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Managing to margin – what startups can learn from TransDigm
Managing to margin – what startups can learn from TransDigm

“Managing to margin” - the margin must be protected at all costs. Flex all other levers to defend the margin. This principle is as applicable to your business as it has been to Transdigm and their wild success.

By Mohit Agarwal| October 16, 2023
AI and Copyright: Learnings from the US Senate Committee
AI and Copyright: Learnings from the US Senate Committee

Whether you’re integrating AI into your product or investing in promising AI companies, here's a primer on the copyright implications of AI in the US.

By Nitesh Mistry| September 19, 2023
How Quantum Computing Threatens SaaS
How Quantum Computing Threatens SaaS

This in-depth paper explores the serious consequences for SaaS apps that the advent of quantum computing will trigger in the next few years.

By Jeff Phillips| September 12, 2023
11 Measures to Create Optimal Board Dynamics
11 Measures to Create Optimal Board Dynamics

A functional board may not lead to a successful outcome but a dysfunctional one will likely lead to a company’s downfall. Here are 11 measures to create optimal board dynamics for your startup.

By Netalie Nadivi| August 28, 2023
Tips for Traction, Even If You’re Pre-Product
Tips for Traction, Even If You’re Pre-Product

Here’s 7 tips on how to grow your startup on zero dollar and get enough growth to raise funds. You’ll return to pitching with traction to spare, even on a tight budget.

By Joanna Shu| August 9, 2023
From Wall Street to Silicon Valley: My Journey as a Founder in Recruitment Technology
From Wall Street to Silicon Valley: My Journey as a Founder in Recruitment Technology

Discover the founder journey of Mehdi, from the glittering allure of Wall Street to the tech promises of Silicon valley.

By Mehdi Taifi| August 1, 2023
4 Key Principles to Build a Unicorn Startup
4 Key Principles to Build a Unicorn Startup

The aspirational step of elevating a startup to unicorn status, though only necessary for some businesses, takes real work. One must learn critical concepts and common mistakes before scaling an organization, including structure, processes, metrics, and financials. This article explains the facts you need to learn about building a unicorn startup, including four fundamental steps for consideration.

By Mike Abelson| April 16, 2023
Why Accelerators Matter in Emerging Regions: the case of LatAm
Why Accelerators Matter in Emerging Regions: the case of LatAm

Startup accelerators have gained significant traction in recent years in emerging regions. This essay will explore the importance of accelerators in emerging regions and how they are helping to drive innovation, economic growth, and job creation.

By Daniel Ospina| April 3, 2023
The Detrimental Mistakes that Plague Start-Ups
The Detrimental Mistakes that Plague Start-Ups

Start-up founders need to understand the triangle for success: Innovation, Failure, and Globalization. This triangle is also known as “three business disciplines that can help guide any start-up founder to avoid the detrimental mistakes”.

By Elad Granot| January 8, 2023