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Essential Startup Terms Every Founder Should Know

This article is based on a Raw Startup video. Please find a link to the video at the bottom of this article. In the fast-paced world of startups, mastering the vocabulary is as crucial as understanding your business model. Whether you're preparing for your first investor meeting or

Wirecard: The $24 Billion Fintech Fraud That Shocked Europe

This article is based on a Raw Startup video. Please find a link to the video at the bottom of this article. Every founder dreams of building a unicorn startup, but what happens when that billion-dollar valuation is built on a foundation of lies? The Wirecard scandal offers a sobering

How a Ukrainian Startup is Disrupting Military Communications from a Basement in Kyiv

This article is based on a video from Raw Startup. Please find a link to the video at the bottom of this article. Imagine building a tech startup while bombs are falling around you. Now imagine competing with billion-dollar defense companies from a basement in Kyiv – and beating them at

The Funnel Focus Framework: How to Stop Working Hard on the Wrong Things

This article is based on a video from Raw Startup. Please find a link to the video at the bottom of this article. Every founder has heard (or said) this: "We're working like crazy, but nothing is happening." It's a common frustration, and here&

DeepSeek: How a Small DeepSeek Team is Rewriting the Rules of AI Innovation

This article is based on a Raw Startup video. Please find a link to the video at the bottom of this article. In 1984, in a grey government building in Moscow, a programmer named Alexey Pajitnov sat at his desk at the Moscow Academy of Science. His computer, an Elektronika

From Zero to Launch: A Founder's Guide to Starting a Business Podcast

This article is based on a video from Raw Startup, please find a link to the video at the bottom of this article. Starting a podcast to grow your business can feel overwhelming at first. After launching Founders Weekly and reaching thousands of downloads in just 12 weeks, I'

Building a Startup in 4 Days: From Idea to Paying Customers

This article is based on a conversation on a Raw Startup video. Please find a link to the video at the bottom of this article. Ever wondered if you could compress months of startup building into just a few days? That's exactly what our team set out to

The Right Way to Build Your MVP: 6 Key Principles from Vivino's Founder

This article is based on a video on Raw Startup. Please find a link to the video at the bottom of this article. Most founders struggle with their Minimum Viable Product (MVP) - they take too long to build and become too complicated. As the founder of Vivino, the world&

4 Early Warning Signs Your Startup Is Heading for Failure

This article is based on a Raw Startup video. Please find a link to the video at the bottom of this article. Most startups fail, but it's actually possible to see very early on if a startup is going to fail or not. As the founder of Vivino

How to do a Hackathon

This article is based on a conversation on the podcast Founders Weekly. Please find a link to the podcast at the bottom of this article. Can you build and launch a startup in just four days? That's exactly what our team set out to do when we decided

From Zero to 100,000: A Raw Startup Journey on YouTube

Starting from scratch can feel impossible. Yet sometimes, the most rewarding journeys begin with zero – zero subscribers, zero views, and zero certainty of success. This is the story of Raw Startup's path to 100,000 YouTube subscribers, a journey that shows how persistence and focus can turn seemingly

Building a Startup in 4 Days: Day 1 Progress Report

This article is based on a conversation on a live session on Raw Startup. Please find a link to the podcast at the bottom of this article. Can you build and launch a startup in just four days? That's the challenge a small team in Barcelona set out

Founder Burnout: Founder Burnout Symptoms, Recovery, and Prevention - A CEO's Journey

This article is based on a conversation on the podcast Founders Weekly. Please find a link to the podcast at the bottom of this article. The Silent Crisis in Entrepreneurship Burnout among founders is more common than we'd like to admit. According to Deloitte, 77% of professionals have

Solopreneur vs Co-founder: Which Path Should You Choose?

This article is based on a conversation on the podcast Founders Weekly. Please find a link to the podcast at the bottom of this article. Most entrepreneurs face a critical decision early in their journey: Should they go solo or find a co-founder? While both paths can lead to success,

When Should You Spin Out Your Startup Idea? A Founder's Guide

This article is based on a conversation on the podcast Founders Weekly, please find a link to the podcast at the bottom of this article. For startup founders, deciding whether to spin out a promising new business idea is a critical strategic decision. Based on insights from Ola Sars, founder

Working with Global Teams: Lessons from Startup Founders

This article is based on a conversation from the podcast Founders Weekly. You can find a link to the podcast episode at the bottom of this article. In today's globalized world, many startups are leveraging remote teams to scale their operations. Here's what we learned from

Start with a Loom MVP

In the fast-paced world of startups and product development, the ability to quickly validate ideas and gather feedback is crucial. Enter the Loom MVP – a new approach that's set to redefine how founders bring their visions to life. The Traditional MVP: A High Bar to Clear For years,

New Survey: Share Your Insights on Startup Growth

Two years ago, we gathered invaluable insights from founders like you to better understand the critical factors that drive startup growth. Now, as the startup landscape continues to evolve, it's time to revisit and expand on that research. We're working on an exciting 14-episode series for

Founders Weekly Podcast Released

After years of thinking and months of work, I’m excited to present the first-ever edition of Founders Weekly! I wanted to do something different, so this is not another “interview with a founder” podcast; it’s a weekly show that covers the most important news for founders and tells

Are Self-Driving Cars Really the Future?

In the early 1900s, a seismic shift took place that transformed the way we move. Within a mere 13 years, 5th Avenue in New York City went from being dominated by horses to being flooded with cars. It's a testament to how quickly disruptive technologies can bring about

8 Worst Pitch Deck Mistakes - The Most Common

In the world of startups, securing investment is crucial for success and unfortunately, many startups fail to secure investment due to common pitch deck mistakes. Let’s explore some of the worst mistakes that could potentially make you miss your golden ticket to take your startup to the next level.

Silicon Valley Bank: What Happened and Why It Went Bankrupt [SVB Explained]

Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), one of the most respected banks in Silicon Valley, has shut down in what was the second-biggest crash in US banking history. The bank's customers were mainly startups and venture capitalists, and when the bank ran out of cash, it triggered a bank run

Will ChatGPT Kill Google? Real-Life Innovator’s Dilemma

Is Google finally getting disrupted? With ChatGPT taking off, it seems we’re closer than ever to finding out and Google is in a real innovator’s dilemma. This article is based on a YouTube video, if you want the full analysis, please make sure you check out the video

How to Build a Personal Brand: “People want to connect with people, not corporations”

Personal branding has become a crucial aspect of success in today's digital age - and poor personal branding is really one of the biggest missed growth opportunities for startups as it acts as its own marketing engine. Creating a personal brand has been a part of my own

5 reasons why every business needs a sales team: “But the product sells itself”

If you’ve ever claimed that your product will sell itself, this article is for you. While it may be true that you have a great product that could in theory sell itself, you will sell a lot more with a sales team - this goes for both B2B and

App Building Mistakes: 8 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Developing an App

Developing a successful app is not an easy feat. Many startups and entrepreneurs make several common mistakes that can lead to failure in the app marketplace. In this article, we will look at the top 8 mistakes made by app developers and provide advice on how to avoid making them.

Key Numbers to track while building your Startup?

Every business needs to track its performance to determine its success. Key Numbers and metrics help you to determine the performance of different areas of your business. For example, Vivino is a startup with millions of users, and close to 20k new users install the Vivino app every day. The

4 Must-Haves when Raising Money for a Startup

One of the most crucial questions to ask yourself when you’re looking into getting funding is whether or not your startup can be invested in. Some startups will never have an opportunity for investors, but there are others that might just need one little spark from somewhere and they’

5 Ways to Find a Co-founder

Are you looking for a co-founder but don’t know where to start? You’re not alone. Many startup founders are struggling with the same problem. Finding a co-founder is hard. The good news is that there are many ways to find the right partner for you and your business,

6 Proven Hacks When Working With Remote Freelancers

Hiring remote freelancers is a great way to get things done without burning through your savings! There’s no shortage of talent, and the costs are low – but beware: not everything will go according to plan! I’ve used freelancers quite a bit. I started off with them at the

Things You Need to Know About Venture Capital

Did you know the total amount invested by the Venture Capitalists in 2020 is reached a staggering around $164 billion in the US alone? In case you are wondering what the global scale is, then that is about $321 billion. Besides, the world is filled with startups that are a

Startup Funding Rounds – Things You Need to Know

Understanding the different funding stages for a startup is crucial once you raise money for your startup. The purpose of this article is to give an extensive idea of startup funding rounds Along with describing the characteristics of each round, we’ll give short briefs about some key factors. The

Total Addressable Market – Do You Know Your Startup’s TAM

Total Addressable Market is essential as you need to know how big the potential market is, imagine. Here we will explain the total addressable market in this article. Additionally, we will also demonstrate how to calculate the Total Addressable Market. Let’s dive in. Total Addressable Market Total Addressable Market,

5 types of Angel Investors - Find the right Angel

Do you need finance for your startup? Don’t worry, angel investors are ready to support you. Angel Investors are all around the world, they can be anything from super professional to complete amateur. Here we will explain the biggest 5 types of Angel Investors with the goal that you

Top 5 Reasons Why Startups fail and how to avoid it

Today we will look at why startups fail and how you can avoid falling into that trap. There are some things that just kill a lot of Startups, knowing them and knowing how to handle them will make you a lot more likely to succeed. I’ve always been an

Top 10 Biggest Startup Failures in History (Don’t End up on This List)

We all have a dream of living the life we have always wanted. The possibility of making billions of dollars through a startup can be a reality! Success is achievable! Our dream of becoming big is attainable… Only if we accept failure as part of the deal. This article is