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5 Signs that Your Startup is Failing to Thrive in the Age of Work From Home

StartupNation

More than half of remote workers have only started working from home since 2020, making WFH culture still a new phenomenon in a number of industries. Not only are these relationships critical to the success of your business, but most startups rely on investor pitches and regular networking to fund their venture.

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15 Grant Programs for Minority and Women Business Owners

StartupNation

A total of nearly $63,000 in grants were made during 2020. The program also includes mentorship, access to online resources and the opportunity to be considered for even larger grants. Leading the global shift toward inclusive innovation, digitalundivided invested in over 1,500 Black and Latinx women entrepreneurs in 2020.

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Asia’s Premier Global Startup Extravaganza, COMEUP 2023, Set to Ignite Seoul with Record International Participation from Nov 8 to 10

AsiaTechDaily

This dynamic zone will feature IR pitches for investment attraction, conducted on a dedicated stage, and thought-provoking conferences. This program provides a unique platform for mentorship, networking, and investment opportunities for early-stage startups from South Korea and beyond.

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What minority founders must consider before entering the venture-backed startup ecosystem

TechCrunch

It is a huge mountain to climb and a full-time job to continuously pitch your vision and yourself to reach the first meeting with a VC fund — and that’s still miles away from a funding discussion. These discussions then bring further biases to the surface. It is all possible, but patience is key. Think of the worst-case scenario.

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12 ‘flexible VCs’ who operate where equity meets revenue share

TechCrunch

Chattanooga, TN-based Capacity Capital was launched in 2020 with a primary focus on the southeastern U.S. Revenue-based flexible VCs. These investors are paid back primarily based on a percentage of revenues. Capacity Capital. I wanted [a term for] something similar (between debt and equity) but on an extremely small scale.”.

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25 Sources For Funding Minority Entrepreneurs

Smart Hustle Magazine

2) National Black MBA Association Scale-Up Pitch Challenge. The National Black MBA Association Scale-Up Pitch Challenge is another great source of funding for minority start-ups. You must show proof that your small business was started either before or on 1st January 2020 to stand a chance. Website: [link].

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Standard Chartered Bank and Singapore Management University Launch Women Entrepreneurship Incubator

AsiaTechDaily

The Women in Entrepreneurship Incubator, in recognition of the challenges faced by female entrepreneurs in Southeast Asia, aims to bridge the gap in mentorship, networking opportunities, and funding. TThe Incubator aims to cultivate a more inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem by offering tailored support and resources to women-led startups.