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Aytekin Tank, founder and CEO of Jotform, exemplifies how passion, perseverance, and strategy turned humble beginnings in Turkey into a bootstrapped tech success with 25 million users.

Gildre Spotlight Podcast
Carol Palombini, a Brazilian psychologist and executive coach, transitioned to Portugal, building a thriving online business by leveraging LinkedIn and adapting strategically to a new market. Learn from her journey.
Nathan Beckord, CEO of Foundersuite and FundingStack, revolutionizes startup fundraising with innovative tools, empowering founders and investors. Learn his journey, insights, and strategies shaping the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Aytekin Tank, founder and CEO of Jotform, exemplifies how passion, perseverance, and strategy turned humble beginnings in Turkey into a bootstrapped tech success with 25 million users.
Join Joh Olson, entrepreneur, executive coach, and Tiger 21 Chair, as he shares his journey from healthcare frontline to business success, offering insights for high-net-worth entrepreneurs.
Artist James Corwin discusses growing from selling art in local famers markets to owning multiple galleries. He shares advice on crafting emotional wildlife paintings, delegation strategies and thoughts on running an art business.
From Adobe's founding by a family friend to playing pickup basketball with his brothers, Fritz Lanman share his unusual path to Microsoft executive turned startup founder eventually leading him to become the CEO of ClassPass and Mindbody.
For Founders
Fundraising
If you’re a startup founder preparing to fundraise, you’ve probably heard the term “equity dilution” thrown around by investors, advisors, and fellow entrepreneurs. But what does it actually mean for you and the long-term success of your company? More importantly, how much equity should you realistically give away at each fundraising round?
A pitch deck can define your venture's success or failure. Avoid common mistakes and create a captivating, persuasive pitch with insights from angels, founders, and advisors in this Gildre article.
Startup fundraising is full of buzzwords and acronyms. Master essential terminology with this guide to confidently navigate capital options and engage effectively with investors.
The must-have startup tools and resources throughout your fundraising journey! From discovering product market fit, building a pitch deck, identifying investors, and more we’ve got you covered at Gildre.
Sales
The best founders aren’t just building products; they’re building solutions. And the only way to ensure you’re solving real problems is to gather, analyze, and act on customer insights. In this guide, we’ll break down how to effectively leverage customer feedback to refine and enhance your product offerings.
Saying "no" is vital for entrepreneurs to avoid burnout, protect values, and maintain business integrity, ensuring transparency and long-term success. Learn actionable strategies for mastering this skill ahead.
Partnerships are essential for entrepreneurial success, driving growth, visibility, and revenue. Discover actionable steps to effectively leverage partnerships and supercharge your sales efforts in this article.
Marketing
Many founders believe that if they create an incredible product, customers will naturally come. But in reality, a great product is just the first step—a solid product marketing strategy is what drives sustainable growth. In this guide, we’ll break down how to craft a comprehensive product marketing strategy that aligns with your startup’s growth goals, attracts the right customers, and builds a brand that lasts.
Many founders believe branding is just about a logo or a catchy tagline. In reality, it’s the foundation of customer trust, differentiation, and long-term growth. In this guide, we’ll break down the essentials of building a brand identity that stands out and fuels startup success.
You’ve seen the brand partnerships and videos/posts all over Instagram and TikTok at this point. One strategy that has gained significant traction in recent years is micro-influencer marketing. However, finding the right micro-influencers and effectively collaborating with them can be a daunting task. In this article, we'll explore the most effective ways to identify and work with micro-influencers, unlocking the full potential of this powerful marketing approach.
Subscription models cater to this mindset by providing access to a wide range of offerings without the commitment of outright ownership. In this article we’ll do a deep-dive into not just SaaS (Software as a Service) models but what the pros and cons are as you develop your product or service.
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