StartupNation

MARCH 30, 2021

He handed the phone to me and said, “This is your problem now.” When you’re a franchise owner, you are guaranteed that someone always has your back — even when the ceiling collapses. The most difficult part of starting any business is the unknown factor of whether or not this business is going to be successful.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 20, 2021

Investors are looking for a reason to say “yes.” ” Even so, many entrepreneurs squander this opportunity, often because they direct questions or fail to understand their BATNA (best alternative to a negotiated agreement). When VCs turned to Zoom, Chicago startups were ready for their close-up.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Yeah, baby, we are ready to jump right into a jam-packed day dedicated to the growth and success of the entire early-stage startup ecosystem. Check out our day-one highlights to whet your appetite and then dig in! Head to the expo hall each day to check out early-stage Startup Battlefield 200 exhibitors and sponsor booths.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Software consultant Andrew Drach’s two companies Callentis and Solwey demonstrate his entrepreneurial skills, but his clients also value his educational background, as we learned through TechCrunch’s survey to identify the best software consultants for startups. How is your team structured?

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Startup Blogpost

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The 15 Best Strategies for Developing New Business in a Crowded Market In the quest to uncover effective strategies for developing new businesses in a crowded market, we turned to fifteen Founders and CEOs for their tried-and-true tactics. By analyzing the feedback and sign-ups, you can gauge the demand for your product.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Black founders capitulate and conform to what society has dictated as appropriate fundraising, often glorifying the investor with the fate of their startup in their hands, without realizing that they hold the negotiating power. As of today, own your power. Become an irresistible force: Leverage your expertise.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Boston offers a world of advantages for startup founders 5 investors discuss Boston’s resilient tech ecosystem The startup economy has grown and shifted since the turn of the century, and universities — stocked with a never-ending supply smart, ambitious young people — have increasingly taken part.

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Angel Capital Association

JUNE 14, 2023

About 50% of companies receiving angel investments eventually fail, according to Gust; 20% return the original investment; the same percentage return a profit 2-3 times the investment, and 9% return a profit of 10 times. The “what ifs,” or the deal that got away are common among veteran angel investors.

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Y Combinator

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Engineering is typically the function that grows fastest at a scaling startup. And good people follow good people, helping you grow your team down the road. Your job is to build a case for why your company is the opportunity for them. Your job is to build a case for why your company is the opportunity for them.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 2, 2021

For this morning’s column , Alex Wilhelm looked back on the last few months, “a busy season for technology exits” that followed a hot Q4 2020. On Tuesday, we published a four-part series on Tonal, a home fitness startup that has raised $200 million since it launched in 2018. The Tonal EC-1. Image Credits: Nigel Sussman. The Tonal EC-1.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

I cover how I met founder Johnny Boufarhat, how the company started in 2019, what the early days were like, what it was like when the pandemic hit, what hyperscaling feels like, and more: What You Learn at a Startup that Grows from $0 to $2 Billion Valuation in 1 Year What You Learn at a Startup that Grows from $0 to $7.75 good work.

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Reforge

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Table of Contents Challenge #1: The Lean Startup encourages agnostic experimentation instead of starting with a compelling strategy. Challenge #2: The Lean Startup’s focus on MVPs leads to failing too fast. Challenge #3: The Lean Startup leads to incremental products.

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Angel Capital Association

MARCH 4, 2022

One of the major pitfalls I see when advising early- and mid-stage startups on employment issues is a complete lack of attention to federal and state wage and hour laws. Below is a summary of common wage and hour issues faced by New York-based startups. Executive/Managerial Employees.

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Gust

JULY 27, 2014

Here are my favorites: Image via Wikimedia Commons. Social and business networking sites. I still get about one business “idea” per week for a new networking site, which will combine the “best of all the sites” into a new one. Most of these will fail, or never turn a profit. The second biggest reason is lack of focus.

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TechCrunch

MAY 7, 2021

The pandemic has just pushed edtech mainstream, but language-learning startup Duolingo had already spent the past decade figuring out how to build a successful edtech app. Managing Editor, Extra Crunch (subbing in for Walter again). Amid the IPO gold rush, how should we value fintech startups. Thanks for reading! Eric Eldon.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

JUNE 30, 2022

I intend to use my knowledge of crypto, financial services, and common sense to tease out the story of what I think led to its collapse, starting with the implosion of TerraUSD and Luna. But what made the 3AC default so impactful is that it blew a whale shark-sized hole in many of the largest centralised crypto lending businesses.

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David Teten VC

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Here’s what I said: In your career in tech and VC, how has your focus on ESG responsibility changed over time? One of the impact initiatives I’m proudest of is founding Harvard Business School Alumni Angels of New York , a nonprofit and now the East Coast’s largest angel group. trillion. .

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David Teten VC

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Here’s what I said: In your career in tech and VC, how has your focus on ESG responsibility changed over time? One of the impact initiatives I’m proudest of is founding Harvard Business School Alumni Angels of New York , a nonprofit and now the East Coast’s largest angel group. trillion. .

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Forewarned is forearmed Photo by Anna Schvets via Pexels 18 months ago, I decided to start my own business. Having worked in the startup world for a few years, I also thought I had a pretty good idea of what I was getting myself into. but if you play your cards right, it easily trumps working for someone else. more or less.

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StartupNation

JANUARY 5, 2021

When starting your new business, one of the biggest, and most common, challenges you will face is finding sources of funding to build your business from the ground up. Below, you will learn about the importance of raising capital, and how it plays a vital role in the success of your startup.

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Gust

DECEMBER 22, 2011

So you’ve chosen a name for your startup, product, or both. Most traditional, bricks-and-mortar businesses have substantial, often enormous hard assets, such as raw materials and supplies, work-in-process, inventory, manufacturing equipment, real estate and more, as well as armies of employees. Instagram is a textbook example.)

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StartupNation

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Recruitment bias can taint your judgment – and that of those around you – when it comes to hiring. Let`s dive deeper into the basics and learn what can be done to at least minimize the recruitment bias in your business. Common types of recruitment bias. Recruitment teams and hiring managers often make quick decisions.

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NZ Entrepreneur

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

No one can predict the future and it’s especially true in the startup world. The statistics show that even though most founders bet their time and resources that their startups will be the best in the world, 90% of those new startups won’t be in operation in 10-15 years. Create and adapt your strategic plan.

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FundersClub

JUNE 8, 2017

It’s also common that new team members, lacking the appreciation of why the system was built in the way it was, embark on a mission to make significant, sometimes unnecessary changes that consume time and money," explains Jason Heltzer, a partner at Origin Ventures, a Chicago venture capital firm. But turnover can be mitigated.

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Startup Blogpost

MAY 19, 2023

To understand the importance of mentorship for startup businesses, we gathered insights from 16 experienced CEOs, founders, and industry experts. Mentors have years of working in the industry they are consulting for and can identify business opportunities for the startup. Time management is key.

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AsiaTechDaily

JULY 7, 2023

Could you introduce yourself and your company? For instance, concert ticket scalping is a common problem these days, but our RFID-embedded tickets can prevent such practices. What inspired you to start this business? What are your plans for global expansion? The global market shows a keen interest in your product.

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Reforge

JULY 12, 2022

Why Most Managers Aren’t Effective Coaches How to Kickstart More Coaching Today A lack of career growth opportunities is one of the leading reasons employees leave a job. But what’s a manager to do to retain their team? Even the best managers are set up to fail sometimes. As a result, they lead disempowered teams.

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Reforge

JUNE 15, 2023

Step 1: Map Out the End-to-End User Journey Step 2: Collect Hypothesis-Driven Data Step 3: Master the 3 Components of a Healthy Data Infrastructure Expert Advice for Product Analytics Success When it comes to building high-impact products, most product managers get in the driver's seat and “feel the need for speed.”

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

I was reading Danielle Morrill’s blog post today on whether one’s “ Startup Burn Rate is Normal. I love how transparently Danielle lives her startup (& encourages other to join in) because it provides much needed transparency to other startups. but that’s our firm’s money on your balance sheet.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

JANUARY 4, 2024

My previous startup was bootstrapped, easy, fast, and 100% control. Fundraising is different for each startup, and it’s also very different in each stage of that startup. Let’s get one thing very clear, not every startup has to raise investment nor it’s the job of a startup to raise money. Still no new email.

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A Smart Bear

OCTOBER 4, 2017

That is, keeping the positive characteristics of a tiny organization, avoiding the common problems of a larger organization, by preserving their existing values and processes, just doing it with more people, and figuring it out as we go along, exactly as we always have. It’s a big reason why they move quickly.

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abovethecrowd.com

APRIL 20, 2016

In February of last year, Fortune magazine writers Erin Griffith and Dan Primack declared 2015 “ The Age of the Unicorns ” noting — “Fortune counts more than 80 startups that have been valued at $1 billion or more by venture capitalists.” Next came Rolfe Winkler’s deep dive “ Highly Valued Startup Zenefits Runs Into Turbulence. ”

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 29, 2010

In the video I also covered why you shouldn’t raise too much money too early in your company’s existence. People buy companies for 3 primary reasons: 1) they want the management team / talent 2) they want the technology or 3) they want the market traction (revenue, customer base, profits, etc). Do it early.

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StartupNation

JANUARY 3, 2021

Most startups fail—up to 90% in 2019—and unfortunately, more often than not, the founders themselves are responsible. Financial reasons are often cited as one of the most common factors for startup failures, and these are, of course, hugely important. Conflicting co-founder expectations.

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This is going to be BIG.

JULY 8, 2019

Running a startup consumes a ton of time. The consequences of failing to position a founder’s profile aren’t always obvious—and it’s usually all about missed opportunities. Here’s a primer on manageable things a founder can do to create and take advantage of social media driven opportunities for the benefit of their company.

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StartupNation

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Once a startup has successfully launched, it can move onto the scaling phase. This can be a perilous time for a fledgling company, with only 1 in 200 startups becoming successful scaleups. There are many reasons for this fairly low success rate. Build your business with scalability in mind.

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StartupNation

APRIL 30, 2021

Call me a cranky 38-year-old, but the data seems to prove what seems like common sense: It takes a lot of knowledge, experience and maturity to build a successful company. StartupNation has partnered with Yottled to provide the fastest way to bring your business online. Get started for free.

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