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The moment I type in startups in google, I can see hundreds of articles about successful billionaires, fancy jets and massive fund raises. Very little is said about how many of these are real and the how many hypothesized. Regardless, it does provide us with an excitement and much needed energy to pursue the dream of a startup.
I’ve been a huge fan of product development and have been very interested in understanding customer needs. As a start-up, I understand it is extremely important to have the first customer. It will not only help your commercial model to raise investment, but it will also help product validation and understanding customer needs.
It’s necessary to find a mentor who can invest time to know your personal capabilities and business model. Mentors can be invaluable whether you’re starting something new. Most people are generally very happy to help. It is important to find someone who is willing to help.
Company Formation: This discussion takes you through the basics of company formation as a startup. Items under discussion include, website, email address, paper work, formation of directors, share agreements, etc. Noting that it is a fairly complicated process, this post discusses some of the services available to ease this process for a startup at a competitive price.
With limited resources, man power and money, the only key resource we have is the true care of people around us. The help may be in the form of advice or physical resources and sometimes even a gentle push back.