TechCrunch

JANUARY 6, 2022

When startup founders think of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), we tend to think of “Mad Men”-esque processes, involving dramatic office reshuffling and expensive rebranding. M&A naturally comes with some friction and cost, but unlike corporates, startups don’t need to outsource people to smooth out the steps.

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TechCrunch

JULY 19, 2022

. “We are convinced that startups will continue to be key in providing the innovation required to finally bring the digital world to the real world, and that they will help produce industrial goods in a sustainable manner and thus strengthen supply chains and tackle climate change.”.

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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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TechCrunch

MAY 20, 2021

We’re also helping these individual contractors increase the brand, and helping them with the administration and customer support side with our software.”. “We’re also helping contractors make communicating and receiving payment much easier,” Wu said. Jim Kim of Builders VC, said he first encountered Wu and Jung while they were at Wish. “We

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Revolution

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Put another way: If founders don’t have to be in Silicon Valley, New York City, or Boston — if they can choose to start and scale in a much broader range of places — where does it make the most sense to put down roots? Where will they be able to tap into a supportive entrepreneurial network?

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

by Michael Woolf that is worth any startup founder reading to get a sense of perspective on the reality warp that is startup world during a frothy market such as 1997-1999, 2005-2007 or 2012-2014. Burn rate in case you don’t know is the amount of money a company is either spending (gross) or losing (net) per month. (it

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Jason Malki

JULY 12, 2024

Can you share your personal journeys from being a startup founder to becoming a venture capitalist? The obvious answer would be AI, and it will be interesting to see how it can be used responsibly to help support industries rather than displace them. In addition, there also seems to be a rise in sustainability as a trend itself.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

Customer support – After my pre-breakfast meeting I had my actual breakfast meeting. I try to take time out of my week to occasionally meet with startup founders – even those that haven’t been introduced. I am looking at a company that provides a service supporting node.js This guy was a hustler.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 19, 2013

Jonathan Strauss took this issue head on in a blog post that I believe every startup founder should read on “ Replacing Oneself as CEO.” ” “After 3 and a half years of fusing my self-worth with the success of the company in the crucible of startup survival, it was impossible to tear them apart without pain.

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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.

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Revolution

DECEMBER 12, 2023

In the process of finding, funding, and supporting startups that will transform their markets, investors can get caught up in KPIs, ROI, and other three-letter success indicators. Founders are not machines. How often do we consider those factors in the context of portfolio support? I’d argue not enough.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 26, 2022

The Upfront VII and Growth teams are made up of 10 partners: 6 leading investment activities & 4 supporting portfolio companies including Talent, Marketing, Finance & Operations. We feel blessed to work alongside startup founders who are really rising to the challenge of the more difficult funding environment.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 9, 2022

He said that the seed round meant that he and his co-founder no longer had to worry about basic needs like food and rent and could concentrate fully on the business. One thing he is particularly proud of is that his cousins in India, now see becoming a startup founder as something that’s in reach.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 12, 2010

I see way too many startup founders who don’t have experience in selling and probably don’t feel that comfortable going to customers and asking for orders. This is probably because many founders are product or technology people. Reminds me of Eats, Shoots & Leaves.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 22, 2011

And we’re here with Dan Martell , who like any great startup founder is wearing his company t-shirt for Flowtown. Wendy Tan White, the founder of Moonfruit. And a motley crew of other interesting startup founders. Yes, this is what I look like at 2am. The ever-bad-influence Dave McClure.

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Startup Catalyst

MARCH 27, 2018

The second Startup Community Leaders Mission to the USA took place from 11-18 March 2018, with 20 participants taking part, including 14 from 11 different regional towns in Queensland, 3 from Brisbane, one from Sydney, one from Adelaide, and one from New York (assisting the Beach City film crew). Who we took.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 22, 2010

This is part of my startup advice series. It’s still important advice for startup founders and something that I’m passionate about. Why do job hoppers make such bad employees at startups? -. You’re a startup founder. This post isn’t going to be popular. I’m sure of that.

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Gust

JANUARY 5, 2014

This rather crude expression weighs heavily on the mind of all good startup founders, no matter how confident they appear. This whole process is particularly worrisome to many startup founders, since their expertise and background more likely technology than sales. Image via Pets.Answers.com.

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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. Grow reciprocal relationships in your support network before you need them. Kinda Ice cream.

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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.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 4, 2023

As part of a memorandum of understanding that Microsoft has signed with the Indian Space Research Organization, the firm will also provide space tech startups with go-to-market support and help them become enterprise ready, it said. Indian space tech startups are having a moment.

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NZ Entrepreneur

MARCH 16, 2025

Watch/listen to the Interview: In this interview Richard Liew talks with James Burnes , Chief Executive at Ministry of Awesome , a Christchurch New Zealand based startup hub helping high growth startups throughout New Zealand to start, grow and scale up. James Burnes: Electrify Aotearoa is the New Zealand Women Founders Summit.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 28, 2013

I worked with a startup CEO who decided he wanted to sell his company. I wasn’t in favor but when the CEO decides it’s the right thing to do you support him. You do know we work at a startup and that has more risk than working at Barclays Bank. .” So to an actual story. What I translated was, “Well.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 8, 2014

So the startup work moves to where the startup founders live and not vice versa. Many things go into a successful startup community: talent & engineers, co-working facilities, angel money, venture capital, attracting outsiders, great educational institutions, support of local corporates & the community.

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This is going to be BIG.

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

The first is that there will be enough legal growth of hemp and cannabis to support a derivatives market. This isn't exactly the kind of thing that most startup founders get really excited about doing. That's extremely rewarding. There are two major bets that Brooklyn Bridge Ventures has made with this investment.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Evaluate investors thoroughly, not just based on the size of their check, but whether they can provide strategic advice and introductions that support your vision. Founders are so anxious to avoid the pain of missing payroll or running out of cash in the near term that they make hasty decisions on investors that cost them later.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

They have been supportive when we’ve been doing well and also when we’ve made changes to the business. And I’d recommend them to any talented startup founders out there.&#. The firm’s brand is important, as is your relationship with the individual who can go to bat for you and support you within the firm.

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Startup Grind

AUGUST 16, 2018

One of the biggest challenges that the startup founders face during the initial stage is the lack of a well-proficient, professional marketing team. A well-rounded marketing team can make or break a startup and that’s why it is essential to hire the very best. Identify Your Marketing Channels.

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NZ Entrepreneur

JULY 5, 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. Matt Miller – Founder. ” Samantha Gadd – Founder. BrakeAce. “My

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 5, 2011

I gave him the same advice I give nearly all over-worked, control-freak, do-everything-yourself startup founders: “Your number one priority isn’t any of these things. Chris Devore & Andy Sack have created Founder’s Coop with the goal of funding, incubating & launching more early-stage ventures in Seattle.

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AsiaTechDaily

MAY 24, 2023

Among these investments, nine companies have been selected by the Technology Innovation Program for Startups (TIPS), while four others are in the process of applying for TIPS this year. The fund will allocate at least 50% of its capital to support early-stage companies operating for less than three years as part of its investment strategy.

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NZ Entrepreneur

JUNE 19, 2023

Commenting on their support for the initiative, Callaghan Innovation Startup and Founder spokeswoman, Dr Jenny Douché, said that the partnership with Startup NZ was a natural fit within the organisation. ” Richard Liew, Startup NZ. Dr Jenny Douché, Callaghan Innovation.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 26, 2024

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. Funds are pooled, and investors work together to choose a winner and runners up each year.

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NZ Entrepreneur

SEPTEMBER 7, 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. Surround yourself with people and things that lift you up and support you. Never give up.”

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 22, 2019

Today, there are more nonprofits and incubator programs supporting potential entrepreneurs than ever before. A number of local governments have also implemented programs to help startups. A number of local governments have also implemented programs to help startups. Hall actively supports entrepreneurs and start-ups.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Back then, local tech leaders and founders thought that “Phoenix isn’t a a software tech town.” Software entrepreneurs assumed there wasn’t the infrastructure or ecosystem to support their entrepreneurial activities: No talent. And these companies, in turn attract talent, customers, investors and other support.

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NZ Entrepreneur

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

If we want to maintain and support sustainable economic growth while meeting the broader needs of society, we will need an economy underpinned by innovation and new technologies. It is our startup sector which will drive this innovative progress. Startup founders are our ambitious problem solvers. Risk and reward.

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