This is going to be BIG.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Fewer and fewer tech entrepreneurs who obviously believe in science are going to want to be in a place where you have to debate with sitting governors, let alone your neighbors, the obvious value of a mask during a pandemic, or how female reproductive organs work. Startup founders always need help.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 6, 2016

I even prefer to fund entrepreneurs who have experience some level of set-backs in their careers or startups because I think it brings a humility to decision-making that I find healthy. In London when founders failed they were ostracized in the press and culturally I believe it became harder to raise capital.

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Gust

JANUARY 19, 2014

Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working with some of the best entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley and elsewhere. On the average, the entrepreneurs I know are living on Ramen noodles. A question I sometimes get from startup founders is “What do I talk to these guys about?” Read entrepreneur stories.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

And I’d recommend them to any talented startup founders out there.&#. Although both parents are educators, his father a professor and his mother the Commissioner of Education in Connecticut, they did not teach him business. He knew he was an entrepreneur because he couldn’t stop thinking about ideas.

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Gust

DECEMBER 31, 2012

They have worked with high technology and computers for at least 20 years, are highly educated, and highly motivated. First of all, the Boomer demographic is currently the single largest, mainstream pool of experienced talent in the market today (76 million people strong). Last year, nearly 40% of the total workforce was Boomers.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 12, 2025

Highly successful entrepreneurs share their thinking about undertaking great entrepreneurial challenges and achieving breakthrough success. Steve Jobs An entrepreneur is someone who jumps off a cliff and builds a plane on the way down. Creates resilience Helps entrepreneurs navigate uncertainty and failures.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

Written by Jackie Carrillo, a content coordinator and contributor who writes on technology, marketing, business management and education. . For high-achieving startup founders and entrepreneurs, marketing might feel like a no-brainer to tackle on your own. Not so fast. The post Can You Afford a Marketing Team?

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 26, 2024

SDAC engages angel investors and provides coaching, education, and connections to founders. Founder, CEO Pilgrim Ja ckson The San Diego Angel Conference at USD has become the largest event-based angel conference in the country, with an active angel investor group of about 90 accredited investors who invest starting at $7,000 each.

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Jason Malki

APRIL 19, 2023

I had the pleasure of interviewing Mick Kalle Mickelborg, the founder of Wisdm and a computer scientist and technology entrepreneur at heart. At the age of 21, he started his first startup with his family, GOALS, aiming to help primarily young individuals set goals and achieve them. He grew up in Copenhagen, Denmark.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

MAY 4, 2021

Given that only 19% of 2008/2010 doctoral graduates worked outside of research/education according to UK statistics , 14% of PhDs going into entrepreneurship looks impressive. To pick the best prospect, entrepreneurs need to hustle more. Investment trends Surprisingly, the share of startups where at least one founder has a Ph.D.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 8, 2022

There’s so many companies targeting startup founders and their wealth – there’s literally a new one launching every month or two all backed by big name VCs, but no one is focused on the business owner that is otherwise doing well but is not a startup founder or a startup employee,” he said. Nagpal said.

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Founders Coop

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Not coincidentally, they also serve as training grounds for some of the world’s most successful startup founders. Although we haven’t been on the inside at Techstars for several years, we grew up with the program and have watched with growing dismay as it drifted away from its original focus on founders.

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American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 25, 2023

Powered by gener8tor and the GREATER MSP Partnership, the fund will invest in leading local and national venture-capital funds that commit to investing a portion of their capital into high-growth startups led by Black, Brown, and Women entrepreneurs that are headquartered in Minnesota or willing to relocate to the state.

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AsiaTechDaily

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Register Hailing from Singapore, Jeshua Soh is a young and dynamic angel investor who has woven a narrative that curves through unconventional education, accidental entrepreneurship, and a globetrotting escapade to over 55 countries across five continents. “In crowded spaces, things are either going to be fully valued or overvalued.

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Startup Blogpost

MARCH 24, 2023

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?” When a startup founder receives equity, it is typically granted over a vesting period of several years.

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StartupNation

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Entrepreneurs, business leaders, and innovators possess a unique driving force that pushes them to be the best version of themselves in order to elicit change in the world. I wasn’t ready for the disparities that I saw (when it came to) opportunity for people, whether it was education or quality of housing or access to government services.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

The founder lessons found in Uno (yes, the game). Should you trust billionaires for startup advice? When seeking advice on an app he was building, Aaron Dinin, PhD met two entrepreneurs. One was a billionaire entrepreneur, the other was a young upstart. Let’s get to it. Whose advice should you follow? So did Aaron.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 28, 2013

You know this isn’t likely to lead anywhere and frankly you didn’t quit your job to pursue your life dream of being an entrepreneur to sell 12 months later in an acquihire. And trust me when I tell you that 90%+ of the people can’t wake up every day with the uncertainties and insecurities that startup founders face.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 19, 2021

. “We feel we’ll help [these startups] build these valuable and engaging experiences and by having that and by investing, we’re helping bring solutions and further expand the ecosystem and our customers should benefit from that,” he said. Will Zoom Apps be the next hot startup platform?

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HPA

OCTOBER 11, 2022

While the University of Michigan has been formally educating students on entrepreneurship for decades, the region’s entrepreneurial ecosystem has notably ramped up in the last ten years and has effectively used its powerful alumni network to amplify its growth. Just as the $2.4B

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Don’t miss your chance to meet some founders currently participating in TechCrunch’s Include program. This collaborative program also includes prominent VC organizations like Kleiner Perkins, Salesforce Ventures and Initialized Capital to develop lasting mentorships with the TC Include founder cohort. Founded by Mandy Bowman.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 24, 2017

for Entrepreneurs’ Organization. Are you an entrepreneur or startup founder who is starting to hire employees? Not Minimally Qualified/Doesn’t Meet Basic Qualifications: The applicant did not meet the age, education or experience requirements, did not complete the application, or failed a drug or background check.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 19, 2023

Successful startup founders do not spring fully formed from the head of whatever god or goddess keeps tabs on entrepreneurs. It takes time to educate yourself, learn essential skills and acquire a smart, connected network. Other entrepreneurs just like you: Building a startup can be a lonely endeavor.

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Impact Hub

MARCH 6, 2025

Its a striking reminder that beyond financial resources and business plans, confidence and support networks are essential for female entrepreneurs to thrive. Why women entrepreneurs need more support Despite Romanias growing startup ecosystem, theres a glaring gender gap in entrepreneurship. Another key finding?

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Smart Hustle Magazine

APRIL 24, 2021

Jill Soley, an executive at Issuu unpacks how we can get more startups to not fail. You’re an entrepreneur, with a great product. The keys to startup marketing. These steps apply to entrepreneurs, particularly to tech startup founders. Maybe you’ve solved an important problem in the world.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 23, 2022

On April 14 — that’s less than a month away — TechCrunch Early Stage kicks off a day-long summit focused exclusively on new founders and emerging entrepreneurs. Learn about the essential skills every startup founder needs to know — from successful founders, experienced VCs and subject-matter experts.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 31, 2020

Jan Lynn-Matern, Emerge Education. B2B marketplaces will be the next billion-dollar e-commerce startups. Reporter Lucas Matney spoke to Caryn Marooney in August at TechCrunch Early Stage about how startup founders who hope to expand their reach need to do a better job of connecting with journalists. David Eichler, TCV.

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StartupNation

MARCH 22, 2021

For many entrepreneurs, nothing is more thrilling than building a business that solves a big problem in a unique way. Startup founders have to make many decisions in the days, weeks and months after starting a business. As a startup founder, it’s up to you to pick a name that’s fanciful, arbitrary or suggestive.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

Sesie Bonsi is the founder and CEO of Bleu , a financial technology platform focused on enabling touchless payment experiences. Funding for Black entrepreneurs in the U.S. But what about those minority founders who don’t have family, friends or connections to lean on for the first $250,000? hit nearly $1.8

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 28, 2022

European and North American edtech startups see funding triple in 2021. Pre-pandemic, VCs were notoriously reluctant to invest in education-related companies. Today, edtech startups are seeing higher average deal sizes, more seed and pre-seed funding from non-VC investors, and an influx of generalists.

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David Teten VC

MARCH 1, 2022

This is part of a series on building your career in venture capital: Reading list for working in private equity/venture capital , including all of the major online communities, programs, and educational options for people studying VC. Our greatest strength is our exclusive network of entrepreneurs, hands-on investors and functional experts.

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TechCrunch

JULY 12, 2021

Allan Jones dropped out of college and spent a decade learning how to run a startup. In 2016, that education resulted in the launch of Los Angeles-based Bambee , which helps small companies by acting as their HR department with the goal of keeping them in compliance with government rules and regulations. I don’t think so.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

MAY 21, 2021

What does it say when we tell them their ideas and dreams are unworthy because they don’t fit into some narrow model of a startup founder? Kate went on to explain the importance of laying a strong foundation by educating ourselves and listening to the perspectives of others in order to understand their needs. “We

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Jason Malki

AUGUST 3, 2023

He is also an angel investor and former EdTech entrepreneur. When I launched WePrep in college, I was researching key drivers for startup success and was introduced to the world of VC. It’s an interesting part of the startup ecosystem because you get a birds-eye view of the market and can help multiple startups simultaneously.

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AsiaTechDaily

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Register Startup founders need to be authentic and prepared when they get the chance to meet prospective investors, according to Rex Fong, founding partner at investment and advisory group Capitale Ventures. I was mainly educated in accounting and finance. What are the top 3 questions that you always ask the founders?

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Boston offers a world of advantages for startup founders 5 investors discuss Boston’s resilient tech ecosystem The startup economy has grown and shifted since the turn of the century, and universities — stocked with a never-ending supply smart, ambitious young people — have increasingly taken part.

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TechCrunch

MAY 29, 2021

But who’s talking about the power of exits to change the playing field for diverse founders? We must consider the psychological motivation of seeing a huge buyout on other entrepreneurs, what that startup’s ex-team members go on to build, and what the achievements of one citizen does for that nation’s reputation. Wealth effect.

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