Start-up


Recent Start-up Videos

Thinking Outside the Box 

Cal McAllister, co-founder of Wexley School for Girls, talks about why he started his odd-ball ad agency and how he makes it stand out.  Watch video

Your Business Needs Fans, Not Customers 

Cal McAllister, co-founder of ad agency Wexley School for Girls, talks about the difference between fans and customers.  Watch video

Presentation Pizzazz: Keep Your Audience's Attention 

Presentations don't have to be boring. Advice from David Tisch, managing director of TechStars, and Scott Gerber, founder of the Young Entrepreneur Council.  Watch video

'It Was All My Mother's Idea' 

Entrepreneur Lisa Price talks about naming her business after her mother, Carol.  Watch video

Hacker Alert: When You Know It's Time to Hire Employees 

Anthony Casalena's Squarespace was a one-man operation when, late one Friday night, hackers shut down thousands of sites the company hosted.  Watch video

Trust Yourself: Go With Your Gut 

Entrepreneur Lisa Price talks about launching her homemade beauty care products company, called Carol's Daughter, while keeping her identity in the business.  Watch video

5 Ways to Tie Your Brand to News Events 

Public relations advice from serial entrepreneur and investor David Rose, and Scott Gerber, founder of the Young Entrepreneur Council.  Watch video

'That's a Terrible Idea...You Will Fail' 

When Josh Linkner, now CEO of Detroit Venture Partners, sought $1,000 to start his first business, he learned a lesson he will never forget.  Watch video

Create Change, Embrace Crisis & Lead with Passion 

Former NYPD Police Commissioner William Bratton talks about what you have to do to really make an impact as a leader.  Watch video

How to Face the Impossible (& Overcome) 

William Bratton talks about how he faced a high-crime New York City in the 1990's and how he led the NYPD to a remarkable recovery.  Watch video

'Freaking Out': What Happened the Day Joe Cohen Launched Lore 

First-time entrepreneur Joe Cohen talks about what to do when Launch Day inevitably doesn't go according to plan.  Watch video

To Start-up or Not to Start-up? 

Will your idea make a good business? Advice from John Katzman, co-founder of 2tor, and Scott Gerber, founder of the Young Entrepreneur Council.  Watch video

Raising Capital: What to do if Your Financing Falls Through 

Financing advice from serial entrepreneur and investor David Rose, and Scott Gerber, founder of the Young Entrepreneur Council.  Watch video

How I Built a Resilient Company 

Robbie Vitrano, co-founder of Naked Pizza and founder of incubator Idea Village, says a clear social mission is essential for growth.  Watch video

When an Investor Buys a Stake in Your Company 

Here's what you can expect. Advice from Daniel Ha, co-founder of Disqus, and Scott Gerber, founder of the Young Entrepreneur Council.  Watch video

How Twilio Went to Market Without Investors 

Twilio, software for app developers, sought funding just as the 2008 financial crisis hit. Co-founder Jeff Lawson's response: "Screw it."  Watch video

How We Got Smarter & Better Than the Big Guys 

Entrepreneur Dawn Halfaker talks about the advantages smaller companies have to respond to a changing economy.  Watch video

Start-up Life Is Easier With a Co-Founder 

Genevieve Thiers, co-founder of Sittercity, talks about the benefits of sharing the experience of starting a business.  Watch video

"Every Day Is a Roller Coaster Ride" 

Genevieve Thiers and Dan Ratner love the entrepreneur adventure, so they have created three companies. The biggest is Sittercity.  Watch video

Raising Nearly $30 Million in Venture Capital 

With venture financing and guerrilla marketing, Genevieve Thiers and Dan Ratner are making Sittercity into a household name.  Watch video

Why Tragedy Is Actually Opportunity 

Entrepreneur Dawn Halfaker, who lost her arm fighting in Iraq, talks about how she approached her new circumstances.  Watch video

Building a Better Company Culture 

Kevin Cleary, president and COO of Clif Bar, talks about building a company culture that everyone can enjoy.  Watch video

Hate Being Told What to Do? You're an Entrepreneur 

John Caplan, CEO of OpenSky, talks about starting a business from scratch.  Watch video

From Doorman to Wildly Successful Entrepreneur 

Fresh out of college working as a doorman, John Caplan talks about his big break into the start-up world.  Watch video

If You're Not Scared, You Won't Succeed 

CEO of OpenSky, John Caplan, talks about finding his entrepreneurial drive again.  Watch video

Know What Makes You Tick 

Entrepreneur John Caplan, CEO of OpenSky, talks about learning what's important in your business.  Watch video

Build a Track Record of Success 

Eboo Patel, founder of non-profit Interfaith Youth Core, says success isn't a one time thing; you have to build up some street cred.  Watch video

Living With Your Decisions 

Eboo Patel, founder of the Interfaith Youth Core, talks about the day-to-day struggle of plotting a course for his organization.  Watch video

Minimize Expenses and Save Your Business Money 

Advice from Warren Jolly, chief executive of Affiliate Media, and Scott Gerber, founder of the Young Entrepreneur Council.  Watch video

Flat-Out Rejection: Caliper's Hard Early Months 

Herb Greenberg, who lost his sight at age 10, developed a test to help employers see workers for who they really are. But four months after founding HR consu...  Watch video