Hunter Walk

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Apoorva was looking to bring on a non-technical co-founder as he entered YC, and my epic bad decision was not to jump at the opportunity to join Instacart at that moment. What advice do you have for people in fast-growing companies about being a team-player but also taking advantage of the unique opportunity it provides?

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TechCrunch

MAY 20, 2022

The technological advances we’ve made over the last few thousand years are stunning, but the construction industry still relies on centuries-old technology. Even so, investors are backing startups bringing robotics, data management, automation and augmented reality into the construction process. Heinrich Gröller, partner, Speedinvest.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 20, 2011

I try to be constructive. Sometimes I’ll say, “I highly doubt you will get funded with this concept – here’s why …&# and I try to offer constructive points. You might be positioning your market or the opportunity wrong. I know it’s strange to say, but I almost always do. That happens A LOT.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 9, 2020

Construction sites are back at it, and capitalism is raring to go. Use the coronavirus crisis as an opportunity for change that will last. Right now we have a unique opportunity. .” – George Bernard Shaw. Today, countries are opening up at different speeds. I watched a very impactful video this morning, The Great Realisation.

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Jason Malki

AUGUST 24, 2023

Going Beyond Good Intentions: Wissam Akra’s Trailblazing Journey in Transforming the Construction Industry It’s a strange, wonderful, and sometimes scary time for industries that are impacted by the adoption of AI into their day-to-day work. Construction is no different. I’ve dedicated my life to the construction industry.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 3, 2021

I think there’s also lots of opportunity within the VCs and the private markets,” said Burnette. Traditional VC models “can foist artificial time constraints on investors and force them to focus their deal flow into particular stages for fund-construction reasons,” Alex and Anna write for The Exchange. “As

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Gust

DECEMBER 3, 2011

Proper use of Advisory Boards begins with proper construction. The only way to discover the real synergies they can deliver is by having the Advisors identify those opportunities themselves. But the best reason is that such dual roles can result in conflicts regarding advice the entrepreneur seeks. And, anyway, let’s face it.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 31, 2020

” Speaking as someone who’s been on both sides of this equation, I most appreciated her advice about focusing on “simplicity and staying consistent” when it comes to messaging. Construction tech startups are poised to shake up a $1.3-trillion-dollar Construction tech startups are poised to shake up a $1.3-trillion-dollar

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TechCrunch

APRIL 6, 2023

Soon enough, we’ll be coming straight atcha with a host of speakers, workshops, roundtables, and networking opportunities that are sure to accelerate your dream. Don’t miss your opportunity to connect with our partners, swing for the fences, and hit a big one out of the pahk (that’s “park” for all you non-Bostonians).

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NZ Entrepreneur

JULY 7, 2022

You want people who will offer you constructive feedback to help push your idea along. To progress your initiative it’s invaluable to have people who can offer constructive, helpful feedback. A network of people you can talk through your ideas with is a must, but you also have to take on their advice.” - Stanley Henry.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 9, 2011

I thought about things I never had to as an entrepreneur: check size, ownership percentage, deal stage, portfolio construction and risk. He pinged me for advice. Creative destruction will continue to create opportunities for people who understand the deflationary economics of the Internet. After that, all bets are off.&#

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Onevest

APRIL 21, 2015

On the other hand, the large quantity can be looked at as a sea of opportunities just waiting to be explored. But how can you identify the right investment opportunity for you when facing such an onslaught of possible avenues? Photo credit: [link]. For even the most experienced of investors this can prove difficult.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 22, 2018

For instance, at our 2017 Ameren Accelerator —a program in partnership with UMSL Accelerate that connects entrepreneurs with investors and opportunities in the energy-tech sector—one of our startups, Rebate Bus, was wrestling to find a unified voice. Construct an environment that’s action-oriented and milestone-driven.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JANUARY 31, 2020

Nick says that right out of high school he wanted to recreate that environment and he found in with a buddy who was working in construction. Nick liked what he was doing, got a promotion and did traditional concrete construction for the next two and a half years. . If they did everything perfectly, there wouldn’t be a purpose for me.”.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 5, 2025

Personalized Advice and Guidance One of the most significant advantages of one-on-one mentoring is the personalized advice you receive. With one-to-one mentoring, you aren’t getting generic advice you’re receiving insight applicable to your business.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

MARCH 26, 2024

I still regularly meet with i2E for advice as I’m building my company. As a woman founder, what advice do you have for other aspiring women entrepreneurs who may be facing barriers or doubts about pursuing their own ventures? I always say that you create your own opportunities. Don’t ever put limits on yourself.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 12, 2021

We see opportunity with social equity for the first time, driven by private markets rather than poorly constructed regulations. What advice are you giving your portfolio companies entering 2021? We see opportunity with social equity for the first time, driven by private markets rather than poorly constructed regulations.

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StartupNation

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

As a result, the following tips offer some helpful advice for people looking to buy a franchise for the first time. One of the enticing aspects of buying a business is the opportunity to be your own boss. Do some serious self-reflection. However, when purchasing a franchise, your freedom of ownership is conspicuously confined.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 18, 2022

In a column for TC+ , Ben Tigner, co-founder and CEO of electric aerial mobility company Overair, identified four trends that are changing how investors, entrepreneurs and the market are responding to expanding opportunities in eVTOL: An expanding competitive landscape. Infrastructure bill could promote lean construction via data capture.

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StartupNation

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Still completely unprepared for the “real world,” I decided to pursue some half-baked business opportunities with friends. Ask for feedback and accept (constructive) criticism. I took his advice and I began to apply it to my work and to human interactions I had in general. Fast forward three years, and I dropped out.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

AUGUST 14, 2020

In a nascent field like entrepreneurial ecosystem building, practitioner examples are rare and we were not going to pass up the opportunity to speak to four representatives of this pilot project to learn more about: What gave rise to the need of hiring an ecosystem builder. River and bridges in Danville.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 13, 2021

You’ll cover more ground and discover more opportunities with your whole team at your side. Investors like Clara Brenner (Urban Innovation Fund), Quin Garcia (Autotech Ventures) and Rachel Holt (Construct Capital) — all of whom will grace our virtual stage. Like the old expression says, if you want to go fast, go alone.

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TechCrunch

JULY 30, 2021

Most execs in our poll get it, with 85% saying a company’s history can be a playbook for new executives to learn and prepare for upcoming challenges and opportunities. Too often, outgoing execs spend their last years in office constructing their own trophy cases. But this documented history cannot be a hagiography of the departing CEO.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 3, 2023

And this is where a UK edtech startup founded last year, called greenworkx , is angling to step in — with a new spot of supportive construction: A digital pathway designed to boost the flow of skilled workers into green jobs. Which means digital technology can of course help.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 29, 2021

million in 2017 and its first Series B round in April 2020, from backers that included South Korea-based Shinsegae Information & Communication, Woomi Construction, SL Investment, KDB Capital, Shinhan Capital, Enlight Ventures, CKD Venture Capital, and Breeze Investment, Ha said. The company had raised Series A funding of $1.8

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StartupNation

MARCH 19, 2021

The impact the coronavirus pandemic has had on American job loss has more individuals ditching the standard corporate 9 to 5 and seeking out entrepreneurship opportunities where they have more control of their own destiny. When a business is faced with conflict, it is an opportunity to learn, grow and advance.

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Hunter Walk

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

It takes time (as in decades, not years) to learn the art of opportunity identification and hone one’s individual style for engaging founders. Also, because the feedback loop is very long, the advice we give founders – to move fast and iterate – is hard to put into practice as a venture investor.

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Hunter Walk

JULY 11, 2022

80–90% of startups shouldn’t follow the advice I’m about to give. Especially at early stage startups I’m convinced that while this is higher risk, it also sharpens the construction of the founding team, especially when you’re hiring people you haven’t worked with before.

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 31, 2024

Entrepreneurs seek to find the right investor and to make the best pitch when the opportunity comes Entrepreneurs start their companies with great passion and big dreams. A willingness to take in others’ advice demonstrates adaptability and a willingness to include others in the success of the venture.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

His most recent job was as a project manager at a construction firm. Five pieces of advice: Beware the warm body syndrome. This offers new opportunities for developers to stretch out into the security specialty and help drive the company’s software lifecycle in a different way while expanding their own horizons.

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Berkonomics

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

Featuring a total of 202 of Dave’s insights from BERKONOMICS and ADVANCED BERKONOMICS, these books are easy reading, cover important business issues, and help you and your associates to be successful in prethinking opportunities and risks. How to construct an effective board. Advice for boards and CEOs. Advisory boards.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 21, 2023

While she is opening up a $5 million allocation to accredited investors outside her network, she said from a portfolio construction standpoint: she’s not necessarily looking for “diamonds in the rough” or a specific diversity quota. “I Amazing advice for anyone who is a student or just … new. Eduardo Saverin’s B Capital raised $2.1

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Y Combinator

JULY 15, 2019

Below, I’ve tried sharing our advice for managing your board – from how often to meet, to the materials you need – in order to ensure a useful and productive group discussion. Talent Plan: Retention, Development and Recruitment Opportunities. I’ll share our collective advice on navigating these below. Hiring Scale.

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StartupNation

OCTOBER 5, 2020

for yourself, to reinvest in growth, and to stash away for the right opportunity. Growing up, my dad would get laid off from his union construction job from time to time. You’re trading hours for dollars, and it only scales so far but that’s fine. Split the money you make into thirds?—?for Finally, scale. Raise your rates.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 6, 2022

But most of all, he will go out of his way to help newcomers (as well as veterans) of the Austin tech scene whenever they need help or advice or counsel,” Forrest said. “We The whole ‘90s were the early days of the Internet and I saw a lot of opportunity,” Whurley said. Austin got hit hard. downtown.

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Hunter Walk

DECEMBER 30, 2022

an entire city constructed from bee hives, digital art [DALL-E]. The funds we were always friends with but where our shared ownership goals made co-leading seed rounds fairly unlikely are now much more likely to share opportunities with us (and us with them). Confronted with this evolution we made a decision to change Homebrew.

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 1, 2021

DeepHow is using this technology to bridge the skilled labor gap in the manufacturing, construction and service industries. 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. This is a unique opportunity.

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