Being part of the The Portfolio Collective community is about more than just expanding your network and strengthening your skillset – it’s about defining who you are (and who you want to be) as a portfolio professional. And it’s about building a thriving career, which is why we work hard to help our members understand, … Continued
When you’re a cash-strapped startup or scaleup, there is always more to do than people to do it. People are expensive, and it takes time to find great talent. So how do you get as much done as possible, whilst keeping payroll on budget? How do you maintain the flexibility to be able to ramp … Continued
The pace of change is accelerating. Startups are springing up everywhere, with the US leading the way, India taking the second spot and the UK in third place. These fledgling companies have new and innovative ideas. They’re making waves in their industry. For a lot of founders, this will be the first time they’ve run … Continued
Ask anyone from our parent’s or grandparent’s generation what their definition of career success is and they’d say a steady job and a regular paycheck. That once meant delivering 40+ hours a week for a single, ‘respectable’ organisation in the hopes that your employer would look after your career (and pension) in return for your … Continued
There’s a certain mythic aura that surrounds the notion of the crowdfund - a fairytale of the purpose-driven startup getting boosted to astounding levels of success on the shoulders of its passionate and devoted fans. For some businesses, that does happen - for example when Monzo Bank raised £1million in just 96 seconds. However, for … Continued