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Startup Business Funding: 5 Business-Breaking Misconceptions

Dream It

The most valuable resource the accelerator provides is the network, so use all my time to navigate that network. Being self-sustainable has given us a new perspective on startup funding, especially compared to what I experienced on my first accelerator run. A HUGE network enhancer. The plan-sort of worked.

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Why Your Startup is More Likely to Succeed if You’re Authentic and Passionate

Both Sides of the Table

Passion is also the featured heavily in nearly every presentation I give to entrepreneurs or on college campuses or in talks with MBA students. We live in interesting times where working at a startup is glamorized to the point that many founders even refer to their team members as “rock stars,” which to my ears is cringe worthy.

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Bringing startup expertise to the boardroom

NZ Entrepreneur

Maria King’s governance career has focused on supporting and building innovative new businesses, so when she undertook the Institute of Directors ’ Advanced Directors Course (ADC) , she was delighted to see a section on startup governance included. King says many participants on the ADC course had taken different paths into governance.

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How to Objectively Measure the "Fundability" of Your Startup

This is going to be BIG.

If you’re a Black female founder with revenue struggling to raise and you see two straight white dudes get $5 million for their Powerpoint presentation, it’s only logical to assume the process is stacked against you. doesn’t really buy you many points with an investor—but coming off like a startup n00b really tanks your chances.

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Here’s What’s Driving Collaborative Consumption and Where the Market May Head Next

Both Sides of the Table

The 20-minute video of my presentation is here if you’re interested. You can of course view the presentation in SlideShare above or download it directly for free here. Why is Collaborative Consumption Becoming a Hot Trend for Startup Companies? Network Up. Prices down. But what else? Market meet reality.

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Be the Startup I Want to Fund

This is going to be BIG.

I'm all for helping people out, but they don't understand is that they're competing with the startup that is already at the center of their industry for that next investor dollar. I'm not a publisher, so I have to rely on my network to do due diligence. They're looking for help with core competencies they should already have.

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Lean and Mean: How to Boost Startup Growth on a Shoestring Budget

Entrepreneurs' Organization

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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