“It works!” This surprise breakthrough led to @geckomaterials launching, and eventually landing customers like Apple, Ford, and General Motors with its especially adhesive product. Listen to...
What’s the secret to a 36-hour pre-seed round? Always take that networking opportunity. Listen to the full episode of Build Mode to hear how founder and...
Layoffs are one of the hardest parts of leadership…and most people get them wrong. If you have to let someone go, it’s not just about severance....
As a founder or any team builder, diversity is best built at the start. As Taskrabbit founder Leah Solivan learned, procrastination leads to weaker teams and...
For women entering the founding and startup ecosystem, Taskrabbit founder Leah Solivan has a wealth of insights, especially on why you shouldn’t hold yourself back. Listen...
Conflict between founders isn’t always a bad thing. When handled well, it can lead to breakthroughs, as Ian Schmidt, strategic advisor at Trimergence, explores in the...
Don’t think of coaching as a solution to a problem. Instead, as Trimergence strategic advisor Ian Schmidt notes, think of it as a way to grow...
At the earliest stages, investors focus on two things: Is the idea big enough, and are you the best person to build it? Everything else comes...
When hiring, only bring people onto your team if it’s an obvious “yes.” No maybes, no hoping they’ll grow into the role. Great teams are built...
Here’s a crucial founder tip: intentionally grow you team one great hire at a time to help protect culture, raise the bar, and build long-term trust....