Getting Started

I've been looking at a few of the most popular startup accelerator programs, and overall, Y Combinator seems like the best fit for my company. I've heard that applications are ridiculously competitive, though, with only 1 to 3% of applicants being successful. What are your best tips for securing a spot in such a highly coveted program?

Launching and growing a startup comes with a million moving parts. As a founder, you’re wearing many hats: strategist, salesperson, team motivator and often designer. But while compelling visuals are essential for brand visibility, not every startup has the budget for a full design team. This is where Canva marketing steps in: an accessible, powerful solution for creating professional, engaging materials without advanced design skills. In this guide, we’ll explore how UK founders and entrepreneurs can use startup design tools like Canva to elevate their marketing. You’ll learn how to use Canva for pitch decks, social media posts, and digital ads to give your brand a polis…

So, you've got an idea. Maybe it hit you in the shower, during a late-night chat, or while solving a problem at work. You’re excited, maybe even convinced it could change lives—or at least your own. But here comes the million-pound question: How do you know if your startup idea will work? That’s where the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) comes in. An MVP is your idea stripped down to its most essential form. It’s not the finished app with slick animations or the perfect product with custom packaging. It’s the simplest version of your idea that solves the core problem for early users—and it’s the most powerful way to validate your startup before burning thr…