Revolution

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

And while many venture capitalists rely on pattern recognition as a tried and true investment tactic that can and has delivered returns, it is also a model that perpetuates a history of opportunity gatekeeping.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 27, 2012

Talent – in a world where startup founders are rewarded handsomely for taking risks of building their own startup companies and where the press shines a brighter light on them, much of the early-stage company traction will come from startups. And a Final Note on Whether Silicon Valley Opportunities Remain.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 30, 2022

is still the best place in the world for Black startup founders to raise money. There are more funds, more options, more opportunities, more, more, more. It’s quite easy to harp on the dismal funding and often discriminatory treatment that Black founders receive in the U.S. As an ironic result, founders look to the U.S.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 1, 2022

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. Over several years, this credit could save you millions of dollars. Where to begin.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 21, 2025

The startup ecosystem is filled with people who have walked the path before and are often willing to share their experiences and advice. Networking can help you gain insights into industry trends, potential partnerships, and funding opportunities while providing a support system when times get tough. Was the product-market fit wrong?

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 12, 2025

One that is resilient about their vision, takes risks to advance their innovations, possesses the hustle and ability to execute their vision, pursues growth, and accepts setbacks as learning opportunities during their entrepreneurial journey, Also, offered are actionable startup strategies to navigate the challenging landscape of business creation.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

For some aspiring to be tech entrepreneurs, I often suggest a two-step process, as I argued in this post that “ The First Startup Founder You Need to Invest in Is You.” But I also have advice for the 15% that really do want to be a startup CEO. ” The punch line from this post was “angel yourself.”

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This is going to be BIG.

AUGUST 18, 2016

That's the kind of pace a startup needs to be on--except that most startups treat their PR as if all you need to do is to launch your message at a debate and cross your fingers after that. Here are five things startup founders can take away from the way campaigns work: 1) Campaigns have a message. 5) Campaigns run events.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 22, 2019

Craig Hall, the writer of Boom: Bridging the Opportunity Gap to Reignite Startups , shares his view on the current state of entrepreneurship in the U.S. . Unfortunately, we have created a widening opportunity gap for most Americans to become entrepreneurs. What prompted you to write Boom ? was in trouble.

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Y Combinator

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

When it comes to deciding what to do with technology, technical founders know what the options are and what kinds of problems are hard and which are easy. 1 Because of this core thesis, over the years we have actively done outreach to computer science majors in order to explain the advantages of being a startup founder.

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Revolution

OCTOBER 4, 2022

The silver lining to the horrors wrought by Covid is that the pandemic opened the venture capital community’s eyes to the world of opportunity beyond the traditional tech startup hubs of California, New York, and Massachusetts. Today, cities around the country are entering a period not unlike early-stage Detroit.

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The Seraf Compass

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Join Seraf for an engaging and informative webinar on VC investing in BRICS countries, with an emphasis on the exciting opportunities in Brazil. This event is tailored for venture capitalists, startup founders, and investors eager to delve into the high-growth potential within Brazil's dynamic market.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 12, 2021

Kara shared seven lessons she’s learned in her 15 years as a startup founder of one of the most successful beverage companies in the US. Hint pursues many direct-to-consumer opportunities, which is rare in the beverage industry. Failure provides entrepreneurs with the opportunity to figure out what they could do differently.

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500

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Alluva at 500 Startups: What it was really like being a part of Batch 25 In March of 2019, Alluva was accepted into Batch 25 of 500 Startups. As part of the founding team at Alluva, my thoughts ranged from excitement at the incredible learning opportunity to worry about how challenging 500’s batches were rumored to be.

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 6, 2020

We live in a world with a stereotypical representation of what a startup founder looks like, so it’s no wonder that a large portion of the population feels underrepresented. A Gender Gap Grader study shows that women represent 9 percent of developers in the startup ecosystem. Myth 1: Startup founders are young .

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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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This is going to be BIG.

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

Seed’s focus is on providing innovative means to secure operational stability for hedgers and new investment opportunities. This isn't exactly the kind of thing that most startup founders get really excited about doing. This will include hemp and related products.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 26, 2022

Photo by Scott Clark for Upfront Ventures Focus on Cash While the headlines in 2020 & 2021 touted many massive fundraising events and heady valuations, we believed that for savvy investors it also represented an opportunity for real financial gains. Thank you to everybody in the community who has supported us all these years.

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This is going to be BIG.

JUNE 5, 2013

If one particular area is being underserved, drivers on new networks can swoop in because of the economic opportunity to service customers. I know more than one NYC startup founder who keeps their business going because they essentially get their housing paid for by sleeping in the office or with family every so often.

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American Entrepreneurship

DECEMBER 8, 2023

They learn how to assess startups’ products, management, market opportunities and business models; how to perform due diligence, evaluate an investment pitch, and make informed investment decisions. It’s inspiring,” says Luckhurst.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 26, 2024

Applying startup founders are offered free and confidential coaching on the fundamentals necessary to become investment-worthy from SDAC’s sister organization, the Brink SB DC. Funds are pooled, and investors work together to choose a winner and runners up each year.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 29, 2018

Whether you’re a conversion veteran or a startup founder just learning the basics, download and subscribe to these sales and marketing podcasts today to boost your skills: 1. Can you create opportunity and close sales by giving gifts? Marketing Over Coffee. EO 360°: Giftology. John Ruhlin , CEO of Giftology, believes you can.

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Revolution

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

While some adapt and survive, others end up retreating and creating M&A opportunity down the line for those left standing. Startup founders can start positioning themselves now to be acquired in that wave. When current and new secondary sale opportunities arise, would you like me to contact you?”

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StartupNation

JULY 19, 2021

While traditionalists only comprise 2% of today’s workforce, employers should still support the few who remain by providing stability and ample opportunities to contribute. To support them, provide real-time feedback, flexible work arrangements that favor work-life balance and develop personal development opportunities. Baby boomers.

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Paul G. Silva

AUGUST 9, 2023

Sustaining: explores opportunities that build on top of a company’s existing business model. Transformative: creates substantial growth from radically new opportunities. If startup founders refuse to kill a bad idea, they eventually run out of money. The goal here is to strengthen the company and make it more adaptive.

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StartupNation

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

For startup founders, the following leadership traits are key. Look for daily opportunities to demonstrate your commitment. If they deliver something totally unexpected, take it as an opportunity to improve your empathy. And once you begin hiring employees, the all-important role of leader. Creativity.

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TechCrunch

MAY 3, 2023

Microsoft is extending the Startup Founders Hub, its self-service platform that provides founders with free resources including Azure credits, with a new incubator program called the Pegasus Program. “In a capital-constrained environment, startups need to demonstrate traction and revenue growth.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 21, 2021

If there’s one thing every early founder needs it’s information, and you’ll find it in abundance at TechCrunch Early Stage 2021. Attend both to double your knowledge, double your networking, double your opportunities. Listen to what these early-stage founders said about TC Early Stage 2020. “I I recommend going to Early Stage.

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StartupNation

OCTOBER 7, 2021

While working in growth, operations, and marketing for Zipcar across North America, Robinson had the opportunity to launch the world’s largest car-sharing organization in Detroit — and she never left. I would be much prouder to have created the space or the opportunity for someone to bring their idea to life than my own.

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Y Combinator

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Many of the founders had just an idea or MVP when they applied to YC, and now they are some of the fastest growing companies in the YC portfolio, joining the ranks of YC alumni like Airbnb, Stripe, and Dropbox. We are incredibly optimistic about the opportunities that are open to founders in India over the next decade.

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Revolution

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Having an opportunity to get real about the challenges and hardships is really important.” They added, “I actually loved the breakout so much, I started a group of founders meeting on a regular basis.” Another CEO candidly shared, “Many companies experience significant struggles or even potential company killers on a regular basis.

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NZ Entrepreneur

JULY 19, 2022

Want to tap in to the best startup advice from entrepreneurs who are out there doing it? Welcome to ‘500 Founders’ where we ask innovators from around New Zealand for their top insights for first time startup founders. Rick Kiessig – Cofounder. Talk to your potential customers as soon as you can.”

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StartupNation

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

With so many entrepreneurs and startup ventures seeking investment opportunities, it’s crucial that venture capitalists (VCs) create a list of criteria they want their potential investments to meet. The post How Venture Capitalist Diane Yoo Chooses Her Startup Investments appeared first on StartupNation.

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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. Dr Jenny Douché, Callaghan Innovation.

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Startup Catalyst

MARCH 27, 2018

There are huge opportunities here and assistance available – not just from Austrade who do a fantastic job at the Landing Pad in SFO, but from the ecosystem generally. Aussie startups can and should plug in. A lot of attention is being paid to mental health issues in startup founders.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 27, 2024

years, and their companies have a lower burn rate, using 25% less capital per month vs. the overall market, according to 2022 Review of Funding for Female Founders by Female Founders Fund. based startups with “all-women teams” received just 1.9% (or around $4.5 Pitchbook reports that in 2022 U.S.-based

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AsiaTechDaily

JUNE 29, 2023

The inside of the MEDIAIPLUS office Despite having the opportunity to select a different location, I found the prospect of starting a business quite overwhelming. The absence of fellow entrepreneurs around me and the multitude of uncertainties regarding how to embark on the startup journey added to my concerns.

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