StartupNation

JANUARY 12, 2022

We reached out to Brianna Ellison, director of community engagement for Verizon, as part of our initiative to bring the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready program to Michigan entrepreneurs and aspiring business owners. Brianna Ellison. It concludes with a Pitch Showcase awarding at least $25,000 in prize money. How do we bridge this gap?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

For example, startups with well-prepared forecasts are better equipped to manage through challenging economic environments. It’s the compass that navigates a startup through uncertain terrain, helping it avoid pitfalls and capitalize on opportunities. As startups strive to scale, they’ll need precise financial forecasting.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 10, 2022

” I interviewed Gupta last month to find out more about the opportunities he’s looking for and get his advice for first-time founders, but last week’s Space was a chance to dive deeper. For good entrepreneurs, there’s always a path, right? For a larger Series A check. Gupta said.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 11, 2022

I’ll be honest, the diversity of the answers surprised me — ranging from how climate and workforce mobility are edtech’s next opportunities to how the departure of tourist VCs is playing out differently depending on company stages. The tone also felt balanced: Many admitted that things have changed, but opportunity continues to exist.

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Berkonomics

AUGUST 13, 2020

In fact, many angel investors or venture capitalists look for and respect the lessons learned by entrepreneurs that have survived a failed business. The key question is: Why did an entrepreneur fail? A successful entrepreneur who has seen the movie before is even more valued. The economic environment changing downward.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

When creating your financial plan, start with forecasting top-line by understanding your market opportunity and all aspects of your funnel (demand gen channels, conversion from “Awareness” to “Interaction,” etc.) How many SDRs does this forecast assume you have to hire? What about post-sales support to keep customers satisfied?

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

In a keynote address Zennström gave a blunt assessment of the economic environment, while unpacking how he failed several times in his own career during tough economic conditions. But once it was over, I had the opportunity to start afresh. My team had great experience and got amazing new jobs.

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