A British couple’s legal battle against Google’s search practices has concluded. Europe’s highest court upheld a €2.4 billion fine against Google, marking a victory for small businesses in the digital marketplace. Background Shivaun and Adam Raff launched Foundem, a price comparison website, in June 2006. On launch day, Google’s automated spam filters hit the site, … Read more
Choosing developers for a startup is possibly as important as it is complicated, particularly for non-tech founders who have to venture onto unfamiliar ground. Nonetheless, picking the right developers doesn’t necessitate a degree in computer science; there are a few key strategies that can help any non-tech founder build a crack development team by just … Read more
Foundr Magazine publishes in-depth interviews with the world’s greatest entrepreneurs. Our articles highlight key takeaways from each month’s issue. We talked with Chris Savage and Brendan Schwartz about buying back their business, Wistia, from investors. To read more, download this issue of the magazine for free. ————— “You shouldn’t be profitable.” That was the feedback … Read more
You probably didn’t become a founder to send cold emails. You wanted to solve a problem and create something of your own. But sales always seem to follow you like a wintry draft. While there are rare stories of customers and clients flocking to a business from Day One, in reality, if you build it, … Read more
Want to power up your ecommerce game, boost sales, and watch your brand grow? Discover the ecommerce marketing tips from some of our top students! The opportunity is there. Ecommerce is showing no signs of slowing down, and the predictions for the future are staggering. In 2019, retail e-commerce sales worldwide hit $3.53 trillion, and … Read more
“If I could only get Tim Ferriss as an advisor to my startup, I would be set for success.” I bet many of you have had this idea at some point. I know I did. Heck, I still do. Tim—call me! It might not be Tim Ferriss for you, maybe another high profile founder, but … Read more
Foundr Magazine publishes in-depth interviews with the world’s greatest entrepreneurs. Our articles highlight key takeaways from each month’s cover feature. We talked with Ronnie Teja, founder of Branzio watches, about his SEO strategy for ecommerce. To read more, subscribe to the magazine. ————— Is advertising spending sucking your business dry? Ronnie Teja knows the feeling. … Read more
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step, but that step is far from easy. Every day, thousands of entrepreneurs around the world take the leap—but millions of would-be entrepreneurs don’t. What’s keeping them from starting their entrepreneurial journey? They don’t know where to begin, they don’t know how to start a … Read more
Sometimes you can stumble upon a business idea accidentally. Abi Horton couldn’t find any clothing designs she liked while shopping for her friend’s baby shower. Instead, she ordered a plain baby bodysuit and had her partner, Danny Cozzolino, create a custom design and print it on the fabric. And there it was—the idea. “We were … Read more
I always wanted to build something big. When I started Tech Ladies in 2015 as a coffee meetup in New York City, I could immediately see the potential for it to grow into something larger. As a woman in tech myself, I craved a network to support me through the unique challenges I faced in … Read more
After more than a decade of coaching, speaking, and empowering others to live their most authentic life, I’ve found that contrary to what society believes. It’s the most successful people around us who struggle with authenticity. Look at successful founders and business leaders. While it may appear from the outside that they have it all, … Read more
When I set out to start my own venture, I knew I wanted to dedicate myself to something where I could have real impact. I’d spent the years leading up to this point as a corporate attorney, a career I enjoyed, but I was itching to work on my own idea. I also had a … Read more
Startup and emerging tech companies are entering what could be the most challenging business climate in more than a decade. As a founder, you need stability to weather the storm. This is particularly true when looking at the lifeblood of innovation and emerging tech–funding. The venture capital and financing market for tech companies has boomed … Read more
Women founders face additional challenges when starting their businesses–from securing less funding than their male counterparts to dealing with prejudice in the boardroom. It can be tough and it can be discouraging. This is exactly why we’re celebrating International Women’s Day with a healthy dose of inspiration from female founders who have been there and … Read more
