Starting a company means navigating specialized terminology that can feel overwhelming. Master key terms like MVP, product-market fit, and venture capital to communicate effectively with investors and fellow entrepreneurs in the startup ecosystem.
Finding the right co-founder can make or break your startup journey. Learn proven strategies for identifying true partners who can weather entrepreneurship's storms, from leveraging your network to evaluating stress management abilities over technical skills.
Cold emails can drive startup growth, but most founders do them wrong. Learn the psychology and proven principles that separate converting emails from deleted ones—from targeting strategies to personalization techniques that make outreach impossible to ignore.
Most founders struggle to interpret user retention data properly. Y Combinator partner David Lee, who helped build Google Photos to 1B+ users, shares the definitive framework for measuring retention through cohort analysis and determining if you've built something people want.
Building a successful startup requires strategic equity distribution, not stingy precision. Learn why generous co-founder equity splits with proper vesting schedules keep talented founders motivated through difficult early years.
Struggling with B2B pricing? Most startup founders leave money on the table by defaulting to consumer pricing models. Learn to build value equations, price at 25-50% of delivered value, and avoid the $19/month trap that kills revenue.
Landing your first enterprise customers doesn't require hiring salespeople. Technical founders have unique advantages in sales - deep product expertise and genuine conviction. Learn proven strategies for qualifying prospects, pricing confidently, and closing deals.
Consumer startups need different metrics than B2B companies. Track 15% monthly user growth, maintain 80% organic acquisition through viral loops, measure unit economics at customer level, and identify your product's 'magic moment' for retention.
Building a successful B2B startup requires tracking the right metrics from day one. Learn the essential KPIs that drive growth—from revenue and net dollar retention to unit economics—and avoid vanity metrics that mislead founders.
Master the critical skill that separates thriving startups from struggling ones: knowing exactly what to measure. Learn why revenue growth should be your primary KPI, how to avoid vanity metrics, and the prioritization framework that moves the needle.
Applying to Y Combinator isn't just about funding—it's about positioning your startup for systematic growth. Learn why persistence matters, how technical talent increases interview odds by 5x, and why clear applications outperform verbose ones.
Building a successful startup as a technical founder requires more than coding skills—it demands shifting from perfectionist engineer to pragmatic problem-solver. Learn Y Combinator strategies for rapid prototyping, smart tech choices, and navigating the path to product-market fit.
Startup fundraising isn't the exclusive, high-stakes world media portrays. Early-stage fundraising has become simpler and more founder-friendly than ever. Learn the reality behind the myths and discover how seed rounds actually work.
Building an MVP is widely misunderstood. Skip endless planning and surveys. Launch quickly, target desperate early adopters, and iterate relentlessly. Even the iPhone started imperfect—customer conversations beat market research.
Stop waiting for the perfect moment to launch your startup. Most founders spend months perfecting their product before going public—a fatal mistake. Learn why launching early and iterating often is the key to finding users who love your product.
Starting a startup with the right co-founder dramatically increases your chances of success. Y Combinator data shows only 4 of their top 100 companies were solo-founded. Learn how to find co-founders, build strong relationships, and navigate challenges.
