NZ Entrepreneur

OCTOBER 28, 2024

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. In 2013, she sold her business and decided to get “more involved in governance”.

startup 98

startup mix-use board support 98

American Entrepreneurship

JUNE 10, 2025

Here are some of the most common startup setbacks that test an entrepreneur’s resilience: Funding Rejections: Repeated “no” from investors can be disheartening, especially when you believe in your vision. Here’s how to strengthen your ability to bounce back and keep going. What matters most is how you respond.

entrepreneurship 85

entrepreneurship peer-to-peer entrepreneurs enablement 85

StartupNation

JUNE 4, 2025

Instead of defending our assumptions verbally, I handed him control and said, “Let’s see what happens with your assumptions.” They could test their own assumptions and see the resilience of our business model firsthand. Light flooded my face red for three seconds during the funding ask. That was the order. $1M

pitching 66

pitching innovation energy founder 66

American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 12, 2025

This article describes the entrepreneurial mindset behind successful startups, how you can develop that mindset, and the strategies to build your startup based on that mindset. Reid Hoffman Entrepreneurship is living a few years of your life like most people wont, so that you can spend the rest of your life like most people cant.

strategy 59

strategy startup creativity mentorship 59

Revolution

MARCH 26, 2025

Todays hearing underscores this committees commitment to prioritizing entrepreneurship and innovation, and I thank you for your leadership in making this a shared nationaleffort. Indeed, new businesses play a significant role in net new job creation in the U.S., Watch the hearing and read his full testimony here andbelow.

capital 147

capital innovation entrepreneurship culture 147

StartupNation

JUNE 18, 2025

As you set out on this journey, protecting your business means more than just securing your data or drafting airtight contracts. We’ve put together eight ways to safeguard your startup—from how you build your team to managing your finances, and choosing the right tech.

startup 59

startup culture peer-to-peer creativity 59

American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 5, 2025

Having the right business advisor can be a game-changer for an entrepreneur Starting and growing a business is a challenging and often lonely endeavor. Entrepreneurs are presented with both business and personal challenges as they travel their entrepreneurial journey.

entrepreneurs 98

entrepreneurs mentorship entrepreneurship advice 98

This is going to be BIG.

MAY 2, 2025

Its a tricky question whether you're an associate at a big fund or running a solo GP effort. Deal flow is your lifebloodbut not all deal flow is created equal. Good deal flow or not, its super easy to keep busy as an investor. Youre working with a set of partners at a brand name firm. Also, be careful not to fall in.

VC 195

VC pitching B2B marketing networking 195

American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 22, 2025

The top ten states to start a business share a combination of factors that are helpful to entrepreneurs achieving success that the bottom ten of 50 states lack to some degree. Starting a business can be daunting as reflected in the high number of failures that occur in the first year.

real estate 52

real estate education entrepreneurship entrepreneurs 52

American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 26, 2025

In a significant milestone for the cybersecurity and enterprise software space, Islandthe company behind the rapidly emerging Enterprise Browserhas announced the successful close of its $250 million Series E funding round. Customers range from Fortune 1000 companies to small and midsize businesses and public sector institutions.

hospitality 93

hospitality entrepreneurship SaaS education 93

StartupNation

MAY 16, 2025

Funding a startup can be challenging, especially if you’re new to the game. Many seek an alternative route as traditional funding doesn’t always work out. What is Alternative Funding? What is Alternative Funding? Why Do People Seek Alternative Funding? This gives more people access to funding.

peer-to-peer 52

peer-to-peer startup incubation mentorship 52

Jason Malki

JUNE 6, 2025

As VP of Investment at BDev Ventures , Keshia leads sourcing and portfolio operations, managing both strategic and operational aspects of the fund. I joined BDev Ventures shortly after the fund was launched and helped build out both the investment and platform sides of the business. Differentiation is your only real moat.

founder 52

founder investing investment accelerator 52

American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 8, 2025

Were honored to have Samsung Venture Investment Corporation involved in this funding journey for Pison, as their support offers vital resources to bring forward transformative solutions with meaningful societal impact, said John Croteau, CEO of Pison.

technology 98

technology ventures investing investment 98

Red Rocket

APRIL 30, 2025

With all the chaos in the economic and financial markets these days, largely around the impact of new tariffs, it is causing unexpected and unfortunate turmoil for many businesses today. Businesses that used to be growing are seeing declines, and businesses that used to be generating healthy profits may now be experiencing losses.

culture 126

culture creativity startup capital 126

StartupNation

JULY 17, 2025

Starting a business is an exciting adventure. You’ll need to balance your budget, find the right funding, and navigate risks carefully. But with a strategic financial plan, you can position your startup for sustainable growth and a strong future. But your main focus should be on being strategic and adaptable.

startup 52

startup finance financing mentorship 52

Ben Franklin Technology Partners

OCTOBER 30, 2024

After receiving funds from friends and family, Ben Franklin was our next round of funding, which brought much-needed startup capital into the company. Without Ben Franklin’s funding, it would have been quite challenging to find funding for our company at the time we needed it.” Contact us or see our free programs.

support 52

support entrepreneurship entrepreneurs development 52

This is going to be BIG.

JANUARY 13, 2025

It was a perfectly reasonable explanation that basically boiled down to VCs are busy and theres no upside to hurting your feelings or getting into a debate. When youve got any kind of a leadbe it for selling your product or selling your equityand you let them go with no scheduled next step, you risk never speaking to them again.

pitching 370

pitching VC founder investing 370

StartupNation

JULY 3, 2025

As a large portion of the working world embarks on a remote future, it’s up to your startup to adapt ahead of time to see the best results. For business leaders at the beginning of their startup venture, offering WFH roles is extremely beneficial. This leads to an unsatisfied workforce and a high turnover rate for your startup.

startup 52

startup culture collaboration coworking 52

Founder Bounty

DECEMBER 23, 2024

These VC's will not only help you but will accel your business. Building a startup is not about having an ego even though its your baby. they can open doors you could never do including into funding and pilots with corporates. If you do get and offer from top US VC's take them, dont be greedy and stay humble.

VC 105

VC accelerator investing investment 105

StartupNation

JUNE 14, 2025

And while you’re likely to expect the ups and downs of day-to-day operations, it’s important to understand the impact of this unpredictability on your finances. You see, the biggest mistake startup owners make is tying their personal financial futures to the success of their business ventures.

startup founder 52

startup founder founder startup finance 52

NZ Entrepreneur

MARCH 18, 2025

Taking place in Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington, the premiere event will present pioneers in business, innovation and leadership, including innovative founders Brianne West , Nadia Lim , Sam Stubbs , Iyia Liu , special guest Dan Carter and more. Aotearoa is full of brilliant ideas and entrepreneurs making a real impact. said Brianne.

entrepreneurs 86

entrepreneurs peer-to-peer leadership entrepreneurship 86

NZ Entrepreneur

MARCH 16, 2025

Read the interview: Richard Liew: For those who may not know who Ministry of Awesome is – let’s just assume there might be some – can you give us your elevator pitch? You’re also sort of no longer running your classic three-month type accelerator program, which finishes on, say, a demo day.

startup ecosystem 52

startup ecosystem mix-use advice incubation 52

StartupNation

MAY 27, 2025

Hiring is tough for any business, but startups face a unique set of challenges that set them apart from more established companies. With 90% of startups failing , you can understand why many high-quality candidates might prefer to choose established businesses with supposedly higher job security.

startup 52

startup culture mentorship creativity 52

StartupNation

JUNE 23, 2025

This article presents real-world examples of business leaders who successfully overcame various crises, from supply chain disruptions to regulatory shifts. Issues are unavoidable, but your reaction to them is most important. I have learned that being clear in your communication and intent on solving problems is paramount.

entrepreneurs 75

entrepreneurs disruption real estate strategy 75

NZ Entrepreneur

JUNE 24, 2025

Following many years working in the often tumultuous and unforgiving film and television industry focused on visual effects, Mel’s big idea popped up after finding herself at a midlife crossroads, having undertaken the challenge of a degree in entrepreneurship and business, and wondering what lay beyond the medium she had worked in for so long. “I

incubation 52

incubation education entrepreneurship communities 52

HPA

JUNE 24, 2025

These agents automate and enhance workflows such as client communication, knowledge mining, document generation, and project management, all while integrating directly with a firm’s unique data, methodologies, and business objectives. said Robert Ong , CEO and Co-Founder of Moonnox.

consulting 91

consulting accelerator enablement sustainability 91

StartupNation

JULY 21, 2025

Running a business, like waging a war, goes exactly as planned right until the moment you start. When I started my first business in my early twenties, for example, I hedged my bets by informing my boss at the time that I’d work part-time for him but do my own thing on my days off and the weekend. I mean that literally.

strategy 40

strategy entrepreneurs leadership disruption 40

StartupNation

MAY 30, 2025

If you came to this article to find out about the $10,000 small business grants from Verizon Small Business Digital Ready, that’s great. Lucky for you and your business, the course and event offerings are many, varied and aimed at helping you build your skillset and your community. And, guess what?

peer-to-peer 73

peer-to-peer media funders strategy 73

Impact Hub

MARCH 5, 2025

They offer a cleaner, safer, and more cost-effective alternative for both households and businesses. The Bayer Foundation Women Empowerment Award is dedicated to accelerating this transformation by providing connections, funds, and visibility to women entrepreneurs who are making a difference.

innovation 36

innovation sustainability energy startup ecosystem 36

Paul G. Silva

MARCH 21, 2025

Then we package that into a business model and pitch that shows why these founders are the ones to solve it. If youre a non-technical founder trying to raise a pre-seed or seed round, Id love to talk. Thats where we come in. Right now, Im practicing what Ive taught so many others: customer discovery.

pitching 100

pitching support founder capital 100

StartupNation

JUNE 9, 2025

Sign Up for The Start Newsletter * indicates required Email Address * /* real people should not fill this in and expect good things – do not remove this or risk form bot signups */ Up to neck in my trouble would be an accurate description of my earliest days as a young business owner as well. Raise business capital of $100K to $100M.

consulting 94

consulting mix-use strategy mentorship 94

Jason Malki

JULY 21, 2025

Partially funded by the European Union, the platform is designed to foster meaningful exchange, connection, and collective impact. What motivated you to launch your startup? What has been your biggest challenge when growing your startup? What are your plans for your startup? Stay close to your “why.”

culture 52

culture technology funders communities 52

Red Rocket

JANUARY 29, 2025

When businesses are unclear on what the future will bring, it often results in a wait and see approach before making any material investments. This post will better educate you on why business executives are worried, and what this may mean for your businesses. It is a vicious cycle.

education 83

education investing investment capital 83

American Entrepreneurship

MAY 28, 2025

After extensive development backed by billions of data points and built on the most-cited peer-reviewed research, MAXIOM is entering clinical trials and opening a $6 million Series A funding round following a successful $2 million seed round led by Conscious Ventures.

health 73

health peer-to-peer energy advice 73

Impact Hub

MARCH 6, 2025

How Capsule is supporting young women to build thriving businesses Despite Romania’s growing startup ecosystem, women founders remain disproportionately low. Impact Hub Network Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp Nearly half (47%) of Romanian women hold back from launching their own businesses due to fear of failure.

support 36

support peer-to-peer mentorship startup ecosystem 36

Forward Cities

MAY 26, 2025

E3 Durham (E3D) is a place-based, inclusive entrepreneurs initiative supported by Durham Countys ARPA funding. E3 Durham combines hands-on business navigation services, cohort-based training, and an innovative "learn-to-earn" incentive model that helps entrepreneurs access subsidized business services. Budget Proposal 7.

entrepreneurial ecosystem 40

entrepreneurial ecosystem consulting peer-to-peer sustainability 40

David Teten VC

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Partner, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP; Chair, Orricks Private Investment Funds Group.) If you are launching your own investment management firm, we recommend designing a constitution: a set of documents covering the firms goals, legal obligations, and principles for handling disagreement. Hellman, Esq.,

culture 52

culture strategy venture capital finance 52