Both Sides of the Table

MAY 5, 2011

I’m inspired by the enthusiasm of the young, emerging startup ecosystem that is here. I was meeting with a first-time CEO of a very promising young startup recently and offering my advice on what his priorities should be. I’m looking to turn dots into lines over time. Who’s in?

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 21, 2025

The startup ecosystem is filled with people who have walked the path before and are often willing to share their experiences and advice. Consider attending startup events, joining incubators or accelerators, and seeking out people in your industry who are open to mentoring.

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NZ Entrepreneur

AUGUST 2, 2022

Want to tap in to the best startup advice from entrepreneurs who are out there doing it? Welcome to ‘500 Founders’ where we ask innovators from around New Zealand for their top insights for first time startup founders. “Surround yourself with the right people to help support you on your startup journey.”.

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Jason Malki

JANUARY 29, 2025

Further sharpening her entrepreneurial skills in Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Stanford University , Tulika now contributes as an Entrepreneur part of at Plug and Play and Alchemist Accelerator. If you had to share, words of wisdom, with a Founder whos about to start their own startup, what would theybe?

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AsiaTechDaily

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Thirst for Knowledge: A constant thirst for knowledge ensures he stays ahead in the rapidly evolving startup ecosystem. Evaluating Startups: Vickers Venture Partners focuses on deep-tech ventures, with an investment team having PhDs across various verticals. He believes that this environment helps accelerate learning.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 12, 2021

The advice is to “be frugal to accommodate to the new situation and roll on.”. As far as green shoots, COVID-19 has “played a role of an accelerator for innovation in many business areas and even e-government and other rigid/conservative industries,” said one. What is your advice to startups in your portfolio right now?

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 19, 2023

Here’s the great news — TechCrunch Early Stage, taking place April 20 in Boston, Massachusetts, is designed to help both early and future founders accelerate the learning curve. Startup ecosystem experts: They’ll provide invaluable information and actionable advice — that you can implement now — across the spectrum of core startup skills.

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Revolution

MAY 21, 2019

Our pitch competition in the Space Coast featured startups from the Space Coast region and other rising cities from across the country whose core focus relates to space, drone, aviation technologies, or adjacent focus areas. What advice would you offer entrepreneurs in Orlando? What advice would you offer entrepreneurs in your city?

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Rome has more than 20 incubators/accelerators and many established VCs; because of its lower costs compared to other European cities, it’s become a major base for startups. This has seven different funds under management, including a VC fund-of-funds, “Series A/B matching” funds and acceleration funds.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Boston has long been one of the most important startup ecosystems in the United States. 406 Ventures 11:30 – 12:00pm PT Hear from two local investors who will talk through actionable advice on fundraising and company building. Cait Brumme runs MassChallenge, the long-running, zero-equity startup accelerator based in Boston.

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AsiaTechDaily

OCTOBER 31, 2023

With an impressive 60% of startups hailing from outside South Korea, COMEUP 2023 , embraces its 2023 theme, “We Move the World,” underlining its commitment to continuous innovation and nurturing the global startup ecosystem.

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AsiaTechDaily

MAY 2, 2022

In the fourth industrial revolution era, having succeeded as an economic powerhouse with a technological edge in manufacturing and industries led by large corporations, South Korea is now fostering disruptive innovation through startups. The country strives to create a balance between industrial conglomerates and the startup ecosystem.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 16, 2021

Israel’s startup ecosystem raised record amounts of funding and produced 19 IPOs in 2020, despite the pandemic. What is your advice to startups in your portfolio right now? What is your advice to startups in your portfolio right now? What is your advice to startups in your portfolio right now?

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NZ Entrepreneur

JANUARY 20, 2022

Having spent close on a decade working in and reporting on our small but burgeoning startup ecosystem, and a decade before that “building my chops” in other various entrepreneurial endeavours, I am familiar with the toll that entrepreneurship can exact on founder mental health.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Plenty of good funding rounds, a highly skilled workforce and a strong entrepreneurial culture have given Amsterdam a booming startup ecosystem. The median seed round is $500,000 (above the global average of $494,000) and a median Series A round for a startup is $2.4 What is your advice to startups in your portfolio right now?

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Hunter Walk

JUNE 26, 2023

I’ve spent a lot of time in international ecosystems over the years (I’ve invested in startups in more than 20 countries and helped run accelerators on 5 continents). If you could magically give one piece of advice to every founder seeking venture capital what would it be? As to “why Canada?”,

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Startup Catalyst

AUGUST 15, 2018

He specialises in information technology, telecommunications, intellectual property and competition law, and provides advice on privacy and other regulatory compliance issues. He attended 2 of our Startup Catalyst missions to Europe. There’s an entire ecosystem that I would say sits within the broader startup ecosystem: the scaleups.

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TechCrunch

JULY 22, 2021

With more venture funding flowing into the startup ecosystem than ever before, there’s never been a better time to be a growth expert. His advice spanned hiring, structure and analysis, with plenty of recommendations for where growth teams should be focusing their attention and resources. How to define growth.

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TechCrunch

JULY 21, 2022

But the transition from tech-focused research group to product-focused startup isn’t easy to make; fortunately three experts in the matter joined us at TC Sessions: Robotics to discuss a few ways to get through it successfully. It’s not exactly advice, but it does show that it pays to strike while the iron is hot.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 31, 2023

While 80% of startups fail within their first 2-5 years, over 95% of startups on Tech Nation’s accelerator programs have gone on to scale, it claims. Whatever you think of them, good or bad, the death of Tech Nation is the end of an era for the startup ecosystem in the UK.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 22, 2021

You’ll learn from subject-matter experts, across the startup ecosystem, ready to help you avoid costly missteps. Attendees say: “Early Stage 2020 provided a rich, bootcamp experience with premier founders, VCs and startup community experts. Do you science?

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Ann Arbor continues to be one of the top growing tech ecosystems around the country with some of the best startups to watch. It accelerates enrollment and improve retainment of trial participants. A genomics startup in Ann Arbor is a growing thing, just like cybersecurity.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 20, 2022

Weirdly, this seems underrated in the startup ecosystem. For instance, it is now possible to find online advice from leading venture funds on how to raise your first dollars or to get pitch feedback from one of their partners, when a few years ago it would mostly happen behind closed doors within top accelerators.

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David Teten VC

JUNE 9, 2021

NACD (National Association of Corporate Directors)’s Accelerate program provides participants with “ the tools, resources, and exposure that are essential to launching a successful career as a director”. shares her experience as an entrepreneur-in-residence at Betatron , Hong Kong’s only venture-backed accelerator. VC Scout programs .

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 27, 2021

Tapping into someone else’s experience is a tried-and-true method, which is why two-time Y Combinator participant Chris Morton wrote a guest post for Extra Crunch with advice for founders hoping to be accepted by the famed accelerator. “Go back to work instead of spending more time perfecting an application.”. .

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

They provide mentoring, advice, and board of directors participation. State initiatives that leverage this infrastructure to expand Oklahoma’s pipeline of investable companies will accelerate our state’s innovation economy, creating high-paying jobs and life changing products and services.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

JANUARY 4, 2024

Since then, I’ve raised 5 more times for my companies and also advised various VCs and accelerators on tens of deals. Source: FasterCapital The biggest red flag for VCs is when startups start raising without any traction or before their MVP. Not even at the accelerator stage this is OK. Do you value their mentorship and advice?

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David Teten VC

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Ideally, we wanted to pull in data from outside databases , including data about limited partners and more broadly the startup ecosystem (e.g., I asked Franklin Tsung, CEO, BlackCrown Corporation , for his advice to buyers. from AngelList , Gust , or Kite ). He recommended: .

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OurCrowd

JANUARY 7, 2022

Top investment opportunities Startup of the Week: Workspot’s secure cloud desktop Binah.ai: World’s first blood pressure via video InsideTracker guides users to longer, healthier lives Israel hits new VC record of $25.6 This fast-growing company anticipates accelerated growth in a market already estimated at $100B a year. Invest Now.

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Grand Circus continues to be one of the central players in the Detroit startup ecosystem, empowering people to enter the field of tech who might not otherwise have the opportunity. ToDoolie is a Detroit-based startup whose app allows homeowners to hire in local young people for help around the house. Apply now to Grand Circus.

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Impact Hub

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Playing the green game: nurturing sustainability in the startup ecosystem Sustainability is no longer optional for startups; it is essential for long-term success. The answer lies in building a thriving, future-proof startup ecosystem committed to environmentally and socially responsible business practices.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 9, 2021

What is your advice to startups in your portfolio right now? Do you expect to see a surge in more founders coming from geographies outside major cities in the years to come, with startup hubs losing people due to the pandemic and lingering concerns, plus the attraction of remote work?

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David Teten VC

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Our network comprises investors committed to the startup’s success, providing not only financial resources but also invaluable connections and advice. This strategic focus and agility make Candou an effective catalyst for innovation and growth in the startup ecosystem. At Candou, we don’t charge management fees.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 10, 2021

“Most of the startups I give advice to about how to raise venture capital shouldn’t be raising venture capital,” an investor recently told me. While the idea that every startup isn’t venture-backable might run counter to the narrative to the barrage of funding news each week, I think it’s important to double click on the topic.

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David Teten VC

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

It is accelerating the inclusion of the unbanked and underbanked population into a formal, secure economy. The Boston Consulting Group and MassChallenge , a US-based global network of accelerators, partnered to study why “ women-owned startups are a better bet ”. Why is that? I’m hesitant to “mansplain” this answer.

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David Teten VC

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

It is accelerating the inclusion of the unbanked and underbanked population into a formal, secure economy. The Boston Consulting Group and MassChallenge , a US-based global network of accelerators, partnered to study why “ women-owned startups are a better bet ”. Why is that? I’m hesitant to “mansplain” this answer.

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