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To give you a better idea of what starting a business in Washington DC is all about, we compiled this short series of videos by some of our best DC mentors.
Watch the videos below to learn more about starting up in Washington DC with the Founder Institute. If you could benefit from expert training and advice to build a startup in DC, click here to apply today.
Applications are due Sunday, November 10.
Surviving the Startup Rollercoaster is not About Giving Up, by Jill Stelfox at the Washington DC Founder Institute
Succsessfuly following a startup roadmap can feel like riding a rollercoaster. However, as Jill Stelfox explains in the video above, you have to carefully plan a roadmap to avoid pitfalls so you aren't compelled to give up on “a rollercoaster that leads to nowhere.”
The Art of Delegation, by Jared Goralnick at the Washington DC Founder Institute
Delegating responsibilities can free up time for founders to focus on core problems. However, as Jared explains in the video above, “you must first figure out what you are good at, what are the best uses of your time, and what you can manage,” in order to determine what can be delegated effectively.
How to Find Your Startup's Addressable Market, by Josh Konowe at the Washington DC Founder Institute
In the video above, Josh Konowe discusses an approach to search for the right businesses in a way that will make you different enough to not just survive but thrive. He explains an ideation process, researching the competitive landscape, and the importance of identifying the actual addressable submarket.
Startup HR Lessons Learned, by Janet Van Pelt at the Washington DC Founder Institute
Your company is only as good as the people building it. In the video above, Janet Van Pelt, Co-Founder and CEO of DualEnroll.com, explains that “hiring great people is expensive, but hiring bad people is very expensive,” so it is important to invest the time, and energy upfront in the process.
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