort-of-tech-startup-founders/) (2015-05-27): We are proud to introduce our May '15 Cohort of tech startup founders! This month, our newest members represent FN's growth in Vancouver, Las Vegas, Ann Arbor and SF/SV. We…
- [Introducing the April '15 Cohort of Tech Startup Founders](https://foundersnetwork.com/introducing-the-april-15-cohort-of-tech-startup-founders/) (2015-04-27): We are proud to introduce our April '15 cohort of tech startup founders! This month, our newest Founders Network members join with a wide range of specialties, including backgrounds and degrees in software…
- [Join us for a Gourmet Ballpark-Themed Dinner by AT&T Park, April 28!](https://foundersnetwork.com/join-us-gourmet-ballpark-themed-dinner-att-park-april-28/) (2015-03-25): This is a Premium Event for invited Funded Founders in the Enterprise & Cloud Sector Groups. Join us for our Funded Founders Tailgate Dinner! Just in time for the start…
- [Introducing the March ’15 Cohort of Tech Startup Founders](https://foundersnetwork.com/introducing-march-15-cohort-tech-startup-founders/) (2015-03-23): A big welcome to our March '15 cohort of tech startup founders! One of the strengths of Founders Network is the distinctive breadth and depth of experience that our members bring…
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- [2014 Recap: The Year of Engagement](https://foundersnetwork.com/2014-recap-peer-mentorship-tech-founders/) (2014-12-31): The founding insight of Founders Network was that strong social groups have driven the major technology adoption curves of our industry (tweet). From The Traitorous 8 of the Semiconductor Era to the HomeBrew Computer…
- [Introducing the January '15 Cohort of Tech Startup Founders](https://foundersnetwork.com/introducing-january-15-cohort-tech-startup-founders/) (2014-12-30): We are proud to introduce our January '15 cohort of tech startup founders! Our newest members join Founders Network with expertise in various fields–from international business development and software…
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- [Introducing the December '14 Cohort of Tech Startup Founders](https://foundersnetwork.com/introducing-december-14-cohort-tech-startup-founders/) (2014-12-01): We are proud to introduce our December ’14 cohort of tech startup founders! Our newest members join Founders Network with expertise in many different areas–from global business development and software development, to project…
- [6 Reasons FN is Thankful: #FNFTW Thanksgiving Edition](https://foundersnetwork.com/founder-success-stories-thanksgiving-edition-fnftw/) (2014-11-26): Everyday, members of Founders Network offer their expertise, advice, and support to their fellow founders to help them achieve success. As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, we recognize FN'ers who have gone…
- [Announcing New Regional Groups](https://foundersnetwork.com/announcing-new-fn-regional-groups/) (2014-11-24): Founders Network members represent tech industries from all over the country and abroad. In response to the continuous growth of the network, we're excited to announce that we've launched Founders Network Regional Groups. Maybe you're…
- [Apple Veteran & Simplr Founder Accelerates Recruiting Through FN](https://foundersnetwork.com/simplr-founder-leverages-fn-recruiting-peer-mentorship/) (2014-11-20): "The Founders Network community is amazing. Through my engagement on the platform, I received excellent advice and referrals for making one of my first hires. Prior to this experience, we…
- [Founders Network Partners with Gigaom Roadmap](https://foundersnetwork.com/founders-network-gigaom-roadmap-discount/) (2014-11-07): Gigaom's design and user experience conference, Roadmap is a few weeks away. This year the conference is focusing on "Invisible Design." The program was carefully curated by Om Malik and Katie Fehrenbacher and…
- [Introducing the November '14 Cohort of Tech Startup Founders](https://foundersnetwork.com/introducing-november-14-cohort-tech-startup-founders/) (2014-11-03): We are proud to introduce our November '14 cohort of tech startup founders! Our newest members join Founders Network with years of experience from many different fields–from user experience and software engineering,…
- [Announcing New Sector Groups at Founders Network!](https://foundersnetwork.com/fnsectors-startup-problem-solving-groups/) (2014-10-28): As a startup founder seeking advice, you want to surround yourself with people who know your industry. After all, one founder's Fashion industry discussion can be noise to a founder in Clean…
- [Convertible Deals and Cap Table Session with Gunderson Dettmer](https://foundersnetwork.com/gunderson-dettmer-convertible-note-cap-table/) (2014-10-27): Last week, Brian Patterson, Jared Grauer and Jonathan Gleason of Gunderson Dettmer led a mentoring session for our members in response to an engaging post about convertible notes on our Online Mentorship Platform. They covered…
- [Introducing the October '14 Cohort of Tech Startup Founders](https://foundersnetwork.com/october-14-cohort-startup-founders/) (2014-09-29): We are proud to introduce our October '14 cohort of tech startup founders! Our newest members join Founders Network with years of experience in sales, marketing, telecommunications, web development, and…
- [Introducing Founders Edge, the New Content Hub](https://foundersnetwork.com/introducing-founders-edge/) (2014-09-16): We're excited to introduce Founders Edge, our new content hub featuring advice, tips and news from the Founders Network community of 500+ tech startup founders. Founders Edge is guided by three core beliefs:…
- [Introducing the September '14 Cohort of Tech Startup Founders](https://foundersnetwork.com/september-cohort-tech-startup/) (2014-09-02): We are proud to introduce our September '14 Cohort of Tech Startup Founders! Arranged alphabetically by last name, they are: Celeste Cefalu, Founder of Boudoir. Boudoir allows users to organize…
- [4 Reasons Why Over 500 Founders Belong To Founders Network](https://foundersnetwork.com/500-founders-joined-founders-network/) (2014-08-31): 1. Become a smarter founder, instantly. Our Online Mentorship Platform taps over 500 carefully vetted tech founders to deliver real-time advice to solve your startup…
- [Now Live! Online Mentorship Platform Launches](https://foundersnetwork.com/new-online-mentorship-platform-launch/) (2014-08-13): “The conversations happening in the forum are as good or better than what a top accelerator would offer. It’s been a great complement to us post-500 Startups” — Andrew Maguire,…
- [Join Founders Network at Disrupt 2014 and Startup Alley with Discounted Tickets](https://foundersnetwork.com/disrupt-discounted-tickets/) (2014-08-11): TechCrunch Disrupt is one of the most anticipated technology conferences of the year. Disrupt features daily panels and one-on-one's with TechCrunch writers, VCs and entrepreneurs; a weekend Hackathon; and the Startup…
- [Join Founders Network at StartupBD with Discounted Access](https://foundersnetwork.com/join-founders-network-startupbd-discounted-access/) (2014-08-07): StartupBD.com – Hacking the Strategic Partnership, is a startup event that will feature topics on how to grow your company by doing deals. Experts from Uber, GitHub, New Relic, CloudFlare,…
- [Happy Hour: Founders Network Welcomes Pedro Ferrand!](https://foundersnetwork.com/foundersnetwork-happyhour-palo-alto/) (2014-08-06): Our San Francisco and Silicon Valley founders gathered for an informal happy hour in downtown Palo Alto last Thursday to welcome fellow member Pedro Ferrand of Mi Media Manzana to town. Pedro…
- [FN Celebrates: Happy Birthday Abby!](https://foundersnetwork.com/fn-celebrates-happy-birthday-abby/) (2014-08-01): Last Friday, Founders Network gathered at the Irish Bank for a surprise happy hour for our favorite community manager’s birthday. Our staff headed over to the little alley turned…
- [Introducing the August ’14 Cohort of Tech Startup Founders](https://foundersnetwork.com/introducing-august-14-cohort-tech-startup-founders/) (2014-07-28): We are proud to introduce our August ’14 Cohort of Tech Startup Founders. Arranged alphabetically by last name. Dru Armstrong, CEO and Co-Founder of Lily Pod. Lily Pod is a…
- [Mentoring with Annie Kadavy, VC at Charles River Ventures](https://foundersnetwork.com/fnmentoring-annie-kadavy-venture-capitalist-charles-river-ventures/) (2014-07-16): fnMentoring functions accelerate your startup and expand your high-tech network through mentoring sessions with founders and featured guest experts. Functions are free to members but require your RSVP. If you are…
- [Introducing the July ’14 Cohort of Tech Startup Founders](https://foundersnetwork.com/introducing-july-14-cohort-tech-startup-founders/) (2014-06-30): We are proud to introduce our July ’14 Cohort of Tech Startup Founders. Arranged alphabetically by last name. Ganna Boiko, Founder of RoundTeam. RoundTeam is a community-building tool which leverages…
- [Introducing the June ’14 Cohort of Tech Startup Founders](https://foundersnetwork.com/introducing-june-14-cohort-tech-startup-founders/) (2014-06-02): We are proud to introduce our June ’14 Cohort of Tech Startup Founders. Arranged alphabetically by last name. Rocky Duan, Founder of Sellegit, Inc. Sellegit, Inc is a trusted community marketplace…
- [Introducing the May ’14 Cohort of Tech Startup Founders](https://foundersnetwork.com/introducing-may-14-cohort-tech-startup-founders/) (2014-04-29): We are proud to introduce our May ’14 Cohort of Tech Startup Founders. Arranged alphabetically by last name. Stephen Backer, Founder of 2ndLine. The 2ndLine platform is an elegant, easy-to-use streaming platform custom-built…
- [Mentoring with Prashant Shah, Managing Director at TiE LaunchPad](https://foundersnetwork.com/fnmentoring-with-prashant-shah-managing-director-at-tie-launchpad/) (2014-03-26): fnMentoring functions accelerate your startup and expand your high-tech network through mentoring sessions with founders and featured guest experts. Functions are free to members but require your RSVP. If you are…
- [Mentoring with Nihal Mehta, General Partner at ENIAC Ventures](https://foundersnetwork.com/fnmentoring-nihal-mehta-general-partner-eniac-ventures/) (2014-03-18): fnMentoring functions accelerate your startup and expand your high-tech network through mentoring sessions with founders and featured guest experts. Functions are free to members but require your RSVP. If you are…
- [Mentoring: Equity Law with Brian Patterson, Partner at Gunderson Dettmer](https://foundersnetwork.com/fnmentoring-equity-law-brian-patterson-partner-gunderson-dettmer/) (2014-03-12): fnMentoring functions accelerate your startup and expand your high-tech network through mentoring sessions with founders and featured guest experts. Functions are free to members but require your “RSVP”. If you are…
- [Introducing the March '14 Cohort of Tech Startup Founders](https://foundersnetwork.com/introducing-march-14-cohort-tech-startup-founders/) (2014-03-03): We are proud to introduce our March '14 Cohort of Tech Startup Founders. Arranged alphabetically by first name. Brendan Fairbanks is currently in stealth mode. Brendan is based in New York…
- [Mentoring with AnaMaria Nino-Murcia, Startup CEO Coach](https://foundersnetwork.com/fnmentoring-anamaria-nino-murcia-startup-ceo-coach-foothold-coaching/) (2014-02-19): fnMentoring functions accelerate your startup and expand your high-tech network through mentoring sessions with founders and featured guest experts. Functions are free to members but require your RSVP. If you are…
- [Mentoring with Richard Kerby, Senior Associate at Venrock](https://foundersnetwork.com/fnmentoring-with-richard-kerby-senior-associate-at-venrock/) (2014-02-05): fnMentoring functions accelerate your startup and expand your high-tech network through mentoring sessions with founders and featured guest experts. Functions are free to members but require your RSVP. If you are…
- [Introducing the February '14 Cohort of Tech Startup Founders](https://foundersnetwork.com/introducing-february-14-cohort-tech-startup-founders/) (2014-02-03): We are proud to introduce our February '14 Cohort of Tech Startup Founders. Arranged alphabetically by first name. Anjulina (Anji) Desai, Co-Founder of Looptivity. Looptivity is a mobile app that gives small businesses…
- [fnMentoring with Dr. Ronald Weissman of The Band of Angels](https://foundersnetwork.com/fnmentoring-with-ronald-weissman-of-the-band-of-angels/) (2014-01-29): fnMentoring functions accelerate your startup and expand your high-tech network through mentoring sessions with founders and featured guest experts. Functions are free to members but require your RSVP. If you are…
- [Mentor: Vishal Lugani of Greycroft Partners](https://foundersnetwork.com/fnmentoring-in-la-with-vishal-lugani-of-greycroft-partners/) (2014-01-02): fnMentoring functions accelerate your startup and expand your high-tech network through mentoring sessions with founders and featured guest experts. Functions are free to members but require your RSVP. If you are…
- [Mentoring with Marcus Nelson, Founder of Addvocate](https://foundersnetwork.com/fnmentoring-with-marcus-nelson-founder-of-addvocate/) (2014-01-01): fnMentoring functions accelerate your startup and expand your high-tech network through mentoring sessions with founders and featured guest experts. Functions are free to members but require your RSVP. If you are…
- [fnMentoring with Vinny Lingham, Founder of Gyft](https://foundersnetwork.com/fnmentoring-with-vinny-lingham-founder-of-gyft/) (2013-12-04): fnMentoring functions accelerate your startup and expand your high-tech network through mentoring sessions with founders and featured guest experts. Functions are free to members but require your RSVP. If you are…
- [Introducing the December ’13 Cohort of Tech Startup Founders](https://foundersnetwork.com/introducing-the-december-13-cohort-of-tech-startup-founders/) (2013-12-02): We are proud to introduce our December ’13 Cohort of Tech Startup Founders. Arranged Alphabetically by first name. Adrian Esquivel, Founder of Stealth. Adrian is based in Miami, Florida.…
- [fnMentoring in NYC with Tejpaul Bhatia, Founder of Kaptur](https://foundersnetwork.com/fnmentoring-in-nyc-with-tejpaul-bhatia-founder-of-kaptur/) (2013-11-14): fnMentoring functions accelerate your startup and expand your high-tech network through mentoring sessions with founders and featured guest experts. Functions are free to members but require your RSVP. If you are…
- [fnMentoring with Mike Heath, Gunderson Dettmer](https://foundersnetwork.com/fnmentoring-with-mike-heath-gunderson-dettmer/) (2013-11-07): fnMentoring functions accelerate your startup and expand your high-tech network through mentoring sessions with founders and featured guest experts. Functions are free to members but require your RSVP. If you are…
- [Mentor: Nathan Parcells, Co-Founder of InternMatch](https://foundersnetwork.com/fnmentoring-with-nathan-parcells-co-founder-of-internmatch/) (2013-11-06): fnMentoring functions accelerate your startup and expand your high-tech network through mentoring sessions with founders and featured guest experts. Functions are free to members but require your RSVP. If you are…
- [Mentor: Ioannis Verdelis, Co-Founder & CEO of Syntellia](https://foundersnetwork.com/fnmentoring-with-ioannis-verdelis-co-founder-ceo-of-syntellia/) (2013-10-30): fnMentoring functions accelerate your startup and expand your high-tech network through mentoring sessions with founders and featured guest experts. Functions are free to members but require your RSVP. If you are…
- [Introducing the November ’13 Cohort of Tech Startup Founders](https://foundersnetwork.com/introducing-the-november-13-cohort-of-tech-startup-founders/) (2013-10-28): We are proud to introduce our November ’13 Cohort of Tech Startup Founders. Arranged Alphabetically by first name. Alexander Gershenson, Founder of EcoShift Development. EcoShift Development helps companies understand the…
- [Mentoring with Nnamdi Okike, Principal at Insight Venture Partners](https://foundersnetwork.com/fnmentoring-with-nnamdi-okike-principal-at-insight-venture-partners/) (2013-10-10): fnMentoring functions accelerate your startup and expand your high-tech network through mentoring sessions with founders and featured guest experts. Functions are free to members but require your RSVP. If you are…
- [fnMentoring with Han Shen, Principal at Formation 8](https://foundersnetwork.com/fnmentoring-han-shen-formation-8/) (2013-10-09): fnMentoring functions accelerate your startup and expand your high-tech network through mentoring sessions with founders and featured guest experts. Functions are free to members but require your RSVP. If you are…
- [Weekly Recap: The People's Choice Award Winner | Founders Network](https://foundersnetwork.com/news-for-week-of-september-30-solomon-hykes-announces-that-dotcloud-won-the-peoples-choice-award-the-judges-award-at-gigaoms-structure-launchpad-awards/) (2013-09-30): Check out Founders Network members making headlines in this week’s member news roundup. Founders Network offers peer mentorship for over 300 tech startup founders. To learn more about FN, please visit www.foundersnetwork.com Solomon…
- [Introducing the October ’13 Cohort of Tech Startup Founders](https://foundersnetwork.com/introducing-the-october-13-cohort-of-tech-startup-founders/) (2013-09-30): We are proud to introduce our October ’13 Cohort of Tech Startup Founders. Arranged Alphabetically by first name. Alex Wolf, Founder and CEO of 2nd Nature Toys. 2nd Nature Toys is…
- [Founders Network mentoring with Jay Allardyce, VP and COO of HP Software](https://foundersnetwork.com/fnmentoring-with-jay-allardyce-vp-and-coo-of-hp-software/) (2013-09-18): fnMentoring functions accelerate your startup and expand your high-tech network through mentoring sessions with founders and featured guest experts. Functions are free to members but require your RSVP. If you are…
- [fnMentoring with Alex Mendez, Managing Director at Storm Ventures](https://foundersnetwork.com/fnmentoring-with-alex-mendez-managing-director-at-storm-ventures/) (2013-09-04): fnMentoring functions accelerate your startup and expand your high-tech network through mentoring sessions with founders and featured guest experts. Functions are free to members but require your RSVP. If you are…
- [Introducing the September '13 Cohort of Tech Startup Founders](https://foundersnetwork.com/introducing-the-september-13-cohort-of-tech-startup-founders/) (2013-09-03): We are proud to introduce our September ’13 Cohort of Tech Startup Founders. Arranged Alphabetically by first name. Aaron Mason, Founder of Volo. Volo is a spin-off from a successful non-profit…
- [Mentoring with Arif Janmohamed, Venture Capitalist at Lightspeed Venture Partners](https://foundersnetwork.com/fnmentoring-with-arif-janmohamed-venture-capitalist-at-lightspeed-venture-partners/) (2013-07-31): fnMentoring functions accelerate your startup and expand your high-tech network through mentoring sessions with founders and featured guest experts. Functions are free to members but require your RSVP. If you are…
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- [fnMentoring with Monty Gray, Vice President of Corporate Development of SAP](https://foundersnetwork.com/fnmentoring-with-monty-gray-vice-president-of-corporate-development-of-sap/) (2013-07-10): fnMentoring functions accelerate your startup and expand your high-tech network through mentoring sessions with founders and featured guest experts. Functions are free to members but require your RSVP. If you are not…
- [fnMentoring with Ted Summe, Founder & CEO of Discoverly](https://foundersnetwork.com/fnmentoring-with-ted-summe-founder-ceo-of-discoverly/) (2013-07-03): fnMentoring functions accelerate your startup and expand your high-tech network through mentoring sessions with founders and featured guest experts. Functions are free to members but require your RSVP. If you are not…
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- [Founders Network Congratulates our Winners](https://foundersnetwork.com/fndemo-congratulates-our-winners/) (2013-05-31): The inaugural #fnDemo finished last week, and we're pleased to let you know that the first-ever champ is Zeb Dropkin, founder of RentHackr, and the Judges' Pick was Ioannis Verdelis, founder of Fleksy. In case…
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- [Introducing the March ’13 Cohort of Tech Startup Founders](https://foundersnetwork.com/introducing-the-march-13-cohort-of-tech-startup-founders/) (2013-03-05): We are proud to introduce our March ’13 Cohort of Tech Startup Founders. Arranged Alphabetically by first name. 1. Andrew Boos, CEO of Appfuel. Appfuel provides app developers with free…
- [fnMentoring: How to Partner with a Carrier with Christina Claure of Sprint Technology](https://foundersnetwork.com/fnmentoring-how-to-partner-with-a-carrier-with-christina-claure-of-sprint-technology/) (2013-02-27): fnMentoring functions accelerate your startup and expand your high-tech network through mentoring sessions with founders and featured guest experts. Functions are free to members but require your RSVP. If you…
- [fnMilestones: Nathan Parcells, InternMatch](https://foundersnetwork.com/fnmilestones-nathan-parcells-internmatch/) (2013-02-21): fnMilestones celebrate the significant startup achievements of our members and acknowledge the Founders Network members who helped them along the way. Below is a brief interview with Nathan Parcells of…
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- [Introducing the September ’12 Cohort of Tech Startup Founders](https://foundersnetwork.com/introducing-the-september-12-cohort-of-tech-startup-founders/) (2012-09-04): We are proud to introduce our September '12 Cohort of Tech Startup Founders. Pictured from top left they are: Alex Trimis, Co-Founder/CEO of dopios.com, based in Athens and San…
- [fnMentoring: Stephanie Palmeri, SoftTech VC](https://foundersnetwork.com/fnmentoring-with-stephanie-almeri/) (2012-08-22): fnMentoring functions accelerate your startup and expand your high-tech network through mentoring sessions with founders and featured guest experts. Functions are free to members but require your RSVP. If you…
- [fnMentoring: Legal Issues & Risks with Customer Data](https://foundersnetwork.com/fnmentoring-legal-issues-risks-with-customer-data/) (2012-08-09): fnMentoring helps you accelerate your startup and expand your high tech network through private advising sessions with featured guest experts. Sessions are free to members but require your RSVP. If you are…
- [How to Hire and Manage Rockstar Interns](https://foundersnetwork.com/fnmentoring-how-to-hire-and-manage-rockstar-interns-with-nathan-parcells/) (2012-08-01): fnMentoring helps you accelerate your startup and expand your high-tech network through private advising sessions with featured guest experts. Sessions are free to members but require your RSVP. If you are not…
- [Introducing the August '12 Cohort of Tech Startup Founders](https://foundersnetwork.com/introducing-the-august-12-cohort-of-tech-startup-founders/) (2012-07-31): We are proud to introduce our August '12 Cohort of Tech Startup Founders. Pictured from left they are: Andrew Citores, founder/CEO of JusCollege based in Menlo Park, CA connecting students with smart deals and…
- [fnMentoring: Understanding the risks your startup faces with Jeremy McCarthy](https://foundersnetwork.com/fnoffice-hours-understanding-the-risks-your-startup-faces-with-jeremy-mccarthy/) (2012-07-26): fnMentoring helps you accelerate your startup and expand your high-tech network through private advising sessions with featured guest experts. Sessions are free to members but require your RSVP. If you are…
- [Introducing the July '12 Cohort of Tech Startup Founders](https://foundersnetwork.com/introducing-the-july-12-cohort-of-tech-startup-founders/) (2012-07-10): We are proud to introduce our July '12 Cohort of Tech Startup Founders. Pictured from left they are: John Wantz, CTO/co-founder of comr.se based in Corona Del Mar, CA uses social data to…
- [fnMentoring: Venture Capital with Steve Goldberg](https://foundersnetwork.com/fnoffice-hours-venture-capital-with-steve-goldberg/) (2012-06-07): fnMentoring helps you accelerate your startup and expand your high tech network through private advising sessions with featured guest experts. Sessions are free to members but require your RSVP. If you are…
- [Introducing the June '12 Cohort of Tech Startup Founders](https://foundersnetwork.com/introducing-the-june-12-cohort-of-tech-startup-founders/) (2012-06-04): We are proud to introduce our June '12 Cohort of Tech Startup Founders. Pictured from left they are: Artie Wu, founder of stealth company based in San Francisco, CA. Prior experience includes…
- [fnMentoring: Startup Management Advice with Kevin Holmes](https://foundersnetwork.com/fnoffice-hours-startup-management-advice-with-kevin-holmes/) (2012-05-02): fnMentoring helps you accelerate your startup and expand your high tech network through private advising sessions with featured guest experts. Sessions are free to members but require your RSVP. If you are…
- [Introducing the May 12' Cohort of Tech Startup Founders](https://foundersnetwork.com/introducing-the-may-12-cohort-of-tech-startup-founders/) (2012-04-30): We are proud to introduce our May '12 Cohort of Tech Startup Founders. Pictured from left they are: Ravi Mittal, founder/CEO of Vuukle based in Menlo Park, CA helps auto-moderate your…
- [fnMentoring: Rudy Ruano, Venture Partner at Western Technology Investment](https://foundersnetwork.com/fnoffice-hours-venture-debt-with-rudy-ruano/) (2012-04-26): fnMentoring helps you accelerate your startup and expand your high tech network through private advising sessions with featured guest experts. Sessions are free to members but require your RSVP. If you are…
- [Mentor: Domingo Guerra, Founder of Appthority](https://foundersnetwork.com/fnoffice-hours-use-a-conference-to-launch-your-startup-wdomingo-guerra-founder-of-appthority/) (2012-04-19): fnMentoring helps you accelerate your startup and expand your high tech network through private advising sessions with featured guest experts. Sessions are free to members but require your RSVP. If you are…
- [Introducing our April Cohort of Tech Startup Founders](https://foundersnetwork.com/introducing-our-april-cohort-of-tech-startup-founders/) (2012-04-10): We are proud to introduce our April '12 Cohort of Tech Startup Founders. Pictured from left they are: Blazej Marciniak, co-founder/CEO of eMBT Limited based in Krakow, Malopolska, Poland created Gateless VPN technology software that…
- [Mentoring: Recruiting with Carolyn Betts](https://foundersnetwork.com/fnoffice-hours-recruiting-with-carolyn-betts/) (2012-04-06): fnMentoring helps you accelerate your startup and expand your high tech network through private advising sessions with featured guest experts. Sessions are free to members but require your RSVP. If you are…
- [Founders Network Turns One, Here's What We've Learned](https://foundersnetwork.com/founders-network-turns-one/) (2012-04-05): Today marks one year since the launch of Founders Network. One year of founders helping founders and one year of lessons learned from starting up. We now have 132 members:…
- [Startup Hosting Options with Sean Tario](https://foundersnetwork.com/fnoffice-hours-featuring-sean-tario-from-open-spectrum-inc/) (2012-03-22): fnMentoring helps you accelerate your startup and expand your high tech network through private advising sessions with featured guest experts. Sessions are free to members but require your RSVP. If you are…
- [Accounting & Tax with Gadiel Morantes](https://foundersnetwork.com/fnoffice-hours-featuring-gadiel-morantes-from-mohler-nixon-williams/) (2012-03-17): fnMentoring helps you accelerate your startup and expand your high tech network through private advising sessions with featured guest experts. Sessions are free to members but require your RSVP. If you are…
- [Introducing our March Cohort of Tech Startup Founders](https://foundersnetwork.com/introducing-our-march-cohort-of-tech-startup-founders/) (2012-03-14): We are proud to introduce our March '12 Cohort of Tech Startup Founders. Pictured from top left, they are: Preston Silverman, co-founder of Raise based in San Francisco is…
- [Mentor: Startup Law with Brian Patterson](https://foundersnetwork.com/fnoffice-hours-featuring-brian-patterson-gunderson-dettmer/) (2012-03-09): fnMentoring helps you accelerate your startup and expand your high tech network through private advising sessions with featured guest experts. Sessions are free to members but require your RSVP. If you…
- [Michael Fern on “Maintain a Rockin’ Blog for Your Startup”](https://foundersnetwork.com/fnoffice-hours-michael-fern-on-maintain-a-rockin-blog-for-your-startup/) (2012-03-02): Learn how to maintain an engaging and dynamic blog for your startup. Michael Fern, CEO and co-founder of the content marketing software company Intigi.com, will lead an interactive talk and Q&A during fnOffice Hours…
- [Mentor: Philip Korn, First Republic Bank](https://foundersnetwork.com/partner-office-hours-featuring-philip-korn-from-first-republic-bank/) (2012-02-24): In addition to high quality tech founders, we personally vett partners from legal, banking, accounting, marketing, real estate and other areas to help round out and enrich the perspective on…
- [Introducing Our February Cohort of Tech Startup Founders](https://foundersnetwork.com/congratulations-to-our-newest-fnmembers/) (2012-02-07): Congratulations to our new cohort of fn members for completing their orientation! We would like to take the time to highlight this group’s impressive experience and credentials. Our new cohort…
- [Get startup help this month from our partners](https://foundersnetwork.com/get-help-this-month-from-our-fnpartners/) (2012-01-31): In addition to high quality tech founders, we personally vett partners from legal, banking, accounting, marketing, real estate and other areas to help round out and enrich the perspective on…
- [fnSession Recap: Online Marketing with Alex Seber, Google](https://foundersnetwork.com/fnsession-recap-online-marketing-with-alex-seber-google/) (2011-10-22): Founders Network fnSession on Online Marketing led by Alex Seber, Online Marketing Strategist at Google. Founders Network Sessions help you become a better startup founder through private online meetings with…
- [What did Steve Jobs mean to you? Founders Network Members Reflect](https://foundersnetwork.com/founders-network-members-reflect-on-the-loss-of-steve-jobs/) (2011-10-10): Founders Network Members reflect on the passing of Steve Jobs, founder of Apple Inc. From Evan Owens, founder of PogoSeat: "I would argue that, by taking a company he started…
- [fnSession Recap: Scaling your Startup](https://foundersnetwork.com/fnsession-recap-scaling-your-startup/) (2011-09-20): fnMembers, if you want to see additional resources and the related discussion, click here to go to Founders Network.
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### Women Entrepreneurs
https://foundersnetwork.com/category/women-entrepreneurs/

- [Women Founders: Overcoming Challenges](https://foundersnetwork.com/womens-post/) (2018-05-20): According to Crunchbase's inaugural study, In 2017, only 17% of startups had a female founder. Today, only 26 women are in CEO roles at Fortune 500 companies, making up 5.2%…
- [fnMentoring with Vanessa Pestritto of The New York Angels](https://foundersnetwork.com/fnmentoring-vanessa-pestritto-new-york-angels-raising-seed-round/) (2015-05-15): fnMentorings accelerate your startup and expand your high-tech network through sessions with founders and featured guest experts. Functions require an advanced RSVP and are for members only. If you are not a member you…
- [fnMentoring: Roxanne Gibert, Spyra Games](https://foundersnetwork.com/fnmentoring-roxanne-gibert-spyra-games/) (2012-11-07): fnMentoring functions accelerate your startup and expand your high-tech network through mentoring sessions with founders and featured guest experts. Functions are free to members but require your RSVP. If you are…

### Startup Roles
https://foundersnetwork.com/category/startup-roles/

- [What to Look for in a Technical Co-Founder](https://foundersnetwork.com/find-the-perfect-technical-co-founder-for-your-startup/) (2024-06-18): According to studies, startups with well-rounded teams, often including a technical co-founder, tend to be more attractive to investors. Why? Because a technical co-founder brings not just the coding skills…
- [Equity Refresh Grants for Startups: How They Work](https://foundersnetwork.com/what-is-an-equity-refresh/) (2024-04-16): Attracting and retaining top talent is crucial for startup success. With a constant battle for skilled employees, founders need to get creative with their compensation packages. Stock options and equity…
- [Startup Roles: Mentors, Advisors, Investors, and Key Hires](https://foundersnetwork.com/startup-roles-definitive-guide-for-founders/) (2024-01-08): Ever felt like you're drowning in a sea of acronyms? CEO, COO, CTO… the alphabet soup of startup roles can be enough to make anyone's head spin. Today, we're diving…
- [Hiring Interns for Startups: Pay, Types and Legal Rules](https://foundersnetwork.com/ultimate-guide-to-hiring-interns-for-startups/) (2024-01-04): For many startup founders, agility and resourcefulness are key. You hustle, you pivot, you dream big, and you know that every team member counts. But there's a secret weapon many…
- [Startup Marketing: Hiring Your First Marketer](https://foundersnetwork.com/first-marketing-hire-startup/) (2023-12-06): Launching a startup is an exhilarating journey filled with innovation, passion, and the pursuit of success. As founders embark on this adventure, one critical aspect that often requires meticulous consideration…
- [Fractional Chief of Staff: 3 Signs Your Startup Needs One](https://foundersnetwork.com/signs-your-startup-needs-a-fractional-chief-of-staff/) (2023-09-05): As startups strive to scale and capture new opportunities, they must strike a delicate balance between innovation and operational excellence. The entrepreneurial spirit fuels innovation and creativity. But it can…
- [4 Tips for Successful Startup Recruitment and Hiring with Dover](https://foundersnetwork.com/4-tips-for-successful-startup-recruitment-and-hiring-with-dover/) (2023-08-29): The success or failure of a startup often hinges on the team behind it. According to Dover, 23% of startups fail due to not having the right team. As a…
- [4 Critical Startup Roles that Help Streamline Operations & Decision Making](https://foundersnetwork.com/4-critical-startup-roles-that-help-streamline-operations-decision-making/) (2023-08-28): For many startups, efficient operations and informed decision making can spell the difference between success and failure. In this guest post by Latrice Barnett, we’ll explore the critical startup roles…
- [How to Hire and Retain Top Tech Teams with Sergiu Matei](https://foundersnetwork.com/how-to-hire-and-retain-top-tech-teams-with-sergiu-matei/) (2023-08-14): To learn how to hire and retain top tech teams, click here to watch Sergiu Matei's webinar. Sergiu Matei is the founder of Index.dev, a global platform for hiring remote…
- [How to Acquire Affordable Tech Talent with Fariz Attamimi](https://foundersnetwork.com/how-to-acquire-affordable-tech-talent-with-fariz-attamimi/) (2023-08-10): To learn how to acquire affordable tech talent, click here to watch Fariz Attamimi's webinar. Fariz Attamimi is on a mission to help founders find high-quality, affordable tech talent. His…
- [Serial Entrepreneur Robert Manasier’s 5 Tricks For Building High-Performing Teams](https://foundersnetwork.com/high-performing-teams/) (2023-06-08): To learn more about building high-performing teams, click here to watch Robert Manasier's keynote. Robert Manasier is part of the elite club of serial entrepreneurs who seem to consistently –…
- [Founder Dating: How to Find a Co-Founder](https://foundersnetwork.com/founder-dating/) (2023-05-03): Are you an aspiring entrepreneur looking to launch your startup? One of the most important decisions you'll make is choosing the right co-founder. A co-founder is a person who shares…
- [Hiring Throughout the Startup Lifecycle with Steven Rothberg](https://foundersnetwork.com/hiring-throughout-the-startup-lifecycle/) (2023-04-26): To learn about hiring throughout the startup lifecycle, click here to watch Steven Rothberg's webinar. Hiring can be a major challenge for founders as they progress through the startup lifecycle.…
- [From Candidate to Employee: How to Optimize Your Startup Recruitment Process](https://foundersnetwork.com/how-to-optimize-your-startup-recruitment-process-with-kevin-kinkor/) (2023-01-06): When Kevin Kinkor started working in recruiting more than 20 years ago, the best way to advertise for a job was to buy space for an ad in the newspaper…
- [Customer Experience Trends You Should Know for 2023 with Colin Crowley](https://foundersnetwork.com/top-trends-in-customer-experience-and-support-with-colin-crowley/) (2022-11-18): Customer support means something different today than it did 20 years ago. With the rise of “broad CX,” the customer experience is no longer a siloed part of business focused…
- [How to Address Startup Hiring Challenges with Kevin Kinkor](https://foundersnetwork.com/startup-hiring-challenges/) (2022-09-12): Despite signs of a possible recession on the horizon, unemployment rates remain at all time lows. Nowhere is that more true than in tech where the unemployment rate totals just…
- [Startup Advisor Equity: Typical Range Is 0.25% to 1%](https://foundersnetwork.com/advisor-startup-equity-what-you-need-to-know/) (2022-04-28): Many founders in the growth stage focus on hiring for internal startup roles: technology, marketing, product management, business development, etc. However, it's just as important to find a knowledgeable and…
- [Reopening for Business Post-COVID](https://foundersnetwork.com/reopening-for-business-post-covid/) (2020-06-08): A Founders Network panel shares practical tips on reopening your workplace after COVID-19 lockdown, managing and securing the right talent, and preparing your startup for a post-pandemic revival. Pandemics may…
- [How Gender Diversity = Success and Profit ft Josh Krammes, John Lyotier & Jags Krishnamurthy](https://foundersnetwork.com/gender-diversity/) (2020-01-31): It might seem strange to read the title of this panel at first glance: all of the participants are male, but they’re talking about how gender diversity leads to success…
- [How to Build an App without Coding by fnMember Dave McManus](https://foundersnetwork.com/how-to-build-an-app-without-coding-by-fnmember-dave-mcmanus/) (2020-01-10): Recently, fnMember Dave McManus showed Founders Network precisely how to build an app without coding — a feat that’s quite remarkable and impressive in itself. As the previous founder of…
- [Haven Co-Founder Matt Tillman On Why More Early-Stage Startups Should Consider Outsourcing](https://foundersnetwork.com/haven-co-founder-matt-tillman-on-why-more-early-stage-startups-should-consider-outsourcing/) (2019-11-19): To optimize the capital they raise, more startups should consider outsourcing to keep their burn rates low and free up resources to focus on what makes the product unique, according…
- [How to Build a Great Startup Team](https://foundersnetwork.com/how-to-build-a-great-startup-team/) (2019-08-06): When it comes to building a great startup team, you need access to the right talent. And for that, there’s no one better to guide you than Max Shapiro, the…
- [6 Startup Founders Share their Hiring Mistakes](https://foundersnetwork.com/6-startup-founders-share-their-hiring-mistakes/) (2019-06-19): Today’s most successful startups thrive with the help and insight of eager, dedicated employees. But hiring the right talent isn’t always easy. We asked 6 Founders Network members with experience…
- [6 Mistakes That Will End Your Startup’s Culture](https://foundersnetwork.com/6-mistakes-that-will-end-your-startups-culture/) (2018-10-03): James has been a partner of Founders Network since July 2018. He’s been a prominent global partner within our ecosystem of founders. To receive peer mentorship from James and over 600 Tech…
- [How Failure to Communicate Nearly Killed My Startup](https://foundersnetwork.com/how-failure-to-communicate-nearly-killed-my-startup/) (2018-09-25): Nathan has been a member of Founders Network since September 2011. He’s been a prominent FN member in our San Francisco chapter.To receive peer mentorship from Nathan and over 600…
- [Why Hiring for Diversity Makes Business Sense](https://foundersnetwork.com/hiring-diversity-makes-business-sense-caitlin-macgregor-co-founder-plum-io/) (2017-01-18): Caitlin MacGregor (Co-Founder, Plum.io) wrote a 2,000 word open letter to a VC partner at Sequoia Ventures after Vanity Fair published an article using his words: “Oh, we look very…
- [Now Hiring: Good&Co, Magisto, and myLAB Box](https://foundersnetwork.com/now-hiring-goodco-magisto-and-mylab-box/) (2016-07-13): Looking for employment at a startup with traction? Across the United States and abroad, Founders Network startups are hiring: Magisto is an application for Web, iOS and Android that…
- [Let's Work to Fix the Startup Visa Problem](https://foundersnetwork.com/fixing-the-startup-visa-problem/) (2016-01-29): The problem should be simple to solve. The U.S. doesn’t have enough workers skilled in math and science. The obvious answer is to hire talent from abroad. But this obvious…
- [Now Hiring: Rafter, UserVoice and inCode](https://foundersnetwork.com/now-hiring-rafter-uservoice-and-incode/) (2015-12-28): Seeking employment at a high-growth startup? Founders Network startups are hiring, with opportunities in Silicon Valley, San Francisco and across the U.S. this month! Rafter lowers the cost of education…
- [Now Hiring: Concurrent, Fatigue Science and Cloudwords](https://foundersnetwork.com/now-hiring-november/) (2015-11-25): Seeking employment at a high-growth startup? Founders Network startups are hiring, with opportunities in Vancouver, San Francisco and New York City this month! Concurrent delivers big-data application infrastructure, helping enterprises create, deploy run and…
- [Now Hiring: Fidelis, Awesense and StudyBlue](https://foundersnetwork.com/now-hiring-fidelis-awesense-and-studyblue/) (2015-10-29): Seeking employment at a high-growth startup? Founders Network startups are hiring, with opportunities in San Francisco, Vancouver and Chicago this month! San Francisco-based Fidelis is building an integrated and comprehensive learning platform around…
- [Now Hiring: BeautifulNow, Notion AI, and Buzztala](https://foundersnetwork.com/now-hiring-beautifulnow-notion-ai-and-buzztala/) (2015-09-29): Seeking employment at a high-growth startup? Founders Network startups are hiring! BeautifulNow is a social commerce platform where people discover, create, and share the most beautiful things in the world. They are…
- [Now Hiring: Vurb, Observant and Weave the People](https://foundersnetwork.com/now-hiring-vurb-observant-and-weave-the-people/) (2015-08-31): Seeking employment at a high-growth startup? Founders Network startups are hiring! Vurb connects your apps to provide context and connection to you need and share. They’re hiring a Frontend Engineer in San…
- [Is your startup culture intentional or accidental?](https://foundersnetwork.com/startup-culture-matters-how-can-tech-founders-shape-it/) (2015-07-31): As a startup inches from idea to funding to scaling up, the “mission” you’re working towards can be far out, and even changing, month by month. But values that create…
- [Now Hiring: Good.Co, Notion, Samepage](https://foundersnetwork.com/now-hiring-good-co-notion-samepage/) (2015-07-30): Seeking employment at a high-growth startup? Founders Network startups are hiring! Good.Co is a self-discovery platform and network for a new generation of professionals looking for more meaning in their careers. They're…
- [Now Hiring: Iron.io, Magisto, Fidelis](https://foundersnetwork.com/now-hiring-iron-io-magisto-fidelis/) (2015-06-29): Seeking employment at a high-growth startup? Founders Network startups are hiring! Iron.io, the leader in cloud application services, is hiring a Customer Success Engineer in San Francisco, CA. Role Description: Iron.io…
- [Now Hiring: Neurio, Appthority, Alcohoot, EchoRank!](https://foundersnetwork.com/startups-hiring-neurio-appthority-alcohoot-echorank/) (2015-05-27): Seeking employment at a high-growth startup? Founders Network startups are hiring! Alcohoot, a tool to help you track your body’s reaction to alcohol and become a smarter drinker by utilizing an FDA-registered…
- [Now Hiring: Awesense, Beartooth Radio, Control, and Fatigue Science](https://foundersnetwork.com/startups-hiring-awesense-beartooth-radio-control-and-fatigue-science/) (2015-04-27): Seeking employment at a high-growth startup? Founders Network startups are hiring! Awesense, which offers advanced Platform-as-a-Service grid analytics tools that provide true intelligence into the distribution grid, is hiring an UX/Data Visualization…
- [Now Hiring: Alchohoot, Bento, Fuse5, Kerio, and Ludei!](https://foundersnetwork.com/now-hiring-alchohoot-fuse5-kerio-and-ludei/) (2015-03-27): Are you looking for a new opportunity at a high-energy, high-growth startup? Founders Network startups are hiring! Alchohoot, a 2014 Red Dot Design Award-winning tool to help you track your body's reaction…
- [Now Hiring: Hiplead, PayStand, ShipHawk!](https://foundersnetwork.com/now-hiring-hiplead-paystand-shiphawk/) (2015-02-25): Seeking employment at a high-growth startup? Founders Network startups are hiring! Hiplead, changing the way tech companies market and sell their products to other companies, is hiring a Marketing Analyst…
- [Iron.io, Phonio, ReTargeter: Now Hiring!](https://foundersnetwork.com/startups-hiring-iron-io-phonio-retargeter/) (2014-12-19): Seeking employment at a high-growth startup? Founders Network startups are hiring! Iron.io, which is a scalable, cloud-based message queue and processing platform for building distributed cloud applications, is hiring a Frontend…
- [5 Tips for Hiring and Managing an Intern](https://foundersnetwork.com/startup-hiring-interns/) (2014-12-10): Nathan Parcells, co-founder of LookSharp (powers InternMatch), led an fnMentoring session for fellow members on hiring interns and entry-level employees. We've pulled five points from his session here– a few tips that…
- [Riiwards, Good.Co, UserVoice: Now Hiring!](https://foundersnetwork.com/riiwards-good-co-uservoice-now-hiring/) (2014-11-28): See which Founders Network startups are hiring! Riiwards, an easy to use loyalty and CRM solution for small businesses, is hiring a Marketing Director in San Francisco, California. Role Description: Riiwards is ready to…
- [Credible, Distil Networks, Iron.io, Cloudwords: Now Hiring!](https://foundersnetwork.com/startups-hiring-credible-distil-networks-iron-io-cloudwords/) (2014-10-24): See which Founders Network startups are hiring. Founders Network offers peer mentorship for over 500 tech startup founders. To learn more about FN, please visit www.foundersnetwork.com Credible,which is the simple way for graduates to…
- [Knightscope, hiplead, PerkHub: Now Hiring!](https://foundersnetwork.com/knightscope-hiplead-perkhub-uservoice-now-hiring/) (2014-09-26): See which Founders Network members are hiring. Founders Network offers peer mentorship for over 500 tech startup founders. To learn more about FN, please visit www.foundersnetwork.com Knightscope, which is developing technology to predict and…
- [fnRecruiting: Uservoice, Docker, Fleksy](https://foundersnetwork.com/fnrecruiting-uservoice-docker-fleksy/) (2014-08-22): See which Founders Network members are hiring. Founders Network offers peer mentorship for over 500 tech startup founders. To learn more about FN, please visit www.foundersnetwork.com Uservoice which integrates easy-to-use feedback, helpdesk, and…
- [fnRecruiting: Pley, hiplead, Critical Watch, Appthority](https://foundersnetwork.com/fnrecruiting/) (2014-07-25): See which Founders Network members are hiring. Founders Network offers peer mentorship for over 500 tech startup founders. To learn more about FN, please visit www.foundersnetwork.com Pley which bridges the gap by letting you…
- [fnRecruiting: Interpreter Intelligence, dotCloud, Credible Labs, LAUNCH](https://foundersnetwork.com/fnrecruiting-interpreter-intelligence-dotcloud-credible-labs-launch/) (2014-06-20): See which Founders Network members are hiring. Founders Network offers peer mentorship for over 500 tech startup founders. To learn more about FN, please visit www.foundersnetwork.com Interpreter Intelligence, a software solutions for the…
- [fnRecruiting: LAUNCH, HeyLets, import.io](https://foundersnetwork.com/fnrecruiting-launch-heylets/) (2014-05-16): See which Founders Network members are hiring. Founders Network offers peer mentorship for over 500 tech startup founders. To learn more about FN, please visit www.foundersnetwork.com LAUNCH, a media company focused on startups,…
- [fnRecruiting: dotcloud; Pogoseat; Seed&Spark; TidePool; Iron.io](https://foundersnetwork.com/fnrecruiting-dotcloud-pogoseat-seedspark-tidepool/) (2014-02-14): See which Founders Network members are hiring. Founders Network offers peer mentorship for over 500 tech startup founders. To learn more about FN, please visit www.foundersnetwork.com dotcloud, a 2nd-generation platform-as-a-service, and the commercial entity…
- [Recruiting: Discover.ly, Graphic.ly, InternMatch, Cloudwords](https://foundersnetwork.com/fnrecruiting-discover-ly-graphic-ly-internmatch-cloudwords/) (2014-01-17): See which Founders Network members are hiring. Founders Network offers peer mentorship for over 500 tech startup founders. To learn more about FN, please visit www.foundersnetwork.com Discover.ly, a tool to navigate and employ…
- [Recruiting: UserVoice, Kerio Technologies, Fleksy, StudyBlue, Iron.io, Wonk](https://foundersnetwork.com/fnrecruiting-uservoice-kerio-technologies-syntellia-studyblue-wonk/) (2013-12-17): See what Founders Network members are hiring. Founders Network offers peer mentorship for over 450 tech startup founders. To learn more about FN, please visit www.foundersnetwork.com UserVoice, which creates simple customer engagement tools…
- [Life as a Startup Founder-Recruiter: Our First Key Hires](https://foundersnetwork.com/life-as-a-startup-founder-recruiter-our-first-key-hires/) (2013-11-25): The following is a guest post from fnBlog Contributor Michael Overell, Founder and CEO of RecruitLoop. This post, originally posted on The RecruitLoop Blog. Every startup founder complains about finding…
- [fnRecruiting: Online Media Diva; ReTargeter; Cloudability; Rafter; Appthority](https://foundersnetwork.com/fnrecruiting-online-media-diva-retargeter-cloudability-rafter-appthority/) (2013-11-08): See what Founders Network members are hiring. Founders Network offers peer mentorship for over 450 tech startup founders. To learn more about FN, please visit www.foundersnetwork.com Online Media Diva, an Ad network targeting…
- [On the Topic of Severance](https://foundersnetwork.com/on-severance/) (2013-08-12): The following is a guest post from fnBlog Contributor Richard White, Founder and CEO of UserVoice. This post, originally posted on Richard White's blog White Lies- A collection of blog…
- [Five Characteristics VCs Look for in a Marketing Exec](https://foundersnetwork.com/five-characteristics-vcs-look-for-in-a-marketing-exec/) (2012-11-27): The following is a guest post from Derek Singleton, CRM Analyst at Software Advice. This post, a write-up of an article posted on the Software Advice blog, discusses the hiring…
- [Calculating the Attrition Cost of a Misfire Hire | Founders Network](https://foundersnetwork.com/attrition-costs-of-a-misfire-hire/) (2012-11-20): The following is a guest post provided by Adam Spector, CEO and Co-Founder of Virtue. Virtrue is the way for anyone to control their online identity, thereby helping to manage…
- [Promotion Strategy, Time Management and Team: KidAdmit Style](https://foundersnetwork.com/promotion-strategy-time-management-and-team-kidadmit-style/) (2012-11-08): Tejal Shah found a way to solve a problem she is passionate about and work in the technology sector when she founded KidAdmit. Her experiences and startup story are rich…
- [What Makes an Intern a Good Hire?](https://foundersnetwork.com/what-makes-an-intern-a-good-hire/) (2012-08-22): Nathan Pacrells is the Co-founder of InternMatch and is excited about cultivating long term relationships between employers and interns. He previously contributred "How to Compensate Interns" and hosted an fnMentoring…
- [Startup Intern Compensation: Pay Ranges and Alternatives](https://foundersnetwork.com/how-to-compensate-startup-interns/) (2012-06-19): Nathan Parcells, InternMatch’s CMO and Ashley Mosley, InternMatch’s Community Manager collaborated on this post. You can find them managing the student and employer blogs or connecting students with awesome internships…
- [Hiring Your Startup's First Employee | The In's and Out's of the First Hire](https://foundersnetwork.com/hiring-your-first-employee-how-to/) (2012-04-24): The following is a guest post from fnBlog Contributor Matthew Faustman, founder of UpCounsel. Check out other great startup advice like Startup Legal Tips and Free Legal Documents at the UpCounsel Blog. This guide covers hiring…
- [The Basics Of Hiring Interns For Your Startup](https://foundersnetwork.com/hiring-interns-startup/) (2012-02-02): Hiring interns for your small business is a great milestone for a young company. Hiring startup interns are on the rise. However, the number of small businesses and startups getting…

### Startup Spotlight
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- [Shovels: Building Permit Data on US Contractors](https://foundersnetwork.com/shovels-ai-revolutionizing-construction-with-data/) (2023-12-14): In the world of home renovations and construction projects, one common pain point stands out – the challenge of finding the right contractor. More often than not, homeowners and project…
- [Mimoto Security Compliance for Internal Threats](https://foundersnetwork.com/closing-the-gap-in-internal-security-visibility-introducing-mimoto/) (2023-09-07): In the rapidly evolving landscape of cybersecurity, data breaches and internal threats continue to make headlines. But one startup is poised to make a significant impact. Meet Mimoto, a trailblazing…
- [Unlocking B2B Sales Potential with Scalestack’s AI-Powered Solution](https://foundersnetwork.com/unlocking-b2b-sales-potential-with-scalestacks-ai-powered-solution/) (2023-08-24): In B2B sales, success hinges on targeted engagement and strategic prioritization. But businesses often grapple with disjointed data and operational inefficiencies. That is why Scalestack decided to tackle the problem…
- [Empowering Frontline Workers: GYBE](https://foundersnetwork.com/empowering-frontline-workers/) (2023-08-18): In a world where digital transformation is reshaping industries, the plight of frontline workers often goes unnoticed. GYBE, a stealth company in the digital mobility space, is stepping in to…
- [Fathom Revolutionizes Virtual Meeting Insights with AI-Powered Technology](https://foundersnetwork.com/virtual-meeting-insights/) (2023-07-12): Fathom is an FN Fund portfolio company. To learn more about FN Fund, click here. In today's fast-paced and interconnected business landscape, effective communication and collaboration are paramount for success.…