The Startup Help Desk Sean Byrnes, Ash Rust & Nic Meliones

In this episode we answer questions about innovation. Startups are expected to innovate, but what does that mean? What is innovation and how does it become an advantage? We are here to help! In this episode we answer questions including:What is innovation?Is there a process to innovation?What is the cost to not innovating?How do I know if I'm being innovative?All of these questions were submitted by listeners just like you. You can submit questions for us to answer on our website TheStartupHe...

In this episode we answer questions about startup accelerators. Accelerators are programs that promise to help improve your chances of startup success, but how do they actually work? We are here to help! In this episode we answer questions including:What do I get if I join an accelerator?How do I know if an accelerator is worth it?How do I get the most out of my accelerator?All of these questions were submitted by listeners just like you. You can submit questions for us to answer on our websi...

In this episode we answer questions about building your sales team. Many startups sell their product via sales people, and building your sales team is one of the most important things you will do. We are here to help! In this episode we answer questions including:How do I hire my first salesperson?What is a sales commission plan?How do I know if a salesperson is doing well?All of these questions were submitted by listeners just like you. You can submit questions for us to answer on our websit...

In this episode we answer questions about raising money from Venture Capital funds. Many startup companies seek VC funding, but it can be a complex process if you haven't done it before. We are here to help! In this episode we answer questions including:Is a SAFE or priced equity round better?What's the recommended amount to raise at every stage?How do I meet investors to pitch?All of these questions were submitted by listeners just like you. You can submit questions for us to answer on our w...

In this episode we answer questions about finding a co-founder and managing your relationship with your co-founder for the road ahead. Co-founder conflict is one of the top reasons for startup failure; many argue it is the primary cause of startup failure in the early days. We are here to help! In this episode we answer questions including:How do I find a co-founder?Can I add a co-founder later?What are the best ways to avoid co-founder conflict?All of these questions were submitted by listen...

In this episode we answer questions about managing your time. Startups are all about speed, so you need to make the most of every hour of every day. We are here to help! In this episode we answer questions including:Where should I spend my time as the CEO?How often should we have team meetings?Is our product development velocity high enough?All of these questions were submitted by listeners just like you. You can submit questions for us to answer on our website TheStartupHelpdesk.com or on X/...