Questions
When networking with startups long distance, the go-to tool seems to be Skype. What are the usual expectations people have when using skype? Do most people expect to use video chat? Is there any...
When you're just brainstorming ideas, what are some signs that an idea should be scrapped right away before even spending time trying to validate it?
7 points
I just started reading The Entrepreneur's Guide to Business Law and it is very good. Are there any other books you would recommend?
Is there any correlation between going to an ivy league school and being successful in startups? Almost every successful startup in the valley has a founder which went to an ivy league school.Also,...
55 points
Both positions are the same.Square's salary is slightly higher (only a little).Which would you pick and why?
I have an old friend who is a VC guy. Upon reconnecting with him and catching up, he informed me that he was currently looking to raise 3MM for this company. He asked if I knew anyone.His medical...
1 point
To keep it simple, let's say you have an employee who is about to fully vest into getting 2% equity in your company. They're a critical part of your engineering team and you want to try to retain...
They take a lot of time and effort to create, but how do you know if customers actually look at them? And which parts?
Is there a point to trying to outreach to early-stage VCs when AngelList is far more convenient for startups?
55 points
I'm in very early stages of pursuing a business idea I really like. Usually I think being stealthy is a bad idea, but since the development stage will take a very long time I prefer to stay quiet,...
100 points
If you decide to move to a city where the cost of living is the cheapest, and there is absolutely no startup scene. Any advice for starting a tech company in such a place?
There are so many startups that not only don't generate revenue, but also don't even have a revenue model in place. Yet they are able to raise tens of millions in Series A. Are we in another bubble?
What are the differences and pros / cons for each platform?Why should someone go with a Kickstarter campaign vs seeking out angel investors on platforms like AngelList?
20 points
What are some pros and cons for starting your company out of a co-working space vs. a dedicated (but small) office space.Smaller office spaces aren't that different in costs when compared to some...
15 points
How do you see Facebook potentially fitting WhatsApp in their ecosystem?Do you think the market is too saturated for another startup?The current players are WhatsApp, KIK, Viber, Google Voice,...
Curious to see what other entrepreneurs started out with.What was your first job working for someone else?Update: It could be your first job in general (out of curiosity) or the first job where...
15 points
If you're a SaaS company in the United States, is it required by law to send a monthly invoice to subscribers?We haven't built out this feature and wondering if we can push it lower in the priority...
My goal is to build a profitable company that generates revenue for years without selling out to a larger company.Since most investors are looking for an exit in 4-5 years after investment, should...
60 points
How can you take calls and go for job interviews without your current employer suspecting that you're planning to leave?
20 points
Just came across a question here which asked about best motivational videos for entrepreneurs.Along those lines:Which are the best instructional videos (with actual advice, not just motivational...
60 points
