Why Distribution Matters More Than Product in the First 18 Months
Founders are taught to obsess over product. Refine the features. Improve the interface. Strengthen performance. Add differentiation. Polish the experience.…
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Founders are taught to obsess over product. Refine the features. Improve the interface. Strengthen performance. Add differentiation. Polish the experience.…
In the early stages of a startup, energy is high, belief is strong, and alignment feels natural. Co founders often…
In the first year of a startup, feedback is everywhere. Users comment. Customers complain. Advisors suggest. Investors react. Metrics fluctuate.…
Immigrant founders don’t just build businesses, they build bridges, often between cultures, markets, and entire economic systems. This isn’t a feel-good story about perseverance, it’s a collection of sharp, practical lessons from entrepreneurs who had to start from scratch, in a place where the rules were unfamiliar and the resources limited. If you’re trying to […]
In the startup world, there’s always talk about strategy, hustle, market fit, and execution. Those matter a lot, of course, but if you’re leading a company, emotional intelligence — EQ — might be your most underrated asset. At Janus Innovation Hub, we see it over and over. Founders who know how to manage emotions, connect […]
If you’re an early-stage founder, you’ve probably come across dozens of accelerators and incubators promising funding, mentorship, exposure, and a “startup family.” But how do you actually choose the right one? The reality is, not all programs are created equal, and not all are right for you. This guide is for founders who don’t just […]
In today’s startup world, success isn’t just measured by revenue or how fast you raise a seed round. The modern founder is just as focused on impact as income. Building a company isn’t just about solving problems for customers. It’s about solving the right problems in a way that also helps society, the planet, or […]
The transition from academia to entrepreneurship is a journey that many researchers and academics consider at some point in their careers. It’s a path filled with both challenges and opportunities, but it also holds the potential to create a lasting impact. The event held on March 22, 2025, at UCSD’s Ballroom East explored the intersection […]