Rollercoaster on a Bike: Zagster CEO Tim Ericson (Part 1)

If you haven’t already, please study our Bootstrapping Course and Investor Introductions page. 

Tim has navigated major ups and downs during his years with Zagster.

Sramana Mitra: Let’s start at the beginning of your journey. Where are you from? Where were you born and raised? What kind of background did you have?

Featured Videos

Facebook Doubles Down on Political Advertising Stance

Facebook (Nasdaq: FB) recently reported its third quarter results that surpassed the market’s expectations. But the company appears to be struggling to add users in mature markets including US, Canada, and even Europe.

Are You Facing Layoffs and Want to Start a Business of Your Own?

In the post-Covid world, some tech employers are downsizing. 

Are you facing layoffs?

The best time for developing your own business is while you are still employed, not when you are out of a job. 

>>>

Video FAQs

Startup Resources for Entrepreneurs

We help entrepreneurs build tech businesses. They are based all over the world. None of them need to necessarily move to Silicon Valley. They save capital by building from their location where resources are more affordable.

Those who want to raise money in Silicon Valley can get help to do so. Please check our Investor Introductions page.

Want to discuss your situation? Come to the Free Public Roundtables. We have them weekly. 

>>>

Facebook Soars Despite Political Concerns

Facebook (Nasdaq: FB) recently reported its second quarter results that surpassed the market’s expectations. But the company continues to struggle with its stand on political advertising. As the US gets ready for the Presidential elections, the scrutiny on Facebook’s stance is increasing.

Startup Ideas for the Post Covid World: K-12 Education

In the Spring of 2020, parents of young children have suddenly woken up to a world where kids have to be homeschooled. They are supposedly guided by the teachers. These teachers have no experience of teaching online, and are thus learners themselves of a new education paradigm. They are scrambling to make things flow without losing the limited attention of the youngsters that are already difficult to command in normal times. 

The key issue I observe is that the teaching tools are not designed for this usage model.

>>>

492nd 1Mby1M Entrepreneurship Podcast With Raoul Maier, Eudemian Ventures

Raoul Maier is Founder and Managing Partner at Eudemian Ventures, a fund focused on post-seed investment in North America.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Play | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS

1Mby1M Virtual Accelerator Investor Forum: With Garrett Goldberg of Bee Partners (Part 1)

Responding to a popular request, we are now sharing transcripts of our investor podcast interviews in this new series. The following interview with Garrett Goldberg was recorded in April 2020.

Garrett Goldberg, Partner at Bee Partners, discusses his firm’s enterprise focused investment thesis, including some unique insights on SaaS-powered vertical marketplaces.