Y Combinator

OCTOBER 26, 2021

On November 17, we are hosting our second Aspiring Founders Forum for women who aspire to become a startup founder. The event will be online, and whether you are curious about launching your own startup or are in the early stages of building one, you’ll walk away with the knowledge to define your own path.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 16, 2022

We’ve all heard success stories about schools like Harvard and Stanford churning out startup founders. That’s why schools, including the University of Maryland, Michigan State University, The Ohio State University and UCLA, are sinking resources into entrepreneurship programs and centers.

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AsiaTechDaily

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Register Hailing from Singapore, Jeshua Soh is a young and dynamic angel investor who has woven a narrative that curves through unconventional education, accidental entrepreneurship, and a globetrotting escapade to over 55 countries across five continents. “In crowded spaces, things are either going to be fully valued or overvalued.

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Y Combinator

OCTOBER 15, 2020

On November 18, we are hosting our first Future Founders Conference for women who aspire to become a startup founder. The event will be online, and whether you are curious about launching your own startup or are in the early stages of building one, you’ll walk away with the knowledgeable to define your own path.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Here’s another edition of “Dear Sophie,” the advice column that answers immigration-related questions about working at technology companies. I’m considering either having my startup sponsor me for an O-1A visa or self-petitioning an EB-1A green card. Any advice or insights on how to present a strong case for an O-1A or EB-1A?

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

NOVEMBER 28, 2021

That is not the case in entrepreneurship. Startup founders just don’t stop. They are engaged because they have to be — entrepreneurship does not come with days off — but also the special thing about entrepreneurs is that they want to be engaged. Entrepreneurial Spirit. He will be long-missed and long-remembered.

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Founders Coop

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Not coincidentally, they also serve as training grounds for some of the world’s most successful startup founders. Although we haven’t been on the inside at Techstars for several years, we grew up with the program and have watched with growing dismay as it drifted away from its original focus on founders.

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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. Janelle Fenwick – Founder. Lane Litz – Cofounder (EXITED). Chatterize.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Putting on your mask first: knowing when to spend as a first-time founder. “Be Be scrappy” is great advice for most founders, but for first-generation and minority founders, it’s often the wrong advice — and one of the most challenging things I had to unlearn when I built my first company. face by being too frugal.

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StartupNation

JUNE 1, 2021

Oftentimes, I read articles offering tips for entrepreneurs that revolve around generic advice on getting started. The investment platform I founded and run, VenturePole, is the investment partner of HealthInc, the health tech accelerator of Startupbootcamp, the biggest startup accelerator organization in Europe. Be the learn-it-all.

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NZ Entrepreneur

JUNE 21, 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 startup founders and innovators from around New Zealand, What is one piece of advice you would give to people working on their first startup and why? TheTestMart.

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NZ Entrepreneur

JULY 19, 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. The best advice I can give is to dive in with the mindset that done is better than perfect.”

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

At TechCrunch Early Stage 2021 , a virtual bootcamp experience in two distinct parts, you’ll learn from leading experts across the startup spectrum — including prominent founders ready to share their personal experiences and hard-won advice to help you avoid costly missteps. What’s more, you’ll learn from the best of the best.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

OCTOBER 25, 2022

You’ll receive the best practical startup advice straight to your inbox every week. In this week’s edition, we share: Why your pitch deck has one minute to sell investors on your startup The 7 types of startup founder, and why it matters to you Let’s do this. The Intentional Founder? —?You

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

OCTOBER 18, 2022

You’ll receive the best practical startup advice straight to your inbox every week. In this week’s edition, we share: How VCs choose which startups to fund. How you can sell your startup to VCs with a one-pager. You won’t believe how VCs decide which startups to fund Aaron Dinin, PhD teaches entrepreneurship at Duke.

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AsiaTechDaily

JUNE 5, 2023

Now, Lok is bringing his expertise and passion to the forefront with Awesome Ventures, aiming to provide invaluable support and resources to startup founders during the critical early stages of their companies. My advice to founders is to focus on getting your MVP up and running before raising.

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Y Combinator

OCTOBER 28, 2021

On November 17, we are hosting our second Aspiring Founders Forum for women who aspire to become a startup founder. The event will be online, and whether you are curious about launching your own startup or are in the early stages of building one, you’ll walk away with the knowledge to define your own path.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 29, 2018

Whether you’re a conversion veteran or a startup founder just learning the basics, download and subscribe to these sales and marketing podcasts today to boost your skills: 1. For a no-nonsense look at startup sales, this podcast is perfect for lean sales teams and those just starting out. Marketing Over Coffee.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Like many startup founders, Anjali Jindal Naik, co-founder and COO of autonomous sidewalk robot maker Cartken, was raised by entrepreneurs. When she graduated from university, Naik’s father gave her some advice: Start your own business; don’t work for somebody else.

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Jason Malki

JANUARY 15, 2024

Clancey Stahr and Phil Brady met in 2014 sitting next to each other in class at Stanford and worked on a class project researching the Stanford entrepreneurship ecosystem. Generally speaking, startup founders are some of the most passionate people in the world, and they’re often tackling humanity’s biggest problems.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

APRIL 24, 2021

5 myths to avoid on the 1st leg of your entrepreneurship journey What you don’t have to eat to pursue your passion (Image from WikiMedia Commons) There is a path to entrepreneurship promoted in Hollywood and there is a path for the rest of us. This 500+ year old tale designed to promote sharing reveals the soul of entrepreneurship.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 14, 2022

There’s a galaxy of talented and/or well-connected startup founders out there, but few have any prior fundraising experience, which levels the playing field by an inch or two. What’s one piece of advice that can help a first-time founder stand out from the crowd? . Arvind Gupta, partner, Mayfield Fund.

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NZ Entrepreneur

JANUARY 20, 2022

Angry that such a tragedy could have occurred – indeed possibly directly attributable – as a result of Jake’s endeavours in the name of this thing we call entrepreneurship. Resilience, although much talked about and acknowledged as a key trait for success in entrepreneurship, is not something that can be taught.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The Sacrifices of Entrepreneurship The entrepreneurial journey is not a glamorous one. The hard reality is that entrepreneurship can be emotionally and physically draining. The Loneliness of The Entrepreneur One of the harshest truths about entrepreneurship is the loneliness that accompanies it. A tip: strive for balance.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Seek out financial advice because it takes time to improve a score. Education and Training: Many universities and colleges offer degrees or certificates in entrepreneurship. Centers of Entrepreneurship often host workshops, conferences, competitions, and online training courses.

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NZ Entrepreneur

AUGUST 16, 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. Sophie Silver – cofounder. “Take as much time as you can to understand your customer.

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Jason Malki

OCTOBER 24, 2023

If you could offer advice to an aspiring startup founder, what would it be? I believe the essence of entrepreneurship lies in cultivating numerous impactful relationships as early as possible. Irrespective of your startup’s phase, proactive networking and outreach are paramount.

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NZ Entrepreneur

MARCH 12, 2019

Needless to say, if this is your only strategy or hope for funding your new business you’re probably not ready for entrepreneurship anyway! Recently they introduced a programme specifically for startup founders. Incubators and accelerator programmes.

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Gust

NOVEMBER 11, 2012

A while back, when a startup founder mentioned to me that he wasn’t sure he had the personality to be an entrepreneur, I realized how important that insight was. My first thought is that if you are more annoyed than energized by expert advice, team suggestions, and customer input, then you should probably avoid this line of work.

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StartupNation

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

For startup founders, the following leadership traits are key. Creativity might not sound like a leadership trait at first, but remember: entrepreneurship has no roadmap. Entrepreneurs wear many hats: the role of marketing, sales, day-to-day operations and more all fall on your shoulders. What does a solid leader look like?

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

AUGUST 16, 2023

What advice would you give your past self? It took years before my startup Anchor began to gain real traction. I posed a question to twenty-one other founders, across many different industries from media to finance, from SaaS to urban farming. Matt Lieber , Gimlet  — My advice to my younger self is to seek help.

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TechCrunch

MAY 10, 2021

Dear Sophie: Can I transfer my H-1B to a startup I founded? Here’s another edition of “Dear Sophie,” the advice column that answers immigration-related questions about working at technology companies. This development is FANTASTIC for startup founders everywhere! More posts by this contributor.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 3, 2011

And when asked about the topic, I definitely don’t shy away from the topic as you can see in this 8-minute YouTube interview that Pemo Theodore asked me to do on the subject of Women in Entrepreneurship. If your first chance at being a startup founder coincides with your first child it’s really difficult for either gender.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 4, 2021

What’s the board’s role in an early-stage startup? Startup founders frequently ask me about the role of a board of directors. A board can be a crucial asset in an early-stage startup. Typically, a healthy board will have a good balance between common shareholders, preferred shareholders and independents.

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Startup Blogpost

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Lubna Forzley , Founder and CEO, Stories Evaluate Market Resonance Thoroughly “In the journey of entrepreneurship, the true validation of your idea comes from the resonance it creates in the market.” Encompassing business advice is like a lighthouse to entrepreneur ships sailing towards the rough waters of startup success.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

I will even take to emailing people I don’t know offering small bits of advice. I try to take time out of my week to occasionally meet with startup founders – even those that haven’t been introduced. I’m a university student working on a project on entrepreneurship - could you help? I get tons of.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

FEBRUARY 14, 2021

Startup date gone wrong: technical advice from a non-technical founder. Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook ».

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