10 Bad Habits Highly Successful Female Leaders Avoid

Steer clear of these bad habits to accelerate your own success. By Caren Merrick (Founder & CEO, Pocket Mentor) What’s the secret to success? Sorry to break the news, but there’s no magic formula. Even so, you’ll find a few common qualities the best leaders in any...
8 Scarily Funny Tech Costume Ideas for Halloween

8 Scarily Funny Tech Costume Ideas for Halloween

Need a last-minute costume idea for Halloween? By Paria Rajai (Digital Marketing Consultant, Hackbright Academy) This post originally appeared on the Hackbright Academy blog. Meggie Mahnken and Katie Lefevre from the Hackbright education team add a tech-inspired twist...
11 Questions All CEOs Should Ask Early-Stage Hires

11 Questions All CEOs Should Ask Early-Stage Hires

In the early stages of your business, it’s more important than ever to hire for passion in your mission.  By the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) You always want to do your best to hire the right people, but when you’re an early-stage startup with only a...

4 Ways to Negotiate with Your Investors Like a Pro

Term sheet negotiations are sometimes the most opaque part of the whole funding process. By Alida Miranda-Wolff (Associate Manager, Hyde Park Angels) This post originally appeared on Medium and is part of the Hyde Park Angels Entrepreneurial Education Series, which...
Could the Next Wave of Coworking Be Small Towns?

Could the Next Wave of Coworking Be Small Towns?

The case for leaving the city to join a coworking community in a small town.  By Jamie Orr (Founder & CEO, Tahoe Mountain Lab) In a big city, a new coworking office may not be on the radar of the general population. But in a small mountain town it can start a...
What It Takes to Raise Capital for Your Startup

What It Takes to Raise Capital for Your Startup

Learn from a founder who’s raised $39.9M. By Poornima Vijayashanker (Founder, BizeeBee & Femgineer) This post originally appeared on Femgineer. You’ve probably noticed the ongoing debate about whether or not we’re in a tech bubble. Headlines are always...

How Strict Working Hours Can Hinder Productivity

It might be time to rethink how strict your working hours are. By Sarah Landrum (Founder, Punched Clocks) It’s no surprise that employees today want flexible hours. What is surprising, though, is that so few employers offer a flexible work schedule. All the...