Dave Bailey's Blog

If you want to help a startup founder succeed, you have to learn to coach. Get the tips and tools to help you guide founders without resistance.

Engaging founders is an art. In...

Discover how startups can validate their customer need before they build their product plus a formula for compelling narratives that resonate with customers.

As Steve Jobs...

Increasing your discipline is hard. Use these tips and systems to help you tackle the hardest issues first without burning out.

Making yourself more accountable can speed up...

The first step in securing investment is making a good impression. Learn how to charm investors without losing credibility.

Do you have an idea for a marketplace business? Here's a test to figure out whether you can scale supply and demand sustainably, or whether it's doomed to fail.

My failed events...

The key to a successful relationship with your advisors is asking them the right questions. Learn the best question you can ask an advisor here.

Find out if you're truly operating a disruptive business like Airbnb or Uber with these four questions which evaluate your startup's business model.

I used to think that...

Does your startup solve an actual problem? Here's how to spot a bad startup idea before you waste your time and money.

Not all startup ideas are created equal. After seeing a...

Are you considering raising venture capital? Here's some of the risks involved with raising a round of VC money too soon, and how to avoid them.

Investor relationships are essential, but how do you start building them? Here are some tips for forging productive relationships and building your network.

Every founder I know...