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. or the countless other successful startup firms. Venture Capital.

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AsiaTechDaily

MARCH 28, 2023

Sharon Lou, venture partner at Indelible Ventures , considers this as one of the top mistakes that founders commit when raising funds. Indelible Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in B2B SaaS startups that can scale internationally. And when did you first think about starting a fund?

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NZ Entrepreneur

MARCH 16, 2025

James Burnes: Ministry of Awesome is a startup ecosystem organisation that is on a mission to drive New Zealand’s economic growth through founder-led innovation. Over time, the co-working space developed and there was a natural progression towards a lot of individuals starting new ventures coming out of that space.

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Founders Coop

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

This post is an attempt to unpack the changes we observed both during and after our time with Techstars, to draw out potentially useful lessons about how things might have gone differently. ——— In the Beginning: Champions of the Local Startup Ecosystem Techstars launched its first program in Boulder in 2007.

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David Teten VC

JUNE 9, 2021

Would you like to work with private equity and venture capital funds? There are relatively few jobs directly inside private equity and venture capital funds, and those jobs are highly competitive. Venture capitalists often come from an operating background. Venture Capital. Asian Venture Capital Journal (free trial).

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 21, 2025

Equally important is knowing sources of capital such as bootstrapping, prospective investors such as angel investors, or venture capital if necessary, that can be tapped into at the various stages of a startups growth. Create a financial plan, and regularly monitor your revenue, expenses, and profit margins.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 3, 2022

“In meeting and talking to founders, I saw interesting talent coming here, but there was no support, and startups were very undercapitalized and had low valuations,” Pavlyukovskyy said. “We He says when looking at the New Zealand startup ecosystem, it is similar to Israel and Singapore, and has “fountains of talent.”

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David Teten VC

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

One of the first decisions we had to make in setting up our new VC fund, Versatile Venture Capital , was our CRM and marketing technology infrastructure. . Linkedin : Versatile Venture Capital / David Teten personal. Tim Friedman, Founder, PEStack , and a Venture Partner with Versatile Venture Capital , said, . “We

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AsiaTechDaily

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The strategic location aims to facilitate collaboration with local entities such as companies, venture capital firms, and research institutions. With a focus on industry-academia-government collaboration, the base will play a key role in supporting Japanese startups’ overseas expansion efforts.

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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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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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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Boston has long been one of the most important startup ecosystems in the United States. With major universities and a legacy of innovation, the city is a great place to start up and run a venture-backed business. Cait Brumme runs MassChallenge, the long-running, zero-equity startup accelerator based in Boston.

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Revolution

JUNE 21, 2022

Second, the gathering came on the heels of a pivotal year in venture capital. One in which the proportion of seed and early-stage capital invested in Bay Area startups fell below 30% for the first time in more than a decade. The soundbite: “ Underfunded founders don’t need advice; they need capital.”?—?Samara

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Startup Blogpost

OCTOBER 14, 2024

My journey in the startup world began with a strong passion for sustainability and a desire to make a meaningful impact. After years of working in strategy and marketing, I realized that I wanted to channel my skills into a venture that aligned with my values. Our advice to startups is to actively listen to your audience.

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AsiaTechDaily

JUNE 5, 2023

Register Led by an eminent team of investors and industry captains from around the world, Awesome Ventures brings together a wealth of experience in strategy planning and diverse sectors. At the helm of Awesome Ventures is Lok Yek Soon, a visionary entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience within the startup ecosystem.

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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. In 2020, the venture industry continued to invest in startups, despite the COVID-19 crisis. Nick Kalliagkopoulos , partner, Prime Ventures. •

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Onevest

MARCH 27, 2015

It is not intended to provide legal advice. From a financial point of view, many shareholders who have invested in companies who have successful exits in a Regulation A+ offering can be expected to recycle their capital back into the startup ecosystem. So it is not intended as legal advice. About Samuel S.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 28, 2023

It’s best known for its fellowship program that provides education grants, networking opportunities and business advice to women entrepreneurs. billion in venture capital allocated to U.S. Regarding the landscape for women overall within the startup ecosystem, she said she hopes it will get better.

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AsiaTechDaily

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Register The intersection of science and venture capital can do wonders and uncover a champion in a city like Silicon Valley. In the epicenter of tech, where innovation thrives, Alex Luce bridges materials science and venture capital, carving a niche as a Partner at Creative Ventures.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 16, 2022

If you’ve read anything about pitching your company, you’ve probably come across advice that says that you need a warm introduction to an investor. But if you don’t regularly attend barbecues at the Sonoma mansions of venture capitalists, don’t worry — access isn’t the only way to raise money.

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TechCrunch

JULY 23, 2021

“You have to consider three metrics: gross churn rate, the magic number and gross margin ,” says Tae Hea Nahm, co-founder and managing director of Storm Ventures. For perspective, they analyzed data from Dealroom and spoke to four VCs about the continent’s investment climate: Diana Koziarska, SMOK Ventures.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 22, 2023

A hallmark of that spirit is quite visible these days in the country’s flourishing startup ecosystem, which has expanded rapidly in the past few years, to say the least. However, the global slowdown has impacted startups’ growth in the country, just like everywhere else in the world. How has your investment strategy changed?

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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. Latin America’s increasingly dynamic venture capital scene has been making headlines of late.

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 1, 2021

InvestNext is a Detroit fintech startup that has created a platform to streamline how real estate investment firms raise and manage capital. million seed round , led by Hyde Park Venture Partners with participation from Whitecap Venture Partners, DVP, Grand Ventures and ID Ventures. They recently closed a $4.3

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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

” Joyce Sidopoulos is a co-founder of MassRobotics, a community and advocacy group for the sector’s startup ecosystem. It’s not exactly advice, but it does show that it pays to strike while the iron is hot. “And he brought all that operational experience into what we were doing.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 8, 2020

“We did hear that and I think it’s very poor advice,” he says. Siemiatkowski also shares what’s next for the company as it ventures further into the world of retail banking after gaining a bank license in 2017. companies should relocate to Silicon Valley if they really want to grow.

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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. Accelerators pre-screen all their startups, too, meaning investors don’t have to perform the same level of due diligence as when meeting a founder cold.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 19, 2022

Here’s another edition of “Dear Sophie,” the advice column that answers immigration-related questions about working at technology companies. Whether a founder wants to make their way to the United States – or if they’re already here and want to start a venture of their own – we discussed the details. visa or green card.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

So, in keeping with our mission, we present to you today a list of Ukrainian tech companies and initiatives you can support, the products you can use, and the startups which you – if you’re an investor – can look at funding. Main investors include TMT Investments, TLF Ventures, Flyer One and others. It has raised $14.7

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 19, 2021

This article contains strategic, actionable advice for implementing a GSDD program alongside the lessons the team learned as they identified problems with the experiment. China’s changing regulatory environment isn’t stopping a venture capital frenzy. That is something we value a lot.”. It’s a classic TechCrunch+ “how-to.”.

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Startup Blogpost

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

What advice would you give them for finding a problem worth solving and building a business around it? Sometimes, the most unassuming ideas align perfectly with your strengths and become successful ventures. Building a strong team is crucial for any startup’s success.

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Hunter Walk

AUGUST 26, 2022

From Box to Glossier, and Comms to Venture Capital, Ashley Mayer Is Carving a Pretty Unique Path. Hunter Walk: Ok, so we first met when you were leading comms at enterprise software company Box, a startup you joined when they were still pretty early and stayed at until post-IPO. What She’s Learned, And What You Can Learn From Her.

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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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AsiaTechDaily

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Golden Gate Ventures, a venture capital firm established in 2011, has carved an indelible mark on Southeast Asia’s startup ecosystem. Rooted in Silicon Valley expertise with dedication to Southeast Asia, the firm has supported numerous audacious founders and companies toward success.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 3, 2023

It’s a decent metaphor for our startup ecosystem: Just as there aren’t enough sandbags in San Francisco to keep everyone’s house dry, rising interest rates, skittish investors and looming economic uncertainty are poised to bring valuations down even further in 2023.

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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. They have been recognized for this innovation in FreightDocs, FreightWaves, and Venture Michigan. It’s also another solution to make your supply chain more visible. RightBrain Networks.

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