Online Resources for Startups

Emmet McGonagle

Jun 20, 2022

Believe it or not, there is a tremendous amount of useful information available on the internet. Valhalla Private Capital has put together a handy list of online resources you may want to track from time to time.


Y Combinator

Alongside a regular blog, Y Combinator has tons of useful resource material, including Paul Graham’s “Do Things That Don’t Scale” and “How to Raise Money”.


Sequoia Capital

VC Firm Sequoia Capital is filled with sophisticated and cutting-edge information. The (very short) Guide to Writing a Business Plan - which is essentially a slide deck masquerading as a business plan - is helpful for very early stage startups.


TechCrunch

A startup and technology media site with regular technology information and news. 


Techstars

Founded by Brad Feld, Techstars is a handy hub for all things investment and innovation.


FeldThoughts

Brad Feld is always interesting and often on the leading edge of developments.


Ben Horowitz Blog

Ben Horowitz,  co-founder of VC firm Andreeson Horowitz, gives a unique insight into his experiences as a venture capitalist.


Fred Wilson’s Blog

The musings of Fred Wilson - a VC in NYC from the managing partner at VC Union Square Ventures.


Both Sides of the Table

Mark Suster’s blog is one of the better ongoing resources available to startups. The general partner at Santa Monica based VC Upfront Ventures, Mark shares the perspective of both founders and investors. 


Steveblank.com

It’s not fancy, but everything you need to know or access can be found at Steve Blank’s website. 


Rocketwatcher.com

April Dunford is serial entrepreneur, engineer and startup sales and marketing guru. Her website has lots of really, seriously good marketing and sales resources. 


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More than half of workers believe that disclosing worker compensation details on job postings will lead to better equality in pay, according to the latest iteration of LinkedIn’s Workforce Confidence Index . The index - which is based on a survey of 3,302 members in Canada between June and September 2023 - found that 52% of people asked felt that people sharing their pay information (including salary and bonus) would improve workplace equality, compared to 48% in 2022. This number varies between different generations, with younger Canadians more likely to express support for pay transparency (73%), followed by 69% of Millennials, 46% of Gen X and 44% of Baby Boomers. However, 37% of those surveyed remarked that they felt anxious about sharing their pay information - a 2% rise from the year prior. Likewise, just under half (49%) said they felt well compensated for the work they do while 74% expressed that the pay gap between CEOs and employees had become too wide. The people of LinkedIn have come out in their dozens to give their two cents on the topic, with Adrienne Tom , executive resume writer for executives, saying: “ I'm all for salary transparency, so long as the number is clear and legit. Some postings list salary ranges so wide that the actual salary number isn't entirely clear, leaving job seekers confused.” “If you have a manager who is not advocating for the pay gap, you are working for the wrong manager,” remarked career strategist Sweta Regmi , while noting that women in Ontario earn an average of $0.87 for every dollar earned by men. On the topic, she added: “Salary ranges with job postings can help close the gender pay gap while allowing companies to find qualified candidates more quickly.” Do you have a question about angel investing? Get in touch with Valhalla Private Capital via our contact page .
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