People & Culture

We Studied 100 Mentor-Mentee Matches — Here’s What Makes Mentorship Work

Whitnie Narcisse runs First Round's Mentorship Program and has learned exactly what it takes to make mentor-mentee relationships truly transformative.

Must-reads

The 30 Best Pieces of Advice for Entrepreneurs in 2017

The most insightful and transformative pieces of advice we published on the Review in 2017, curated for your perusal and continued excellence. Relevant to everyone working in tech, not just founders.

Must-reads

Lists of Must Reads From the Most Talented Tech Operators in Our Network

Dig into seven reading lists curated by our network of operators and experts, as they recommend must-reads for their disciplines: product, sales, recruiting, marketing, management, engineering and more.

Fundraising

Step-by-Step Fundraising Tactics from the NYC Legend Who Raised $750M

Kevin Ryan has spent decades on both sides of the fundraising table. Here, he provides secrets seldom shared for getting and keeping VCs interested before closing the deal.

People & Culture

Here’s How to Wield Empathy and Data to Build an Inclusive Team

When it comes to diversity and inclusion, D&I leader Ciara Trinidad lets the data speak. When she left her last startup, the 125-person company was 59% women, its sales team had gender parity, and underrepresented minorities constituted the majority of its product team. Here she shares why a culture

PR & Marketing

Our 6 Must Reads to Build a Brand That Breaks Through the Noise

Building a brand is vital for startups, as they challenge incumbents in an existing industry or attempt to define a new one. Getting the right branding formula can feel more like an act of sorcery than strategy. This roundup provides some practical tips and process.

People & Culture

The Three Secrets to Executive Recruiting I Learned at Apple, Yahoo and More

Jennifer Rettig brings her recruiting expertise from Target, Apple, Yahoo, and — most recently — Looker, to share the tactics that will find your company the best executives.

Management

Our 6 Must Reads for First-Time Managers to Hit the Ground Running

Becoming a manager is like no other professional experience. It requires gaining a whole new skillset incredibly fast. This list will help you nail that transition.

Engineering

Veteran CTO (with Multiple Successful Exits) Answers Your Top Startup-Building Questions

Adil Ajmal has built several standout technical organizations from scratch to successful acquisition. Here, he answers the toughest questions from our community.

People & Culture

Make Stronger Offers to Engineering Candidates and Boost Your Closes

Adil Ajmal has been building engineering teams from scratch to huge for over 20 years. Here's what he's learned to close the best candidates for your company.

Management

Humans Hate Being Spun: How to Practice Radical Honesty — from the Woman Who Defined Netflix’s Culture

Patty McCord created the famed 'Culture Doc' that became Netflix's foundation. Here, she talks about how to make honesty everyone's default.

PR & Marketing

This Brand Strategy Can Make Your Startup Look Bigger Than It Is

As a founding partner of Rock Health and seasoned consultant, Leslie Ziegler has helped brand dozens of startups. Here's what the success stories had in common.