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How frequently should I get audits?
Name David Schwed COO at Halborn
Crypto/Web3 • Starting a Company
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How should I think about audits vs bounty programs?
Name David Schwed COO at Halborn
Crypto/Web3 • Starting a Company
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If I can’t afford an audit, should I still go live with my project?
Name David Schwed COO at Halborn
Crypto/Web3 • Starting a Company
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Should I use another distribution method for my token than selling it?
Name Andrew Bull Founding Partner at Bull Blockchain Law
Crypto/Web3 • Fundraising
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What should my project avoid doing to get in trouble with the SEC?
Name Andrew Bull Founding Partner at Bull Blockchain Law
Crypto/Web3 • Legal
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Is it advantageous to launch a protocol out of a foreign country?
Name Andrew Bull Founding Partner at Bull Blockchain Law
Crypto/Web3 • Legal
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What is the Howey test and is it relevant to crypto?
Name Andrew Bull Founding Partner at Bull Blockchain Law
Crypto/Web3 • Legal
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Are utility tokens securities?
Name Andrew Bull Founding Partner at Bull Blockchain Law
Crypto/Web3 • Legal
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What are the legal implications of decentralization from a team contribution perspective?
Name James Morgan
Crypto/Web3 • Legal
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How does the intention and marketing of my product play into legal issues?
Name James Morgan
Crypto/Web3 • Legal
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What are the challenges and trade-offs when using multi-chain ecosystems?
Name Silvio Micali Founder at Algorand
Crypto/Web3
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How do I choose what chain to build on?
Name Silvio Micali Founder at Algorand
Crypto/Web3 • Starting a Company
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How do I choose what chain to build on?
Name Jeremy Allaire Co-founder and CEO at Circle
Crypto/Web3 • Starting a Company
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How do I create defensibility in my project?
Name Jeremy Allaire Co-founder and CEO at Circle
Crypto/Web3
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Why start with community first?
Name Natasha Hoskins Co-founder at Boys Club
Crypto/Web3
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What does the process of finding a co-founder look like?
Name Deana Burke Co-founder at Boys Club
Crypto/Web3 • Leadership
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How should I pay myself as a DAO founder?
Name Natasha Hoskins Co-founder at Boys Club
Crypto/Web3 • Leadership
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How do I navigate the emotional side of building a start-up?
Name Natasha Hoskins Co-founder at Boys Club
Crypto/Web3 • Starting a Company
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How do I decide what my brand stands for?
Name Natasha Hoskins Co-founder at Boys Club
Crypto/Web3
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What are the first steps to start building community?
Name Natasha Hoskins Co-founder at Boys Club
Crypto/Web3
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Should I structure my project as a DAO?
Name Deana Burke Co-founder at Boys Club
Crypto/Web3
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How can I best manage a decentralized team?
Name David Vorick
Crypto/Web3 • Leadership
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How can I keep up with the pace of innovation in the web3 space?
Name David Vorick
Crypto/Web3 • Product & Engineering
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How can I skill up as a web3 founder?
Name David Vorick
Crypto/Web3 • Leadership
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How should I navigate the crypto regulatory environment?
Name David Vorick
Crypto/Web3 • Legal
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What advice do you have for people building the decentralized internet in a centralized world?
Name David Vorick
Crypto/Web3 • Starting a Company
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What are the pros and cons of building a web3 company in public?
Name David Vorick
Crypto/Web3 • Starting a Company
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What is your advice on recruiting web3 engineers?
Name David Vorick
Crypto/Web3 • Hiring
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What is your number one piece of advice for early-stage crypto founders?
Name David Vorick
Crypto/Web3 • Starting a Company
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When to DAO and when not to DAO?
Name David Vorick
Crypto/Web3 • Starting a Company
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What is your number one piece of advice for early-stage crypto founders?
Name Ghada Almashaqbeh
Crypto/Web3 • Starting a Company
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How should I decide what should be voted on by the community?
Name Derek Yoo CEO at PureStake / Moonbeam
Crypto/Web3
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How should I think about building community as a first time founder?
Name Derek Yoo CEO at PureStake / Moonbeam
Crypto/Web3 • Growth
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How should I think about investor lockups for tokens?
Name Derek Yoo CEO at PureStake / Moonbeam
Crypto/Web3
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How should I think about the distribution of tokens?
Name Derek Yoo CEO at PureStake / Moonbeam
Crypto/Web3
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I have a background in web2. What should I expect when transitioning into web3?
Name Derek Yoo CEO at PureStake / Moonbeam
Crypto/Web3 • Starting a Company
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Should I create a community before or after having a token?
Name Derek Yoo CEO at PureStake / Moonbeam
Crypto/Web3 • Growth
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What are the differences between the fundraising process for a web2 company vs. a web3 company?
Name Derek Yoo CEO at PureStake / Moonbeam
Crypto/Web3 • Fundraising
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What is your advice on recruiting web3 engineers?
Name Derek Yoo CEO at PureStake / Moonbeam
Crypto/Web3 • Engineering
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What is your number one piece of advice for early-stage crypto founders?
Name Derek Yoo CEO at PureStake / Moonbeam
Crypto/Web3 • Starting a Company
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How can I sell early team members on joining my team?
Name Evin McMullen Co-Founder & CEO at Disco.xyz
Crypto/Web3 • Hiring
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How do I find a web3 co-founder or early team member?
Name Evin McMullen Co-Founder & CEO at Disco.xyz
Crypto/Web3 • Hiring
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How do you know you’re ready to be a web3 founder?
Name Evin McMullen Co-Founder & CEO at Disco.xyz
Crypto/Web3 • Starting a Company
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How should I interview for values alignment on my team?
Name Evin McMullen Co-Founder & CEO at Disco.xyz
Crypto/Web3 • Hiring
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How should I think about building community as a first time founder?
Name Evin McMullen Co-Founder & CEO at Disco.xyz
Crypto/Web3 • Growth
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How should I think about off chain data and verifiable credentials?
Name Evin McMullen Co-Founder & CEO at Disco.xyz
Crypto/Web3 • Product
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What are the differences between the fundraising process for a web2 company vs a web3 company?
Name Evin McMullen Co-Founder & CEO at Disco.xyz
Crypto/Web3 • Fundraising
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What is the best way to validate a new web3 idea?
Name Evin McMullen Co-Founder & CEO at Disco.xyz
Crypto/Web3 • Engineering
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What is your advice on recruiting web3 engineers?
Name Evin McMullen Co-Founder & CEO at Disco.xyz
Crypto/Web3 • Engineering
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What is your number one piece of advice for early-stage crypto founders?
Name Evin McMullen Co-Founder & CEO at Disco.xyz
Crypto/Web3 • Starting a Company
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What advice do you have for web3 founders navigating the current fundraising environment?
Name Evin McMullen Co-Founder & CEO at Disco.xyz
Crypto/Web3 • Fundraising
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How should I protect my intellectual property when talking to investors?
Name Sofia Elizondo Co-founder and COO at Brightseed
Biotech • Fundraising
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How should I price my product?
Name Sofia Elizondo Co-founder and COO at Brightseed
Biotech • Product
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How should I figure out who my customer is?
Name Sofia Elizondo Co-founder and COO at Brightseed
Biotech • Customer Research
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How should I avoid burnout?
Name Sofia Elizondo Co-founder and COO at Brightseed
Biotech • Mental Health & Mindfulness
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Why is it important to build a diverse team?
Name Reshma Shetty Co-founder and COO at Ginkgo Bioworks
Biotech • Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
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What is your number one piece of advice for academic founders?
Name Reshma Shetty Co-founder and COO at Ginkgo Bioworks
Biotech • Management
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How should I build culture as my company scales?
Name Reshma Shetty Co-founder and COO at Ginkgo Bioworks
Biotech • Leadership
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How should I approach bootstrapping a biotech?
Name Reshma Shetty Co-founder and COO at Ginkgo Bioworks
Biotech • Fundraising
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How much money should I raise?
Name Reshma Shetty Co-founder and COO at Ginkgo Bioworks
Biotech • Fundraising
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Why is operational execution important?
Name Paul Bleicher Founder and CEO at Phase Forward
Biotech • Starting a Company
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Why is it important to write a business plan?
Name Paul Bleicher Founder and CEO at Phase Forward
Biotech • Starting a Company
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What are the most important steps to get started?
Name Paul Bleicher Founder and CEO at Phase Forward
Biotech • Starting a Company
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How should I avoid the piloting problem in healthcare?
Name Paul Bleicher Founder and CEO at Phase Forward
Biotech • Product
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How should I avoid the customization problem in healthcare?
Name Paul Bleicher Founder and CEO at Phase Forward
Biotech • Product
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How should I approach building my team?
Name Paul Bleicher Founder and CEO at Phase Forward
Biotech • Hiring
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How should I find product-market fit as a biotech startup?
Name Nabiha Saklayen Founder and CEO at Cellino
Biotech • Product
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How do I make the switch from scientist to startup founder?
Name Nabiha Saklayen Founder and CEO at Cellino
Biotech • Management
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Why should I prioritize self-care?
Name Nabiha Saklayen Founder and CEO at Cellino
Biotech • Leadership
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Why are you excited to build in sustainability?
Name Jen Keane Co-founder and CEO at Modern Synthesis
Biotech • Starting a Company
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How should I navigate fundraising as a mom?
Name Jasmin Hume Founder and CEO at Shiru
Biotech • Fundraising
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Why is it important to build a diverse team?
Name Jake Becraft Founder and CEO at Strand Therapeutics
Biotech • Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
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What is your number one piece of advice to founder-led biotech founders?
Name Jake Becraft Founder and CEO at Strand Therapeutics
Biotech • Leadership
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Who should I choose to be on my scientific advisory board?
Name Emily Leproust CEO at Twist Bioscience
Biotech • Advisors & Board of Directors
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How should I find informal advisors?
Name Emily Leproust CEO at Twist Bioscience
Biotech • Advisors & Board of Directors
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How should I choose my leadership style?
Name Emily Leproust CEO at Twist Bioscience
Biotech • Leadership
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How should I approach business strategy?
Name Emily Leproust CEO at Twist Bioscience
Biotech • Starting a Company
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Who should I choose to be on my board of directors?
Name Emily Leproust CEO at Twist Bioscience
Biotech • Advisors & Board of Directors
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Why is the founder-led biotech so important?
Name Celine Halioua Founder and CEO at Loyal
Biotech • Leadership
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What is your advice for working with CROs?
Name Celine Halioua Founder and CEO at Loyal
Biotech • Product & Engineering
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What are the most common mistakes academic founders make?
Name Celine Halioua Founder and CEO at Loyal
Biotech • Leadership
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How do I bring team members up to speed while scaling?
Name Celine Halioua Founder and CEO at Loyal
Biotech • Leadership
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Why is it important to segment my customers?
Name Bill Brady Founder and CEO at Kula Bio
Biotech • Customer Research
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Why is it important to build a diverse team?
Name Bill Brady Founder and CEO at Kula Bio
Biotech • Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
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How should I approach customer discovery?
Name Bill Brady Founder and CEO at Kula Bio
Biotech • Customer Interviews
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How should I approach building my team? (Part 2)
Name Bill Brady Founder and CEO at Kula Bio
Biotech • Hiring
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How should I approach building my team? (Part 3)
Name Bill Brady Founder and CEO at Kula Bio
Biotech • Hiring
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How should I approach building my team? (Part 1)
Name Bill Brady Founder and CEO at Kula Bio
Biotech • Hiring
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Why should I focus on solving an unmet medical need?
Name Bernat Olle Co-founder and CEO at Vedanta Biosciences
Biotech • Product & Engineering
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What skill did you have to work on as a technical founder?
Name Alec Nielsen Founder & CEO at Asimov
Biotech • Leadership
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What is your advice for biotech business development?
Name Alec Nielsen Founder & CEO at Asimov
Biotech • Starting a Company
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What is your advice for academic founders?
Name Alec Nielsen Founder & CEO at Asimov
Biotech • Engineering
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What should a professor's role be after the company forms?
Name Myron Kassaraba Technology Licensing Officer at MIT TLO
Leadership • Starting a Company
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What questions should I be prepared to answer in the university licensing process?
Name Alan Gordon Director of Business Development at Harvard University
Tech • Fundraising
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What are the goals of the university licensing office?
Name Myron Kassaraba Technology Licensing Officer at MIT TLO
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What mistakes do founders make as they navigate the university licensing process?
Name Alan Gordon Director of Business Development at Harvard University
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How have you created relationships outside of academia?
Name Sangeeta Bhatia Wilson Professor of Engineering at MIT
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What advice do you have for academics who are raising capital for the first time?
Name Sangeeta Bhatia Wilson Professor of Engineering at MIT
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How can I ensure sure my licensing negotiations run smoothly?
Name Myron Kassaraba Technology Licensing Officer at MIT TLO
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Are there any legal documents I should make sure to have in place before starting my company?
Name Vanessa Smith Associate at Gunderson Dettmer
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How can I get the most out of my relationship with my lawyer?
Name Vanessa Smith Associate at Gunderson Dettmer
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How should founders think about IP when starting a company?
Name Vanessa Smith Associate at Gunderson Dettmer
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What is your number one piece of advice for founders of university spinouts?
Name Robert Crawford Partner at Goodwin Procter
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Are there any benchmarks companies can follow when negotiating university licenses?
Name Robert Crawford Partner at Goodwin Procter
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Are there any ways that startups can help leverage themselves and companies in the negotiation process?
Name Robert Crawford Partner at Goodwin Procter
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When should a startup think about an option vs. full license?
Name Robert Crawford Partner at Goodwin Procter
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What is your number one piece of advice for founders of university spinouts?
Name Jacqueline Mercier Partner at Goodwin Procter
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How do you recommend spinout founders split equity?
Name Jacqueline Mercier Partner at Goodwin Procter
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Are there any benchmarks companies can follow when negotiating university licenses?
Name Jacqueline Mercier Partner at Goodwin Procter
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Do law firms defer fees for university spinouts?
Name Jacqueline Mercier Partner at Goodwin Procter
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When is the best time for a Postdoc or PhD student to engage a lawyer?
Name Jacqueline Mercier Partner at Goodwin Procter
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How can potential university spinouts find attorneys to work with?
Name Jacqueline Mercier Partner at Goodwin Procter
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What is your advice for academics who are about to embark on the startup journey?
Name Pam Silver Professor of Systems Biology at Harvard Medical School
Starting a Company
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When should I use a standard university license?
Name Chris Petty Director of Business Development at Harvard University
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What are standard university licenses?
Name Chris Petty Director of Business Development at Harvard University
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What is your number one piece of advice for early-stage founders?
Name Throop Wilder CEO at Quadratic 3D
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How do I know I’m ready to be a founder?
Name Throop Wilder CEO at Quadratic 3D
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How should I navigate university tech transfer?
Name Throop Wilder CEO at Quadratic 3D
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When is the right time to incorporate?
Name Throop Wilder CEO at Quadratic 3D
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How do I know when technology is ready to be commercialized?
Name Throop Wilder CEO at Quadratic 3D
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How much technology needs to be built to spin out of a university?
Name Throop Wilder CEO at Quadratic 3D
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What is your advice for business leaders looking to connect with technical talent at universities?
Name Throop Wilder CEO at Quadratic 3D
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What is your number one piece of advice for academics about to embark on the startup journey?
Name Sam Liss Executive Director of Strategic Partnerships at Harvard University
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What are the major components of a university license?
Name Sam Liss Executive Director of Strategic Partnerships at Harvard University
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What are the first steps for university licensing?
Name Sam Liss Executive Director of Strategic Partnerships at Harvard University
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How do I know when technology is ready to be commercialized?
Name Sam Liss Executive Director of Strategic Partnerships at Harvard University
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How did you know you were ready to be a founder?
Name Andy Beck CEO at PathAI
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What is your advice for academics who are about to embark on the startup journey?
Name Andy Beck CEO at PathAI
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How can I best prepare for the spinout process?
Name Andy Beck CEO at PathAI
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What advice do you have for academics who are raising capital for the first time?
Name Andy Beck CEO at PathAI
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Can you share your founding story with us?
Name Andy Beck CEO at PathAI
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What are the major differences between being in academia and being a CEO?
Name Andy Beck CEO at PathAI
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What should a professor's role be after the company forms?
Name Pam Silver Professor of Systems Biology at Harvard Medical School
Starting a Company
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What are some of the key terms in licensing negotiations?
Name Myron Kassaraba Technology Licensing Officer at MIT TLO
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Is exclusivity important in the licensing process?
Name Myron Kassaraba Technology Licensing Officer at MIT TLO
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What is your advice for academics who are about to embark on the startup journey?
Name Alan Gordon Director of Business Development at Harvard University
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Part 3: How much ownership should I expect the university to take?
Name Alan Gordon Director of Business Development at Harvard University
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How can university spinouts best utilize university resources and connections?
Name Alan Gordon Director of Business Development at Harvard University
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What should a professor's role be after the company forms?
Name Chris Petty Director of Business Development at Harvard University
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What is the typical timeline and process for licensing discussions?
Name Chris Petty Director of Business Development at Harvard University
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What is the role of the Principal Investigator in discussions?
Name Chris Petty Director of Business Development at Harvard University
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How should a founder prepare for the licensing process?
Name Chris Petty Director of Business Development at Harvard University
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How much ownership should I expect the university to take?
Name Chris Petty Director of Business Development at Harvard University
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Part 2: How much ownership should I expect the university to take?
Name Chris Petty Director of Business Development at Harvard University
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Can I start a company while continuing my academic career?
Name Chris Petty Director of Business Development at Harvard University
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How will I know when a technology is ready to spin out of the university?
Name Sangeeta Bhatia Wilson Professor of Engineering at MIT
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What should a professor's role be after a company forms?
Name Sangeeta Bhatia Wilson Professor of Engineering at MIT
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What is your advice for women faculty and grads who are interested in starting companies in STEM fields?
Name Sangeeta Bhatia Wilson Professor of Engineering at MIT
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What should I know before starting a company for the first time?
Name Sangeeta Bhatia Wilson Professor of Engineering at MIT
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Can you share your founding story with us? How did you get started?
Name Sangeeta Bhatia Wilson Professor of Engineering at MIT
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How do I know when technology is ready to be commercialized?
Name Pam Silver Professor of Systems Biology at Harvard Medical School
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Can you share your founding story with us? How did you get started?
Name Pam Silver Professor of Systems Biology at Harvard Medical School
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How can I create an awesome pitch deck?
Name Andrew Lau CEO at Jellyfish
Tech • Fundraising
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When should I engage a startup lawyer?
Name Andrew Lau CEO at Jellyfish
Legal • Starting a Company
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Do I need a startup lawyer?
Name Andrew Lau CEO at Jellyfish
Legal • Starting a Company
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How can I think about culture as my second product?
Name Dharmesh Shah CTO at HubSpot
Product • Product & Engineering
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How can companies thrive in this new normal?
Name Dharmesh Shah CTO at HubSpot
Starting a Company
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Can I be an introvert and still run a big company?
Name Dharmesh Shah CTO at HubSpot
Leadership • Management
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How do I balance the need to create with scaling a company and leading a team?
Name Dharmesh Shah CTO at HubSpot
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How do I know customers need what I'm building?
Name Dharmesh Shah CTO at HubSpot
Product • Product & Engineering
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How can I invest in building and maintaining a healthy relationship with my cofounder?
Name Dharmesh Shah CTO at HubSpot
Starting a Company
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What early conversations should I have with my cofounder?
Name Dharmesh Shah CTO at HubSpot
Starting a Company
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As an angel investor, which qualities do you look for in early stage companies?
Name Dharmesh Shah CTO at HubSpot
Tech • Fundraising
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How do I avoid employee burnout?
Name Janet Comenos CEO at Spotted
Leadership • Mental Health & Mindfulness
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How much ownership should I expect to give up when fundraising?
Name Janet Comenos CEO at Spotted
Tech • Fundraising
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What is your number one piece of advice for early stage founders?
Name Janet Comenos CEO at Spotted
Starting a Company
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How are valuations determined?
Name Janet Comenos CEO at Spotted
Tech • Fundraising
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How do I negotiate on valuation?
Name Janet Comenos CEO at Spotted
Tech • Fundraising
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What do I need to ask for board approval on?
Name Janet Comenos CEO at Spotted
Advisors & Board of Directors • Leadership
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How long do pitch meetings usually last?
Name Janet Comenos CEO at Spotted
Tech • Fundraising
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Should I optimize for the highest valuation?
Name Janet Comenos CEO at Spotted
Tech • Fundraising
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How do I know when to quit my day job?
Name Janet Comenos CEO at Spotted
Starting a Company
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What is the impact of a peer network on personal development?
Name Maggie Crowley Director of Product Management at Drift
Starting a Company
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What is your number one piece of advice for early stage founders?
Name Dharmesh Shah CTO at HubSpot
Starting a Company
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How do you recruit and hire the best talent?
Name Jessica Nam Kim CEO at Ianacare
Benefits • Hiring
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What advice do you have for moms who are starting their fundraising process?
Name Jessica Nam Kim CEO at Ianacare
Tech • Fundraising
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How do you manage being a CEO and a parent?
Name Jessica Nam Kim CEO at Ianacare
Leadership • Mental Health & Mindfulness
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Should I optimize for the highest valuation?
Name Jessica Nam Kim CEO at Ianacare
Starting a Company
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What relationship should I expect to have with my investors?
Name Jessica Nam Kim CEO at Ianacare
Tech • Fundraising
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What questions should I ask a potential co-founder?
Name Jessica Nam Kim CEO at Ianacare
Starting a Company
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How can I convince a technical co-founder to join my team?
Name Tony Liu CEO at JobGet
Starting a Company
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Do I need to have industry expertise?
Name Tony Liu CEO at JobGet
Starting a Company
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How can I accelerate the growth of my marketplace business?
Name Tony Liu CEO at JobGet
Product • Product & Engineering
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How do I determine which features I actually need to launch with?
Name Tony Liu CEO at JobGet
Product • Product & Engineering
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What has been the most surprising part of the founder journey?
Name Tony Liu CEO at JobGet
Starting a Company
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As a biotech, how much revenue do I need to raise a Series A?
Name Emily Leproust CEO at Twist Bioscience
Biotech • Fundraising
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What questions should I ask in an interview for a senior product position?
Name Julie Marobella EVP, Product at Salsify
Product • Product & Engineering
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How do I build a high performing product team?
Name Julie Marobella EVP, Product at Salsify
Product • Product & Engineering
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How should I think about tracking ROI for customers in my product?
Name Julie Marobella EVP, Product at Salsify
Product • Product & Engineering
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What is the number one piece of advice you give early stage founders?
Name Julie Marobella EVP, Product at Salsify
Starting a Company
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What is the jobs to be done framework?
Name Julie Marobella EVP, Product at Salsify
Product • Product & Engineering
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How can I determine if what I'm building is a feature or a full product?
Name Julie Marobella EVP, Product at Salsify
Product • Product & Engineering
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How do I know if I've reached product-market fit?
Name Julie Marobella EVP, Product at Salsify
Product • Product & Engineering
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When validating a new product idea, what questions should I be asking?
Name Julie Marobella EVP, Product at Salsify
Product • Product & Engineering
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How should I tackle tough conversations?
Name Maggie Crowley Director of Product Management at Drift
Leadership • Management
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How do I know what feedback to take action on?
Name Maggie Crowley Director of Product Management at Drift
Product • Product & Engineering
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How do I skill up as a product manager?
Name Maggie Crowley Director of Product Management at Drift
Product • Product & Engineering
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How can I keep exceptional talent in my company?
Name Gabriela McManus SVP, People Operations at Drizly
Leadership • Management
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How should I prepare for a tough conversation?
Name Gabriela McManus SVP, People Operations at Drizly
Leadership • Management
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What is your number one piece of advice for early stage founders?
Name Gabriela McManus SVP, People Operations at Drizly
Starting a Company
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How can I recognize when people uphold our company values?
Name Gabriela McManus SVP, People Operations at Drizly
Starting a Company • Strategy & Operations
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How can companies fall down on setting culture?
Name Gabriela McManus SVP, People Operations at Drizly
Leadership • Starting a Company
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As a senior leader, how can I invest in my personal development?
Name Gabriela McManus SVP, People Operations at Drizly
Coaches & Leadership Training • Leadership
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How should I help develop my team as leaders?
Name Gabriela McManus SVP, People Operations at Drizly
Leadership • Management
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How do I avoid bias in my interview process?
Name Andrea Garvey Head of HR at Hometap
Benefits • Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
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What is the value of hiring in cohorts?
Name Andrea Garvey Head of HR at Hometap
Benefits • Hiring
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Why should I create a repeatable hiring process early on?
Name Andrea Garvey Head of HR at Hometap
Benefits • Hiring
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How do I create a scalable hiring process?
Name Andrea Garvey Head of HR at Hometap
Benefits • Hiring
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How should I go about research and validation?
Name Bhavika Shah Product at Range.co
Product • Product & Engineering
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How should I plan for marketing and growth?
Name TJ Parker CEO at PillPack
Marketing & Events • Product
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How should I approach investors? Ask for advice, not money.
Name Mary Imevbore CEO at Waeve
Tech • Fundraising
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How much better does my product have to be for a customer to adopt it over current solutions?
Name Sarah Hodges Partner at Pillar VC
Product • Product & Engineering
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When I socialize my idea, how do I determine which parts need to remain confidential?
Name Russ Wilcox Partner at Pillar VC
Product • Product & Engineering
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What is a VCs expected time frame for $100M in net revenue vs. run rate?
Name Russ Wilcox Partner at Pillar VC
Tech • Budgeting & Planning
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What should I do if I have a great idea, but another startup is already solving the same problem?
Name Russ Wilcox Partner at Pillar VC
Starting a Company
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What should I do if there is another startup solving the same problem as me?
Name Jamie Goldstein Partner at Pillar
Starting a Company
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How can I continue to build a diverse team as my company scales?
Name Katie Burke Chief People Officer at HubSpot
Benefits • Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
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How do I recruit participants for user interviews without selling them on my idea?
Name Sarah Hodges Partner at Pillar VC
Product • Product & Engineering
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What is the number one piece of advice you give early stage founders?
Name Cathy Zhou Fmr. Head of Restaurant Operations at Uber
Starting a Company
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What is a platform business?
Name Russ Wilcox Partner at Pillar VC
Starting a Company
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What are common pitfalls, if I don't get a lawyer?
Name Steve Cagnetta Founder and Principal at Company Counsel
Legal • Starting a Company
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What is a winner take all market?
Name Russ Wilcox Partner at Pillar VC
Starting a Company
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How do I find an independent board member?
Name David Cancel CEO at Drift
Advisors & Board of Directors • Leadership
Play

How do I hire for a role I'm not familiar with?
Name Chad Laurans Fmr CEO at SimpliSafe
Benefits • Hiring
Play

How can I build a culture of experimentation early on?
Name Fareed Mosavat Executive in Residence at Reforge
Product • Product & Engineering
Play

How should I go about customer discovery?
Name Basel Fakhoury CEO at User Interviews
Starting a Company
Play

What is the importance of having a good lawyer?
Name Steve Cagnetta Founder and Principal at Company Counsel
Legal • Starting a Company
Play

What is your number one piece of advice for early stage founders?
Name Fareed Mosavat Executive in Residence at Reforge
Product • Product & Engineering
Play

How can early stage founders grow their product and growth teams?
Name Fareed Mosavat Executive in Residence at Reforge
Product • Product & Engineering
Play

What interview questions should I ask when hiring my first growth person?
Name Fareed Mosavat Executive in Residence at Reforge
Product • Product & Engineering
Play

How should I think about building and scaling my team?
Name David Cancel CEO at Drift
Benefits • Hiring
Play

What is your number one piece of advice for early stage founders?
Name Maggie Crowley Director of Product Management at Drift
Product • Product & Engineering
Play

How can I effectively scale my operations team?
Name Cathy Zhou Fmr. Head of Restaurant Operations at Uber
Strategy & Operations
Play

What are the important traits for an operations leader to possess?
Name Cathy Zhou Fmr. Head of Restaurant Operations at Uber
Strategy & Operations
Play

How do I onboard an operations leader well?
Name Cathy Zhou Fmr. Head of Restaurant Operations at Uber
Strategy & Operations
Play

How can I create a culture around operational excellence?
Name Cathy Zhou Fmr. Head of Restaurant Operations at Uber
Starting a Company • Strategy & Operations
Play

What operational metrics are important to follow?
Name Cathy Zhou Fmr. Head of Restaurant Operations at Uber
Strategy & Operations
Play

When does the messiness go away?
Name Cathy Zhou Fmr. Head of Restaurant Operations at Uber
Strategy & Operations
Play

How should I think about spend and growth?
Name Patrick Campbell CEO at ProfitWell
Marketing & Events
Play

What makes for good product experiments? What mistakes do people make?
Name Fareed Mosavat Executive in Residence at Reforge
Product • Product & Engineering
Play

Do all CEOs need natural sales ability?
Name Brian Halligan CEO at HubSpot
Starting a Company
Play

Does a patent allow me to operate freely?
Name Russ Wilcox Partner at Pillar VC
Legal • Starting a Company
Play

How can I prove there is customer interest for my deep tech startup?
Name Russ Wilcox Partner at Pillar VC
Product • Product & Engineering
Play

How should I decide on team roles and equity splits?
Name Mary Imevbore CEO at Waeve
Starting a Company
Play

How can I get a start as an entrepreneur?
Name Colin Raney CMO at PillPack
Starting a Company
Play

What is psychological safety?
Name Leslie Forde Founder at Mom’s Hierarchy of Needs
Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging • Leadership
Play

Where can I find a co-founder with deep expertise?
Name Russ Wilcox Partner at Pillar VC
Starting a Company
Play

What is the difference between shares and options?
Name Russ Wilcox Partner at Pillar VC
Tech • Fundraising
Play

How should I educate consumers about my product?
Name Chad Laurans Fmr CEO at SimpliSafe
Product • Product & Engineering
Play

What is total addressable market?
Name Russ Wilcox Partner at Pillar VC
Starting a Company
Play

How does dilution work for founder shares?
Name Russ Wilcox Partner at Pillar VC
Tech • Fundraising
Play

If I build it, will they come?
Name Sarah Hodges Partner at Pillar VC
Starting a Company
Play

How do VCs distinguish between a product and a feature?
Name Russ Wilcox Partner at Pillar VC
Product • Product & Engineering
Play

How do I know when to kill my idea?
Name Ellen Rubin CEO at ClearSky Data (Acquired by Amazon)
Starting a Company
Play

Should my customer interview questions be open ended?
Name Mary Imevbore CEO at Waeve
Product • Product & Engineering
Play

How should I tackle tough conversations?
Name Patrick Campbell CEO at ProfitWell
Leadership • Management
Play

How should I go about user testing?
Name TJ Parker CEO at PillPack
Product • Product & Engineering
Play

Why should I avoid title inflation?
Name Russ Wilcox Partner at Pillar VC
Leadership • Management
Play

What format should I use for customer interviews?
Name Sarah Hodges Partner at Pillar VC
Product • Product & Engineering
Play

What things have you tried that didn't work out?
Name Basel Fakhoury CEO at User Interviews
Starting a Company
Play

How do I come up with a business design?
Name Colin Raney CMO at PillPack
Starting a Company
Play

Why is it important to build a culture of experimentation?
Name Fareed Mosavat Executive in Residence at Reforge
Product • Product & Engineering
Play

How should I go about customer discovery?
Name Basel Fakhoury CEO at User Interviews
Product • Product & Engineering
Play

What should I put in direct costs vs. overhead?
Name Jamie Goldstein Partner at Pillar
Tech • Budgeting & Planning
Play

How should I prepare for a pitch meeting with investors?
Name Helen Adeosun CEO at CareAcademy
Tech • Fundraising
Play

Do I need a pitch deck?
Name Helen Adeosun CEO at CareAcademy
Tech • Fundraising
Play

What should I include in my pitch deck?
Name Helen Adeosun CEO at CareAcademy
Tech • Fundraising
Play

Should I send my pitch deck out in advance of an investor meeting?
Name Helen Adeosun CEO at CareAcademy
Tech • Fundraising
Play

Part 2: What questions should I ask investors during pitch meetings?
Name Helen Adeosun CEO at CareAcademy
Tech • Fundraising
Play

Can you describe the relationship you have with your VCs?
Name Helen Adeosun CEO at CareAcademy
Tech • Fundraising
Play

How do I decide which investors I want in my syndicate?
Name Helen Adeosun CEO at CareAcademy
Tech • Fundraising
Play

When should I tell my VC bad news?
Name Helen Adeosun CEO at CareAcademy
Tech • Fundraising
Play

How do you practice self-care as a founder?
Name Helen Adeosun CEO at CareAcademy
Leadership • Mental Health & Mindfulness
Play

How should I encourage my team to take care of their mental health?
Name Helen Adeosun CEO at CareAcademy
Leadership • Mental Health & Mindfulness
Play

What do I do if an employee seems burnt out?
Name Helen Adeosun CEO at CareAcademy
Leadership • Mental Health & Mindfulness
Play

What is your number one piece of advice for early stage founders?
Name Helen Adeosun CEO at CareAcademy
Starting a Company
Play

What is your number one piece of advice for early stage founders?
Name Brian Balfour CEO at Reforge
Starting a Company
Play

Should I grow my customer base at a breakeven or at a loss to build market share?
Name Brian Balfour CEO at Reforge
Marketing & Events • Product
Play

How should I structure my early team to support my growth strategy?
Name Brian Balfour CEO at Reforge
Marketing & Events • Product
Play

How can I build an integrated growth strategy from day 1?
Name Brian Balfour CEO at Reforge
Marketing & Events • Product
Play

What does it take to grow early stage companies?
Name Brian Balfour CEO at Reforge
Growth • Leadership
Play

How do I figure out if my idea has legs?
Name Brian Balfour CEO at Reforge
Product • Product & Engineering
Play

What is the number one piece of advice you give early stage founders?
Name Christina Luconi Chief People Officer at Rapid7
Starting a Company
Play

How can I keep my team motivated and engaged amidst the pandemic?
Name Christina Luconi Chief People Officer at Rapid7
Leadership • Management
Play

What questions should I ask in an interview for senior team members?
Name Christina Luconi Chief People Officer at Rapid7
Leadership • Management
Play

What goes in to creating a top place to work?
Name Christina Luconi Chief People Officer at Rapid7
Leadership • Management
Play

How can I start a conversation about diversity, inclusion, and belonging with my team?
Name Christina Luconi Chief People Officer at Rapid7
Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging • Leadership
Play

Why is it important for company leaders to be accessible?
Name Christina Luconi Chief People Officer at Rapid7
Leadership • Management
Play

How can I create a strong culture from Day 1?
Name Christina Luconi Chief People Officer at Rapid7
Starting a Company
Play

Part 2: How do I create a culture?
Name TJ Parker CEO at PillPack
Strategy & Operations
Play

Part 2: How do I know when it's not working?
Name Basel Fakhoury CEO at User Interviews
Starting a Company
Play

Part 3: How do I find a great idea?
Name Basel Fakhoury CEO at User Interviews
Starting a Company
Play

What is remote inclusion?
Name Katie Burke Chief People Officer at HubSpot
Starting a Company
Play

How much user testing should I do in early product development?
Name Bhavika Shah Product at Range.co
Product • Product & Engineering
Play

How should I think about entering a market with large incumbents?
Name Ellen Rubin CEO at ClearSky Data (Acquired by Amazon)
Marketing & Events
Play

How much do I have to love the problem I'm working on?
Name Ellen Rubin CEO at ClearSky Data (Acquired by Amazon)
Starting a Company
Play

How do you convince a technical team they need a CEO?
Name Gail Goodman Fmr. CEO at Constant Contact
Starting a Company
Play

How do I process negative feedback in a customer interview?
Name Bhavika Shah Product at Range.co
Product • Product & Engineering
Play

How do I know when to bring on a technical co-founder?
Name Ellen Rubin CEO at ClearSky Data (Acquired by Amazon)
Starting a Company
Play

How do I avoid employee burnout?
Name Basel Fakhoury CEO at User Interviews
Leadership • Mental Health & Mindfulness
Play

What should I keep in mind when conducting customer interviews?
Name Basel Fakhoury CEO at User Interviews
Customer Interviews • Customer Research
Play

How do co-founder swim lanes change over time?
Name TJ Parker CEO at PillPack
Starting a Company
Play

How do I know when to use formal research vs. learn by doing?
Name Basel Fakhoury CEO at User Interviews
Product • Product & Engineering
Play

How can I become a better manager?
Name Bhavika Shah Product at Range.co
Leadership • Management
Play

How do I validate my idea?
Name Ellen Rubin CEO at ClearSky Data (Acquired by Amazon)
Starting a Company
Play

How do I size a potential market?
Name Veronica Armstrong CEO at Isle de Nature
Starting a Company
Play

How do I win my first customer?
Name Ellen Rubin CEO at ClearSky Data (Acquired by Amazon)
Starting a Company
Play

How long will it take for me to know if my strategy is working?
Name Cara Shortsleeve CEO at The Leadership Consortium
Strategy & Operations
Play

Part 1: How do I create a culture?
Name Corey Thomas CEO at Rapid7
Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging • Leadership
Play

What should I keep in mind when conducting customer interviews?
Name Bhavika Shah Product at Range.co
Product • Product & Engineering
Play

How do you know if people will actually do what they tell you they will?
Name Basel Fakhoury CEO at User Interviews
Product • Product & Engineering
Play

How do I know when a customer is telling the truth vs. trying to make me happy?
Name Bhavika Shah Product at Range.co
Product • Product & Engineering
Play

When should I pull engineers into conversations with customers?
Name Gail Goodman Fmr. CEO at Constant Contact
Product • Product & Engineering
Play

How can I integrate research into company processes?
Name Basel Fakhoury CEO at User Interviews
Product • Product & Engineering
Play

How has user research changed in the past few years?
Name Basel Fakhoury CEO at User Interviews
Product • Product & Engineering
Play

How can I prepare my engineering team to work remotely?
Name Basel Fakhoury CEO at User Interviews
Starting a Company
Play

When building a remote company, how do I handle international time zones?
Name Basel Fakhoury CEO at User Interviews
Starting a Company
Play

How do I know what feedback to take action on?
Name Bhavika Shah Product at Range.co
Product • Product & Engineering
Play

How should I prepare for 1:1s with my team?
Name Bhavika Shah Product at Range.co
Leadership • Management
Play

What is the importance of sharing the same vision?
Name TJ Parker CEO at PillPack
Strategy & Operations
Play

What do I do with results from customer interviews?
Name Bhavika Shah Product at Range.co
Customer Interviews • Customer Research
Play

What is the value of advisors?
Name Ellen Rubin CEO at ClearSky Data (Acquired by Amazon)
Advisors & Board of Directors • Leadership
Play

How can I make remote employees feel like they belong?
Name Basel Fakhoury CEO at User Interviews
Starting a Company
Play

How do I know I'm ready to pitch VCs?
Name Mary Imevbore CEO at Waeve
Tech • Fundraising
Play

What is your number one piece of advice for early stage founders?
Name Patrick Campbell CEO at ProfitWell
Starting a Company
Play

Part 1: How do I invest in my mental health as a founder?
Name Patrick Campbell CEO at ProfitWell
Leadership • Mental Health & Mindfulness
Play

What mistakes should I avoid when pricing my product?
Name Patrick Campbell CEO at ProfitWell
Product • Product & Engineering
Play

What is your number one piece of advice for early stage founders?
Name David Cancel CEO at Drift
Starting a Company
Play

What questions should I ask in an interview for senior leadership team members?
Name David Cancel CEO at Drift
Benefits • Hiring
Play

How do I empower my senior leadership team members?
Name David Cancel CEO at Drift
Leadership • Management
Play

When should I think about selling my company?
Name David Cancel CEO at Drift
Tech • Fundraising
Play

Part 2: Should I start a company with my significant other?
Name Chad Laurans Fmr CEO at SimpliSafe
Starting a Company
Play

How do I stay ahead of the curve?
Name Chad Laurans Fmr CEO at SimpliSafe
Coaches & Leadership Training • Leadership
Play

What is the number one piece of advice you give early stage founders?
Name Chad Laurans Fmr CEO at SimpliSafe
Starting a Company
Play

Part 2: Should I bootstrap my company?
Name Chad Laurans Fmr CEO at SimpliSafe
Tech • Fundraising
Play

What is your number one piece of advice for early stage founders?
Name Brian Halligan CEO at HubSpot
Starting a Company
Play

How did you know your co-founder was the one?
Name Brian Halligan CEO at HubSpot
Starting a Company
Play

What do I do if my co-founder and I don't agree?
Name Brian Halligan CEO at HubSpot
Starting a Company
Play

Part 3: How do I find a co-founder?
Name Brian Halligan CEO at HubSpot
Starting a Company
Play

Part 2: Why should I build a network of other founders?
Name Brian Halligan CEO at HubSpot
Coaches & Leadership Training • Leadership
Play

Part 3: How do I skill up as a CEO?
Name Brian Halligan CEO at HubSpot
Coaches & Leadership Training • Leadership
Play

Part 3: What do I talk to a CEO coach about?
Name Brian Halligan CEO at HubSpot
Coaches & Leadership Training • Leadership
Play

How do I create a diverse culture?
Name Brian Halligan CEO at HubSpot
Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging • Leadership
Play

Part 1: How do I give constructive feedback to a member of my team?
Name Brian Halligan CEO at HubSpot
Leadership • Management
Play

What is the number one piece of advice you have for early stage founders?
Name Leslie Forde Founder at Mom’s Hierarchy of Needs
Starting a Company
Play

How can I manage stress as a working parent?
Name Leslie Forde Founder at Mom’s Hierarchy of Needs
Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging • Leadership
Play

As an employer, how can I retain working parents?
Name Leslie Forde Founder at Mom’s Hierarchy of Needs
Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging • Leadership
Play

How do I know when to go full time on my company?
Name Leslie Forde Founder at Mom’s Hierarchy of Needs
Starting a Company
Play

How can I start a conversation about caregiver inclusion with my team?
Name Leslie Forde Founder at Mom’s Hierarchy of Needs
Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging • Leadership
Play

How do I decide what to charge for my product?
Name Patrick Campbell CEO at ProfitWell
Starting a Company
Play

Part 1: Should I bootstrap my company?
Name Patrick Campbell CEO at ProfitWell
Tech • Fundraising
Play

How do I identify a target customer?
Name Veronica Armstrong CEO at Isle de Nature
Starting a Company
Play

How do I know customers will buy my product?
Name Veronica Armstrong CEO at Isle de Nature
Starting a Company
Play

How do I build a customer persona?
Name Veronica Armstrong CEO at Isle de Nature
Leadership • Management
Play

What are effective methods of customer research?
Name Bhavika Shah Product at Range.co
Product • Product & Engineering
Play

What are the different types of customer pain?
Name Bhavika Shah Product at Range.co
Product • Product & Engineering
Play

How do I know when to stop researching?
Name Bhavika Shah Product at Range.co
Product • Product & Engineering
Play

Part 2: How do I give constructive feedback to a member of my team?
Name Bhavika Shah Product at Range.co
Leadership • Management
Play

How can I learn to be a better leader?
Name Cara Shortsleeve CEO at The Leadership Consortium
Coaches & Leadership Training • Leadership
Play

How do hiring processes change over time?
Name Basel Fakhoury CEO at User Interviews
Benefits • Hiring
Play

How do I know we've reached product-market fit?
Name Basel Fakhoury CEO at User Interviews
Growth • Product
Play

How do I incentivize user interview participants?
Name Basel Fakhoury CEO at User Interviews
Product • Product & Engineering
Play

How can I build a remote company?
Name Basel Fakhoury CEO at User Interviews
Starting a Company
Play

How do I find people to interview for user interviews?
Name Basel Fakhoury CEO at User Interviews
Product • Product & Engineering
Play

How do we fairly divide our equity?
Name Steve Cagnetta Founder and Principal at Company Counsel
Legal • Starting a Company
Play

What is the biggest piece of advice you have for early stage founders?
Name Steve Cagnetta Founder and Principal at Company Counsel
Legal • Starting a Company
Play

Are the founders personally liable for paying the full legal bill if they don't close a funding round?
Name Steve Cagnetta Founder and Principal at Company Counsel
Legal • Starting a Company
Play

What type of corporation should I form?
Name Steve Cagnetta Founder and Principal at Company Counsel
Legal • Starting a Company
Play

How should I legally structure my startup?
Name Steve Cagnetta Founder and Principal at Company Counsel
Legal • Starting a Company
Play

When should I engage a lawyer?
Name Steve Cagnetta Founder and Principal at Company Counsel
Legal • Starting a Company
Play

How should I choose a startup lawyer?
Name Steve Cagnetta Founder and Principal at Company Counsel
Legal • Starting a Company
Play

Do I need a lawyer?
Name Steve Cagnetta Founder and Principal at Company Counsel
Legal • Starting a Company
Play

Part 4: How do I find a co-founder?
Name Ellen Rubin CEO at ClearSky Data (Acquired by Amazon)
Starting a Company
Play

What is your number one piece of advice for early stage founders?
Name Ellen Rubin CEO at ClearSky Data (Acquired by Amazon)
Starting a Company
Play

How do I communicate the value add of a diverse environment internally and externally?
Name Katie Burke Chief People Officer at HubSpot
Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging • Leadership
Play

What is the minimum team size I should be concerned about?
Name Katie Burke Chief People Officer at HubSpot
Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging • Leadership
Play

How do I prioritize diversity & inclusion on my early engineering team?
Name Katie Burke Chief People Officer at HubSpot
Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging • Leadership
Play

How do I prioritize employee complaint safety nets and tools?
Name Katie Burke Chief People Officer at HubSpot
Leadership • Management
Play

Why is belonging so important?
Name Katie Burke Chief People Officer at HubSpot
Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging • Leadership
Play

When should I hire a people team?
Name Katie Burke Chief People Officer at HubSpot
Benefits • Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
Play

Should DEI factor into my hiring decisions?
Name Katie Burke Chief People Officer at HubSpot
Benefits • Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
Play

Which VC firms should I target with my outreach?
Name Mary Imevbore CEO at Waeve
Tech • Fundraising
Play

Part 2: How do I find a co-founder?
Name Mary Imevbore CEO at Waeve
Starting a Company
Play

Part 2: How do I find a great idea?
Name Mary Imevbore CEO at Waeve
Starting a Company
Play

Part 3: How do I develop a winning business model?
Name Mary Imevbore CEO at Waeve
Tech • Budgeting & Planning
Play

How do I train my senior leaders to interview without bias?
Name Katie Burke Chief People Officer at HubSpot
Benefits • Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
Play

How can I be welcoming of DEI, especially when course correcting?
Name Katie Burke Chief People Officer at HubSpot
Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging • Leadership
Play

How do I keep diverse talent in my company?
Name Katie Burke Chief People Officer at HubSpot
Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging • Leadership
Play

How do I measure DEI, while avoiding tokenizing underrepresented groups?
Name Katie Burke Chief People Officer at HubSpot
Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging • Leadership
Play

Part 1: How do I decide on co-founder roles and responsibilities?
Name TJ Parker CEO at PillPack
Starting a Company
Play

Part 2: How minimal can my MVP be?
Name TJ Parker CEO at PillPack
Product • Product & Engineering
Play

Part 2: How do I hire senior leadership team members?
Name TJ Parker CEO at PillPack
Benefits • Hiring
Play

Part 2: What should I consider when choosing an investor?
Name TJ Parker CEO at PillPack
Tech • Fundraising
Play

Part 2: How much should I aim to raise in my seed round?
Name TJ Parker CEO at PillPack
Tech • Fundraising
Play

Part 1: When should I hire a COO?
Name Amy Villeneuve Fmr. COO and President at Amazon Robotics
Benefits • Hiring
Play

Part 2: How often should the board meet?
Name Amy Villeneuve Fmr. COO and President at Amazon Robotics
Advisors & Board of Directors • Leadership
Play

How do I best utilize my board?
Name Amy Villeneuve Fmr. COO and President at Amazon Robotics
Advisors & Board of Directors • Leadership
Play

How do I know I've created the right strategy for my business?
Name Cara Shortsleeve CEO at The Leadership Consortium
Strategy & Operations
Play

How much equity should I give advisors?
Name Russ Wilcox Partner at Pillar VC
Advisors & Board of Directors • Leadership
Play

How do I know I'm ready to be a CEO?
Name Emily Green Independent Board Director & Advisor
Coaches & Leadership Training • Leadership
Play

Should I share my company DEI data?
Name Katie Burke Chief People Officer at HubSpot
Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging • Leadership
Play

How do I promote remote inclusion?
Name Katie Burke Chief People Officer at HubSpot
Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging • Leadership
Play

How much should I rely on my People Operations team to create a diverse environment?
Name Corey Thomas CEO at Rapid7
Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging • Leadership
Play

How long do pitch meetings usually last?
Name Parker McKee Principal at Pillar
Tech • Fundraising
Play

What makes a memorable brand?
Name Chris Savage CEO at Wistia
Marketing & Events
Play

Part 2: How do I manage work-life balance as a founder?
Name Chris Savage CEO at Wistia
Leadership • Mental Health & Mindfulness
Play

Part 1: Should I invest in branding early on?
Name Chris Savage CEO at Wistia
Marketing & Events
Play

Part 1: How do I manage stress as a CEO?
Name Chris Savage CEO at Wistia
Leadership • Mental Health & Mindfulness
Play

How do I model mental health for my team?
Name Chris Savage CEO at Wistia
Leadership • Mental Health & Mindfulness
Play

Do I need a lead investor?
Name Steve Kokinos CEO at Algorand
Tech • Fundraising
Play

How do I ask my VC for a raise?
Name Steve Kokinos CEO at Algorand
Tech • Advisors & Board of Directors
Play

Part 2: What should I expect from my relationship with my VCs?
Name Steve Kokinos CEO at Algorand
Tech • Fundraising
Play

Part 1: What should I consider when choosing an investor?
Name Steve Kokinos CEO at Algorand
Tech • Fundraising
Play

How do I say no to an investor?
Name Steve Kokinos CEO at Algorand
Tech • Advisors & Board of Directors
Play

Part 1: What do I do if two important investors can't agree on anything?
Name Steve Kokinos CEO at Algorand
Tech • Advisors & Board of Directors
Play

Part 1: What do I do if my relationship with my investor isn't working out?
Name Steve Kokinos CEO at Algorand
Tech • Advisors & Board of Directors
Play

Do I need a pitch deck?
Name Steve Kokinos CEO at Algorand
Tech • Fundraising
Play

What role should the CFO play in the fundraising process?
Name Yvonne Hao Fmr. COO / CFO at PillPack
Tech • Budgeting & Planning
Play

What financials should I prepare for pitch meetings?
Name Yvonne Hao Fmr. COO / CFO at PillPack
Tech • Budgeting & Planning
Play

How do I attract an experienced operator to my startup?
Name Yvonne Hao Fmr. COO / CFO at PillPack
Benefits • Hiring
Play

What tips do you have for founders with little financial experience?
Name Yvonne Hao Fmr. COO / CFO at PillPack
Tech • Budgeting & Planning
Play

What questions should I ask when hiring a CFO?
Name Yvonne Hao Fmr. COO / CFO at PillPack
Tech • Benefits
Play

How transparent should I be with my VCs?
Name Yvonne Hao Fmr. COO / CFO at PillPack
Tech • Advisors & Board of Directors
Play

How do I create a strategic plan?
Name Yvonne Hao Fmr. COO / CFO at PillPack
Strategy & Operations
Play

What role should the CFO play in the company overall?
Name Yvonne Hao Fmr. COO / CFO at PillPack
Tech • Budgeting & Planning
Play

When should I hire a CFO?
Name Yvonne Hao Fmr. COO / CFO at PillPack
Tech • Benefits
Play

How many years of financials should I prepare for the pitch meeting?
Name Yvonne Hao Fmr. COO / CFO at PillPack
Tech • Budgeting & Planning
Play

What is your number one piece of advice for early stage founders?
Name Yvonne Hao Fmr. COO / CFO at PillPack
Coaches & Leadership Training • Leadership
Play

When should the COO / CFO role be linked?
Name Yvonne Hao Fmr. COO / CFO at PillPack
Tech • Budgeting & Planning
Play

Where can I find benchmarks for company metrics?
Name Yvonne Hao Fmr. COO / CFO at PillPack
Strategy & Operations
Play

What metrics should I look for in my consumer business?
Name Yvonne Hao Fmr. COO / CFO at PillPack
Strategy & Operations
Play

How do I know when to start investing in marketing?
Name Colin Raney CMO at PillPack
Marketing & Events
Play

What makes for an effective CMO?
Name Colin Raney CMO at PillPack
Marketing & Events
Play

Part 2: Should I invest in branding early on?
Name Colin Raney CMO at PillPack
Marketing & Events
Play

How do I reach my first 1000 users?
Name Colin Raney CMO at PillPack
Marketing & Events • Starting a Company
Play

How do I start meditating?
Name Colin Raney CMO at PillPack
Leadership • Mental Health & Mindfulness
Play

Part 2: How do I skill up as a CEO?
Name Cara Shortsleeve CEO at The Leadership Consortium
Coaches & Leadership Training • Leadership
Play

Part 1: How minimal can an MVP be?
Name Parker McKee Principal at Pillar
Product • Product & Engineering
Play

How do I stay ahead of the curve?
Name Gail Goodman Fmr. CEO at Constant Contact
Coaches & Leadership Training • Leadership
Play

Part 1: Why should I build a network of other founders?
Name Gail Goodman Fmr. CEO at Constant Contact
Coaches & Leadership Training • Leadership
Play

Part 2: How do I empower senior leadership team members?
Name Gail Goodman Fmr. CEO at Constant Contact
Coaches & Leadership Training • Leadership
Play

How do I show my company value to customers?
Name Gail Goodman Fmr. CEO at Constant Contact
Product • Product & Engineering
Play

What is the value of staying close to customers?
Name Gail Goodman Fmr. CEO at Constant Contact
Product • Product & Engineering
Play

Part 1: How do I create a positive company culture?
Name Gail Goodman Fmr. CEO at Constant Contact
Leadership • Management
Play

Which channel should I test first?
Name Gail Goodman Fmr. CEO at Constant Contact
Marketing & Events
Play

How do I know if customers will buy my product?
Name Gail Goodman Fmr. CEO at Constant Contact
Product • Product & Engineering
Play

As a CEO, is it ever okay to intervene with the product team?
Name Gail Goodman Fmr. CEO at Constant Contact
Product • Product & Engineering
Play

Part 1: How do I skill up as CEO?
Name Gail Goodman Fmr. CEO at Constant Contact
Coaches & Leadership Training • Leadership
Play

Part 1: What questions should I ask investors during pitch meetings?
Name Jason Robins CEO at Draft Kings
Tech • Fundraising
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Part 2: How do I manage if multiple VCs are interested in my round?
Name Jason Robins CEO at Draft Kings
Tech • Fundraising
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How do I build a financial model?
Name Jamie Goldstein Partner at Pillar
Tech • Budgeting & Planning
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How do I navigate a university spinout?
Name Jamie Goldstein Partner at Pillar
Starting a Company
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How do I know what is fair in my term sheet and what isn't?
Name Jamie Goldstein Partner at Pillar
Tech • Fundraising
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How do I deal with fraud?
Name Jamie Goldstein Partner at Pillar
Leadership • Management
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Part 2: How do I develop a winning business model?
Name Jamie Goldstein Partner at Pillar
Tech • Budgeting & Planning
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How do I share news of delays with customers and prospects?
Name Jamie Goldstein Partner at Pillar
Leadership • Management
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What do I do if I no longer want to run my company?
Name Jamie Goldstein Partner at Pillar
Starting a Company
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What is expected from an R&D focused company who won't have revenue for years?
Name Jamie Goldstein Partner at Pillar
Tech • Fundraising
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Part 2: What should I consider when starting a company with a professor?
Name Jamie Goldstein Partner at Pillar
Starting a Company
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Why does Pillar offer to buy common stock?
Name Jamie Goldstein Partner at Pillar
Tech • Fundraising
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What should I say if I don't know an answer to a question?
Name Steve Kokinos CEO at Algorand
Tech • Fundraising
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How do I share data or confidential information with VCs?
Name Steve Kokinos CEO at Algorand
Tech • Fundraising
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What questions should I ask investors?
Name Steve Kokinos CEO at Algorand
Tech • Fundraising
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When a VC says "let's stay in touch", what does that mean?
Name Parker McKee Principal at Pillar
Tech • Fundraising
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How much potential revenue will get VCs excited?
Name Parker McKee Principal at Pillar
Tech • Fundraising
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If my product is more technical, how deeply should I dive into those details?
Name Parker McKee Principal at Pillar
Tech • Fundraising
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If I have an MVP, should I demo the product in the pitch meeting?
Name Parker McKee Principal at Pillar
Tech • Fundraising
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Do I need a prototype or MVP ready for my pitch meeting?
Name Parker McKee Principal at Pillar
Product • Product & Engineering
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Should I show market opportunity bottom-up or top down?
Name Parker McKee Principal at Pillar
Tech • Fundraising
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How do I seek out help when I’m struggling mentally and emotionally as a founder?
Name Sarah Hodges Partner at Pillar VC
Leadership • Mental Health & Mindfulness
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How often should I be speaking with my VC?
Name Sarah Hodges Partner at Pillar VC
Tech • Fundraising
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What order should my pitch deck slides be in?
Name Sarah Hodges Partner at Pillar VC
Tech • Fundraising
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How closely should my voiceover match the content on my slides?
Name Sarah Hodges Partner at Pillar VC
Tech • Fundraising
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Do VCs help me build my team and fill it with experts?
Name Sarah Hodges Partner at Pillar VC
Tech • Fundraising
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Should I be concerned about the information in my pitch deck being passed around?
Name Sarah Hodges Partner at Pillar VC
Tech • Fundraising
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How long should my pitch deck be?
Name Sarah Hodges Partner at Pillar VC
Tech • Fundraising
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How much should I practice my pitch?
Name Sarah Hodges Partner at Pillar VC
Tech • Fundraising
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When should I start to think about my company's mission, vision, & values?
Name Sarah Hodges Partner at Pillar VC
Starting a Company • Strategy & Operations
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How should I think about developing my company's mission, vision, and values?
Name Sarah Hodges Partner at Pillar VC
Starting a Company • Strategy & Operations
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What's the first step in creating a pitch deck?
Name Sarah Hodges Partner at Pillar VC
Tech • Fundraising
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Part 2: How do I tell my personal story so it resonates with investors?
Name Jason Robins CEO at Draft Kings
Tech • Fundraising
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How do I get the attention of the VCs?
Name Jason Robins CEO at Draft Kings
Tech • Fundraising
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How do you parent and lead a company at the same time?
Name Jason Robins CEO at Draft Kings
Leadership • Mental Health & Mindfulness
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Part 2: How can I manage stress as a CEO?
Name Jason Robins CEO at Draft Kings
Leadership • Mental Health & Mindfulness
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Should I start a company with a friend?
Name Jason Robins CEO at Draft Kings
Starting a Company
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How do I evaluate my board?
Name Emily Green Independent Board Director & Advisor
Advisors & Board of Directors • Leadership
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Part 2: How do I say no to a board member?
Name Emily Green Independent Board Director & Advisor
Advisors & Board of Directors • Leadership
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How do I manage my board?
Name Emily Green Independent Board Director & Advisor
Advisors & Board of Directors • Leadership
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Part 2: Why would I join a CEO group?
Name Gail Goodman Fmr. CEO at Constant Contact
Coaches & Leadership Training • Leadership
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Part 1: How do I hire for culture fit?
Name Gail Goodman Fmr. CEO at Constant Contact
Benefits • Hiring
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Part 1: How do I develop a winning business model?
Name Gail Goodman Fmr. CEO at Constant Contact
Tech • Budgeting & Planning
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What is your number one piece of advice for early stage founders?
Name Gail Goodman Fmr. CEO at Constant Contact
Starting a Company
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How do I create momentum in my deal?
Name Dave Balter CEO at Flipside Crypto
Tech • Fundraising
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How do I get the attention of the VCs?
Name Dave Balter CEO at Flipside Crypto
Tech • Fundraising
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Part 1: What should I expect from my relationship with my VC?
Name Dave Balter CEO at Flipside Crypto
Tech • Fundraising
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Should I take a meeting with an associate or principal instead of a partner at at VC ?
Name Dave Balter CEO at Flipside Crypto
Tech • Fundraising
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Part 1: How do I manage if multiple VCs are interested in my round?
Name Dave Balter CEO at Flipside Crypto
Tech • Fundraising
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Part 2: How do I hire for culture fit?
Name Corey Thomas CEO at Rapid7
Benefits • Hiring
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How do I measure the effectivess of my senior leaders?
Name Corey Thomas CEO at Rapid7
Leadership • Management
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Part 2: How can I get smarter about building an inclusive environment?
Name Corey Thomas CEO at Rapid7
Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging • Leadership
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How do I talk to my employees about race?
Name Corey Thomas CEO at Rapid7
Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging • Leadership
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Part 2: Should I stay in the CEO role?
Name Corey Thomas CEO at Rapid7
Coaches & Leadership Training • Leadership
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Part 3: What is the role of a CEO?
Name Corey Thomas CEO at Rapid7
Coaches & Leadership Training • Leadership
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Part 2: What do I talk to a CEO coach about?
Name Corey Thomas CEO at Rapid7
Coaches & Leadership Training • Leadership
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What questions should I ask in an interview for a senior team member?
Name Corey Thomas CEO at Rapid7
Leadership • Management
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How can I integrate mindfulness into my daily routine?
Name Colin Raney CMO at PillPack
Leadership • Mental Health & Mindfulness
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How do I create a mindfulness practice?
Name Colin Raney CMO at PillPack
Leadership • Mental Health & Mindfulness
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Part 1: How can I get smarter about building an inclusive environment?
Name Cara Shortsleeve CEO at The Leadership Consortium
Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging • Leadership
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How do I identify diverse pools of talent?
Name Cara Shortsleeve CEO at The Leadership Consortium
Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging • Leadership
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Part 1: Should I stay in the CEO role?
Name Cara Shortsleeve CEO at The Leadership Consortium
Coaches & Leadership Training • Leadership
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Part 2: What is the role of a CEO?
Name Cara Shortsleeve CEO at The Leadership Consortium
Coaches & Leadership Training • Leadership
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What is your number one piece of advice for early stage founders?
Name Cara Shortsleeve CEO at The Leadership Consortium
Starting a Company
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Part 1: How do I manage work-life balance as a founder?
Name Steve Conine Co-Founder at Wayfair
Leadership • Mental Health & Mindfulness
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How can I manage stress as a founder?
Name Steve Conine Co-Founder at Wayfair
Leadership • Mental Health & Mindfulness
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How do I know VCs will like my idea?
Name Steve Conine Co-Founder at Wayfair
Tech • Fundraising
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Part 1: How do I find a great idea?
Name Steve Conine Co-Founder at Wayfair
Starting a Company
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How do I know if my idea is any good?
Name Steve Conine Co-Founder at Wayfair
Starting a Company
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How do I learn to trust my management team to do their thing?
Name Steve Conine Co-Founder at Wayfair
Leadership • Management
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How can I learn to grow with my business?
Name Steve Conine Co-Founder at Wayfair
Starting a Company
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How do I manage criticism of my business from investors?
Name Steve Conine Co-Founder at Wayfair
Tech • Fundraising
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Should I include a clause about who has "final say" in my co-founder agreement?
Name Steve Conine Co-Founder at Wayfair
Leadership • Starting a Company
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What is your number one piece of advice for early stage founders?
Name Sarah Hodges Partner at Pillar VC
Leadership • Mental Health & Mindfulness
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Are there any alternatives to VC funding?
Name Parker McKee Principal at Pillar
Tech • Fundraising
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Which team members should be in the pitch meeting?
Name Parker McKee Principal at Pillar
Tech • Fundraising
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How much should each team member speak in a pitch meeting?
Name Parker McKee Principal at Pillar
Tech • Fundraising
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How much progress are VCs looking for in pre-seed and seed companies?
Name Parker McKee Principal at Pillar
Tech • Fundraising
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How big does my target market have to be to make my company VC backable?
Name Parker McKee Principal at Pillar
Tech • Fundraising
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Should I consider venture debt?
Name Parker McKee Principal at Pillar
Tech • Fundraising
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How do I know when I need to fire someone?
Name Corey Thomas CEO at Rapid7
Leadership • Management
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What do I do if I have two equally valuable team members who can't get along?
Name Corey Thomas CEO at Rapid7
Leadership • Management
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If I have to hire over someone, how do I manage that conversation?
Name Russ Wilcox Partner at Pillar VC
Benefits • Hiring
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How do I rescope someone's job?
Name Russ Wilcox Partner at Pillar VC
Leadership • Management
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What do you do if an employee is abusive to co-workers, vendors or customers?
Name Corey Thomas CEO at Rapid7
Leadership • Management
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Part 1: How do I empower my senior leadership team members?
Name Cara Shortsleeve CEO at The Leadership Consortium
Leadership • Management
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Part 2: How do I create a positive company culture?
Name Steve Conine Co-Founder at Wayfair
Leadership • Management
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What do I do if my team isn't executing well?
Name Corey Thomas CEO at Rapid7
Leadership • Management
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How do I know if I have the right team to help build my company?
Name Corey Thomas CEO at Rapid7
Leadership • Management
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Part 1: How do I hire senior leadership team members?
Name Corey Thomas CEO at Rapid7
Benefits • Hiring
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How much ownership do investors expect?
Name Russ Wilcox Partner at Pillar VC
Tech • Fundraising
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How long should the funding from my seed round last?
Name Russ Wilcox Partner at Pillar VC
Tech • Fundraising
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Part 1: How much should I aim to raise in my seed round?
Name Russ Wilcox Partner at Pillar VC
Tech • Fundraising
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What should I say when asked about valuation?
Name Russ Wilcox Partner at Pillar VC
Tech • Fundraising
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How are valuations determined?
Name Russ Wilcox Partner at Pillar VC
Tech • Fundraising
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Is there a minimum valuation that gets VCs excited?
Name Russ Wilcox Partner at Pillar VC
Tech • Fundraising
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Part 1: Should I optimize for the highest valuation for my company?
Name Dave Balter CEO at Flipside Crypto
Tech • Fundraising
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Part 1: How do I know when it's not working?
Name Dave Balter CEO at Flipside Crypto
Starting a Company • Strategy & Operations
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Part 1: Why would I join a CEO group?
Name Dave Balter CEO at Flipside Crypto
Coaches & Leadership Training • Leadership
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Part 1: What is the role of a CEO?
Name Chris Savage CEO at Wistia
Coaches & Leadership Training • Leadership
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How do I know my idea is right for VC funding?
Name Parker McKee Principal at Pillar
Tech • Fundraising
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When should I start working with a CEO coach?
Name Dave Balter CEO at Flipside Crypto
Coaches & Leadership Training • Leadership
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How long does it take to get a patent?
Name Russ Wilcox Partner at Pillar VC
Legal • Starting a Company
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How much does it cost to get a patent?
Name Russ Wilcox Partner at Pillar VC
Legal • Starting a Company
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What is the success rate for getting patents?
Name Russ Wilcox Partner at Pillar VC
Legal • Starting a Company
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How many patents do I need?
Name Russ Wilcox Partner at Pillar VC
Legal • Starting a Company
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How many startups get patents?
Name Russ Wilcox Partner at Pillar VC
Legal • Starting a Company
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Will patents completely protect me from competitors?
Name Russ Wilcox Partner at Pillar VC
Legal • Starting a Company
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If I can't patent my technology, will it still be attractive to VCs?
Name Russ Wilcox Partner at Pillar VC
Legal • Starting a Company
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Do I need a patent?
Name Russ Wilcox Partner at Pillar VC
Legal • Starting a Company
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Is my tech defensible? Does it matter?
Name Russ Wilcox Partner at Pillar VC
Legal • Starting a Company
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How do board dynamics change over time?
Name Amy Villeneuve Fmr. COO and President at Amazon Robotics
Advisors & Board of Directors • Leadership
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Part 1: How do I effectively run a board meeting?
Name Amy Villeneuve Fmr. COO and President at Amazon Robotics
Advisors & Board of Directors • Leadership
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How can I create a culture on my board?
Name Amy Villeneuve Fmr. COO and President at Amazon Robotics
Advisors & Board of Directors • Leadership
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When should I create a board?
Name Amy Villeneuve Fmr. COO and President at Amazon Robotics
Advisors & Board of Directors • Leadership
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Part 2: How do I effectively run a board meeting?
Name Emily Green Independent Board Director & Advisor
Advisors & Board of Directors • Leadership
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What do I need to ask for board approval on?
Name Emily Green Independent Board Director & Advisor
Advisors & Board of Directors • Leadership
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Part 1: How do I say no to a board member?
Name Steve Kokinos CEO at Algorand
Advisors & Board of Directors • Leadership
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How do I prioritize diversity on my board?
Name Emily Green Independent Board Director & Advisor
Advisors & Board of Directors • Leadership
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Part 1: How often should my board meet?
Name Emily Green Independent Board Director & Advisor
Advisors & Board of Directors • Leadership
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At what point should I sign a founders agreement with my co-founder?
Name Russ Wilcox Partner at Pillar VC
Starting a Company
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How much equity should I give a potential co-founder who is part time until I raise a round?
Name Russ Wilcox Partner at Pillar VC
Starting a Company
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How much equity should I give my professor?
Name Russ Wilcox Partner at Pillar VC
Starting a Company
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How do we fairly divide our equity?
Name Russ Wilcox Partner at Pillar VC
Starting a Company
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How many co-founders should I have?
Name Russ Wilcox Partner at Pillar VC
Starting a Company
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Part 1: How do I know my co-founder is the one?
Name Dave Balter CEO at Flipside Crypto
Starting a Company
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Part 2: How do I know my co-founder is the one?
Name Steve Conine Co-Founder at Wayfair
Starting a Company
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Part 2: Which early conversations should I have with my co-founder?
Name Steve Conine Co-Founder at Wayfair
Starting a Company
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My relationship with my co-founder isn't working out, what should I do?
Name Dave Balter CEO at Flipside Crypto
Starting a Company
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Should I split equity 50-50 with my co-founder?
Name Dave Balter CEO at Flipside Crypto
Starting a Company
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How do I handle tough conversations with my co-founder?
Name Steve Kokinos CEO at Algorand
Starting a Company
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Part 2: How do I decide on co-founder roles and responsibilities?
Name Dave Balter CEO at Flipside Crypto
Starting a Company
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Part 1: What should I consider when starting a company with a professor?
Name Cara Shortsleeve CEO at The Leadership Consortium
Starting a Company
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Part 1: Which early conversations should I have with my co-founder?
Name Steve Kokinos CEO at Algorand
Starting a Company
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Part 1: How do I find a co-founder?
Name Steve Conine Co-Founder at Wayfair
Starting a Company
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Do I need a co-founder?
Name Dave Balter CEO at Flipside Crypto
Starting a Company