Eric Rafat - Community Builder, Startup Founder, and SEO consultant

Dating as a Startup Founder is Another Ball Game

No one often wants to talk about this, but dating as a founder is another ball game. If dating is challenging, for founders and people in tech, it’s a thousand times harder. This is because entrepreneurship is a lifestyle. There’s no “it’s five, I’m off,” no Christmas, no holidays, and certainly no weekends in the traditional sense. Founders often need to be “on” for business, and having a supportive partner is key. There’s a lot that goes on behind the scenes, but how do you find someone who is willing to tolerate the always-on lifestyle? It can be said that having a supportive business partner can be the missing ingredient in startup success. Here are some tips to keep in mind as you design your life: 1. Value Alignment is a Huge Thing In any relationship, value alignment is first...

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Top 13 Ways to Fix the Canadian Startup Ecosystem

Canada Startup Ecosystem

With so much potential in Canada to build the next big thing, the country is falling short as talent and founders are leaving. Innovation is declining, and the economy is in free fall. Over the past decade, public sector jobs have skyrocketed, while private sector jobs have decreased. We need an ecosystem that fosters early-stage startups into scale-ups and global...

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Top Startup Memes to Crank Up the Laughter

Startup Memes Paying Customers

I always find that startup memes are a good reminder to discover the lighter side of entrepreneurship. These memes are the best way to help you get through your week. As a founder, whether you're putting out fires, onboarding a new client, or tackling unexpected challenges, a little humor can go a long way. The startup journey is often filled...

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Founders Press: Media Platform for Founders

FoundersPress startup news

Founders Press is a media platform that spun out of the FoundersBeta community. Let’s face it, current press coverage for early-stage startups is far from ideal. It's 99.9% focused on startup fundraising or layoffs! Any innovative startup doesn’t get covered unless they’ve raised funds. The headlines and content are all about fundraising! Most of these stories get brushed aside as...

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List of Bootstrapping Companies Scaling

Top Bootstrapping-Companies List

"The best form of capital for startups will always be paying customers.” Startup media is 99.9% on startup fundraising, layoffs, or random policy. Bootstrapping startups or indie makers hardly get any recognition out there. They are severely underrepresented. Have you seen any content coverage in this area? Zero. Nada. This is why startup media landscape needs to be changed as...

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