Startups.com Reviews 156

This community of start-up founders is being managed by people that have the experience and knowledge to help other entrepreneurs and founders with their ideas, planning and everything else you need to be a start-up.

I would have given up on my dream if I hadn't joined up and now here I am looking talking to investors about million dollar deals.

I would like to upgrade, but I am just waiting for my current sub to be over by end of July

Better than good thus far. Frankly, wished I had started earlier; better than expected since I didn't know much about and didn't get referred to Startups.com. Startup employees have been proactive, helpful, making connections to things and people. Helpful, practical guidance. Chock full of resources, can be overwhelming but you have to ask, then employees steer you in the right direction. Reminders & pushes for next steps. They connect you to other biz owners who truly are rooting for you, and then you do the same...help someone out...so you can see the potential of a great community. I'll rate it "Great" and 5-stars when I land investors:)

Startups has been not only a tremendous resource for me but the community is so uplifting and encouraging. I knew nothing about starting up a business, only how to make my product and Startsup has been my bedrock of information and tools.
Highly recommend Startups, do yourself a favor if you are a startup - sign up!

I've been genuinely happy and impressed with my experience at Startups.com. Honestly, my expectations for "online communities" were quite low, but this platform has definitely surpassed them.

The resources and interactions are valuable. My only minor challenge is related to my location in Hawaii (HST). Many of the live calls are scheduled very early for my time zone, often 5 am - 6 am. While the 6 am ones are manageable, anything earlier can be challenging to attend live, including some sessions I'd really like to join.

Despite this small scheduling hurdle due to time zones, I'm finding Startups.com very useful and would recommend it.

Awesome team, amazing workshops, the courses are super helpful, I don't know where I'd be without them. I'm actually shocked at how responsive, generous and thoughtful the team is with their feeback especially when working with them one-on-one.

The Community aspect is great, and Wil and Ed are very knowledgable to learn from!

Great experience

Empowering Entrepreneurs with Comprehensive Resources

Startups.com stands out as a robust platform dedicated to equipping startup founders and entrepreneurs with the tools and guidance they need to thrive. From educational content to expert advisory support, it offers a wide range of services designed to address the unique challenges faced by early-stage businesses.

Key Features:
- Online Courses: Startups.com provides a library of self-guided courses covering topics like fundraising, business planning, and scaling.
- Advisory Sessions: Personalized one-on-one advisory meetings with seasoned experts help founders navigate complex decisions.
- Community and Networking: With access to like-minded entrepreneurs, the platform fosters collaboration and shared growth.
- Small Business Tools: Integrated software solutions streamline operations and enhance productivity.

Pros:
- Comprehensive resources tailored to startups.
- Responsive and experienced advisory team.
- Valuable networking opportunities within the startup ecosystem.

Cons:
- Some users may find the subscription costs steep, depending on their budget.
- The abundance of features might feel overwhelming for those new to entrepreneurship.

Overall, Startups.com is a fantastic resource for entrepreneurs seeking to bolster their knowledge, build connections, and receive practical support throughout their journey. Whether you're launching your first startup or scaling an existing business, this platform is worth exploring.

Awesome experience, lots of networking opportunities and great support all around

Ed Kang and the entire team genuinely want you to succeed. They go above and beyond to help every founder reach their goals. In just today's call alone I probably saved tens of thousands of dollars potential mistakes. I highly recommend this for any startup founder looking for seasoned advisors and a community to help them in their journey.

Hi Ed, just dropping in some message to say thank you for pointing me to Michael and Adam, Really appreciate the connect and helpful consideration in the product development roadmap. While im not able to fully build on it yet due to timing and other considerations - i am expressing my sincere appreciation to you, Vadim and other advisors for a very inclusive startups community especially im from the other side of the world =) im sure in time will be able to help back into the community as well. i hope you expand soon, a very great community here =)

I joined startups.com recently and have really enjoyed my experience. I am a first-time founder and was looking for guidance from people with more experience / expertise and a strong network of people that I can be connected to. Startups.com checks all of the boxes for me!

The team is amazing. Justin and Ed are who I contacted the most, and they are genuine and extremely responsive. They value humbleness, are easy to work with, and motivate me to work tirelessly. I have learned a lot not only from the comprehensive resources but also the immediate feedbacks they provide me. They motivate me to put my head down to keep working. Appreciate it, team.

The advisory team with Startups.com is amazing. They are incredibly responsive to and helpful for Founders/Execs who are willing to do the work. With a weekly schedule of events, to a library of resources and actual software systems to engage to get things done...it's worth every penny. Community is so important and with the platform they have developed we are working to complete our seed round with people who have done what we are doing.

The startups community has been amazing, it was everything I needed as a founder early in my career. Imagine having access to ask your hardest business questions to a group of founders who have already done it. Yeah that’s startups.com boiled down, worth every dollar

I’ve been looking for a community of founders for maybe a year, but all the Slack or Discord online startup communities I joined—despite having thousands of users—were basically dead.
I also tried a few other platforms where you can find a startup mentor, which ended up costing me a sh*t ton of money because I needed more than just advice—I needed actual mentorship.
Then I discovered the Startup Therapy podcast and literally started listening every time I had a spare second. The advice and quality of the content Will and Ryan share is just incredible. Y Combinator is obviously great too, but they only drop new episodes like once a month.
So, when I finally joined startups.com community, I seriously did not expect the level of support I got. We have daily calls with the startup advisor team—everything from weekly goal-setting and executive coaching to industry-specific groups and pitch practice sessions, and it’s all super hands-on.
Our main conversations don’t happen over Slack. Honestly, I think huge online communities don’t work that well because, first, everyone’s tired of endless messaging, and second, I personally think it’s easier to process and retain info when you’re having a real conversation. But the best part of everything is the sense of community—knowing you’re not alone in your struggles because other people have been there or are going through the same thing. And you just keep learning because when you listen to the advisors’ answers, you end up picking up a ton along the way. It is unique. And definitely a needle in a haystack.

I’m incredibly grateful for all the expert advice and support I’ve received from Startups.com. Their team truly goes above and beyond to provide invaluable insights and actionable guidance that have been transformative for my business journey.

One of my favorite parts of being with Startups.com is the incredible community of startup founders. I’ve made so many great friends and connections, and the support from the group sessions has been invaluable. It’s inspiring to be surrounded by like-minded individuals who are on similar paths and are always willing to share ideas and encouragement.

The personalized advisory sessions have been particularly impactful, offering clarity and strategic direction in areas where I needed it most. The wealth of knowledge they bring to the table is unmatched, and they genuinely care about helping entrepreneurs succeed.

If you’re looking for a resource that empowers you with the tools, knowledge, and community to grow your business, I highly recommend Startups.com. They’ve made a significant difference for me, and I’m confident they will for you too!

Tremendous group of professionals offering various resources to founders. The community supports all that join. Pleased to be part of Startups.com.

Will has been great, consistently helping beyond
my pitch deck
I learnt the art of pitch deck from him
we collaborate weekly over phone and slack