Author George

Early on you're likely to want to get advisors on board for your company. This is a great idea, but as with any relationship, you should make it formal, and its handy signing a simple but solid agreement. My...

I've added a pretty handy document here that I have used a number of times with contractors and other people doing any kind of work for my company. This  template is suitable for use between a company...

So it's always a good idea to have anyone you're working with sign an NDA or Non Disclosure Agreement. Firstly, it makes you appear serious about the work that you're doing, and secondly it makes the person...

A great listen about the best way to raise money - and the inextricably linked function of valuing your startup. And something that we will find helpful -- what you should do when things don't go to plan...

I think there are some great thoughts in this piece from Andreessen Horowitz. It's best summarized by the following approach: Whenever you’re raising capital, think about constructing the round in such a...

This article originally appeared in WIRED Magazine. Your app idea might not beat WhatsApp's $19bn valuation, but George Berkowski, former head of product at Hailo, sees plenty of opportunities. "We're all...

One of the most important agreement you can make is that with a potential cofounder of a new company. I would to say that this process always go without a problem, and that everyone honours their word but...

One of the most entrepreneur friendly ways to raise early stage financing for your startup is to raise what is called a Convertible Note. What is a Convertible Note? A convertible note is one way to raise...

Pitchbook has put together its 2014 list of the top universities producing VC-backed entrepreneurs. In 2013 the list turned out to be a huge hit. This year, it has grown to includes educational backgrounds...

Only 12 apps in history have made a billion dollars or more, but entrepreneur George Berkowski's new book explains what they have in common - and why the next Facebook-sized hit could be a calendar. “If you...