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Founder Foundations


As an early stage founder, knowing where to start is often the hardest part. When it comes to Web3, that’s only made more difficult. Fear not. We’ve seen this over 250 times. Our flagship Founder Foundations section is an attempt to give you an introductory guide to your founder journey. We’re bringing you introductory guides to Web3, product development, founder basics, and much much more.

When it comes to exploring whether your idea is investable, it is key to identify the need you’re solving, the size of the problem, and the potential of the solution in the years to come.

When a founder witnesses or experiences a problem, it becomes their burning mission to solve it. As it begins to occupy their minds day and night, they need to share it with the people around them. Outlier CEO and Founder Jamie Burke breaks down the founder's journey from insight to execution.

Once a founder has a great story and a strong founding team, it’s time to figure out who will be the first hires. Founders need to find people who not only have a passion for the mission, but can also play an impactful role alongside the team.

Getting people to care about you isn’t easy. That’s why you need to start with a genuine and relatable story.

Join Outlier Chief Operating Officer Nathalie Oestmann for an in-depth look at the number one question startup founders ask.

Communities play a crucial role in the development of a blockchain project. They can offer extremely valuable insight into your product and market trends in general. Here's a 5-step guide for how to build your community.

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