The Startup Finance Blog

What’s wrong with a team member not committing to the decision, you ask? It leads to the fourth reason why teams fail: avoidance of accountability. Here's how to prevent avoidance of accountability in the workplace.

Ever noticed how, when business decisions are made in a team meeting, not everyone seems to really buy-in to the decision? This is because there is a lack of commitment in the team to decisions made in the meeting. Here's how to overcome lack of team commitment and buy-in to business decisions.

Team failure starts with a lack of trust, which leads to a fear of conflict between team members. Here's why and how to overcome this team dysfunction using the power of good conflict.

There are five basic dysfunctions that cause a breakdown in the team dynamic. The first reason why teams fail is due to the absence of trust – the fear of being vulnerable. Here’s how to establish team trust.

Want your business to get acquired by a larger company? Here's what to focus on in order to increase your odds of getting to a successful acquisition.

Many entrepreneurs don’t realize that earning a first venture capital round is only one step in an exhausting cycle. I call this the hamster wheel.

Here are five problems with raising capital the old-school way, and one fundraising solution that’s starting to gain traction among tech startups.

Debt financing may offer its own hidden benefits over equity financing. Here are five reasons not to be skittish about financing your company with debt.