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5 Mistakes Derailing Startup Founders

StartupNation

That prototype (and his incredible energy) got him in the door for demos with some pretty incredible companies for a newborn startup. Writers suffer writer’s block, designers hit a creative wall, and founders get analysis paralysis. The post 5 Mistakes Derailing Startup Founders appeared first on StartupNation.

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How to Kick Start Your Community’s Startup Scene

Both Sides of the Table

So the startup work moves to where the startup founders live and not vice versa. Here Cincinnati was really creative to its approach to attracting more venture capital to the region – including this author. In 2012 Upfront Ventures raised its 4th venture capital fund – this one was $200 million.

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7 Hints for Entrepreneurial Success from Hint Water Founder Kara Goldin

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Kalika Yap , an Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) member in Los Angeles, California, is founder and CEO of both Citrus Studios , a branding and design agency, and Orange & Bergamot , a creative agency for female founders. Who is this “ Wonder Woman ”? She’s inspiring entrepreneurs with her new book, Undaunted.

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The Founder’s Playbook: Winning Mindsets & Startup Strategies

American Entrepreneurship

Many startups are founded with great ideas but fail because the founder lacks the adaptability, problem-solving ability, or grit to push through setbacks. Entrepreneurs must be creative enough to innovate, disciplined enough to stay focused, resourceful enough to do more with less, and bold enough to take calculated risks.

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A Few Key People Really Can Make a Huge Difference

Both Sides of the Table

I gave him the same advice I give nearly all over-worked, control-freak, do-everything-yourself startup founders: “Your number one priority isn’t any of these things. The people with the time, energy & creativity to build organizations like TechStars need to bring their ideas to fruition.

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Forge North Coalition Announces First Close of Fund to Invest in Black, Brown and Women Entrepreneurs in Minnesota

American Entrepreneurship

“We are encouraged to see so much support for this strategically important investment that improves access to capital for under-represented founders and entrepreneurs.” Lead investors include Allianz Life, Allina Health, Xcel Energy, and Abōva. The fund is managed by gener8tor partner Al Cornish.

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Here’s a 10-Tip Action Plan for Optimizing Performance When You Have ADD

Both Sides of the Table

From the stresses of being a startup founder I began to have pain in my chest that I became worried was heart trouble. I’ve defined myself as a “shaper” in that I am filled with tons of ideas and energy and I kick off a lot of detailed work myself. But I’m mister 80%. The “shaping.”

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