No fluff, just practical
advice for founders.

Every one of our blog articles is written by an expert on the subject
and offers tactical guidance for early-stage companies.

Jonathan Engle

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Startup Stack Acquired by Startup Science to Expand Founder Support

Startup Stack has been acquired by Startup Science to bring $3.5M+ in startup deals to more founders, accelerators, and ecosystems at scale.

Jonathan Engle

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minutes

Bootstrapping to a Billion Dollar Exit: Insights from SimpleNexus’s Founder

Ben Miller, co-founder of SimpleNexus, shares his experience in bootstrapping to a $1.2B exit at Utah Tech Week 2024.

Jonathan Engle

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The Ultimate Guide to Navigating Cybersecurity for Startups

Most founders worry they’re not doing enough on cybersecurity. This guide breaks down exactly what startups need to know and do to feel secure and confident.

Kelsey Byrne Kelly

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3

minutes

3 Insurance Mistakes Startups Can't Afford to Make

Avoid these 3 critical insurance mistakes startups make. Get the right coverage to protect your business and boost long-term success.

Jonathan Engle

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2

minutes

The 4 Basics of an Awesome Partnership Program

Great companies don’t always start with a startup program. When they ask us how to build one, we point to these 4 essentials for any strong partnership.

Izabella Bray

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3

minutes

3 Ways Startups Should Be Using Generative AI Right Now

Cut through the AI hype. Learn how top startup CEOs use Generative AI as a real advantage—not a distraction—with tips from dozens of founder interviews.

Jonathan Engle

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4

minutes

How Startups Should Build and Manage an R&D Team

A strong R&D team is key to innovation and industry leadership. Learn how to build and manage one that drives real solutions for your customers.

Jonathan Engle

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3

minutes

4 Principles for Managing Your Startup’s “Sources of Truth”

Raising money? Know your sources of truth cold. Due diligence is just organizing key info so investors can evaluate and decide. Here's what you need to prepare.

Jonathan Engle

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2

minutes

7 Pitch Deck Tips from Top Investors

Here are the key takeaways on Utah Tech Week's pitch deck teaching.

Izabella Bray

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3

minutes

So You Think You Need a Co-Founder...

Founders often chase co-founders for skills or investor approval—but overlook the make-or-break factor: interpersonal fit. Here’s how to choose wisely.

Jonathan Engle

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4

minutes

The Ultimate Guide to Cloud Service Provider Startup Programs

Founders have many choices when it comes to cloud service providers. We break down what those are and how to choose one.

Jonathan Engle

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2

minutes

Customer Support and Why Zendesk for Startups

Non-scalable processes can stall growth. Learn how to balance personal touch with scalable tools like Zendesk to keep customer experience strong as you scale.

Stepan Khzrtian

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4

minutes

3 Legal Mistakes That Can Cost You Your Startup

Not all legal mistakes matter—but some can sink your startup. Learn which ones are easy fixes and which could cost you everything.

James Boyle

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2

minutes

8 Ways to Best Complete Vendor Security Questionnaires

Vendor security or infosec (short for information security) questionnaires have become increasingly common and burdensome for technology vendors.

Jeff Erickson

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4

minutes

Best Practices for a Successful Startup Advisory Board

Startups can benefit greatly by bringing on the right advisors who can help add value to their company.

Jason Brausewetter

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3

minutes

Effectively Managing Your Cap Table at Every Funding Stage

Learn to effectively manage your cap table at every funding stage.

Greg Rivers

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3

minutes

Avoiding the Top 3 Startup Bookkeeping Errors

Simplify startup bookkeeping from day one by avoiding these three pitfalls.

Carter Headley

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2

minutes

How Startups Find Their Best Customers

Sourcing your next great customer could take minutes instead of days. With tools that let you save searches for your ideal customer...

Kane Daniel

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3

minutes

4 Tips that Will Extend Your AWS Credits

Reducing your consumption of AWS resources is the best way to extend existing AWS credits. Learn how if 4 steps.

Azadeh Fakouri

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4

minutes

Choosing the Right Software Partners for Long-Term CX Success

“Build vs. buy” is the age-old question for scaling companies. But like the proverb says: If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want...

Thomas Dale

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4

minutes

5 Reasons to Hire Remote Talent

Consider hiring remote talent? Having second thoughts? Here are the 5 most important reasons why you should definitely hire remote workers!

Nathan Beckord

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3

minutes

6 Pitch Deck Frameworks To Next-Level Your Investor Deck

Make your presentation memorable. You need a pitch deck that’s going to grab their attention and convince them that your business is worth

Izabella Bray

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2

minutes

4 Reasons Why Startups Should Leverage a Cloud-Based Business Communications System

Today’s most promising startups are born in the cloud. Everything from email, to CRM, to document sharing are better managed, utilized...

Jeff Erickson

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4

minutes

What Your Cap Table Tells Investors About You and Your Company

When raising capital from investors, you probably noticed that one of the first requests from potential investors is your cap...

Eric Espinosa

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3

minutes

Hacking Product/Market Fit

There are dozens of reasons for which your startup can fail - poor timing, cofounder feuds, lack of runway, and technology challenges...

Micah Mador

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3

minutes

Tips on Creating Your First Board of Directors

What’s the difference between Advisors, Mentors, Coaches, and Board Members? When it comes to choosing individuals to offer their advice,...

Austen Legler

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3

minutes

Everything Your Startup Needs to Know About R&D Tax Credits

Discover how your startup can take advantage of the government's R&D tax credit benefits.

Peter Mellen

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3

minutes

Embracing the Founder F-Word in 3 Ways

Yes, founders have their own f-word and it needs to be embraced. Netcito founder & CEO explains.

Jack Shonkwiler

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2

minutes

3 No-Brainer Reasons Startups Should Use E-Signatures

Startups that opt for e-signatures benefit from several gains, such as reduced document creation costs, happier customers, and positive ROI.

Thomas Dale

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2

minutes

Credit Guidance for Founders

Founders have the odds stacked against them. While many founders dream of building the next successful “unicorn,” only a select few...

Steven Cima

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3

minutes

The Founder's Guide to 401(k)s

Everything founders need to know about 401(k) plans.

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