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The Art of Growing a Sustainable Tech Business
Knowify had what many SaaS startups dream about: an offer of VC funding. But the project-management software company’s response was less...
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Founder Spotlight: Q&A with Joe Floyd, Founder and CEO of InsureSign
InsureSign, an e-signature startup founded in 2011 that competes successfully with some major tech companies, recently received some...
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The 5 Best SaaS Books Every Startup Leader Should Read
We all know it’s hard for tech entrepreneurs to find time to read actual books. But there’s much wisdom on those dusty shelves, with...
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How to Make Your Tech Startup Welcoming to Women
Learn how to create an inclusive environment for women in STEM fields and lead the change in your industry.
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Why Transparency Is So Critical for Startups
“A Leader Struggles to Sell Software Meant to Aid Sales,” read the August 2014 New York Times headline about Matthew Bellows, founder and...
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Top 6 Financial Mistakes to Avoid for Startups
As a startup founder, your to-do list is never ending: hiring, culture, sales, marketing, product development, fundraising — it goes on...
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Congrats, You’ve Just Secured Funding. Now What?
This is it! The moment you’ve been waiting for through those long hours of working to translate a fledgling idea into a real business....
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Funding for Entrepreneurs from Underrepresented Communities
A recent webinar co-hosted by Lighter Capital and Founders First Capital Partners offered insight into how revenue-based financing (RBF)...
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10 Must Follow Sites & Blogs for SaaS Entrepreneurs
SaaS entrepreneurs have no problem finding advice online. Blogging about how to succeed in this corner of the tech industry is...
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How to Tell If an Investor Is a Bad Fit
Pitching investors and knocking on doors for growth capital is an all-consuming process. Not only does it require countless coffee...
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When (And How) to Build a Product Marketing Team
Ah, the old “what is product marketing” debate. And then there’s the product management versus product marketing dilemma, with the all too common tug-of-war struggle to divvy up areas of responsibility properly. Any way you cut it, product marketing is most often seen as something of a gray area, living at the intersection of your product, sales, and marketing organizations. And while there are plenty of good frameworks to help you figure out who should own what within your o
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3 Tips for Sharing Startup Financials With Employees
At my first startup, the CEO would run through financials at every other company meeting. She would tell us our revenue, how it was...
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How Venture Capital Is Like a Hamster Wheel
Entrepreneurs fighting to reach $1M in annual revenue have a one-track mind. Ask one how they plan to raise capital to meet their sales...
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Is It Time to Stop Using Excel for Your Startup's Finances?
Don't miss out on funding because your financials are a mess. Get your finances out of Excel and into accounting software!
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The Law of Startups podcast features BJ Lackland
Our CEO, BJ Lackland, was recently featured on the Law of Startups podcast with Joe Wallin, Principal at Carney Badley Spellman, and Mike...
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5 Top Issues We See With Startup Financials
An entrepreneur with clean financials enjoys many benefits. Avoid these common problems that can hold you back.
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How to Get the Funding that Best Fits Your Startup
If you’re trying to raise money for your business, there are now many alternatives to VC funding, particularly for smaller tech...
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How to Prove Your Startup’s Growth Potential
Fundraising is tough. Make it easier by telling a good story about your startup's potential growth with your business metrics.
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4 Things to Know About VCs and Non-Disclosure Agreements
You’re a tech entrepreneur at an emerging startup. To date, you’ve bootstrapped your company , but now you’re at the stage where you’re...
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How to open the door to capital: Lighter Capital’s guide for tech startups
You’re about to go knocking on doors to raise capital for your growing tech company, but do you know how to maximize your chances to...
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