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10 key business metrics every startup founder needs to know
If you ever find yourself stuck in an elevator with an angel investor, these are the key business metrics you need to know.
Tilly Michell
•5 minutes
Business tipsStart-ups
From seed to Series E: Understanding funding rounds
Capital is the lifeline of any start-up. But how do you gain access to it? Learn the start-up funding stages, key terms, and what investors are looking for in our funding guide.
•5 minutes
Start-upsBusiness tips
Venture capital vs crowdfunding: What’s the right call for your business?
Most start-ups think that venture capital (VC) is the best source of funding available to them. But it may not always be right for your business. Here, we weigh up VC versus crowdfunding.
•5 minutes
Business tipsStart-upsGuides
Net revenue retention and the 3 things every venture capitalist looks for
Investors consider NRR a key performance indicator for a SaaS start-up. Find out how to measure and improve your NRR, and secure investment for your business.
•5-minutes
Start-upsBusiness tips
Choosing your North Star Metric
A North Star metric is a key measurement of your business’s success and ensures everyone on your team is aligned to a singular goal. Learn how to define your North Star metric and push towards sustainable growth.
•5 minutes
Start-upsBusiness tips
How to Hire for Success When You’re an Unknown Startup
Employees are your greatest asset, but how can you convince them to join your business? Here are some tips for hiring top talent as an unknown start-up.
•5 minutes
Business tipsStart-ups
Net working capital: How to calculate it and why it’s important
Learn how to calculate working capital and use it to measure your business’s financial health.
•5 minutes
Start-upsTechnology
Reaching Unicorn Status During a Pandemic with Larry Gadea, Founder and CEO, Envoy
In this podcast episode, Sam speaks to Larry Gadea, Founder and CEO of Envoy, and they discuss his years working in Silicon Valley and how Envoy reached unicorn status during the pandemic.
•53 minutes
Start-upsTechnology
The Founder's Legacy with Brett Allred, Chief Product Officer, MX
In this podcast episode, Sam speaks to Brett Allred, Chief Product Officer at MX, and they discuss the early days of MX and the legacy of its recently passed Co-founder and CTO Brandon Dewitt.
Shani Ishigaki
•68 minutes
Start-upsTechnology
The Venture Capital Perspective with Kevin Spain, General Partner, Emergence Capital
In this podcast episode, Sam speaks to Kevin Spain, General Partner at Emergence Capital and Founder of atMadison.com, and they talk his experience as a founder and CEO about what VC firms look for in startups.
Shani Ishigaki
•53 minutes
Start-upsTechnology
Differentiating on Culture with Ajeet Singh, Co-founder and Executive Chairman, ThoughtSpot
In this podcast episode, Sam speaks to Ajeet Singh, Co-founder and Executive Chairman at ThoughtSpot, and they discuss the importance of hiring people who will thrive at your company.
Shani Ishigaki
•48 minutes
FinanceStart-upsBusiness tips
How to calculate burn rate (the right way!)
Learn the best way to calculate gross and net burn rate, determine your cash runway, and keep your startup in the black.
Tilly Michell
•5 minutes
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