Co-founders
This Husband and Wife's 'Happy Accident' Side Hustle Hit $467,000 Revenue Fast — Now It Makes Over $1 Million a Year: 'We're Scrappy'
Charlene and Vince Li couldn't find the snack they wanted to see on the shelves, so they created it themselves.
Better Together?
Are two heads better than one in business? Exploring the highs and lows of co-founding with your spouse, friend, or business partner, and whether going it alone might be the smarter move.
Co-Founders Must Answer These Crucial Questions Before Launching a Startup
Launching a startup with co-founders can be exciting, but it also comes with potential pitfalls. Here are the questions every founding team must answer to build a strong foundation for success.
From Heart to Hustle: The Reality of Building a Business with Your Best Friend
For many, the idea of running a business with your best friend sounds like the ultimate dream. Who wouldn't want to swap office politics for brainstorming sessions over coffee, or the dreaded 9-5 grind for the flexibility to work on your own terms?
Avoid These Pitfalls Most Founders Face When Building Their First Team
Successful founders approach early hiring by focusing on adaptability over experience, building teams that can navigate uncertainty and establishing lasting company cultures.
100+ Investments Later, These Are the 7 Qualities I Always Look For in a Founder
These are the non-negotiable traits that set exceptional founders apart and turn great ideas into thriving businesses.
Thriving Together: Love, Life, and Business in Partnership
Jack Castro and Natalie Snee have been together for 22 years and share their lives with three children. Jack's career as a technical architect and project manager in cloud computing took him through both public and private sectors. But after years in Information Technology, he started to feel it lacked the challenge and fulfilment he craved.
Solo Entrepreneurship — A Curse or a Superpower? Here Are 12 Reasons I Decided to Build a Startup Alone.
Here's why solo foundership can be a powerful choice.
These Married Co-Founders Started a Business With a Name 'Nobody Could Pronounce' — Then Bootstrapped It From Their Garage to 8-Figure Revenue
Co-founders Irene Chen and Matthew Grenby are well-versed in the art of the pivot.
Best Friends' 'Scrappy' Side Hustle Led to a Product on Track for $1 Million Annual Sales: 'Rare to Find Somebody With This Same Passion'
Alissa Sullivan and Leslie Hendin, co-founders of Liis, immediately bonded over their fragrance obsession when they met at a wedding in 2009.
Food-Tech Visionary: Sagar Kochhar, Co-Founder and CEO, EatSure, Rebel Foods
The breakthrough came in 2015 with the cloud kitchen model. "We noticed that 70 per cent of our orders came from delivery, even before aggregators entered the space. That's when we realized we could shift from a traditional brick-and-mortar model to a delivery-first business," explains Kochhar
Why 'Founder Mode' is Not a One-Size-Fits-All Solution to Leadership
The founder-driven approach can boost a business's growth, but transitioning from "founder mode" to a balanced leadership style is essential for sustained success and scaling.
The Myth of Co-Founders
Imagine going from the fast-paced world of investment banking at Goldman Sachs to tackling one of the most personal challenges in healthcare—fertility. That's exactly what Nader AlSalim has done. And he has done it solo.
Why You Need to Pick Your Co-Founders Very Carefully to Ensure Startup Success
Selecting a co-founder for a startup is quite similar to choosing a life partner. It's a long-term commitment, and it's crucial to make the right choice to avoid driving each other crazy.
From Concept to Company: Morgan Mixon and Rima Suppan, co-founders, Peachies
Meet the founders transforming parenting with a fresh approach to designing nappies for the next generation.