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CEO / Founder dismissal

Just now i read in a blogpost that around 54% of all founders are getting dismissed by investors and replaced by a board member or someone else. It's comprehensible that vc backed firms are a different challenge for founders than before the fundraising. According to your experience: What are the main characteristics CEO's lack, or are not able to aquire to maintain the companies growth / the expectations of their partners. I appreciate every profound answer. Please do not answer if you do not have experience.

Nothing beats seeing founder friends in person. Thanks to @ycombinator and @dessaigne for putting up with our group 😁 cc @paulnakata @akajla09 @haacked @saumilp_ et al https://t.co/2ERc6Baxwo

Tiny Retail Space

I have 500 sf of my 2000 sf unit that is zoned allowing retail. It is an open space with a bathroom and kitchenette. The only windows are glass block which lets in lots of natural light but does not lend itself to standard plate glass retail windows which could be used to draw in customers. I love the idea of a “secret” retail space similar to what the BathingApe did in Japan years ago. I am also located 5 blocks from a major university. I am thinking a stationers shop or a gift shop. I appreciate all thoughts and suggestions.

Any specific tools for reaching retail investors?

Hey guys, I've always been interested in the entrepreneurial journey and have done a deep dive researching the equity crowdfunding space. I'm looking to find out who actually uses ECF platforms/is interested in using them. I genuinely find this community here on r/startups to be very helpful, if you guys know where a good place is for me to send around this survey, please let me know. [https://forms.gle/12REfTPEUMB5r9ar5](https://forms.gle/12REfTPEUMB5r9ar5) Thank you, happy to chat.

I used to believe that you could only build a successful company in person. The first 6 months of remote were so hard that I thought our company might fail. Now we're 100% remote & I can't imagine ever going back. The big unlock? A new operating rhythm. Let's break it down.

One “secret” about YC is how much software we write and how much software you get access to as a YC founder/alum.

#StartupIndia & #InfosysInnovationNetwork (IIN) launch the @Infosys Energy Transition Challenge for #startups to participate & share innovative solutions to improve energy efficiency. Applications now open: https://t.co/YXSTE9joGG #StartupChallenge #EnergyTransition #iCETS https://t.co/7fjTDjgaMC

@ycombinator is hosting our second curated cohort for Women Engineers interested in startups from Oct 12th - 26th. You’ll meet & receive mentorship from Women engineers and founders from YC companies I’d encourage women engs to apply https://t.co/1gcp7OffpW

We just launched Keyri on @ycombinator's Launch YC! Keyri: QR login for web apps. Check us out: https://t.co/2FAfgtRBxH via @ycombinator

How to make sure my work-life balance is respected at a startup?

I recently accepted an offer at a startup with 38 employees. I will be the third designer on the team, and from what I've heard, the current designers are overworked and working longer hours than they would like to since they're building a whole brand and website from scratch. I'm aware that startups are more likely than big companies to ask for longer hours, but I know doesn't necessarily have to be the case. I was told I'd be working for 40 hours a week, but I don't want this to turn into a slippery slope of "sure I can stay for a couple more hours" until the last ounce of respect for my work-life balance vanishes. How do I lay strong boundaries and learn to advocate for myself from the start?

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Danke #bits22 🥨 for featuring our Partner Hendrik! 💪 Our ecosystem is resilient enough to withstand challenges 🚀 Crises foster creativity + innovation, creating new startup biz opps ✨ Downturns can generate promising new deals while allowing for sustained portfolio support https://t.co/n4v2cWjb31

We had the honour of hosting a Panel Discussion: Hiring for Startups last Thursday Thank you to our guest speakers for sharing their insight and knowledge and everyone that joined us at the event and to our sponsors: @PayFast @SirFruit_ , @stitchmoneyhq & @Workshop17za https://t.co/65OJCMVbYw

This is a scam, right?

We are raising money for our business, and we're contacted by someone from the UK representing family offices in Europe. They've offered us a loan at great terms, but say that we need to come to London to finalize the deal. They also say we need to open a UK bank account and now are saying there will be some upfront fees. Has anyone here ever done a deal like this and had it work out? Or, assuming it is a scam, has anyone here seen it before?

Foreign Qualification Costs Question (CSC / Clerky)

CSC wants $824 for foreign qualification and "first year agent representation" in my state (PA). They would be submitting a [registration form](https://www.dos.pa.gov/BusinessCharities/Business/RegistrationForms/Documents/Updated%202017%20Registration%20Forms/Foreign%20Associations/15-412%20Foreign%20Registration%20Statement.pdf) (15-412, $250 to file) and [docketing statement](https://www.dos.pa.gov/BusinessCharities/Business/RegistrationForms/Documents/Updated%202017%20Registration%20Forms/Docketing%20Statements/15-134A%20Docketing%20statement%20creation.pdf)(15-134A). **Am I missing something? Does anyone think it's worth it to use CSC in this case? Headache to file these?**