Startups and Entrepreneurship

Hey all! I’ve been working on a cool app idea—started writing requirements and collaborating with a UX designer on wireframes. I plan to launch a splash page and build a social following to gauge inte… more

Started a small business on the side with a partner that we now will likely have to shutter due to other obligations - he is pressuring me to pay back our investors (his friends and family) to which I've said… more

What is the best website, If I am trying to build technology start-up?

Looking to serve on board, have NPO experience. What’s the best avenue? Finance background with ~10 YOE

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💡 What’s the hardest truth you’ve learned since launching your startup?

Starting a business teaches you things no book or course ever could. Whether it’s about hiring, scaling, burnout, or staying consistent when motiva… more

What’s the best way to vet startups to join? I’m looking to fill a strategy and/or ops role at a tech, media, or entertainment company. Ideally growth/revenue related. Particularly interested in the c… more

I joined a startup part time with a friend I’ve known years. She has ideas and business focus, I do development for her ideas. She was always a ladder climber and people love her, while I’m a quiet i… more

"Hello! My name is Irana. I’m currently a housewife, dedicating my time to my family and my son. I have a background in child psychology and extensive experience in management, having worked at a… more

What is a no-code tool that actually works as advertised?

Seems like people are making more money selling courses on no-code AI tools than on the actual AI solutions these days

There are a lot of posts in this group about tech jobs, AI, etc. I was reading a book (Memory Lessons by Winakur) and there was a pretty interesting take on technology. I thought I'd share here to see w… more

Advice/tips for getting a position on a for-profit corporate board of directors? I (31M) am a corporate lawyer in pharma and I currently sit on the board of a non-profit healthcare organization. My ul… more

Whats the easiest, fastest, and cheapest way to market my new start up?

Anyone know of any grants or SBA loans that I can get by using the equity in my home?

Exciting news - Atombeam has been awarded the 2025 IoT Evolution Business Impact Award! This recognition highlights the real-world value we’re delivering to customers through our innovative IoT data s… more

I just finished reading Blue Zones by Dan Buettner. While it isn’t business-specific, it lent a lot of insight into how to live life. Sense of purpose is a crucial part of life expectancy and quality.… more

Anyone looking to be part of the hottest new startup? Proxi - networking is needs, not feeds. Broadcast your requests to the right people who can help you unlock jobs, advice or advocacy; not snither … more

Moving from Big 4 ERP consulting to a startup feels like the next right step—I want to work somewhere the work actually matters and my impact is tangible. I’m especially drawn to early-stage startups workin… more

Hi everyone! I’m looking to join a startup as a Business/Data Analyst (remote or hybrid). I bring 4+ years of experience in analytics and strategy—most recently at Wells Fargo—and have a Master’s in CS from NYIT.

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Is still relevant multimedia designer in tech start-up? I mean, for now we have AI

Is anyone working on launching an IT startup right now? Seems like it would be extremely hard - with Big Tech making it difficult.

What are the most significant hurdles your business is facing when trying to secure funding or grants, and what resources or strategies have proven most effective in addressing them?

Looking at joining a startup in the AI space (targeting a niche regulatory area) in a high level operations role (C-Suite). The company raised $5million recently but no idea what it’s valued at. Proba… more

At what point does technological convenience become dependency?

This is today’s question on Thinker, the new platform I just developed. It asks you one deep question every morning to get you thinking.

Free to use… more

Is an MBA worth it?