Startup Mistakes: Page 6
My Biggest Mistake: Relying on a Resume
You have heard the saying, 'don't judge a book by its cover.' Here is why you shouldn't judge a person by her resume.
$30 Million Disaster: What Went Wrong at Clinkle
The startup boasts big-name investors and a 22-year-old CEO at the helm, but its much-hyped mobile wallet app still has yet to launch publicly.
Biggest Mistakes: Why Birchbox Says Timing Is Everything
When the grooming-products subscription service went looking for funding, it may have been too soon, says co-founder Katia Beauchamp. Here's a better strategy.
Biggest Mistakes: How Ginger + Liz Learned to Play Nice With Vendors
When the nail-polish making duo Ginger Johnson and Liz Pickett began their production efforts, finding the right vendors to work with was easier said than done. Here's why having a plan B can mean all the difference.
Biggest Mistakes: What Artsicle Learned from Its First Hire
When co-founders Scott Carleton and Alex Tryon of the art-rental and purchase platform needed help around the office, they soon learned that preparation and clarity are key in hiring employees.
Biggest Mistakes: Skillshare on Knowing Your Strengths -- And Weaknesses
When the education-sharing platform began hiring employees, making benefits decisions soon became a priority. But co-founder Michael Karnjanaprakorn now says he should have left that task up to a professional.
Biggest Mistakes: Paperless Post on the Need for Speed
When the invitation maker first started up, the focus was on creating perfection. Co-founder Alexa Hirschfeld now says she would have done things differently.
Sean Parker: Running a Startup Is 'Like Eating Glass'
The Napster and Airtime co-founder says too many people with terrible ideas are founding companies.
Moshi Monsters and the Mistake That Launched the Multimillion-Dollar Business
Mind Candy's Michael Acton Smith offers his three biggest lessons before striking gold with one of the fastest-growing online children's games.
Mark Cuban's 12 Rules for Startups
The billionaire tech entrepreneur offers his best advice from hiring passionate employees to never hiring a PR firm.
The Unasked Question: Should You Open a Business?
Entrepreneurship can be an expensive and thankless 24/7 endeavor that few people wind-up succeeding at. See if you're ready.