Startups Questions
If you've done your own startup before and now mentor other startups on the side, what are some things you've learnt (in the process of mentoring them)?
How does a self-funded startup with traction hunt for a good CEO who can help grow it to the next level? VC-funded startups have an advantage since it's the VC who actively sends potential...
35 points
Which successful startup ideas that cross cultural barriers can be started in developing countries where there is little to no competition (and the market is up for grabs)?
How do you respond to rejection letters from investors? What some strategies to use it in your favor?Are there any stories of how successful startups used rejections from investors when they...
Is solving a "problem" absolutely required in an idea to build a startup around? What about something like SnapChat. Did they really solve a problem?What about when you're creating a new market...
What are some of the cons of being a startup in the bay area?
10 points
What metrics and size would you say makes a startup not a startup anymore?I'm building a directory of tech companies so want to figure out how to segment startups.
I'm a full stack software engineer who knows how to architect and build enterprise scale applications. I don't, however, have an idea for a business or knowledge of how to execute the business side...
85 points
My friend and I want to build a startup together and following the lean startup methodology.Should we spend time and money to incorporate the company and get paperwork in order prior to starting...
45 points
What is something that you do regularly, which is inefficient and should be optimized?
25 points
What was the biggest mistake you made during the first few months of your startup?
What are some questions I should ask startups when I go for an interview?Things that I should know as a potential candidate (so I can qualify the company).
30 points
I have started building countless apps over the years and always end up abandoning them when they're 80% there to completion. Usually it's because I start having doubts that it will fail or I lose...
15 points
I have a couple of small properties that I would like to lease to startups and tech companies. What amenities should I provide in order to attract them? Best ways to advertise them to startups...
20 points
Which areas in Boston are best for startups? I'm looking to move there with my co-founder next month.
Lets say you're working on a startup with someone for a couple of months and they start to lose interest and aren't pulling their weight. And it has come to a point where just talking it out isn't...
15 points
How should I go about changing my startup's name? What are some things to keep in mind in terms of marketing and branding?
Is it okay for me to ask founders the exact amount of funding they have received when I go for interviews? While I love startups, I feel the risk is significantly higher for startups without...
25 points
I am a software developer turned startup founder who is good at executing things. One thing I dread though is speaking in front of an audience, no matter how big or small.This is holding me back...
30 points
What are some pros and cons to each? There are a few lifestyle businesses that seem to have grown huge without any funding. WikiHow is one such example.Why would you choose one over the other?
