100+ Startup Resources - Entrepreneurs Collective

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BoardsStartup BoardsStartups that are backed by professional financial investors almost always have a Board of Directorshttps://bothsidesofthetable.com/startup-boards-ee3ad0389040
BoardsCustomer Advisory BoardFew scalable ways to engage with customers on an ongoing basishttps://twitter.com/briannekimmel/status/1099776883430850560
BoardsMonday.comProject Management Software https://mondaycom.grsm.io/myr3ud45gs5h
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Community GroupsTop 80+ Tech Communities in EuropeNetworks which support diverse and underrepresented founders in Europe's tech ecosystem.https://sifted.eu/articles/diversity-tech-initiatives-europe-list/
Community GroupsIndie HackersHelping each other start profitable online businesses and side projects.https://www.indiehackers.com/
Community GroupsEntrepreneurs CollectivePrivate members-only group designed to help Founders.https://entrepreneurscollective.biz/
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CreditsAmazon Advertising CreditsGet 20 in free click credits.https://services.amazon.co.uk/services/advertising/overview.html
CreditsBing Advertising CreditsSign up for Microsoft Ads and receive �100 if you spend �20.https://about.ads.microsoft.com/en-gb/h/a/microsoft-advertising
CreditsGoogle Advertising CreditsSign up for Google Ads tips and promotions and they'll send you a �75 coupon.https://ads.google.com/intl/en_gb/getstarted/
CreditsSnapchat Advertising CreditsGet an additional $375 in ad credit, when you spend $350.https://forbusiness.snapchat.com/get-snapchat-advertising-credits
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FundraisingVenture Capital and How to Get ItFirsthand experiences, insider advice, and practical takeaways.https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0753553961/ref%3Dsspa_dk_detail_1?psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFUSFhSOUUxQU5KVjgmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTEwMDAxOTUxQlAzS0lRQkdZRThHJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAyNDA0MzAzVEtRVEdFVEJSOFRCJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfZGV0YWlsJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ%3D%3D
FundraisingList of UK Small Business GrantsTop 226 small business grants & funding programmes in the UK.https://entrepreneurhandbook.co.uk/grants-loans/
FundraisingVenture DealsThey will teach you how to develop a fundraising strategy that will be a win for all parties involved.https://www.amazon.co.uk/Venture-Deals-Smarter-Lawyer-Capitalist/dp/1119259754/ref%3Ddp_ob_title_bk
FundraisingThe Venture Hacks BibleStartup advice from the founders of AngelList.https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sF5h_9VuROq3lRre6aE_okbPyVaYFoHU/view?usp=sharing
FundraisingMagic Numbers that Investors Look For in Startups80 slide deck on how to use growth ideas to evaluate startups.https://andrewchen.co/investor-metrics-deck/
FundraisingFive Questions for Vetting an Investment in a VC FundHere are five questions you would ask any new or emerging VC fund.https://www.thisisgoingtobebig.com/blog/2019/2/21/five-questions-for-vetting-an-investment-in-a-new-or-emerging-vc-fund
FundraisingA Ridiculously Detailed Fundraising GuideA step-by-step system to help secure venture capital.https://medium.com/swlh/a-ridiculously-detailed-fundraising-guide-dec6f4f33790
FundraisingAlternative Funding OptionsA tweetstorm sharing funding options.https://twitter.com/MattHartman/status/1121237442621841408
FundraisingDefinitive List of London Seed FundThe definitive guide to London Seed Venture funds, Sep 2018 edition.https://medium.com/%40fdestin/the-definitive-guide-to-london-seed-venture-funds-sep-2018-edition-5899bbf0fca5
FundraisingThe List of Pre-Seed investors in LondonList of Pre-Seed investors in London.https://medium.com/%40jennyjudova/list-of-pre-seed-investors-in-london-8897d777d1dc
FundraisingThe List of Seed investors in LondonThe List of Seed investors in London.https://medium.com/%40jennyjudova/list-of-seed-investors-in-london-3da42d7de9f4
FundraisingThe List of Seed/Series A investors in LondonThe List of Seed/Series A investors in London.https://medium.com/%40jennyjudova/list-of-seed-series-a-investors-in-london-part-1-33d7c4bd0d48
FundraisingThe List of Series A+ investors in LondonThe List of Series A+ investors in London.https://medium.com/%40jennyjudova/list-of-series-a-investors-in-london-part-1-75dcf6f02ed3
FundraisingA List of US POC investorsA list of US POC investors.https://airtable.com/shrBOOgwbMCrjiuTF/tblFnKtjZJbCAYv1G?blocks=hide
FundraisingThe Startup Funding BibleExploring every imaginable aspect of startup funding.https://www.cobloom.com/blog/startup-funding
FundraisingLiquidation PreferenceAngel.co shares why you need to pay attention to liquidation preference.https://angel.co/blog/liquidation-preference-your-equity-could-be-worth-millions-or-nothing
FundraisingHow to Price Advisor Shares?Funding FAQ: How do I price advisor shares?https://medium.com/%40mattwichrowski/funding-faq-how-do-i-price-advisor-shares-55b261f9b801
FundraisingList of Active Angel investors and VCsList of Active Angel investors and VCs - May 2020.https://twitter.com/ThisIsYSYS/status/1262452356719017985?s=20
FundraisingList of Active Angel investors and VCs - Part 2List of Active Angel investors and VCs - May 2020 Part 2.https://twitter.com/deepalinangia/status/1262487855391297536?s=20
FundraisingTop 17 Most Active Angel Groups in LondonAngel groups, networks and syndicates that have invested most in London startups across the last two years.https://seedlegals.com/resources/top-17-most-active-angel-groups-in-london/
FundraisingVenture is Not the Only OptionCheck Warner from Ada Ventures shares how you can find the right type of funding for your business.https://medium.com/%40checkwarner/venture-is-not-the-only-option-5041963f1f7
FundraisingWhat Kind of Seed Round Should You Raise?Choosing between the various options is becoming challenging, this resource should be of help.https://bettereveryday.vc/what-kind-of-seed-round-should-your-raise-39d78ce68bac
FundraisingDemystifying SEIS/EISDemystifying EIS & SEIS as a tax e?cient way to invest.https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-5yipZy4vgfdHo1a1BVZTlUbkRZZEJzZE9pR2JrZ1VaaU53/view
FundraisingWhy a VC passed on your startupThe real reasons why a VC passed on your startup.https://entrepreneurshandbook.co/the-real-reasons-why-a-vc-passed-on-your-startup-917c30103ecb
FundraisingAssign Employee Startup Stock OptionsCheck out this startup stock options 101 primer to get you going.https://www.startups.com/library/expert-advice/startup-stock-options
FundraisingHow to Use Options to Retain Key EmployeesHow many options should you grant to each employee?https://tomtunguz.com/refresh-grants/
FundraisingHow Founder Vesting Can Save Your Startups LifeHow big an impact such a split has on your startup can make or break it.https://seedlegals.com/resources/startup-founder-vesting/
FundraisingSeven LegalSeven Legal works alongside founding teams on their journeys through funding, scaling and exiting high growth ventures.https://sevenlegal.co.uk/
FundraisingClaim CapitalR&D Tax Claim and Grand Funding experts for startupshttps://www.claimcapital.co.uk/
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ToolsfreeCodeCampLearn to code at home.https://www.freecodecamp.org/
Tools350 Tools & Resources for FoundersLolita Taub shares over 350 additional tools & resources for your startup.https://airtable.com/universe/exp6TKmy8KN7f35PU/resource-curation-500-sites?explore=true
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General GuidanceWhat is Financial ModelingOverview of financial modelling.https://corporatefinanceinstitute.com/resources/knowledge/modeling/what-is-financial-modeling/
General GuidanceStrikingly Create a free landing page https://www.strikingly.com/a/xPxl8s
General GuidanceBusiness Model CanvasUse the canvas to explore new business models whether you are a start-up or an existing business.https://www.strategyzer.com/canvas/business-model-canvas
General GuidanceCollapsed - lessons from failed startupsThe best place to learn lessons from failed startups.https://collapsed.co/
General GuidanceNotes on Assessing Cofounders and Startup IdeasUseful notes assembled in recent years on what I would look for in assessing new startup opportunities.https://medium.com/hackernoon/notes-on-assessing-cofounders-and-startup-ideas-a6a7dc21aab6
General GuidanceExpanding your strategy knowledgeHow to get good at strategy.https://twitter.com/tylerwillis/status/1110768085063983104
General GuidanceRequired reading for marketplace startupsAndrew Chen, is a general partner at Andreessen Horowitz shares marketplace tips.https://andrewchen.co/marketplace-startups-best-essays/
General GuidanceList of the best Questions for Managers to ask their TeamQuestions for Managers to ask their Team.https://twitter.com/danielgross/status/1075502885025140736?s=12
General GuidancePangolin DPCA startup business consultancy, focusing on data protection and commercial problem solving for startups and SMEs.https://pangolindpc.co.uk/
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Accountancy & HRVCs Writing Discrimination & Harassment Policies#MovingForward gathers VC commitments to foster a diverse, inclusive, and harassment-free workplace.https://medium.com/projectinclude/guidelines-for-vcs-writing-discrimination-harassment-policies-397d0823900a
Accountancy & HRScale-up Guide by BuzzacottKey financial considerations to successfully grow your businesshttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1yXAQqR66bQVJmeTbsGf1elKKq1eR4I2_/view?usp=sharing
Accountancy & HRBuilding Startup Teams: Transparency, Culture, & HiringTo have any chance of success, you need a team that's talented, motivated, and has what they need to thrive.https://www.atrium.co/blog/startup-teams/
Accountancy & HRGuide on Employee OnboardingBuilding a highly-performing team and are looking for innovative approaches.http://talent.vilcap.com/curriculum/library/on-boarding/
Accountancy & HRFierloFierlo are a London-based talent services consultancyhttps://fierlo.com/
Accountancy & HRBuzzacottTop 20 UK accountancy and HR consultancy offering the full accounting service from start-up to wind-down.https://www.buzzacott.co.uk/
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InvestingPre-Seed Due Diligence frameworkThree core ways in which conducting diligence is entirely different at this stage.https://techcrunch.com/2019/01/10/why-pre-seed-is-not-just-a-stepchild-of-seed/
InvestingCap Table ExampleExample for Capitalisation Table by AngelList founders.https://drive.google.com/file/d/11Z9U8QbDgFq2YYd52tMEl_wBjqkFa7yC/view?usp=sharing
InvestingThings learned from running a micro VC in the last yearPeople often ask me what it's like to start a micro VC and whether they should do one too.https://elizabethyin.com/2018/07/24/11-things-ive-learned-from-running-a-micro-vc-in-the-last-year/
InvestingVC Funds 101: Understanding Venture Fund StructuresHelp team compensation, fund metrics and reporting.https://vcpreneur.com/vc-funds-101-understanding-venture-fund-structures-team-compensation-fund-metrics-and-reporting-152b02e8504a
InvestingRaising a Micro-VC FundWhat you need to know before raising a Micro-VC fund today.https://medium.com/vcdium/what-you-need-to-know-before-raising-a-micro-vc-fund-today-bbc34fb5f3f1
InvestingPrecursor Fund I Quarterly LP LetterPrecursor Ventures shares their quarterly LP letter with the public.https://medium.com/%40PrecursorVC/sharing-the-precursor-fund-i-quarterly-lp-letter-74db86aab15d
InvestingWhat It Takes To Start Your Own VC FundThe pitch is an early version of the deck that closed executives at Dropbox, Slack and other companies.http://briannekimmel.com/what-it-takes-to-start-your-own-vc-fund/
InvestingExpand Your VC KnowledgeA tweetstorm sharing VC resources.https://twitter.com/Mat_Sherman/status/1213973618075389952
InvestingHow I Raised My $11.5 Million Venture Capital FundFundraising process for Hustle Fund.https://marker.medium.com/how-i-raised-my-11-5-million-venture-capital-fund-f4d7364dccdd
InvestingWhat Traditional VCs & Founders are MissingTraditional VCs and founders are missing unique spending drivers of Black consumershttps://medium.com/%40dmcole/the-billion-dollar-blindspot-what-traditional-vcs-founders-are-missing-7b85c696e371
InvestingVermeerBespoke investment from experienced professionalshttp://vermeer.london/
InvestingInvesting Outlook 2021 ReportInvestment opportunity report by Ark Invest.https://drive.google.com/file/d/1y01wsnpj3-1bLyCJ8jcsD7F5t11SoilL/view?usp=sharing
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M&A ExitsExit FirmThe EXIT firm assists UK business owners extract maximum value when selling their businesses.http://theexitfirm.co.uk/
M&A ExitsFE InternationalM&A advisory team has completed hundreds of millions in SaaS, e-commerce and content business acquisitionshttps://feinternational.com/
M&A ExitsThe Art and Science of Online Media Exit ValuationsHow much is a digital media company worth?https://medium.com/%40rafat/the-art-and-science-of-online-media-exit-valuations-9d40be51cb5c
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Pitch DecksStartup Pitch DecksList of pitch deckshttps://attach.io/startup-pitch-decks/
Pitch DecksSeedcamp Investor Slide DeckSeedcamp's pitch deck used to Raise a �40 million fund.https://www.slideshare.net/seedcamp/seedcamp-fund-iv-fundraising-deck
Pitch DecksList of Startup Pitch DecksStartup pitch decks that have raised over $1.4 billion.http://dconstrct.com/pitch-decks/
Pitch DecksThe Complete Guide to Building a Winning Pitch DeckThe helpful guide to walk you through the basics.https://basetemplates.com/pitch-deck-guide
Pitch DecksFront Slide DeckFront used this pitch deck to raise $66 million in their Series Bhttps://www.businessinsider.in/a-hot-startup-raised-66-million-in-5-days-using-these-24-slides/articleshow/64623150.cms
Pitch DecksPitch Template Examples100+ business presentation templates, most of which are available as a free PDF downloadhttps://slidebean.com/pitch-deck
Pitch DecksHow to Design Your TeamA Twitter thread on how best to represent your team.https://twitter.com/josephflaherty/status/1223356544298909696
Pitch DecksHere's Why You Should Just Send the DeckI Know Everybody Told You to Send Your Fund-Raising Decks as a Link. Here's Why You Should Just Send the Deck.https://bothsidesofthetable.com/i-know-everybody-told-you-to-send-your-fund-raising-decks-as-a-link-d5b4409886af
Pitch DecksTop 5 tips for the perfect startup pitch deckEntrepreneurs Collective's top tips for the perfect startup pitch deckhttps://entrepreneurscollective.biz/blog/f/top-5-tips-for-the-perfect-pitch-pitch-deck
Pitch DecksPitch WorkCreate world-class presentation documents in a quick and straightforward way.https://pitchwork.co.uk/
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PodcastsTechishA podcast about the intersection of tech, pop culture, and lifehttp://www.techishpod.com/
PodcastsBusiness WarsSometimes the prize is your wallet, or your attention.https://wondery.com/shows/business-wars/
PodcastsAcquiredAcquired goes behind the scenes of the biggest tech acquisitions and IPOs of all time.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/acquired/id1050462261?mt=2
PodcastsEveryday StartupsStartup entrepreneurs Dan and Nana Parry talk to pioneers in the UK tech and startup ecosystem.https://audioboom.com/channels/4996775
PodcastsThis Week In StartupsA show about startupshttps://thisweekinstartups.com/
PodcastsMasters of ScaleMasters of Scale is an original podcast hosted by Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn and investor at Greylock.https://mastersofscale.com/
PodcastsThe Invested InvestorListen to over 80 exciting and insightful podcasts from leading entrepreneurs and investors from around the world.https://www.investedinvestor.com/
Podcasts20-Minute VCThe Twenty Minute VC is the worlds leading independent VC podcasthttps://thetwentyminutevc.com/
PodcastsThe SaaStr PodcastInterviewing the most prominent operators and investors from the world of SaaS.https://www.saastr.com/podcasts/
PodcastsLeadership Decoded with David McQueenTools and strategies needed for effective leadership communication.https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/leadership-decoded-with-david-mcqueen/id1237555192
PodcastsAssociated PodcastEach week we bring you a conversation with one of our friends in the investment industryhttps://anchor.fm/associated
PodcastsEnterpriseReadyEnterpriseReady is a show aiming to change the enterprise software narrativehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enterpriseready/id1437951282
PodcastsVenture StoriesPodcast taking you inside the world of venture capital & technologyhttps://www.villageglobal.vc/podcast/
PodcastsEvolving for the Next Billion Podcast with GGV CapitalPodcast about tech and entrepreneurship in the fastest-growing markets in the world, hosted by GGV Capital.http://link/
PodcastsEarn Your LeisureEarn Your Leisure will be giving you behind the scenes financial views into the entertainment and sports industries.https://anchor.fm/earnyourleisure
PodcastsIndie Hackers PodcastRaw conversations with the founders behind profitable online businesses.https://www.indiehackers.com/podcast
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PR & MarketingDirect-to-Consumer BenchmarkingDirect-to-Consumer Benchmarkinghttps://www.slideshare.net/AndyOAyim/directtoconsumer-benchmarking
PR & MarketingDTC MetricsDTC metrics explainedhttps://medium.com/ro-co/dtc-metrics-explained-29ff99ff5657
PR & MarketingCopyAI AI Copywriting https://www.copy.ai/?via=saifullah
PR & Marketing100 great Ads100 great ads from social with explications to use for inspirationhttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1NvXMYVDlEfoCIoGnxTziPcVcLE2VYhdq/view?usp=sharing
PR & MarketingAd RelevanceGuide on improving Facebook adshttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1fGm9G9gtS7Gmy7u1NlXY5oG3luCLX8Qd/view?usp=sharing
PR & Marketing3 Hour Brand SprintG's Simple Recipe For Getting Started On Your Brandhttps://library.gv.com/the-three-hour-brand-sprint-3ccabf4b768a
PR & MarketingFree SEO Review Tools53 Real-time SEO Review Toolshttps://www.seoreviewtools.com/
PR & MarketingBuilding Your Brand Identity: 11+ Big Questions to Ask YourselfAn approach to branding your companyhttps://blog.rebrandly.com/building-your-brand-identity/
PR & MarketingYour Must-Have Core Messaging FrameworkGuide to help with core messaginghttps://medium.com/%40jamiecatherinebarnett/your-must-have-core-messaging-framework-a-guide-for-high-tech-startups-6eb39a6d0864
PR & MarketingGrowth Tools 1016 conversion examples and real numbershttps://hackernoon.com/growth-tools-101-with-6-conversion-examples-and-real-numbers-921d63436915
PR & MarketingBlog Headline TesterHeadlines testerhttps://headlines.sharethrough.com/
PR & MarketingGive and Get Back: 10 Best Reciprocity Examples In MarketingTop reciprocity exampleshttps://upviral.com/best-reciprocity-examples-marketing/
PR & MarketingCLTV, CAC and Unit economics toolsThe general theory behind unit economicshttps://startuptools.org/unit-economics-cltv-cac-and-cohorts/
PR & MarketingHubSpot Buyer PersonasHubSpot shares how you can craft buyer personas for your businesshttps://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/buyer-persona-research
PR & Marketing11 Top Tips to Make Your Funding Press Release Stand OutKey advice on how you can make your press release stand out.https://www.uktech.news/guest-posts/growth-strategy/marketing/11-top-tips-to-make-your-funding-press-release-stand-out-20180109
PR & MarketingPR Tips for Scaling BusinessesTips and advice on the value of good PR for a growing startup.https://entrepreneurscollective.biz/blog/f/pr-tips-for-scaling-businesses
PR & MarketingIncisive EdgeIncisive Edge create bespoke startup marketing programmes for their clients made up of just the right mix of ingredients.https://www.incisive-edge.com/
PR & MarketingFuture of Commerce 2021 ReportShopify's annual report on global commerce trendshttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1GdlUjMujIyiGdylzyq3oMqW39AMdTlO2/view?usp=sharing
PR & MarketingColour PickerColors is a 100% data-driven collection of color palettes.https://klart.io/colors
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Product & DesignDesign for Startups - SlidesGarry Tan (Initialized Capital) shares design tipshttps://www.dropbox.com/s/q73saxhbmqkm99d/Design for Startups (Final).pdf?dl=0
Product & DesignDesign for Startups - VideosGarry Tan (Initialized Capital) shares design tipshttps://blog.ycombinator.com/design-for-startups-by-garry-tan/
Product & DesignUX IdeasUX library to provide as much inspiration as possible.https://www.reallygoodux.io/
Product & DesignHow We build Our Product Roadmap at AsanaLearn to build a product roadmaphttps://medium.com/%40jackiebo/how-we-build-our-product-roadmap-at-asana-56953b1e25ad
Product & Design30 Product Roadmap ExamplesProduct roadmap exampleshttps://venngage.com/blog/inspiration-marketing-product-roadmap-templates/
Product & DesignStudio GrapheneStudio Graphene designs and builds digital products. They�re agile, creative, and experienced.https://www.studiographene.com/
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SalesBoth Sides of The TableMark Suster, a 2x entrepreneur turned VC, shares his best, data-driven observations on this bloghttps://bothsidesofthetable.com/
SalesCHAMPCelebrate new deals the moment they close in Salesforce.https://www.insightsquared.com/champ/
SalesDatanyze InsiderFind emails and phone numbers fast with more data about every lead.https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/datanyze-insider/mlholfadgbpidekmhdibonbjhdmpmafd?hl=en-US
SalesLinkedIn for SalesforceSee Salesforce records inside LinkedIn, for fast and easy updates.https://appexchange.salesforce.com/listingDetail?listingId=a0N3000000B3YcTEAV
SalesRappaportiveSee LinkedIn profiles inside Gmail, to know everything about your sales prospects.https://business.linkedin.com/sales-solutions
SalesHubspot CRM https://app.hubspot.com/signup-hubspot/hubspot-for-startups?partner-code=2lOy1W3t1fbQ&program=startups
SalesPipeDriveCRM https://pipedrive.grsm.io/entrepreneurscollective