Blog
Accelement believes in the power of timely information to help startups succeed. The coaches, mentors, and friends of Accelement are invited to share their experiences, advice, and learnings with the entrepreneurial community through this blog. Because we believe in the power of great questions, we’ll also be posting those we find interesting, so that our readership can help us develop better answers. Please check back often and let us know how you think we’re doing.
Fear of Failure or Courage of Success
We talk about fear of failure all the time in startup world. The trauma of failure, the stigma, the set-backs. Sometimes the discussion turns to the power of failure. Fail fast, fail often. You can’t fail if you learn from your mistakes. We celebrate...
read moreLifelong Learning
This week, I participated in a panel discussion on the impact of The Fourth Industrial Revolution and how we will design business solutions using new technologies like AR/VR, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Blockchain and the Internet of Things. Since these tools...
read moreGrit and Determination
A history of overcoming setbacks, the willingness to put in the time, to do the hard work, and accept the rejections are better predictors of success.
read moreGrowing List of Accelement Entrepreneurs
We are grateful for the startup founders who have put their trust in Accelement to answer their questions. And as of this month, we have reached 72 Accelementees. Here are snapshots of the companies from a wide variety of industries, backgrounds and growth stages....
read moreAccelement Coaches
Accelement has been fortunate over its 22-month history to have attracted an amazingly experienced, and talented group of coaches. These aren’t just great coaches, they are great people who generously give their time and expertise to the company founders, idealists,...
read moreJoin Us @ TIE-WEN @ Code Fellows 11/15, 6pm
If you know of a startup or entrepreneur looking for resources, please share.
read moreBootstrap Marketing To Do List
You know you need traction, validation, sales and revenue. Every investor asks these same questions. So where do you start, what do you do first?
read moreThank you Accelement team
To the Accelement community: Our first Coaches Meeting was December 3, 2015 and from that date till now we have created an exciting and vibrant addition to the startup community in Seattle. This is a great time to take a moment and recognize all of the people who...
read moreHow to boost the entrepreneurial community by giving back
During this just-concluded election we heard a debate about how to add jobs and boost the economy. Here at Accelement, we are committed to supporting entrepreneurs from all backgrounds and with all types of experience so that they can build their companies and...
read moreStartup Grind
Another great Fireside Chat held at Galvanize on September 27, 2016. Great food, drink and networking were enjoyed by all. About 100 attended. Mike Grabham was our host and Tim Porter of Madrona Venture Group was interviewed by Mike. Mike started by asking Tim about...
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