- Give everyone ownership of something
- Involve people as much as possible in decisions
- Give everyone a challenge
- Let people set their own objectives
- Do regular appraisals
- Provide security – give information, be consistent
- Give lots of praise and encouragement
- Thank people – everyone at least once a week
- Coach rather than criticize
- Know what motivates each unique person
- Offer constant learning
- Give individual progress goals, and team ones
- Involve people in their own development plan
- Are people fulfilling their potential?
- Give people time to talk to you
- Keep tasks novel and interesting
- Create a sociable environment
- Build a team ethos and feeling
- Make money a reliable constant
- Set a role model example
7 Proven Strategies to Crack Your Startup Fundraising Interview in 2026
Introduction Did you know that 90% of startups fail to secure funding because founders stumble during their pitch to investors? If you’re a seasoned professional with 8-30 years of experience—perhaps a project manager, executive, or team leader—stepping into the entrepreneurial world, the startup fundraising interview can feel like a high-stakes
