Anti-Fragility in the face of crisis

Starting and running a business in tough times

5 articles

Should I start a business when the world is in crisis?

What are investor sentiments in the midst of a global crisis?

What can companies do to drive revenue during a global crisis?

What can companies do to cut costs during a global crisis?

Comprehensive resource guide for founders & investors during uncertain times

Fund raising in tough times

2 articles

TechStars recorded webinar about female founders getting funded and surviving through the downturn

Techstars recorded AMA session on fundraising, running your business and getting through uncertainty

Pitching, virtually

3 articles

How do I rethink my content for a virtual pitch?

How do I deliver my content effectively in a virtual pitch?

How do I deliver a powerful physical stage presence?

Maintaining cohesiveness and alignment in a virtual team

6 articles

How can I maintain my own sanity as an entrepreneurial leader in a challenging situation?

What are the upsides of working remotely?

How do I build relationships with my virtual employees?

How can I deal with loneliness during an era of social distancing?

Pro-tips from TechStars on staying sane

Pro-Tips on TechStars for managing your business

Keeping a virtual team organized and accountable

2 articles

Borrowing rituals from the Agile software development process

How can I trust that my employees are working hard if I cannot see them?

Transforming in-person interactions to an online format

7 articles

How do I virtualize all the channels of communication in the office?

What do we gain and lose by going from in-person to virtual?

How do I maintain good interactivity in an online meeting?

How do I hold a keynote talk on line?

How do I give a talk online and manage the tech and audience at the same time?

How do I hold a virtual networking session?

What are some pro-tips for running a successful training session?

How to use technology to help us go virtual

7 articles

How do I prepare team members who are not comfortable with technology to go virtual?

What do I do if I have low bandwidth?

What is the difference between an online meeting and an online webinar?

Should I use all-in-one platforms or best-in-class tools for each type of interaction?

What tools can help me convert scheduled meetings to an online format?

What tools can help me convert hallway conversations to an online format?

How do we stay on topic and organized within an instant messaging platform?

Making progress on hardware product development without access to makerspaces

1 article

How do I prototype my hardware product if I have no access to on-campus makerspaces or R&D machine shops?