Categories How I Did It

Movies and reality TV, move over. Let's talk about what really happens behind a startup’s closed doors.

For one thing, entrepreneurship isn't as glamorous as the big screen would have you believe. (If you’re already working on your business, you probably know that.) But there's no better way to learn the ins and outs of starting a business than from the people who are one step ahead of you.

Read on for candid stories (including some embarrassing fails) from real-life startup founders.

Top 5 Startup Myths All Entrepreneurs Should Ignore

Contrary to popular belief, starting a business doesn’t require a detailed business plan — or a generous venture capitalist. Indiegogo’s Slava Rubin sets the record straight.

How to Build a Business for Your Life

Alexis Levine shares advice about how to build a lifestyle business that makes sense — and money.

4 Reasons Choosing Startup Life Over College Is Totally Worth It

Feel like the business world is calling your name? Alex Schiff did. He dropped out of college to pursue his startup. And while it wasn’t easy, it’s been a worthy detour.

How to Bounce Back From a Bad Business Burn

Jordan Guernsey learned one important business lesson the hard way — be careful who you trust.