Week by Week
01Listen to the Waves
Where do great startup ideas come from? What are the factors that tend to drive startup success — or failure?
Build Something People Want
We've all seen startups spend time and money building something no one wants. What process can we follow to avoid this?
Draw the Landscape
Every venture operates within a landscape of competitors and alternatives. How do we position ours for success?
Create an Engine of Growth
We need a successful business model. What does that mean — and how do we create one?
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Engineer an Economic Model
Whether you like spreadsheets or not, your startup's numbers will have to work. How do we build a sound economic model?
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Create a Capital Strategy
In 2026 there are more sources and structures of startup capital than ever before. What's the right one for our venture?
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Frame a Funnel
Most startups die for a simple reason: not enough customers. How do we create and optimize a customer acquisition funnel?
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Be a Master Storyteller
Every great entrepreneur can tell a crisp, clear, and compelling story about what she's working on — and why it matters.
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Mind the Mind
Of all the factors that drive startup success or failure, the CEO's mindset may be the most important.
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Build a Great Team
Success in business really distills down to one thing: build great teams. Great teams figure out a way to win.
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Have Impact
Social entrepreneurs harness the power of markets to deliver social and environmental impact at scale.
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Operate with Integrity
Run your business with honesty, integrity, and transparency. If you do that, good things will happen.
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