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Insights, stories, and strategies for startup founders navigating the entrepreneurial journey.

Young entrepreneurs collaborating in a modern office, symbolizing Masters' Union's new Rs 100 crore venture fund for founders under 25, fostering innovation and providing crucial early-stage capital.
Founders

Masters' Union Launches Rs 100 Crore Fund for Young Founders

The business school is entering the venture capital space with a Rs 100 crore fund targeting entrepreneurs under 25, a move that formalizes capital for a high-risk, high-potential founder demographic.

Ethan Calder· Apr 9· 5 min read
Diverse women over 50, smiling and collaborating in a modern co-working space, discussing startup ideas with laptops and whiteboards, symbolizing new entrepreneurship programs.

New Programs Emerge to Support Women Over 50 Launching Startups

Ethan Calder · Apr 7
Diverse group of early-stage founders actively participating in a dynamic startup speedrun session, collaborating around a whiteboard in a modern co-working space, symbolizing innovation and strategic business development.

Monash Council Unveils Startup Speedrun Sessions for Founders

Ethan Calder · Apr 7
Diverse entrepreneurs networking at a modern startup event in Traverse City, Michigan, with a backdrop of the city's scenic bay and collaborative energy.

Northern Michigan Startup Week Returns to Traverse City in April 2026

Ethan Calder · Apr 7
Diverse founders collaborating in a modern startup office, symbolizing the partnership between CU Boulder and Techstars to boost the regional startup ecosystem.

CU Boulder and Techstars Partner to Boost Regional Startup Ecosystem

Ethan Calder · Apr 6
Entrepreneurs networking at a modern conference in Abu Dhabi, showcasing innovation and global collaboration at the Global Entrepreneurship Festival.

Abu Dhabi to Host 2026 Global Entrepreneurship Festival in April

The 2026 Global Entrepreneurship Festival will take place in Abu Dhabi this April, bringing together founders to focus on growth, funding, and innovation.

Ethan Calder· Apr 6· 4 min
Diverse entrepreneurs collaborate in a modern co-working space, symbolizing strong support systems, shared resources, and community-driven success replacing the 'self-made' myth.

Founder Support Systems Replace 'Self-Made' Myth in Entrepreneurship

The 'self-made' entrepreneur is a myth; modern success relies on strong support systems. Explore how community-driven initiatives and formal networks are empowering founders to build resilient businesses.

Ethan Calder· Apr 5· 6 min

Opinion & Editorial

Startup founders presenting an AI project with ethical guardrails to venture capitalists, symbolizing responsible innovation and securing investment in a modern boardroom setting.

Your 'Disruptive' AI Won't Get Funded Without Ethical Guardrails

Ethan Calder · Apr 9
A diverse group of confident women over 50, dressed in modern business attire, collaborating in a sleek, sunlit startup office, embodying experienced entrepreneurial leadership.

The Startup World's New Power Players Are Women Over 50

Ethan Calder · Apr 8
A modern skyscraper with cracks in its foundation, symbolizing a startup built without robust infrastructure, on the verge of collapse, under a stormy sky.

Why Founders Must Prioritize Robust Business Infrastructure Early to Avoid Collapse

Ethan Calder · Apr 6
A founder at a crossroads, choosing between a chaotic, disruptive AI path and a stable, responsible AI development path, symbolizing a critical business decision.

The Reckless AI Gold Rush: Why Founders Must Choose Responsibility Over Disruption

Lucas Bennet · Apr 6

Analysis & Trends

A visionary founder overlooking a rapidly expanding, futuristic city at dawn, symbolizing strategic leadership and the challenges of scaling a business.

Top 5 Essential Leadership Qualities for Founders in Rapid Scale-Up

Ethan Calder · Apr 6
A diverse team of startup founders analyzing holographic data visualizations of key performance indicators, representing strategic decision-making for sustainable business growth.

7 Essential Metrics Every Startup Should Track for Sustainable Growth

Ethan Calder · Apr 4
A diverse team of startup employees working collaboratively in a modern hybrid office, with some individuals engaged in video conferences and others in-person, showcasing a resilient and connected work culture.

Top 5 Strategies for Building a Resilient Startup Culture in a Hybrid Work Environment

Ethan Calder · Apr 2
A diverse group of first-time startup founders in a modern co-working space, intently reading essential business books, symbolizing knowledge acquisition and entrepreneurial growth.

10 Best Books Every First-Time Startup Founder Must Read

Ethan Calder · Apr 1