Hi, I’m Diane Tarshis — a strategic startup consultant and founder of Startup Distillery, where I partner with entrepreneurs who are experts... more
Have you been dreaming about starting a business, but telling yourself you don’t have enough time? All you need is... more
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Don't believe everything you hear about finding investors. In this episode, special guest (and securities lawyer) Jenny Kassan pulls back... more
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When it comes to attracting investors, it takes more than painting a rosy financial picture. Investors need to be romanced.... more
Momentum is good, but impulsivity isn’t. When you’re starting a new business, one of the most basic human urges is... more
Talking to people is an essential part of putting together your business plan. Otherwise, you’ll make critical errors that could... more
Startups can fail for a lot of reasons. Sure, sometimes those reasons are external. But truthfully, so many startups fail... more
There’s a common misconception that business plans are rigid documents that lock you into a roadmap you can’t deviate from.... more
Good estimates not only help you avoid business-crippling problems like running short on cash or getting your pricing wrong, but... more