Resources
Introduction
Welcome to "Startup Secrets"*
The idea behind this series is to create a framework for entrepreneurs and innovators to think through some of the key steps that could accelerate their success in starting a business.
I recommend you review the frameworks in the following order, though you can pick and chose whatever suits you from any section and explore a growing number of Videos, Slideshows, Articles and Case examples in each area.
1. Building a compelling value proposition
2. Company formation - vision, mission, culture and hiring
3. Game Changing Business Models
5. Getting behind the Perfect Pitch
The logic behind this order is that you probably don't have a company to start without a value proposition. Then as you start it, defining your vision, mission and culture become critical to hiring the right people. Next thinking about your business model and go to market strategy become key elements. And finally putting it all together in a pitch that you can use to raise money rounds it out. And due to strong interest, I've just added a new workshop and resource on funding that you can find below or linked here.
In addition we'll be adding more and more case examples to the sessions to bring the frameworks to life with the experience knowledge and skills shared by other successful entrepreneurs. Check the growing list of case examples out here.
*On a personal note of humility, this is all shared in an open spirit so that ultimately this is all far from a "startup secret"! In fact it's all really just common sense, but having not had the formal education to start a company when I first did as a teenager, it is done in the spirit of "stuff I wish I'd known then that could have helped me avoid all the mistakes I've made for the last 30+ years!". I'm still enjoying learning and hope you will share your learning here too.
