Category Archives: Startups
Startup 101: Talk to Your Customers
One of the inherent weaknesses for many startup is they’re insular and often so immersed in their own little world that they fail to receive or solicit external feedback. This includes getting information from customers – something some startups think … Continue reading
Why the Registration Email is Crucial for Startups
Attracting new users is a challenge for many startups given the competition and how fickle people can be about making digital commitments. So it’s always surprising to see so many startups drop the ball after they convince me to sign up … Continue reading
This Week in Canadian Startups: Nov. 3, 2012
Guess what? Canadian startups have a funding problem – something the Financial Post proclaimed in a feature story this week. It’s the lead item in the latest edition of “This Week in Canadian Startups”, which also features posts by Wellington … Continue reading
What Toronto’s Startup Community Must do to Thrive
Toronto’s startup community has come a long, long way over past two to three years. It has evolved from a place where many people talked about launching a startup to a place where a growing number of people are creating … Continue reading
No Startup Has No Competition
You know the feeling when someone scratches a chalkboard? I get the same thing when a startup entrepreneur declares their company has no competitors or no direct rivals. This is usually accompanied with a nice looking graph with lots of … Continue reading
Are Successful Entrepreneurs Skilled or Lucky?
Amid the news that Color was being acquired by Apple, there are some interesting angles about a startup that raised a staggering $41-million out of the gate to build a photo app. Among them is how Color CEO Bill Nguyen was … Continue reading
