Why We Joined The 1% Pledge—And The 3 Ways We Are Supporting Philanthropic Initiatives
Since the launch of Place Technology, almost two years ago, a key priority of our company’s culture has been to give back. From the very beginning, we wanted to be than just a software company—and instead play an active role in impacting our local community, our customers, our vendors, and the planet. When we hire, […]
By Luke Zimbelman / February 19, 2020
Is Your Startup a Rocketship? Here’s How to Overcome 7 High-Growth Pain Points.
Your venture isn’t your job. Your venture is your life. There is no separation.
These are the growing pains you can expect to encounter along the way—and how you should think about approaching them.
By Brandon Metcalf / December 19, 2019
6 Reasons Why Small Businesses Fail – And All Of Them Have To Do With Mismanaging Cash
Most people think startups and small businesses fail because of things like poor marketing, or not being able to properly establish product-market fit.
By Brandon Metcalf / December 13, 2019
6 Questions Founders Should Ask Before Their First Fundraising Pitch
I’m no stranger to raising money. As a founder, I have gone through all sorts of fundraising experiences. In 2011, I started a company called Talent Rover, which raised roughly $28 million over the course of seven years almost exclusively from angel investors.
By Brandon Metcalf / December 5, 2019
Why Every Founder Should Be Thinking About Forecasting Differently
Startups are constantly growing and changing. Proper forecasting lets you move forward confidently and make more informed decisions. Creating financial models and making projections puts you in touch with the actual status of your business. It helps you foresee potential problems, make better decisions, and measure the impact of those decisions.
By Brandon Metcalf / November 12, 2019
7 Books That Changed The Way I Think About Entrepreneurship
Soaking in others’ experiences and applying them to your own is incredibly interesting and valuable. Sometimes, you agree with the author’s perspective. Other times you don’t. But either way, as an entrepreneur, it’s fun to imagine what would happen if you took the same path at your own business.
By Brandon Metcalf / September 10, 2019
8 Tips For Fostering Genuine Connections In Your Career
In the business world, relationships are everything. That’s why, even though I’ve moved around a lot during my career, I stayed at each company for at least a couple of years—it takes at least that long to really connect with people.
By Brandon Metcalf / August 14, 2019
8 Strategies to Find Work-Life Balance from a Serial Entrepreneur
One thing I’ve learned over the past decade is that there’s no such thing as work-life balance—especially if you’re an entrepreneur. I don’t mean that you can’t be successful and still have personal and family time. Carving out space for priorities outside of work is absolutely critical. But my professional life is fully ingrained with […]
By Brandon Metcalf / March 7, 2019