Categories Starting Up

Nothing is more exciting -- or terrifying -- than starting a new business.

You have an idea you love and believe in. Maybe you have a name, or a couple of names, you’re thinking about. You might even have a simple one-page (or even one-paragraph!) business plan to guide you. And you’re ready to dive in and get started. But you need help: from getting your potential customers to test your business model to finding your ideal mentor, starting up successfully is no easy task. Our mentors describe what it's really like -- and what they wish they'd known before they did it.

5 Great Startup Events for Rookies and Gurus Alike

These conferences and hackathons can give you the inspiration you need, whether it’s to start your career or keep pursing something else.

FounderSociety Member Spotlight: Tom Chalmers, Managing Director at IPR License

Sometimes, it’s better to come into a business knowing nothing and being fearless.

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