There's a lot to learn when you start a company. Take advantage of the resources available - so you don't make novice mistakes. It will save you time, hassle, pain - and money!
Working through this Startup Road Map is a good way to start!
But here are some additional ideas:
- OTBC's OnlineStartupCamp includes courses on "Fund Your Startup"
and "Develop a Compelling Investor Pitch". "Fund your Startup"
covers the realistic sources of funding for startups. "Develop a
Compelling Investor Pitch covers a lot more than the pitch itself.
It also discusses topics like:
- Market validation
- Market sizing and analysis
- Financial projections
- Exit strategy
- How to Build a Startup (Steve Blank) shows how to leverage the
original 1 page Business Model Canvas to capture and test your business
model assumptions
- The StartupSOS tag cloud has tons of info
- Attending a Startup Weekend is a great way to start learning about
entrepreneurship