Ron Flavin

Growth and funding strategies

startup success

Group Dynamics in Startups: 7 Points Every Founder Should Know

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Group dynamics in startups can either drive a new firm to stellar heights of success or cause it to implode in spectacular fashion. Although many startups launch with a single founder, to achieve the desired growth targets, at some point it … [Read more...] about Group Dynamics in Startups: 7 Points Every Founder Should Know

Startup Incubators or Startup Accelerators: Which One Is Right for You?

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Startup incubators and startup accelerators both provide support and benefits to startups. However, they are not considered to be the same. If you're a first-time founder, choosing the program that is right for you may be … [Read more...] about Startup Incubators or Startup Accelerators: Which One Is Right for You?

Startup Metrics: A Primer for Founders and Entrepreneurs

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Startup metrics are one of the most critical, and often misunderstood, aspects of building a strong startup.  Antoine de Saint-Exupéry once said, “a goal without a plan is just a wish.” To get their startups to where they want them to be, … [Read more...] about Startup Metrics: A Primer for Founders and Entrepreneurs

Startup Success: Why You Need SMART Objectives

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Startup success means getting your new business to where you want be in terms of factors such as product, market share, profitability, team and others. But as a founder, how will you know that you’ve arrived if you haven’t defined the … [Read more...] about Startup Success: Why You Need SMART Objectives

Startup Success: Get Used to Being Uncomfortable

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Startup success is top-of-mind for every founder. We have all been there. The sulky, unexplainable feeling when everything doesn’t work out the way you wanted it, and like others, you hate it. You don’t like that feeling when even lying … [Read more...] about Startup Success: Get Used to Being Uncomfortable

Four Tips to Improve Your Startup Pitch

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Mastering the startup pitch can be one of the more nerve-wrecking experiences for budding entrepreneurs looking to make a great first impression to venture capitalists, angel investors, and other sources of funding. When making a startup … [Read more...] about Four Tips to Improve Your Startup Pitch