Launch Chat

In this episode, we talk about how a pre-product startup can compete for investors when they're up against other startups who have already built and launched their app. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/launchchat/message

In this episode, we talk about how you should structure equity agreements with your earliest employees, contractors, advisors, and cofounders. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/launchchat/message

In today's episode, we talk about what's going on with the startup funding market and why (most) startups shouldn't be worried about it. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/launchchat/message

In today's episode, we talk about whether entrepreneurs should put a valuation on their early-stage startup, and what investors expect from you in relation to that valuation. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/launchchat/message

In this episode, we talk about the different types of business models startups can choose to generate revenue, and rank them from easiest to hardest to implement. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/launchchat/message

In today's episode, we talk about how long a founder should wait it out before calling it quits on their startup idea. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/launchchat/message

In today's episode, we talk about the current state of the economy and how it's impacting fundraising for startups at every stage. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/launchchat/message

In this episode, we talk about whether startups need a technical cofounder in 2022, especially when it comes time to talk to their first investors. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/launchchat/message

In today's episode, we talk about what startup founders should do when they stumble upon a competitor doing the exact same thing as them. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/launchchat/message

In today's episode, we talk about the importance of raising funding from friends and family and how to do it without being or feeling sleazy. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/launchchat/message

In today's episode, we talk about how you should handle discussing your idea with non-cofounders, specifically those who you've been bouncing ideas off of and interacting with at the start of your startup journey. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/launchchat/message

In this episode, we talk about whether startups should bootstrap or raise capital for their startup in 2022, and depending on the choice what they should think about doing differently as they startup. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/launchchat/message

In this episode, I break down why financial projections (spoiler) are important for pre-seed stage startups, BUT the reasons why may not be what you think... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/launchchat/message

In this episode, I run down the top tools I'd recommend to new startups in 2022 ranging from domain names and website builders to legal and finance tools.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/launchchat/message

In today's episode, I talk about whether startup investors will have a problem if a founder is working on more than one startup at a time. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/launchchat/message

Did you miss us? Well, we're back and well-rested after a 2-year break from the show ready to answer your startup's burning questions. A lot has changed in the startup landscape since we left which means new topics to cover, and we can't wait to help you get your startup built, launched, and funded through daily answers to your burning questions. Have a question you want answered on the show? Just head to launchchat.com! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/launchchat/message

In this episode Jake talks about ways to handle investor objections that ensure you get a 'yes' at the end of your pitch.

In this episode we field a question from someone who has a ton of 'startup skills' but can't seem to find an idea to work on. Jake breaks down the methods he uses to find great ideas and how to use them. Join our free Idea Program at https://launchpeer.com/idea

In today's episode Jake talks about the number one skill he wish he'd mastered at the beginning of his startup journey, and why it's probably not what you think...

In this episode Jake talks about what it's been like being married for 12 years and building his business for 6, and 12 specific tips that entrepreneurs should take in order to make life easier for themselves and their families during startup life.