Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

Most of what I think about startup communities came from mentorship by Brad Feld through hours of private discussion and debate. Think USV is only invested around Union Square in NYC? Elect 1-2 representatives and even invite a local VC to invest personally and sit on the investment committee or be an advisor.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JUNE 7, 2019

As an independent woman with a go-getter attitude, she shared insights with us into her life as an entrepreneur and what it was like getting YHS off the ground, as well as her advice for other young entrepreneurs in Latin America and the Caribbean. The Importance of Mentorship. Advice for Young Entrepreneurs.

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David Teten VC

JULY 27, 2021

At Versatile VC, we particularly like investing in “dual-PhD” problems, at the intersection of multiple domains. Participants from all over the world are eligible to compete for more than $100,000 in prize money and also receive mentorship and other resources. It provides mentorship, networking, and equity-free grants up to $50,000.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Wisdom , a social audio app that’s focused on surfacing “life advice” and broadening access to mentorship — and whose iOS app launch we covered back in October — has nabbed $2 million in seed funding off the back of early traction. It’s great to be able to announce our investment in Social Audio Inc.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

AUGUST 18, 2020

Invest in yourself, and your hard work will blossom.”. In the years since the YLAI Network team first spoke with Neish about the importance of entrepreneurs focusing on their health and well-being, Neish is taking his own advice and is concentrating on soon stepping back from the role of Executive Director at TransWave. “I

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 22, 2024

Back in 1990, during a radio interview with Dr. Wayne Dyer , I received a piece of advice that changed the course of my career. Mentorship is one of the best investments you can make in your own success. Give your best stuff away Yes, you read that right! He told me to give my best stuff away for free. Their experience.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 6, 2010

I’m not saying I don’t spend time trying to help entrepreneurs that I am not planning to invest it – anyone who knows me can attest to the fact that I do. Don’t get me wrong – I still feel the pressure to ensure that the companies I’ve invested in perform well. But there’s a big difference.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

How much money will they reserve from their fund for future investments in your startup? How much pull that investment professional has within his or her fund? which matters for getting future support) Where the fund is in its investment cycle (year 1 out of 10 or year 7 out of 10)? What percentage of their fund will you be?

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 21, 2010

When we invest they are often the company counsel so we see them at board meetings. They’ll invite you out to events in which you’ll meet their other clients, you can get to know them socially and hopefully develop a real mentorship relationship where every conversation is not on the clock. Our lives are intertwined.

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AsiaTechDaily

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Register Over the last decade, the landscape of venture investing in the U.S. Team Asia Daily spoke to one such venture capitalist Jessie Wu , an early-stage investor at Upshot Ventures, in an exclusive interview, shedding light upon her investment journey while paving the way for upcoming startup founders and venture capital investors.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

I once did due diligence on a potential investment where the CEO was projecting $9 million in sales for his next 12 months. If they’re not running their business then perhaps the wrong person was picked as CEO or perhaps they need more mentorship / coaching to better allocate their time. CEO’s run things.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 6, 2014

With small amounts of money invested (sub $3 million) the risks are reasonably low for most VCs and the consequences of bad decisions or decisions a VC has limited say in is tolerable. Mentorship. As we have invested millions in building out our sales organization efficiency really matters. Startup Advice'

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Gust

JULY 15, 2012

For this, you should expect participation in monthly strategy and review meetings, and unlimited access via phone or email for questions, mentoring, and advice. It is more of a mentorship role, and its members have no fiduciary responsibility to the company or its stakeholders. Minimum and maximum time commitment and involvement level.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 22, 2023

The Family Fund & Founder Community , which goes by F3C, announced $25 million in new capital commitments and its focus on becoming the largest community of founders that co-invest in the late-seed and Series A stages of consumer brands. In fact, they helped him see when he needed to pivot his business, he said.

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Founder Bounty

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Its aim is to invest $20k into each of its accepted companies at an early-stage and then provide six months of hands-on support, advice and mentorship as they build their product or service. Entrepreneur first Entering the world of startups can be a tremendous learning experience for individuals, but is an isolating process.

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Impact Hub

MARCH 6, 2025

The Capsule programme, a European Erasmus+ initiative, set out to tackle this gap by providing mentorship, coaching, and hands-on training to young women in Romania, Hungary, and Croatia, equipping them with the skills and confidence to build successful businesses. Regular networking and mentorship events to foster long-term relationships.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 1, 2012

I don’t try to optimize for who might be a great investment opportunity or somebody that I really “should know.” A few years ago I started a mentorship organization in Los Angeles called Launchpad LA now run by the uber talented Sam Teller. What I love is that I don’t pre pick the companies. Launchpad LA.

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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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NZ Entrepreneur

MARCH 16, 2025

We help co-lead the execution of Startup Aotearoa, a one-to-one program for first-time entrepreneurs to get coaching and advice from a startup advisor or mentor as they navigate the first time they’ve gone through the journey. Irina Miller from Daisy Lab, Janine Granger from Easy Crypto are some good examples there.

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Founders Coop

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

From the beginning, we were deeply committed to Techstars’ “give first” ethos and mentorship-driven approach to startup investing. Supporting the growing roster of programs also required more administrative overhead to solve legal issues, track investments and support cross-program communications and learning.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 8, 2018

We strive to invest in companies that are consciously working to create a diverse leadership team?—?one I have seen in your 5 years with us countless hours dedicated to mentorship and advice to younger founders of color and showing them a roadmap for success. I can’t wait to see the businesses you launch with your new foundry.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

AUGUST 2, 2021

Photo Credit: Fortune Adding to the lack of female representation in the industry, research also shows that only 8% of the investment professionals at the top 25 VC firms are women. While much remains unsure, I’m certain of one thing: I have to step aside and pay attention to the women who are navigating the complex world of investing.

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StartupNation

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Although veteran-owned businesses are often more successful than the average startup, they still need mentorship, funding and support to take their idea from concept to market. Seek advice from experts. Your status also enables you to take advantage of investment programs run and operated by former military members.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 3, 2016

While firms define platforms differently, let’s just say they are the services that a VC offers outside of investment capital and partner time on boards or providing intros. As a starting point you have to realize that investment firms (which a VC is) have management needs. That certainly works well for some.

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StartupNation

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Marcia Dawood: One of the things that angels bring is a lot of mentorship and expertise, and they bring their network. They need advice. They need mentorship. Jeff Sloan: And for our listeners who may want to start investing in startups as an angel investor, what’s required? They need more than just money.

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StartupNation

NOVEMBER 15, 2020

CPAs identify and advise on how to best deduct and potentially even make end-of-year investments for the best outcome. Forecasting future finances: CPAs help you plan for the future, using data to support their decision, so you know when to make investments, how to best allocate resources, and when it’s wise to scale.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Year-in, year-out, the gender gap in venture capital investment continues to be a problem women founders face. In fintech, the problem is especially prominent: Women-founded fintechs have raised a meager 1% of total fintech investment in the last 10 years. of total investment dollars. More posts by this contributor.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

APRIL 5, 2022

By outlining what you aim to achieve through your business development and how you plan to do it, you can instill confidence in others that they will receive a solid return on their investment. Reach out to mentors in entrepreneurship for guidance and advice. Take advantage of learning avenues.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 31, 2023

Teampact Ventures is also investing in Entocycle. This new French VC firm is partnering with current and former athletes to invest in tech companies. In addition to contributing money, those sports professionals help startups with team-building advice and mentorship.

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AsiaTechDaily

OCTOBER 31, 2023

This dynamic zone will feature IR pitches for investment attraction, conducted on a dedicated stage, and thought-provoking conferences. In addition, COMEUP has introduced an online business matching program, operational year-round, to broaden investment and collaboration opportunities crucial for startup growth.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 24, 2022

Mentorship is a crucial ingredient to a student’s success. For Mentor Collective , a Boston-based startup founded in 2014, answers to the challenges and opportunities within scaled mentorship have taken time to figure out. Boyar initially started the company thinking that it would be a nonprofit. The more important milestone?

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Young aspiring entrepreneurs apply for Y Combinator in the hopes of receiving seed funding, mentorship and networking opportunities to help create the next unicorn. As I went about raising growth capital from some of the world’s top investors, I would often hear investors mentioning that certain founders were “investable” and others were not.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 16, 2021

When investors spend time at an accelerator, they listen to brainstorming sessions, pitches and mentorship advice that includes a broad range of perspectives and opinions. Investment is much like dating — VCs could go for 40 coffee meetings a week with founders, but only one or two really catch their eye.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JANUARY 7, 2021

Accenture Ventures leader Kathryn Ross has advice for black founders that could be initially deemed counter-intuitive. It will do it by providing more opportunities to access venture capital, corporate mentorship, and strategic connections. By doing that, investments can be made in more varied businesses.

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StartupNation

MAY 13, 2021

For new business owners just beginning their online journeys, the drive and passion to succeed can propel you through early obstacles — but so can a little homework and mentorship from others who have gone before you. StartupNation exclusive discounts and savings on Dell products and accessories: Learn more here.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 28, 2023

Companies want to build for the pain point you never dreamed to disrupt; VCs want to invest in an emerging trend before it becomes a household name; and those breaking into tech are told to lean into their earnestness, because you never know who is going to answer your cold email. To get this in your inbox, subscribe here. Smart, and common.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

JANUARY 3, 2022

Instead, here’s a list of 12 things that have directly or kinda-directly helped me go from living paycheck-to-paycheck, to hiring my first ever financial advisor (because I now have something called savings and investments.) I didn’t hog my skills and knowledge When I get on a call with a potential new client, I don’t hold back any advice?—?even

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