How to Measure Product-Market Fit Without Guessing
Retention, pull signals and a short survey turn product-market fit from a hunch into evidence you can track every week.
Coworking, Hybrid or Headquarters: A Workspace Strategy for Startups
How startups choose between coworking, hybrid and a dedicated headquarters, with clear trade-offs for each option.
The Unit Economics Investors Check First
The four startup unit economics investors check first: CAC, LTV, gross margin and payback, defined without hype.
Responsible AI for Startups: Using the NIST AI Risk Framework
How startups apply the NIST AI Risk Management Framework in practical steps: Govern, Map, Measure and Manage.
Venture Studio vs. Accelerator: Which Model Fits Your Startup
How a venture studio differs from an accelerator on equity, involvement and fit, and how STAK Ventures builds and invests.
Hiring Your First Employees in the East Bay
How founders hire their first employees in the East Bay: roles, talent pools, transit and culture.
What Makes a Great Startup Mentor Relationship
How founders choose a startup mentor, set a cadence and make asks that turn advice into progress.
The First 90 Days After Closing a Seed Round
What to lock in during the first 90 days after closing a seed round: hiring, metrics, board rhythm and runway discipline.
Why Early-Stage Startups Should Host Events
Hosting events builds brand, hiring and customer momentum for early-stage startups. Here is how founders in Oakland make it work.
How to Write an Investor Update People Actually Read
Cadence, format, metrics and asks: how to write an investor update that busy readers open, finish and act on.
