Make All The Right Startup Moves

Learn how to raise money from investors, hire talent and attract quality leads

Welcome, aspiring startup founder! Get ready for an exhilarating ride as we guide you through “getting started” in entrepreneurship. Let’s dive in together!

Step 1: Learn What an Entrepreneur Do

Step 2: Source a Business Idea 

Step 3: Find Startup Accelerator 

Step 4: Discover & Find a Co-Founder 

Step 5: Embrace the Lean Startup Methodology

Additional Resources:

Website Builders

Startup Tools

Startup funding is the lifeblood of turning ideas into reality. Discover the secrets to securing investment and fueling your startup’s growth at Startup Geek.

Step 1: Discover if you’re eligible for venture capital

Step 2: Find Active Investors

Step 3: Write a Business Plan

Step 4: Craft an Executive Summary

Step 5: Create a Winning Pitch Deck

Step 6: Find Your Startup Valuation

Step 7: Answer Investor Questions

Step 8: Sign a Term Sheet

Additional Resources:

How to Raise Venture Capital

Pre-Seed vs Seed funding

Debt Financing

R&D Tax Credit

Building a stellar team is crucial for startup success. Learn the art of hiring top talent and fostering a winning culture at Startup Geek.

How to Announce Job Cuts

Remote Hiring

Top Recruiters

401K Guide

409a Valuation (ESOP)

Generating high-quality leads is essential for startup growth. Unlock the strategies and tools to attract and convert leads into customers at Startup Geek.

Lead Generation Strategies

Revenue Model

Find Product Market Fit

Build Marketing Budget

Create Digital Marketing Strategy

Guide: Email Marketing 101

9 SaaS Selling Tips

How to Use Influencer Marketing

Search Engine Marketing

Sales Funnel

From humble beginnings to global recognition, startup founders’ success stories inspire us to push beyond limits and create our own. Join Startup Geek and write your story.

Story #1: Alex Lieberman (Morning Brew)

Story #2: Dmitry Gerasimenko (aherfs)

Story #3: Russell Brunson (ClickFunnels)

Story #4: Neil Patel (NP Digital)

Story #5: Mark Cuban (Mavs, Shark Tank)

Story #6: Adam Neumann (WeWork)

Story #7: Gary Vee (Vayner Media)

Story #8: Sam Bankman-Fried (FTX)

Story #9: MrBeast

Story #10: Sara Blakely (Spanx)

Tons of Resources to Help

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