Best Practices

End of the year startup checklist

Learn the 5 essential end-of-year strategies top startup founders use to drive growth, from annual post-mortems to OKR planning. A VC's guide to strategic board meetings.

The software customers don’t see

Discover the essential internal tools and technology infrastructure that help startups scale efficiently. Learn how Google managed 10,000 customers per account manager.

The software customers don’t see

Financial planning for startups

Learn why financial planning is crucial for startup success, from milestone planning to fundraising strategy. Key insights from a founder's post-exit perspective.

Partnerships for startups - Key deal terms

Learn essential partnership deal terms for startups: traffic quality metrics, internal champions, and incentive structures. Data-driven tips to evaluate and structure successful startup partnerships.

Distribution partnerships for startups

Learn when distribution partnerships make sense for startups through data analysis. See how a 10k monthly user deal compares to 15% organic growth over time.

Distribution partnerships for startups

The value of a patent to a startup

Learn why startups should view patents differently than Fortune 500s - key insights on patent strategy, enforcement costs, and maximizing value as downside protection.

Founders, teach your employees statistics

Learn why teaching statistics to startup employees is crucial for success, from measuring KPIs to data-driven decisions. Key insights for founders and VCs.

A six-step framework to make strategic decisions

Learn a proven 6-step framework from McKinsey to make critical startup strategy decisions, from analyzing competitors to pivoting markets. Data-driven insights for founders.