The Lesson We Get From "Once-Hot" Startupsby Wil SchroterAs Founders, we're in the business of making dreams come true — particularly our own — so when everyone around is telling us how amazing we are, it's really hard to wake ourselves up and realize none of it is real.Continue
Our Latest Success May Be Our Lastby Wil SchroterWe need to recognize that whatever our latest success may be, it may in fact be our last big hit — and that's OK.Continue
Why No One Returns Our Sacrifices by Wil SchroterA lot of Founders are tied to this idea that employees will commit the same level of sacrifice as they would for the company. And that people will appreciate what they do and stick around no matter what happens. But it’s all an illusion.Continue
Who's Qualified To Be A Founder?by Wil SchroterBeing a Founder is a job that anyone can get and no one is qualified for.Continue
How Do I Sell The Vision? | Startups.comby Wil SchroterCommunicating a bold vision isn't just about how it's delivered, it's about how it's crafted.Continue
Why Isn't Anyone As Committed As The Founder?by Wil SchroterThere are certain aspects of your Startup that you’ve got to shoulder on your own. After all, a Founder’s superpower is the intensity of their commitment.Continue
How to Make Potential Failure Less Scaryby Wil SchroterAs Founders, fear of failure is inevitable. But what are we really afraid of? And how we go about unpacking it?Continue
When do Founders Get a Raise?by Wil SchroterAs Founders, when is it time for us to get a raise? How do we establish reasonable expectations so this can work for us, as well as our company?Continue
Why Selling a Startup Brings No Validationby Wil SchroterThere's a huge difference between getting some validation from a job well done and literally validating our ego solely from our startup.Continue
Many Startups Shut Down a Few Times Before Succeedingby Wil SchroterShutdowns are a part of the startup lifecycle. The sooner we recognize that the sooner we can get back in the game for the next run!Continue