In the business world, the term “entrepreneur in residence” or EIR has a few different meanings. For our purposes, we will define an entrepreneur in residence as a senior-level executive who is hired by a startup company to help them grow and scale. While every
Startups are a gamble. You never really know if you’re going to make it or not. But while there are no guarantees in the startup world, there are a few key startup metrics you can watch to increase your chances of success. There are a
Growth hacking is a term that is often used in the business world, but what does it actually mean? “Growth hacking” is a term coined by Sean Ellis, founder, and CEO of GrowthHackers, in 2010. In an earlier post, we had written about how to
In an earlier post, we looked at the various roles & titles at a venture capital firm. With more and more firms popping up, many VCs are starting to hire venture partners to give themselves an edge. Although they are often unheard of, venture partners
Business idea evaluation is an important process for any business owner looking to start a new venture. This process helps you assess the viability of your business idea and determine whether it has the potential for success or not. If you are considering starting a
In an earlier post, we covered how VCs evaluate early-stage startups. In this post, we’ll look at the different roles in a VC firm. A venture capital firm is a company that provides money and advice to startup companies in the hopes of profiting from
In an earlier post, we wrote about how to overcome the fear of starting a business. In this post, we will write about why 2023 is the right time to start a startup business. There are many reasons to believe that 2023 is the right
What is a Chief of Staff and what is their role within a company? A Chief of Staff is someone who manages the day-to-day operations of the business, ensuring that all tasks are completed efficiently and on time. They keep track of the company’s goals
Introduction The Content to Commerce business model is one in which content is used to drive sales of products or services. This is an interesting model that is picking up steam, similar to the Thrasio model and fractional ownership model which we covered in earlier
What is DPIIT registration? The DPIIT registration is a process through which startups can get themselves registered with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Government of India. What are the benefits of Dpiit registration? Some of the benefits of registering with
Sales is one of the most important skills for any founder, regardless of experience. It can be daunting to get started if you’ve never done it before, but luckily there are plenty of resources available to help. In this article, we’ll cover some basic steps
The term “dry powder” is often associated with venture capitalists, as it allows them to have funds readily available to invest in new opportunities. Dry powder is a term used in the venture capital industry to refer to money that has been raised but not
The startup funding winter is here & it could be a long firing season for startups. There is no doubt that the current funding environment is brutal for startups. With investors becoming much more cautious and selective, startups are finding it increasingly difficult to secure
Introduction Moonlighting is a hot topic in recent times. The increased prevalence of working from home has reignited the debate on moonlighting in the IT industry. Most occupations, such as a doctor or teachers working in a public organization, have some form of moonlighting where
Contribution margin is the amount of revenue that a company generates after all of its variable costs have been deducted. In other words, it’s the amount of money that a company has left over to cover its fixed costs (like rent, salaries, and overhead) and
People have always thought it was important to own property. This is something that has been accepted by most cultures and societies. People usually own things through a rental or loan agreement. This is true for things like homes, cars, and other physical assets. Owning
According to Bill Gross, founder of IdeaLab, the three most important factors in a startup’s success are timing, team, and idea. But startup timing is the most important of these. And it’s not just about when you launch your product or service. Timing also refers
The current economy is in pretty bad shape. And, you may be thinking that this is not the time to start a business, but that’s where you would be wrong! Do you know that many successful businesses were built at the time of a recession?
Networking is the process of building relationships with other people usually in a professional context in order to exchange information and resources. Networking is a way for professionals to meet new people and learn about opportunities. Business owners use networking to develop relationships with other