Curt RobertsinUtah BusinessHow to set vision for startup companies — Utah BusinessA mission, a simple yet durable purpose, is the foundation of strategy for any great company. As with all foundations, leaders should take…4 min read·Aug 22, 2022----
Curt RobertsHow a startup can identify a company mission — Utah BusinessI’ve been a student of strategy for my entire career. It was ingrained in my way of thinking in graduate school, and in my five years of…6 min read·May 3, 2022----
Curt RobertsinUtah BusinessHow should you set direction for your startup?In all of my years in business, every company I know has used the beginning of a new year as a time to reflect on goals. There’s nothing…7 min read·Feb 16, 2022----
Curt RobertsinUtah BusinessDo you need a large market when raising venture capital? — Utah BusinessOne evening when I was in graduate school, I was invited to an event held by the Young Presidents Organization (YPO). At the time, I…6 min read·Jan 6, 2022----
Curt RobertsinUtah BusinessThe dark art of valuing a company | Utah BusinessKickstart reviews over 600 companies for investment per year―think about that for a minute. That’s two to three companies per business day…7 min read·Nov 11, 2021----
Curt RobertsinUtah BusinessZoom isn’t enough (why startup teams should be together) — Utah BusinessWhen I first started at Kickstart, we dedicated one full day per week just to hear pitches. This equated to seeing more than 500 companies…7 min read·Sep 8, 2021--1--1
Curt RobertsinUtah BusinessSuccessful startups need two types of people — Utah BusinessFor startup success in any industry, you need both role players AND athletes.6 min read·Jul 15, 2021----
Curt RobertsinUtah BusinessFounders need more than purpose — Utah BusinessI’ve now been a venture capitalist for over six years. My early years were a bit disorienting, to be sure. I’ve traditionally been a big…7 min read·Jun 18, 2021----
Curt RobertsinUtah BusinessOn side hustles (please don’t, it’s for your own good)A couple of weeks ago, Medium pushed out a link to an article about a highly accomplished Harvard student. One of the primary messages of…9 min read·May 26, 2021----
Curt RobertsinUtah BusinessUtah tech is an ecosystem (and that should matter to you) — Utah Business5 min read·Apr 21, 2021----
