TechCrunch

OCTOBER 24, 2022

If you take a look at Barcelona-based Heura the picture seems rosy — with the alt-protein startup claiming “non-stop” momentum and a near doubling of revenue from sales of its faux chicken, beef and pork products in the first half of 2022. Mid-year, the 2017-founded startup reports that it had reached €14.7

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StartupNation

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Cyberattacks have evolved from minor IT problems to PR nightmares. Consider the following tips to maximize your digital security efforts: Cybersecurity products and services. Related: Cyberattacks: Why Cybersecurity Needs to be a Priority for Startups. Investing in cybersecurity.

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 19, 2020

I’ve had the opportunity to help business owners strategize their plans using PR as a tool to help navigate through difficult times with clarity. This time, I connected with 15 startup and SME leaders from my network to discover how they are tackling the current crisis, and what advice they had to offer to others in the same boat.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 10, 2024

Do You Even Know Your Own Brand? Can you clearly describe what your brand is and, equally important, what it isn’t? Can your newest hire articulate it, and do they understand how their day-to-day actions reinforce it? Could your latest customer describe it?

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Per Crunchbase , the 2019 founded audio startup’s earlier seed and pre-seed investors were Mangrove Capital Partners and Redalpine. Or trying to eke out travel/food tips (‘Best Vegan Spots Las Vegas’). “We raised $3M in late 2020.

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Y Combinator

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Engineering is typically the function that grows fastest at a scaling startup. For example, I remember speaking with senior engineers at other startups who were surprised we were writing tests and doing code reviews and that we had a code style guide from the very early days. Here are tips for writing good tests.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 14, 2013

Creating awareness for your brand and products is one of the lifebloods of technology startups yet in a world where so many companies are being created it becomes difficult to rise above the noise. One of the masters of this in the startup technology world is Flurry. This article originally appeared on TechCrunch.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 22, 2021

Whether it’s bundling bookings, payments or just trip planning, startups are selling these mobility-as-a-service (MaaS) offerings as a lifeline to make transit agencies the backbone of urban mobility. Email me at kirsten.korosec@techcrunch.com to share thoughts, criticisms, offer up opinions or tips.

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This is going to be BIG.

MARCH 8, 2017

Just had a few conversations with startups around how early to hire for marketing. You'd like to have developed an audience to be able to launch your product to--because as any PR person will tell you, relying 100% on other people's audiences can be a tough sell. Creating a great de-stressing tips e-mail newsletter.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 8, 2021

Challenger banks continue to see huge infusions of cash from investors bullish on the opportunity for smaller and faster-moving tech-based banking startups to woo customers from their larger rivals. Digital banking has reached a tipping point,” said Anne Boden, founder and CEO of Starling Bank, in a statement.

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This is going to be BIG.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

Because, you know, who doesn''t love a good startup list. It''s a story of a mechanical engineer turned startup entrepreneur who has seen how NYC actually works (and built a company to help it run smooth) from as deep undergroud as the East Side Access Project under Grand Central and as high as the roof of the NY Times building.

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StartupNation

APRIL 14, 2021

Developing and executing a public relations (PR) plan is one of the best things you can do for your startup. One of the most common reasons that business owners fail to create a PR plan for their business is they believe they need to hire an agency. As a bootstrapped entrepreneur, you can create and execute your own PR plan.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

MAY 11, 2022

These are some tips and tricks to help you secure the brand partnership of your dreams. The corporate chain can be beneficial to a startup culture by bringing credibility as well as experience in distribution, PR, and branding. . Today, 57% of companies use partnerships to further their brand. Be intentional in your networking!

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 16, 2020

I began my career at Oracle in the mid-1980s and have since been around the proverbial block, particularly in Silicon Valley working for and with companies ranging from the Fortune 50 to global consulting companies to leading a number of startups, including the SaaS company I presently lead. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

JULY 10, 2020

We (ecosystem builders) are keenly aware that without generating more startups and impactful support for the entrepreneurs in our communities, we will not come close to reaching our economic potential, EVER. Read the case study of Beth Zimmer and the Erie Pennsylvania PR Campaign. Learn more and connect. Message us now, please!

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Did venture capitalists undervalue startups for decades? In fact, early-stage startups are raising capital at a higher level and valuations today than their late-stage counterparts did a decade ago. But were these older startups undervalued, or did market dynamics dictate their pricing?

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Startup Blogpost

MARCH 17, 2023

From spreading the word about your business to distributing an outline of your business’ purpose, here are 12 answers to the question, “How can I attract publicity to my startup?” The challenge within the quiz should relate back to how the startup provides value in a real-life setting.

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TechCrunch

MAY 14, 2021

Each year, the accelerator admits only about 5% of the startups that seek to join. Jumping through some hoops is not only worth the potential payoff but is ultimately a valuable learning curve for any startup.”. Dear Sophie, I’m the founder of an early-stage, two-year-old fintech startup. Image Credits: Bryce Durbin/TechCrunch.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

My rationale is simple: everything goes wrong and only great teams can respond to competitors, markets, funding environments, staff departures, PR disasters and the like. Final startup grind from msuster. And the folks at Startup Grind have been kind enough to invite me to present this morning in Mountain View on the topic.

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This is going to be BIG.

JANUARY 24, 2011

Actually, startups tend to drop the ball on recruiting the same way they mess up in PR. Startups need to aim for a constant buzz in the media in the same way that they should be bringing in a consistent flow of high quality talent--there's rarely a time when a growing company is out of the market for either.

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NZ Entrepreneur

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

“We are frankly swamped with PR now,” says Rebecca Stevenson, Stuff’s National Business Editor. In a world where new startups and new businesses appear every day, it’s increasingly difficult to cut through. Period-proof underwear startup I Am Eva stands out to Rebecca as one such story. Rebecca Stevenson. 6) Don’t be difficult.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 28, 2020

CSR is more than a PR tool, though. Given these benefits, many investors take great interest in a startup’s social mission. Startups that embrace and exemplify a clear social mission from the get-go will have an easier time attracting much-needed backing. Follow these three tips to foster this alignment: 1. Be specific.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 21, 2010

This is part of my ongoing series on Startup Advice. As startup entrepreneurs we all want to work with them because having their name as reference clients makes it so much easier for marketing, PR, selling to other customers, fund raising and even recruiting. The startup argues that they did free work so they saved cash.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 4, 2011

It’s a very important concept for me because in a startup you are constantly under pressure and have way too many distractions. Commitment & urgency are key drivers of success in startup businesses. I was recently talking with a startup company who wanted me to try their product. You already know it from your personal lives.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 21, 2010

If you’re a startup and you don’t have a close relationship with a few law firms you’re really missing one of the most important relationships that any entrepreneur can have. I write about some of the lessons in my post on Startup Mistakes. Every town has firms that focus on startups – find them.

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This is going to be BIG.

JANUARY 25, 2010

8AM Regulatory Scrutiny of Social Media: The Impact on PR Communicators in 2010 and Beyond. Join our panel of experts in media law, health care communications and digital/social media as we explore what this heightened government scrutiny may mean for PR practitioners, marketers and media strategists. Tuesday, January 26th.

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StartupNation

OCTOBER 11, 2020

With so many startup success stories and technological advancements these days, anything is possible. However, as an increasing body of research demonstrates, there is another often forgotten factor that drives startup success: diversity and inclusion. The following tips are based on my experience consulting with those companies.

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StartupNation

JUNE 11, 2021

Over the past decade, crowdfunding has revolutionized the way startups generate capital and secure investment. Below are the top tips we learned along the way: Target your message. Related: New Legislation Makes Equity Crowdfunding the Go-To Source for Startup Funding. Build a community before launching. Focus on press.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 26, 2017

Startups can thrive or fail based on their public relations. So it’s critical for entrepreneurs to build PR plan for their business. Below are four tips for creating a solid reputation. The post DIY Public Relation Tips for Entrepreneurs appeared first on THE BLOG. BE PREPARED .

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Smart Hustle Magazine

MARCH 25, 2020

Marketing is so important for the success of your ecommerce business and here's a few tips to keep in mind. Using social media and doing more with digital PR and link building. For many startup ecommerce companies you can hire the best people for specific roles. Start by planning seeds. Such as design, video editing and etc.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 28, 2022

But San Francisco is no longer the center of the startup universe , and it hasn’t been for a while. Cities like Boulder, Detroit and Austin had emerging tech ecosystems long before the pandemic forced VCs to start taking pitches via Zoom, and social media has leveled the playing field when it comes to networking and PR. Code quality.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 17, 2021

Copy.ai , a startup building AI-powered copywriting tools for business customers, announced a $2.9 The startup is notable for a few reasons. Some investors are rather bullish on startups using the technology. And the startup is an in-market experiment regarding AI and writing. million round this morning.

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HPA

APRIL 7, 2020

Built In Chicago: Online community hub for Chicago startups and tech. ChicagoInno: Chicago Startups that are Hiring Right Now. Silver Lining: Free resource for Employees and Startups. Propllr: Chicago Startups that are Hiring. Switch: Talent List for Startups. Propllr: Chicago Startups that are Hiring Right Now.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 7, 2022

You can buy your pass or Early-Stage Startup Demo Package at the early-bird price and save $300 and $200, respectively. As always, you can email me at rebecca.techcrunch@gmail.com to share thoughts, criticisms, opinions or tips. He dismantled the PR department and is disseminating company news via Twitter. billion valuation.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 23, 2010

This is part of my ongoing series on startup advice but also filed under my sales & marketing posts. No advice I give will ever apply to 100% of companies, 100% of startups or even 100% of tech startups. Yet startups continue to pour tons of energy into a relationship that with the current structure will never work.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 3, 2023

But here’s a hot tip: This is your last chance for super-early-bird tickets , so maybe get on that sooner rather than later! — Christine and Haje The TechCrunch Top 3 All roads lead to acquisition : Manish writes that after Japan’s Geniee acquired AdPushup-operator Zelto for $70 million. PST, subscribe here. Hello, you crunchy Crunchers!

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StartupNation

JUNE 2, 2021

But beyond that, are you using email marketing , like a startup newsletter, to grow your business? Keep reading for some easy tactics to get more eyes on your startup newsletter, boost brand awareness and increase sales. Does your startup need a newsletter? What kind of content should I include in my startup newsletter?

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