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One Founder, Both Sides of the M&A Table — What All Startups Can Learn from His Experience

One Founder, Both Sides of the M&A Table — What All Startups Can Learn from His Experience

Jeff Seibert sold two startups back-to-back, and now regularly advises Twitter on acquisition deals from the inside. Here's what all founders need to know about this process.
Square Defangs Difficult Decisions with this System — Here’s How

Square Defangs Difficult Decisions with this System — Here’s How

Gokul Rajaram shares a framework that he's used at Square and Caviar to make the most difficult decisions, all while assigning ownership, being inclusive and coordinating execution among all stakeholders.
You Aren't Getting the Most Out of Your Investors — This is How to Start

You Aren't Getting the Most Out of Your Investors — This is How to Start

Angel investor Paul Arnold has seen many companies fail to capitalize on the wisdom and resources of their investors. Here's how others have succeeded.
How This Founder Turned Slow Burn Rate into a Big Exit

How This Founder Turned Slow Burn Rate into a Big Exit

Location Labs' founder provides a template for a low-burn strategy that strengthened his company while extending its runway.
The Secret to Making Board Meetings Suck Less

The Secret to Making Board Meetings Suck Less

Jeff Bonforte, former CEO of Xobni (now SVP at Yahoo), provides a step-by-step guide to running a painless, productive board meeting.
What Scott Cook Wished He Knew About Being a CEO When He Founded Intuit

What Scott Cook Wished He Knew About Being a CEO When He Founded Intuit

Intuit Founder Scott Cook on the most important lessons he learned, including the right (and rigorous way) to check references.
What Founders Need to Know About Building Management Teams Before It’s Too Late

What Founders Need to Know About Building Management Teams Before It’s Too Late

RockMelt Co-Founder Eric Vishria shares his advice for attracting world-class talent and guiding it in the right direction.
7 Tactics to Get the Most Out of Your Startup's Advisors

7 Tactics to Get the Most Out of Your Startup's Advisors

Many entrepreneurs don't make the most out of their advising relationships. Get more done by deepening these connections.