Personal Development

Europe 2000–2025: Layering the foundations

Over the past 25 years, Europe’s startup ecosystem has gone from isolated local initiatives to an interconnected network driving innovation and economic growth.

Startup Guide Europe

Ten books you need to read to be a better startup founder

After interviewing thousands of startup founders in our guidebooks, we noticed that certain book titles show up again and again. Here is a list of ten of the most recommended books by startup founders, including three personal favorites from our founder and CEO, Sissel Hansen.

Anastasia Ilcov

"It's a privilege to be a startup CEO, but the lifestyle isn't sustainable for the long-term"

For Georg Lúðvíksson, founding a company involves sacrifices. In an in-depth interview, the serial entrepreneur offers insight on the importance of work-life balance.

Startup Guide Reykjavik

‘I left because of its busy lifestyle’: What to know about London’s work culture

While there are many aspects to London’s work culture that the metropolis can’t brag about, some employees told Startup Guide that things are changing in the British capital.

Miriam Partington

What’s the most valuable advice you’ve ever been given? Here’s what 40 founders said

If you’re looking for some inspiration or insight, look no further. We asked dozens of founders based in different parts of the world to tell us the best piece of advice they’ve ever received.

Shelley Pascual

10 lessons I learned as a CEO

Acting on an idea rather than just thinking about it may be just the impetus you need to get your startup off the ground. If you're a CEO in the process of building up your company, you'll want to give this a read.

Ryan Allis