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MARCH 16, 2015

It''s very easy to think of an ask as a negative--of a burden on someone. When it comes to startups, however, especially when you''ve built up a great reputation and done a lot of good work for others, people are not only eager to help you, but they take great pride in being asked. Working with you is an opportunity.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

When you ask for just a few minutes, it sounds like you''re having a lot of trouble getting meetings. So be confident enough to ask for your due time, to move on if I say no, but smart enough to actually listen if no is what everyone says, even just for a first meeting. That''s a signal the market is giving to you.

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NZ Entrepreneur

JULY 7, 2022

As an entrepreneur, learning to ask the right questions to get deeper, insightful responses is an important skill to master. The concept is simple but it does require practice to get into the habit – in both the asking and the listening. As well as asking the right questions, it’s important to be asking the right people.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

After more than 30 years of investing in both private and public companies, I’ve now started as a fund manager, and I recommend that emerging managers ask these five questions before seeking out and pitching to potential LPs. 5 questions emerging managers should ask before selecting LPs by Ram Iyer originally published on TechCrunch

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

APRIL 22, 2020

Ask yourself, “How might I cover these expenses if I were to lose a part of my income?”. The post 5 questions to ask yourself during times of financial uncertainty appeared first on Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative. To find your debt-to-income percentage, add all your debt payments and divide the total by your monthly income.

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This is going to be BIG.

MARCH 19, 2012

Since I launched Brooklyn Bridge Ventures , a lot of people have asked me why I put the fund in Brooklyn. Even to those who said it was "obvious", all of them seem to have different reasons why they believe that was a good idea.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 24, 2023

There’s no simple test to determine which aspiring founder can turn their idea into a billion-dollar business, but VCs who know which questions to ask can uncover the right mindset, says Sanjay Reddy, a co-founding partner at Unlock Venture Partners. Psyched Student Ask Sophie: Which visas will allow us to expand our startup in the US?

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StartupNation

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

In addition to getting the help you need and gaining perspective from your peers, there’s an added, less obvious benefit to asking for help. Odd as it may sound, asking someone for help endears you to the person you ask, because it builds the helper’s self-esteem and makes them feel useful. Copyright 2020 Lioncrest Publishing.

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The Zapier Blog

APRIL 25, 2023

Lead with the ask Without being abrupt or pushy, it's important to put your ask at the top of your email–within the first sentence or two if possible. If you put a lot of rigmarole before your ask, an impatient reader might never get to it. You could position the ask like so: Hi Catherine—This is Mark Holland.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 5, 2023

More posts by this contributor Ask Sophie: What to do if selected/not selected in H-1B lottery? Ask Sophie: Which visas will allow us to expand our startup in the US? Here’s another edition of “Ask Sophie,” the advice column that answers immigration-related questions about working at technology companies.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Employees and executives can go in and propose a change, make a work agreement around it and then ask for approvals with a deadline ticking in the background. Murmur gets a loud ask: Reinvent closed-door decisions by Natasha Mascarenhas originally published on TechCrunch. Image Credits: Murmur.

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StartupNation

JULY 29, 2021

Ask yourself these questions to clarify whether it feels like your time to consider taking the plunge into entrepreneurship by buying a business: Do you have the energy and interest? Expect costs that exceed your original assessment, and ask yourself whether the purchase meets your comfort and stretch price point.

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This is going to be BIG.

MARCH 19, 2018

He finds your company, and obviously being super impressed, he reaches out and asks you what he can do to help. What do you ask of him? (Or No, you have to make an ask. One of the easiest things you can ask of something like that is to invest. It gives you an excuse to ask for more later. This isn't an easy answer.

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TechCrunch

MAY 27, 2022

It may sound crazy, but the first question founders should ask themselves is if they even need to use a deep learning approach to solve their problem. Below are four factors that founders should consider when deciding to build computer vision models. Is deep learning the right tool for solving my problem?

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TechCrunch

JULY 26, 2022

Knowing which questions to ask in the limited time you have with an investor can be challenging, especially when the current environment has led some investors to tighten their belts. Here’s what I tell founders to ask to make the most out of their fundraising meetings and identify the right investment partners for their companies’ future.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 12, 2023

More posts by this contributor Ask Sophie: How do we transfer H-1Bs and green cards to our startup? Ask Sophie: What to do if selected/not selected in H-1B lottery? Here’s another edition of “Ask Sophie,” the advice column that answers immigration-related questions about working at technology companies.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 26, 2023

More posts by this contributor Ask Sophie: Can I launch a startup if I’m in the US on a student visa? Ask Sophie: How many employment green cards are available each year? Here’s another edition of “Ask Sophie,” the advice column that answers immigration-related questions about working at technology companies.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 6, 2022

Here are six key questions we ask when evaluating psychedelic biotech companies: Does the team have the skills, experience and values to bring a product to market? So how do we pick which companies to invest in? The most important factor that can make or break a psychedelic biotech company is its team.

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TechCrunch

JULY 18, 2022

Remember, if you don’t ask investors for support now, someone else in their portfolio will. Founders of such companies are faced with a tough decision: waiting it out and hoping the six to 18 months of runway they’ve got can last them through a potentially protracted downturn or securing extra runway via a down or flat funding round.

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StartupNation

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Hiring a marketing agency: what to ask. Ask yourself the following questions first. Before hiring a marketing agency for your business, it’s important to ask yourself the following questions first: What is my goal? Next, ask your prospective agency : Do you specialize in specific types of projects?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

As you conduct your midyear review, here are three questions to ask yourself: Are revenues where you thought they’d be? The post 3 Questions to Ask Yourself at Your Midyear Review appeared first on THE BLOG. It’s adapting to the market so you can offer a product or service potential customers will buy. Has the market changed?

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 6, 2010

The ability to ask questions effectively is one of the most important skills in business as is the ability to actively listen. There are many different meeting types where asking different types of questions may be appropriate. If you’re: raising money you might like to ask how the investor makes decision.

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Tomasz Tunguz

APRIL 6, 2023

There are 4 questions a startup should ask themselves about building a startup that uses generative AI. There are 4 questions startups should ask themselves about building with generative AI. I presented those questions & my views on their answers at Saastr’s Workshop Wednesday. I had a blast putting this deck together.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 6, 2023

Here are three firm but fair questions that founders should consider asking their potential investors: What value can you provide besides money? Founders should feel confident about proactively asking about what an investor can provide, particularly the networks and introductions potential investors can facilitate.

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Tomasz Tunguz

JUNE 27, 2022

Many web3 consumer experiences ask users to complete a Tough Mudder to use the product. A year-and-a-half might be fine for a SaaS company selling a $50k to $100k ARR product, but long-term viability demands achieving 3-6 month paybacks of modern web2 consumer companies. Why are the payback periods so high? For example: Visit the app.

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StartupNation

JANUARY 24, 2023

When we interviewed the authors of the new book PROMPT, we asked how creative ChatGPT could be. We… The post A ChatGPT Challenge: PROMPT Authors Ask for an Analogy appeared first on StartupNation.

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StartupNation

JANUARY 24, 2023

When we interviewed the authors of the new book PROMPT, we asked how creative ChatGPT could be. We… The post A ChatGPT Challenge: PROMPT Authors Ask for an Analogy appeared first on StartupNation.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 22, 2023

Dear Sophie: Last-minute H-1Bs, O-1A & EB-1A extraordinary credential prep Here’s another edition of “Ask Sophie,” the advice column that answers immigration-related questions about working at technology companies. Ask Sophie: Which visas will allow us to expand our startup in the US? That can be really important!

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 23, 2020

In fact, it’s likely that asking questions and remaining committed to learning about your industry will give you a leg up on the competition, helping you to achieve steady growth and refine your brand immediately out of the gate. And, even as you move forward with the process of launching your business, the learning never stops.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 6, 2011

Jody initially struggled with landing funding for EcoMom, but had now proven he would be successful and asked for some introductions. When asked about disclosure concerns, Nivi and Naval made it clear that any prior investments by them are always disclosed up-front. I ask Naval about the importance of a lead investor.

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