Strategies for startups to secure VC funds in the current economy
18 September 2024 — In the current challenging economic landscape, startups need solid financial preparation before pursuing venture capital funding. Meanwhile although there are many caveats, well-designed and effective government incentives can also play a key role in fostering sustainable entrepreneurship growth.
Tech startups can minimize their time in the trough of sorrow with a zoom-in pivot
16 September 2015 — We reflect on the experience of an early-stage mobile startup and its struggles in the “trough of sorrow”. During this phase, many teams make the classic mistake of adding the “next feature” in hopes to spark traction for the entire product. Instead, mobile startups should consider a “zoom-in” pivot, where a single feature becomes the whole product