TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

Taha Ahmed and Rooshan Aziz left their jobs in strategy consulting and investment banking in London earlier this year in order to found a mobile-only education platform startup, Maqsad , in Pakistan, with a goal “to make education more accessible to 100 million Pakistani students.”

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This is going to be BIG.

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

Here are five aspects of PR I feel like most startups need to do more of: 1) Fit all PR into a long term plan. Educate the market by being the authority. What do we tell about ourselves, to who, over time, and what is the goal--and when will we benefit from that goal. 2) Establish the team as experts on the problem you''re solving.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

That prediction obviously turned out pretty wrong, but it did drum up a whole lot of chatter about the right ingredients for building a startup community—about New York vs Boston on the East Coast and whether cities like Austin and Seattle would ever break through. Startup founders always need help. New Yorkers help each other out.

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500

DECEMBER 16, 2019

This year we dove headfirst into the rise of corporate venture capital, the changing nature of venture capital education, and the important task of startup ecosystem building. The post The Future of Startup Ecosystems Across the Globe appeared first on 500 Startups.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 3, 2013

Let me start by saying that Clayton is one of the most influential people on my thoughts about markets that led to both the concept behind my first startup and my main theses in investing. Startup Grind was a truly awesome conference and Derek the consumate host. Disruption of Education. He was interesting, as usual.

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Startup Grind

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Many have tried to revolutionize education and failed. Challenges facing EdTech founders: Small Network: A small number of hugely successful EdTech startups (compared to other markets like FinTech, AdTech, etc) so a very small network to learn from and everyone is still exploring and finding his own way.

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NZ Entrepreneur

JUNE 19, 2023

A new batch of enterprising New Zealanders are being given the opportunity to fast track their ventures from idea through to startup, thanks to an online education initiative backed by Callaghan Innovation and entrepreneur education platform Startup NZ.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Meet Revyze , a French startup that is developing a mobile app for iOS and Android at the intersection of education and social. But it is focused specifically on educational content for teenagers. “We They aren’t designed specifically for education. In many ways, Revyze looks just like TikTok.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 10, 2015

There is not a single case I’ve been involved with in any of the startups I’ve backed that has even a small bit of merit. This also happens out of “startup weekends” where it’s unclear who contributed to the IP and where many people don’t continue with the idea beyond the first 30 days.

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AUGUST 30, 2020

For example, I’m more than happy to fund something that is pre-product except if you’re in a notoriously difficult to sell into industry, like small businesses, government, or education. In those industries, there are lots of seemingly great products that die because the team lacks the expertise to break into the market.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 19, 2024

By embracing strategic thinking and the lean startup philosophy, you can overcome entrepreneurial challenges and bring your vision to life. Embrace Lean Startup Methodology Traditionally, starting a business meant undertaking thorough planning, seeking significant funding, and developing a product in isolation from its future users.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 28, 2013

So as a startup CEO you constantly have to suspend disbelief. ” A startup CEO’s job is to absorb stress so the team doesn’t have to. Startups have to be optimists because no rational person would actually believe you could build Uber into the amazing company that it is today. We just need your $500,000!!”

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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. I talk about failure a lot because I think it can be tremendously instructive and I think that success without failure often masks underlying lessons.

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Dream It

APRIL 23, 2019

Dozens of healthcare-focused voice tech startups have popped up in the last few years which are backed by top tier venture funds. That’s why in this article, you’ll get a comprehensive look at the startups using voice technology to make healthcare better, along with some of the VC’s and accelerators that are backing them.

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Gust

JULY 25, 2023

While there are some universal features, such as an application and selection process and educational programming, the specific offerings can differ widely. The post How do startup Accelerators work? Accelerators are as diverse and varied as the start-ups they serve. Let's delve deeper into the details. appeared first on Gust.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 14, 2025

Empowering Student Entrepreneurship The $50,000 donation from Chegg will be instrumental in supporting student-led startups, providing funding for materials, supplies, and essential technological resources. Chegg CEO Nathan Schultz emphasized the companys dedication to modernizing education and fostering student-led innovation.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 7, 2015

I love how open Danielle has been throughout the development of her startup Mattermark including honest reflections of when she has changed her opinion. I simply want founders to be educated on the topic to be helpful. That’s what it feels like.”. I have almost no dog in this fight. Feel free to disagree in the comments section.

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AsiaTechDaily

AUGUST 17, 2023

Register Korean education technology , known as ‘K-Edu Tech,’ is gaining attention on the global stage. Incorporating coding training, book reading, and AR education technology, this innovative content is making a mark among learners in Asia, the Middle East, and beyond. Our company has always targeted the global market.

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Paul G. Silva

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

” At the time, we were running a startup accelerator for 6 companies. We jumped to 30 startups that first year5x our previous capacity!!! Traditional wisdom: Only veteran judges can evaluate startups. The safe play would have been scaling to 9 or 12. But we knew if it were easy, someone would have done it already.

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AsiaTechDaily

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Register EduFi , a fintech startup headquartered in Singapore, has raised $6.1 Operating from Singapore , the startup is dedicated to simplifying the loan application process providing crucial financial support to students pursuing higher education. PEN provides free and quality education to underprivileged children.

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Tomasz Tunguz

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

It’s striking that most of them already have a significant number of AI startups pursuing their ambitions to change workflows. Code completion, generation, refactoring, security analysis Education & Librarians 2.37 Occupation Employment (in millions) AI Technology Software Developers & IT 2.71 Sales Managers 0.4

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Revolution

DECEMBER 7, 2022

2022 brought new connections and perspectives as we met with entrepreneurs, portfolio companies, and ecosystem builders on the ground in startup communities across the country. For the little ones in your life, Encantos makes screentime magical (and educational). For the freshly-inked, give the gift of Mad Rabbit tattoo care.

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Venture Well

MARCH 5, 2024

Through the Improving Undergraduate STEM Education (IUSE) workshop series, funded by the National Science Foundation, social scientists collaborated with entrepreneurship educators to bridge the gap. The post Successful Startup Teamwork Relies on Three Communication Strategies appeared first on VentureWell.

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Venture Well

MARCH 5, 2024

Through the Improving Undergraduate STEM Education (IUSE) workshop series, funded by the National Science Foundation, social scientists collaborated with entrepreneurship educators to bridge the gap. The post Successful Startup Teamwork Relies on Three Communication Strategies appeared first on VentureWell.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 12, 2025

This article describes the entrepreneurial mindset behind successful startups, how you can develop that mindset, and the strategies to build your startup based on that mindset. Many startups are founded with great ideas but fail because the founder lacks the adaptability, problem-solving ability, or grit to push through setbacks.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 6, 2020

There are some business people who think this is ethically wrong for a VC-backed business with a highly-educated founder and there are also likely to be some populist outcries that the money should have been reserved for Main Street workers and not tech workers.

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Andreessen Horowitz

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Students continue to be chronically absent ; nearly 50,000 Los Angeles public school students failed to show up on the … The post The New Learning Economy: It’s Time To Build in Education appeared first on Andreessen Horowitz.

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Venture Well

APRIL 21, 2022

We’re spotlighting Danielle Boyer, founder of robotics education startup The STEAM Connection and winner of our 2022 Sustainable Practice Impact Award. The post Celebrating Danielle Boyer, an Eco-Friendly Robotics Trailblazer appeared first on VentureWell.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Providing five-minute tips and tricks about what to do and not to do with your computer during these sessions allowed me an easy way to start educating my community as well. Why do you think it is important to educate the community about technology? . My goal performing repairs is to fix a problem, but also to educate others.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 22, 2015

And it’s part of what can go wrong in startup land. For starters – the co-founder of Clutter.io, Ari Mir, is a friend and 6 years ago I backed the first startup he co-founded with Ophir Tanz , GumGum. I know my MakeSpace friends will forgive me because I just don’t believe the conventional wisdom is right.

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This is going to be BIG.

OCTOBER 11, 2021

She was born 10 weeks early, on Labor Day, and like startups never are, has performed up and to the right nearly every single day that she’s been alive. What about her education? This is my daughter, Mirren. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Charlie O'Donnell - VC (@ceonyc) She’s the best.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MAY 18, 2021

That being said, we have seen many examples of large companies that get disrupted by smaller, scrappier startups.”. Understand your audience and educate your community. Kenishia Mais, a 2018 Fellow, works with her financial coaching organization, ThrivingDollars , to educate young people on budgeting.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

JUNE 1, 2021

I’ve written a bunch about the globalization of the startup economy. But until very recently, raising capital for your startup was significantly easier if it was located in the major startup hubs, most notably Silicon Valley. You can start and build a tech company almost anywhere these days. And we are doing exactly that.

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Revolution

JANUARY 19, 2021

Part I) Cities are Like Startups Cities are like startups. For example, there is much talk about the “great acceleration” of trends like e-commerce and telehealth, which are driving tremendous momentum and success for well-positioned startups in industries like retail and healthcare. not just a select one or two?—?who

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JUNE 23, 2014

When I turn down the opportunity to invest in a startup, I really turn it down. This way, they know there''s a low chance of investment, and they can choose whether or not they want to spend their time educating you. I try and say exactly what I don''t believe will happen, or why I don''t believe in what you''re doing.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 13, 2014

Startup CEO experience (Founded P.S. XO along with my good friend Soleil Moon Frye. We believe it’s important to have our partners all based in one location so our starting point is wanting our partners to be based in LA and be committed to making this city a vibrant startup community that is now the third largest in the country.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 2, 2023

From navigating complex regulations and securing funding to connecting with and growing a network, entrepreneurs in Vietnam face a unique set of challenges as they build their businesses: Access to capital: Securing funding for a new business can be elusive, particularly for startups.

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