TechCrunch

MARCH 15, 2023

Friday in tech vs Sunday in tech pic.twitter.com/NsuzK5fqty — Yuri Sagalov (@yuris) March 13, 2023 Not a scientific sampling, but several investors signaled this week on Twitter that they remain interested in talking to founders who are still at the idea stage. We do that to prevent an issue with VC investors called “network bias.”

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 5, 2024

EO’s Most Engaging Posts on Inc.com for 2023 With a thirst for learning and a willingness to share lessons learned and insider experiences, EO members published 47 informative posts on EO’s Inc.com channel in 2023. Here are the top blog posts EO posted on Inc.com in 2023: 1. Did you catch them all? or EO on Inc. ?

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 19, 2023

It takes time to educate yourself, learn essential skills and acquire a smart, connected network. Top early-stage VCs: They’ll share best practices when it comes to issues like securing funding and improving your pitch deck. It’s prime networking territory. TechCrunch Early Stage takes place on April 20, 2023, in Boston.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 17, 2023

If you’re an investor who wants to be included in future columns, email guestcolumns@techcrunch.com with “How to pitch me” in the subject line. Thanks very much to everyone who took the time to respond to these questions in such detail. There’s plenty of tactical advice here, and much more to come.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 27, 2023

To meet the changing startup landscape, we’re refreshing and re-imagining TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 in a big way, with more of what you love and new ways to accelerate your growth. What’s new at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023?

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TechCrunch

APRIL 17, 2023

Your Deck Sucks — The Pitch That Raised $18 Million in the Current Climate: Jacqueline Samira, founder and CEO, Howdy.com, raised $21 million without ever sending a deck to a single investor. TechCrunch Early Stage 2023 Is Networking Nirvana In addition to soaking up all the expert knowledge, be sure to flex your networking skills.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 29, 2023

But I’ve always found those same focuses to be especially in conflict with what it means to be an early-stage founder pitching your vision: You have to have Elon Musk-level ambition, big dreams and the ability to sell a company to investors before there are any real metrics behind it. I love seeing early pitch decks and term sheets too.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 10, 2024

To bring awareness to the relatively lesser-known role of living donors, Dave and the LLF worked tirelessly to get April 11 designated National Living Donor Day in 2023. A decade later, on November 5, 2023, I ran the New York City Marathon honoring Mark and all living donors,” Dave shared.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 17, 2022

billion networked devices projected to be in use by 2023 and the growth rate currently at around 10%. If these sums sound very large, it’s because outsized funding is the order of the day for large enterprise startups taking on networking infrastructure leviathans like Cisco, Juniper and Huawei. (It

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 7, 2023

Investors, we’re back with a reminder that TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 — happening September 19–21 in San Francisco — can help you pump up your pipeline and dial up your deal flow. Go meet and talk with them, get a product demo, and watch them fast-pitch from the Pitch Showcase Stage. Are you ready to hunt for future unicorns?

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 21, 2023

Why should you go to TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 in San Francisco on September 19–21? Five reasons to go to TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 1. Network, connect and collaborate You simply won’t find a better time or place to expand your network, with the right people, than at Disrupt. Let us count the reasons.

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American Entrepreneurship

DECEMBER 8, 2023

December 08, 2023 10:35 AM Eastern Standard Time SAN DIEGO—San Diego Angel Conference at the University of San Diego (SDAC) activates angel investors and connects them with early-stage companies seeking seed funding. Accredited investors are invited to nation’s largest angel conference, which has invested $4.8M

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

MAY 1, 2023

Listed below are the eight finalists in the 2023 PA Wilds BIG IDEA Contest: Allegheny Mountain Beard Products (William Jones and Loretta Jones), located in Warren County, created all-natural personal care products that are free from harmful chemicals, synthetic ingredients, and toxins. Date : June 8, 2023 Time : 1:00 p.m.-

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

MAY 1, 2023

Listed below are the eight finalists in the 2023 PA Wilds BIG IDEA Contest: Allegheny Mountain Beard Products (William Jones and Loretta Jones), located in Warren County. 2023 PA Wilds $50K BIG IDEA Contest Finale Event Find out who will win this year’s $50,000 PA Wilds Big Idea Contest! Date : June 8, 2023 Time : 1- 5 p.m.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 4, 2023

In an excerpt from her new book “Breaking into Venture,” SemperVirens General Partner Allison Baum Gates revisits her early days as an investor, when establishing deal flow and networking were skills she’d yet to acquire. Job platform interviewing.io ” Should you post that you’re #OpenToWork?

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

As of this writing, 103,767 workers have been laid off from 345 startups so far in 2023. Mentors are immensely helpful, but they’re not a requirement: We run articles regularly that explain how to create pitch decks and reach out to investors. How can someone without a network stand out from the crowd?

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

After setting records in 2021 as “Zoom investing” took off, how are local startups faring in 2023? It seems Boston is faring well, and part of the reason for that appears to be that remote pitching is still a trend. Attend the TechCrunch City Spotlight: Boston event on February 27, 2023. Register for the free virtual event here.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 24, 2023

We have only 7 days left of early-bird pricing to TechCrunch Early Stage 2023 in Boston on April 20. During this one-day startup bootcamp, you’ll learn about legal issues, fundraising, marketing, growth, product-market fit, pitching, recruiting and more. Here are just a few examples of the topics we have on tap.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Plan ahead for Disrupt 2023 and bank big savings Early action deserves to be rewarded. Don’t miss the Startup Battlefield 200 companies exhibiting at the show or the epic Startup Battlefield pitch competition. Is your company interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023?

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TechCrunch

MARCH 3, 2023

Learn the best way to build from seasoned founders, top VCs and subject-matter experts in all phases of the startup life cycle — from ideation and product market fit to funding, pitching, growth and more. Be a Great Mentor, Find a Great Mentor with Lisa Frusztajer, investor in residence at The Capital Network.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 8, 2023

This event broadcasts live on March 15, 2023 , and it’s free to attend. Register for the event here , and gain access to Hopin, where attendees can network with others, ask questions, and apply for TCL Pitch Practice , where three founders will have two minutes to pitch Mamoon and Arianna and get feedback on the pitch.

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TechCrunch

MAY 2, 2023

Terrific news for anyone who lacks either the time or the budget to go whole-hog at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 on September 19–21 in San Francisco. The TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 Expo+ Pass The limited-feature Expo+ pass (no access to stage content) is good for all three days of the show. Event app features are limited.

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TechCrunch

MAY 5, 2023

We’re flagging this one, folks, because you have just one week left to take advantage of early-bird pricing on all passes to TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 , taking place on September 19–21 in San Francisco. Seven days to save $800 on TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 tix Early-bird pricing ends Friday, May 12 at 11:59 p.m. Price now: $450.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 23, 2023

The first event is on February 1, 2023, and will feature a timely discussion on what to do if your company can’t raise a Series A. Register on Hopin to ask questions and network with guests and other attendees. But going into 2023, there’s new urgency behind this mission. Pitch Practice is back!

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TechCrunch

MARCH 18, 2023

Forbes named her to its 2023 30 Under 30 list for the Manufacturing & Industry category. PDT for networking and the interview starts at 12:00 p.m. PDT for networking and the interview starts at 12:00 p.m. If you register, you can register for Pitch Practice and ask Eric and Harshita questions.

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Tomasz Tunguz

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Here are my predictions for 2022: Web3 consumer products go fully mainstream with more than 35% of Americans, about 100m people, engaging with them by 2023. El Salvador’s adoption of BTC and the Lightning network is a canary but the flock is still very much still at the nest. Metamask counts 10m MAU and Phantom is at 1.5m

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 14, 2023

Or, as I covered this week, a tool for startups that lets companies simultaneously blast out the same application — or pitch — to multiple angel and pre-seed investors. Afore’s take on the idea is to help founders rapidly pitch expert investors while also helping those investors get differentiated deal flow on a consistent basis.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 25, 2023

We have only 7 days left of early-bird pricing to TechCrunch Early Stage 2023 in Boston on April 20. During this one-day startup bootcamp, you’ll learn about legal issues, fundraising, marketing, growth, product-market fit, pitching, recruiting and more. Here are just a few examples of the topics we have on tap.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 17, 2022

” NSA warns of exploits in popular networking gear : “The U.S. National Security Agency is warning that Chinese government-backed hackers are exploiting a zero-day vulnerability in two widely used Citrix networking products,” writes Carly Page. Image Credits: Instagram. audio roundup. The most common mistake he sees?

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TechCrunch

APRIL 13, 2022

An online day will follow on May 20 to give our audience, including those who were unable to attend, a chance to tune in online and catch highlights from the live event, network and watch the full sessions. TechCrunch Mobility Pitch-off. TechCrunch Mobility Pitch-off. Founders — apply here. How Urban Air Fits in Cities.

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Andreessen Horowitz

MAY 6, 2024

While athletes and entertainers can offer widespread brand visibility and buzz, executives bring years of actionable industry insights, operational experience, and extensive professional networks. Keep these things in mind when beginning the process of investor outreach to set up your conversations for long term success.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 12, 2022

An online day will follow on May 20 to give our audience, including those who were unable to attend, a chance to tune in online and catch highlights from the live event, network and watch the full sessions. TechCrunch Mobility Pitch-off. TechCrunch Mobility Pitch-off. Founders — apply here. How Urban Air Fits in Cities.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 13, 2023

There were over 10,000 attendees gathered at Moscone Center in San Francisco, and the networking opportunities are unparalleled. According to a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing, Better.com will combine with Aurora, or go public, “on or about August 22, 2023.” Hope to see you there!

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AsiaTechDaily

JUNE 12, 2023

The Women in Entrepreneurship Incubator, in recognition of the challenges faced by female entrepreneurs in Southeast Asia, aims to bridge the gap in mentorship, networking opportunities, and funding. The five most promising teams will be able to secure up to S$80,000 in funding to fuel their ventures and drive social impact.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JUNE 4, 2021

2) National Black MBA Association Scale-Up Pitch Challenge. The National Black MBA Association Scale-Up Pitch Challenge is another great source of funding for minority start-ups. Through this competition, you get the chance to network with possible investors, and also win between $1000 to $50,000 in funding for their business.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

In the heart of Pennsylvania’s innovation ecosystem, a virtual pitch event held on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, marked a defining moment for seven entrepreneurial teams. With expert guidance and networking opportunities, TechCelerator is the catalyst for launching successful ventures.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 15, 2022

An online day will follow on May 20 to give our audience, including those who were unable to attend, a chance to tune in online and catch highlights from the live event, network and watch the full sessions. TechCrunch Mobility Pitch-off. TechCrunch Mobility Pitch-off. Founders — apply here. How Urban Air Fits in Cities.

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