How to Get the Most Out of a Startup Accelerator

I was recently quoted by readwrite.com:

Not all accelerators are created equal. With the growth of the entrepreneurial space has come a similar pop in the programs available for startups. Some are worth their weight in gold, while others are just looking to churn and burn their clients. Do your diligence before signing on – it is easy to find current and past startups of any accelerator who can give you real insight into what you are signing up for and whether the price is right.

The Three Advisors You Need

A recent post I did was distributed by 21times.org, a website focused on helping developers build their businesses.  The full article is available here, with a snippet below.

In my practice representing successful entrepreneurs, I have noticed they share a trait which may come as a surprise to those who believe bootstrapping means doing everything themselves — these entrepreneurs know what they don’t know. They know their limitations, their strengths and their weaknesses, and know that there are times when spending the money on a professional to get the work they need done quickly and correctly is worth avoiding the headache of spending hours attempting to do it themselves, not to mention the peace of mind of knowing it was done right. If you are serious about running your own successful business, there are three types of professionals who it is time to start shopping for.