In my discussions with software houses that already have an on-premise software solution, the question of “Why should we move to the cloud?”, often comes up. I know it is 2019 and in many parts of the world the discussion is not “Why Cloud?” but “Which Cloud?“, but a lot of software companies founded before…
What is AI (for non-technical people) and how to use it in your company
Below you can find my notes from a very interesting online course on AI, from Andrew NG, an AI team leader at some of the most prominent AI projects in the world, which is available here. So, let’s have a look at what AI is all about and what AI can do for your company….
Is it possible to startup if I already work as an employee?
Often, the startup ideas come from employees that see a gap in the market they are working with. E.g., an employee at a corporation who finds an opportunity to create a mobile app in the tourism area and gets on board a couple of team members to work together on the idea, on a part-time…
What is a fair share of equity that each startup member should get?
A common question between co-founders when they start a new venture, is how to split their shares in the startup. Let’s suppose that you have an idea for a startup and you decide to co-fund your startup with another two persons. So, you are three co-founders. Should you split equally the equity in your startup…
How to Pitch Your Idea and Your Startup
At the Founders Institute in Athens, we are working with teams on pitching their ideas and try to develop them into viable startups. The teams get better and better as the number of pitches increases and the feedback they get gets more concrete, so here is a guide on how you can get a…
How to Make Data Look Pretty When You Present
Many times, when you pitch or present, you have to show data. And they are often just numbers. Wouldn’t it be more interesting if you could make them 3D and add a video tour to them? This is really easy, using some new features of Microsoft Excel that I am going to show you.
How to Build Your first Ad Without Design Skills
One of the first things you will need to do as a Startup to test your idea, is to attract visitors to your website and test the conversion rates of signups and free or paid customers. And at some point you will need to create ads for that purpose. Let’s have a look at…
How to Build Your First Website, in 15 minutes. No coding required.
Many startuppers who come from the business world, wonder how to set up their first website landing page, especially if they don’t know about coding. Here is a simple guide to get your first website up and running. It will take less than 15 minutes!Before we begin, lets start with the basics for the ones…
30 Startup Buzzwords You Should Know
There is a specific language that is used in the startup world. Yes, it contains many buzzwords and there are also humorous infographics on them, while many people -who are many years in the space- make fun of new teams over(ab)using them (read posts at quora). However, you should still invest some time in learning…
I have a startup idea! Should I tell it to others?
Yesterday we had a Startup Pitch presentation at Founders Institute in Athens (click) and one of the questions that came up was: “I have an idea for a startup. I am afraid that if I tell it to others, someone may steal it. Should I tell my idea and how can I protect it?”. The…