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BE 2.0: Focus on Responsibility, Not Tasks – The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything

Paul G. Silva

Teaching Responsibility Thinking to Startup Founders Later, at Launch413, I helped startup founders navigate their growth journey. Many founders would leave board meetings with lengthy to-do lists. .” One of our most powerful tools was teaching them to distinguish between tasks and responsibilities.

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Startup Investment 101: Investment Rounds Explained

Onevest

Something that we state to our members at 1000 Angels , the private investor network that connects startups with investors, is that If you are a new investor in the startup marketplace, then you will need to quickly familiarize yourself with each round. This is why series A investment is often sought by startup founders.

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What US startup founders need to know about the R&D tax credit

TechCrunch

It’s important to start the review process early not only to help avoid penalties, but to take advantage of all opportunities, and to know that not all opportunities can be leveraged at the same time. Even an investor presentation about progress on the product could be considered backup documentation for R&D. Where to begin.

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Who Should you Hire at a Startup?

Both Sides of the Table

I was able to hire the former European head of sales for the largest document management player in the world. A startup CEO would never pass on that opportunity. But in small companies you have a certain ethos of hustling and taking every opportunity given to you. I shot as high as I could. A begets A, B begets C.

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What Tax Mistakes Should I Be Aware of as a Startup Founder?

Startup Blogpost

From trying to take on too much by yourself to overlooking crucial elections, here are nine answers to the question, “What are some unhelpful tax mistakes that every startup founder should know and avoid?” This includes purchases made with company funds and any costs that may have been covered by the founder out-of-pocket.

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For tech firms, the risk of not preparing for leadership changes is huge

TechCrunch

Three out of five respondents said their companies don’t have a documented plan to handle a leadership change, even though, by that same ratio, they acknowledge that a documented plan is the biggest determinant in seamless transitions. But this documented history cannot be a hagiography of the departing CEO.

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MarqVision grabs $20M to nab counterfeiters with an AI-powered IP protection platform

TechCrunch

Millions of counterfeits are traded in real-time, and the opportunity, so to speak, is wide: it impacts both small and large brands and selling platforms. “Traditionally, the most time-consuming part of the entire process is product-matching and documentation.” The company is not disclosing its valuation.