Startup Mistakes - Page: 5
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.