How To Measure and Achieve Product/Market Fit
Product/Market Fit is a term that was coined to define the process of creating a product that resonates with a specific target market(s). Taking this definition a step further, Product/Market Fit is proving sufficient demand within a target market segment to justify the spending of capital (human and financial) in order to begin scaling the […]
Tweets. Hearts & Pivots: 5 Startup Business Lessons To Learn From Twitter
As Twitter shares plunge 13% and user growth & revenue pale in comparison to other social networks. Investors, shareholders, and tweeters alike fear the legendary tech startup is doomed. #TwitterTurmoil Founded in 2006 by by turning “moments of panic into moments of inspiration” Twitter is no stranger to the art of the pivot and is […]
Tech Focused ‘Super Schools’ to Rethink High School Education in the U.S.
XQ: The Super School Project infused with $50Million Dollars of Steve Job’s fortune intends to redefine traditional U.S. high school education. The team based competition encourages applicants to reimagine and modernize public education. “To create the future, we must first imagine it.” The project intends to build and support 5-10 Super Schools to better fit […]
6 Reasons You’ll Want To Attend The USD Legacy Entrepreneurship Conference
On Thursday Oct 8 2015 The University of San Diego School of Business Administration and the Center for Peace and Commerce proudly present the 3rd annual USD Legacy Entrepreneurship Conference. If you find yourself sitting on the fence, debating whether or not you should attend this premier networking and coaching opportunity for entrepreneurs… Here are […]
How To Optimize Your Board of Advisors
Every company – from high-growth startups to slow-growth enterprises – can benefit from an advisory board if it is well-structured and well-managed. Some of the obvious benefits of an advisory board include credibility for you and the company, domain expertise, and/or a well-established professional network. This blog post will provide guidance for assembling a well-structured […]
How To Identify a Startup Co-Founder
It is all too common that a business savvy entrepreneur comes up with a good idea but cannot build the product. Conversely, there are many tech founders that lack the business and interpersonal skills necessary to take the product to market, develop partnerships, and liaise with potential investors. Many founders of early stage startups struggle […]
The White House Challenges Inequity In Startup Tech
On Tuesday August 4, 2015 President Obama hosted the first-ever White House Demo Day. The Demo Day was a chance for 90 entrepreneurs from over 30 diverse companies across the country to share their entrepreneurial journey. Conversations centered around empowering underrepresented entrepreneurs and encouraging venture capital firms and Tech Giants to invest women and minority […]
The 12 Best Startup Accounts To Follow On Twitter
The Startup Garage team scoured Tweeter to bring you 12 diverse Startup resources full of rich content, active engagement, and follower traction worth following. 1.Funders and Founders@FundersFounders 19.7k followers Are you a visual learner? @FundersFounders easily explains Startup Entrepreneurship visually through simple, fun, informative infographics that will help you thrive as an Entrepreneur. 2. Tech […]
The Importance of Bookkeeping for a Startup Business
Bookkeeping, by definition, is the process of recording a company’s financial transactions and history. It is the first step in the broader accounting process which involves reporting and analyzing data to make business decisions. Many entrepreneurs find that they are wearing too many hats as it is and they just don’t have time to dedicate […]
The Femaleprenuer: Exclusive Q& A with Four Influential Female Founders
1975 may have been the year in the United Nations declared “International Women’s Year.” Now 40 years later 2015 is shaping up to be momentous year for female founders, with over 9 million women-owned companies in the United States. The Startup Garage interviewed 4 diverse femaleprenuers on the state of entrepreneurship today, practical advice, and […]
