Forecastr blog

3 min read

Are Accelerators Worth It?

Forecastr went through the Techstars program in early 2020 and it was a game-changer for our business. As one of the most competitive accelerator programs in the world, the program not only strengthened our network but also provided instant...

3 min read

3 Reasons You May Not Want to Fundraise

Perhaps you are a founder with a great idea or minimum viable product. Perhaps you are an entrepreneur with a small business that you want to scale. You’re probably thinking about raising capital. Many capital-backed startups grow to...

3 min read

How Can Startups Make the Most of Holiday Season?

The holiday season is the time when everyone is cherishing their free time with their loved ones, taking time off from the daily 9 to 5 grind. However, if you are an entrepreneur and are dealing with a startup, you can use this free time to improve...

2 min read

Should your company use paid ads? (free calculator)

Paid advertisements are a highly popular, often effective strategy to increase website traffic and grow your startup. They are also a great way to lose money. As founders, how do we know when paid ads will work for our business? We need to...

2 min read

Top 5 SaaS Analytics Tools to Grow Your Startup

Here at Forecastr, we constantly preach the importance of understanding your growth metrics to forecast the future. Marketing analytics provide critical understanding behind your growth strategy to pave the way for long-term vision. Armed with this...

3 min read

The 4 Best Productivity Hacks for Founders

The importance of productivity for founders transcends the outdated time management principles of large corporations. With limited resources across our small teams, any inefficiency accumulates inevitable, insurmountable waste.

3 min read

4 Books Every Startup Founder MUST Read

In a world of financial forecasts, imminent startup challenges, and a global pandemic, the founders here at Forecastr have still managed to knock out our summer reading. From hundreds of books on the Amazon marketplace, we have selected our top four...

2 min read

Time Management for Startups: Knife Fight, House Fire, Cancer

You’ve got three big problems in front of you. A knife fight, a house fire, and cancer. Which problem do you tackle first? And be careful, because if you choose the wrong one, you die. Literally.

2 min read

Don’t Make These 3 Mistakes in Front of Investors

A financial model can make or break your fundraise. Your model is the backbone of data behind what is otherwise a well-rehearsed pitch for a cool idea. No matter how strong the team or how creative the marketing plan, investors need to see a...