Understanding Startup Funding Stages

The startup funding journey typically begins with the pre-seed stage and progresses through seed funding, Series A, Series B, and so on. Each funding stage is designed to support a startup’s growth by providing the resources needed to develop products, services, and market strategies. In some cases, startups may also opt for Series C, or … Read more

Navigating the Investor Landscape

The right investors can help your startup scale. And for those still in the ideation stages, an investor can mean the difference between your idea leaving the ground or never leaving your head.  There are various types of investors to consider, each with their own unique benefits and drawbacks. Understanding the different types of investors … Read more

A Legacy Company Guide to Innovation 

According to Ivanka Visnjic and Ronnie Leten, authors of How to collaborate well and scale up fast (Havard Business Review. September–October 2024), “Large firms aren’t designed for moon shots. Their owners don’t like the risks and won’t kill the goose that lays the golden egg. As a result, all too often they end up defaulting to incremental … Read more

Six Tips for Startups Developing a Strategy

A typical startup team needs to be quick and adaptable to gain an audience and a market share BUT they can’t make this approach work without a clear strategic vision and a well-defined strategic plan. Otherwise, efforts can quickly turn into chaos, which can be extremely costly. Here are six steps to take to build a strong strategy: … Read more