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.

10 Things You Want in an Accelerator Program

Don’t fall into the trap of thinking all incubator or accelerator programs are equal — find the one that’s best for you.

YEC Member Spotlight: Kristine Steuart, CEO and Co-Founder, Allocadia

People really ARE everything when it comes to building a startup. Kristine Steuart explains why value alignment is so crucial.

YEC Member Spotlight: Ryan Connolly, CEO, Dispatch.tv

Are you setting yourself up for success?

10 Things Early Startups Should Outsource Completely

When you’re starting up, there are a few things that just make more sense to outsource.

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