One of the top causes of startup death - right after cofounder problems - is building something no one wants. — Kathryn Minshew Copy Share Image
I didn't even know that there was a startup culture, that there were events with people who built businesses. When I started… — Kathryn Minshew Copy Share Image
Keeping a 'CEO blog' or 'founder's blog' can be a great platform for engaging your users in a nontraditional way, reaching people… — Kathryn Minshew Copy Share Image
The most important thing in startups is getting a product to market, as imperfect as it may be, and then iterating on… — Kathryn Minshew Copy Share Image
Work-life balance for founders doesn't look like work-life balance for everyone else. Starting a company isn't a nine-to-six job - or a… — Kathryn Minshew Copy Share Image
Having a co-founder is incredible, but it has to be the right person: someone who shares your values and ethics, absolutely, but… — Kathryn Minshew Copy Share Image
For almost the first year of The Muse's life, I would do 5 to 8 networking events a week. And I don't… — Kathryn Minshew Copy Share Image
There is a lot about entrepreneurship that can be taught and learned, and the classroom - where students are trying to figure… — Kathryn Minshew Copy Share Image
People actually aren't moving on from companies much more quickly than in the past, but there's a perception that they do, so companies are… — Kathryn Minshew Copy Share Image
There were so many lessons I learned the hard way: missing out on a raise because I didn't know to ask, having colleagues consistently… — Kathryn Minshew Copy Share Image
Slouching or leaning back may send the wrong signals. When you sit down for a formal interview, lean forward to show interest and active… — Kathryn Minshew Copy Share Image
When I was still a bright-eyed McKinsey consultant, I remember hitting a point where I didn't know what to do next, and someone gave… — Kathryn Minshew Copy Share Image
With clearly defined roles and a focus on communication, it's much easier to make your company come across as well-organized and on top of… — Kathryn Minshew Copy Share Image
It's not just hours and pay that are important anymore. People want to know what the company is like, what the culture is. — Kathryn Minshew Copy Share Image
Starting a business isn't for everyone, and it's not what you should do if you aren't sure what else to do. It requires thick… — Kathryn Minshew Copy Share Image
Recruiters sometimes have their wires crossed when it comes to what Millennials really want at work. While fancy perks are great, many Millennials are… — Kathryn Minshew Copy Share Image
Work is personal in the same way that finding a friend or partner is personal. — Kathryn Minshew Copy Share Image
Even your most talented employees have room for growth in some area, and you're doing your employee a disservice if the sum of your… — Kathryn Minshew Copy Share Image
I probably have a small number of people that are consistently advisors and mentors, but I'm much more likely to have a broader array… — Kathryn Minshew Copy Share Image
Previous experience, key skills, and education. They're undoubtedly all important things you consider when filtering through applicants in order to make a new hire.… — Kathryn Minshew Copy Share Image
