Co-founder

James Bloor

James is co-founder of Rise. With 25+ years’ experience starting, growing and existing businesses, he’s responsible for growing Rise globally.

Articles written by James Bloor

How do I get my first users?

Your first customers: a playbook for early relationships

Is it working - and how do I know?

Why retention is often more important than acquisition

Is this idea worth pursuing?

Why most "good ideas" fail - and how to test yours early

Is it working - and how do I know?

When to say no: strategic product decisions during growth

Who do I need to build this with?

When to bring in a co-founder - and when not to

How do I get my first users?

What growth actually looks like at the early stage - and what it doesn't

Should I raise money?

What early-stage investors are actually looking for

Do I sell, stay, or step back?

To sell or not to sell

Do I sell, stay, or step back?

The founder's role: when to step back vs. double down

Is this idea worth pursuing?

The emotional reality of starting: fear, imposter syndrome, and loneliness

Is this idea worth pursuing?

The difference between a product idea and a business idea

Is this idea worth pursuing?

The 30-minute idea shaping exercise

How do I know when I'm ready to launch?

Speed vs. perfection: when good enough actually is good enough

Should I raise money?

Should you raise now? Here's what to consider

Do I sell, stay, or step back?

Should you hire a CEO?

How do I scale without breaking things?

Scalability challenges: what to fix first

Do I sell, stay, or step back?

Preparing for due diligence: what good looks like

Do I sell, stay, or step back?

Maximising your sale value: the financial metrics that matter

Will anyone actually pay for this?

How to price something that doesn't exist yet

Who do I need to build this with?

How to get the most out of working with a digital product studio

Should I raise money?

How scaling affects your burn rate - and what to do about it

Should I raise money?

Handling investor pressure without losing the plot

Should I raise money?

Growth vs. profitability: what's right for your business?

Is this idea worth pursuing?

From business idea to product: a straight-talking guide for founders

How do I scale without breaking things?

Expanding into new markets without losing focus

Do I sell, stay, or step back?

Exit strategies: what's realistic and what isn't

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