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After the Florida Learjet Crash, What Founders Should Ask Before Booking a Charter Jet
Nine people died when a Learjet 60 listed for charter crashed near Greenacres, Florida. The cause is unknown, but the tragedy is a reminder of the questions every executive should ask before flying private.

Joseph Bonner
2 days ago3 min read


How Founders Write Terms of Service for a First Product
Terms of service set the rules between your company and its users. Here is what founders should include, how to get users to agree and when to bring in a lawyer.

Joseph Bonner
4 days ago3 min read


How Founders Handle a Chargeback Dispute
A chargeback can take back a sale, add fees and put your payment account at risk. Here is how founders respond to a dispute, gather evidence and prevent the next one.

Joseph Bonner
4 days ago3 min read


Fortune: Mes Haircare Launches as an Oscar Winner Turns Her On Set Hair Story Into a Brand
Jennifer Lawrence's prestige haircare brand Mes launched with three products priced from $34 to $52, built with Arcaea founder Jasmina Aganovic.

Joseph Bonner
4 days ago3 min read


UK Plans a 10 Percent Founders' Relief and Bigger Share Options for Scaling Startups
A new HM Treasury prospectus sets out a 10% capital gains rate for founders, larger share option limits and visa changes aimed at startups.

Joseph Bonner
4 days ago3 min read


Dulo: Sebastian Thrun and Adrian Aoun Bet on AI Models for Hardware Design
Dulo, the new startup from Google X co-founder Sebastian Thrun and Adrian Aoun, has raised $130 million to build AI models for hardware design, SiliconANGLE reported.

Joseph Bonner
4 days ago3 min read


Collective Bets Big on Businesses of One as General Catalyst Leads Its New Raise
Collective, an AI financial platform for solo entrepreneurs, announced $100 million in funding: a $40 million Series B and a $60 million growth facility.

Joseph Bonner
4 days ago3 min read


How Founders Design Their First Sales Commission Plan
Your first commission plan shapes how your early sales team behaves. Here is how founders can design a simple, fair plan that rewards the right results.

Joseph Bonner
4 days ago3 min read


How Founders Respond to a Bad Online Review
A harsh online review can sting, especially when the business carries your name. Here is how founders respond calmly, fix what is real and win trust back.

Joseph Bonner
Oct 273 min read


How Founders Handle a Late-Paying Client
A client who pays late can strain cash flow and test a young company's resolve. Here is how founders protect the relationship while still getting paid.

Joseph Bonner
Oct 273 min read


PR Newswire: Dove Cameron and Curology Launch the Ethereal Glow Skincare Line
Dove Cameron and Curology launched Ethereal Glow, a four piece non prescription skincare line, on Tuesday, according to a PR Newswire release.

Joseph Bonner
Oct 271 min read


EU Governments Agree Their Position on EU Inc, the Startup Company Law
EU member states have agreed their negotiating position on EU Inc, a new optional company form that founders could register online in two days for no more than 100 euros.

Joseph Bonner
Oct 273 min read


General Compute Raises $100 Million to Build an Inference Chip Cloud
General Compute, an AI cloud startup built on specialized inference chips, has raised a $100 million Series A at an $800 million valuation, TechCrunch reports.

Joseph Bonner
Oct 273 min read


How Founders Plan for a Key Supplier Going Out of Business
When one supplier holds up your whole product, its failure can become your crisis. Here is how founders spot that risk early and build a practical backup plan.

Joseph Bonner
Oct 273 min read


Bedrock Robotics Lands $600 Million to Put Autonomous Excavators on More Job Sites
Two years after its founding, Bedrock Robotics has raised a $600 million Series C at a $4.1 billion valuation to bring self driving excavators to more construction sites.

Joseph Bonner
Oct 263 min read


How Founders Should Choose a Registered Agent
Every LLC and corporation needs a registered agent, and the choice matters more than many founders think. Here is what the role does and how to pick the right one.

Joseph Bonner
Oct 263 min read


TechCrunch: Ivan Burazin's Daytona Lands FirstMark Growth Round for an Agent Cloud
Daytona has raised a $60 million Series B at a $1 billion valuation, led by FirstMark Growth, to build a cloud made for long running AI agents.

Joseph Bonner
Oct 243 min read


Why Early Startups Should Track Gross Margin From Day One
Revenue gets the headlines, but gross margin tells founders whether the business can actually scale. Here is why the number deserves attention from the very first sale.

Joseph Bonner
Oct 243 min read


Legora's Max Junestrand Lands Atreides-Led Funding to Take Swedish Legal AI Worldwide
Stockholm founded legal AI company Legora has raised a $550 million Series E at an $8.8 billion post money valuation, led by Atreides Management, to expand in the US and globally.

Joseph Bonner
Oct 244 min read


How Founders Run a Product Beta Test
A beta test shows founders how real customers use a product before launch. Here is how to recruit testers, gather feedback and act on what you learn.

Joseph Bonner
Oct 233 min read
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