This is going to be BIG.

MARCH 25, 2013

Back in 2006, when I started working on putting together some community groups for entrepreneurs and tech people, I looked for a better name to reference this collection of people. Anyone who was doing something new and cutting edge should feel connected to each other--whether or not they are building a venture backed startup.

communities

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Nearly every successful tech startup I’ve observed over the past 20 years has gone through a similar growth pattern: Innovate, systematize then scale operations. Innovate In the early years of a startup there is a lot of kinetic energy of enthusiastic innovators looking to launch a product that changes how an industry works.

innovation

Gust

JULY 8, 2012

If you are new to the entrepreneurial world of startups, you are likely confused by the terminology of seed-stage, lean startups, micro-VCs, and Super Angels. In any case, it’s time to look again at the options you really have. The good news is that he is all about helping early-stage startups. Early-stage startup.

financing

This is going to be BIG.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2011

A professional social networking site has hired a content focused executive away from a traditional media company's digital arm. What LinkedIn is realizing is indicative of a recent trend--that the best use of online content as a business might be as a synergistic compliment to other activites. Take Refinery29 , for example.

opportunity

This is going to be BIG.

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

This is the first of a series of posts this week on careers in innovation and startups--sort of a thought exercise for me on the topic for my talk at General Assembly at 8PM on 12/15. People have no idea what their options are, nor where those options can take them. In the world of startups and innovation, it's even less clear.

innovation

Entrepreneur's Handbook

APRIL 24, 2021

Advice for non-technical founders for finding a serious CTO for your startup Finding a co-founder is hard work. It goes without saying that being a startup founder is more popular than ever. Traction Think about what you can do to test the underlying business proposition? Finding a technical co-founder is even harder.

founder

StartupNation

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

It’s a myth that only the top startups and the best startup jobs are in Silicon Valley or New York City. As a Midwest company built for Midwest startups, we know that’s just not true. Cities for jobs. And guess what—most of the cities on the list were in the Midwest. Detroit ranked number 10.

startup

TechCrunch

OCTOBER 14, 2022

It’s not a tech company this time — Awoyemi co-founded online jobs site Jobberman (which was acquired by ROAM Africa in 2016) and Whogohost, a bootstrapped hosting platform — but instead, a venture studio: Fast Forward Venture Studio. Fast Forward acts as the company’s co-founder.

ventures

Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

“What if we created a research lab and business incubator that took these people with learning differences and put [them] together? What if we gave them a place where they could figure out what their true passions were and then turn those passions into a livelihood? ” – Rick Fiery. Here’s what they had to say: Craig Simms.

support

Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 29, 2018

Never underestimate the value of understanding sales and marketing best practices—even if you don’t consider yourself a “sales person.” Whether you’re a conversion veteran or a startup founder just learning the basics, download and subscribe to these sales and marketing podcasts today to boost your skills: 1.

creativity

David Teten VC

MARCH 1, 2022

How to find a job as a VC scout. How to get a job in venture capital. The easiest way to work with and for VC funds is to become a part-time scout, getting paid for sourcing investments. But how do you do that? . How to win consulting, board, operating, and investment roles with private equity and venture capital funds (video).

VC

StartupNation

AUGUST 4, 2021

Navigating what this working plan actually looks like can be tricky. You’ll also often hear companies that started in coworking spaces praise the networking benefits of being in a shared space — team collaboration, events and close contact with people in other companies helps startups connect and grow. “Our

coworking spaces

StartupNation

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Now many Detroit startups are on the fast track to growth. Whether it’s new funding, expansions or IPOs, it’s been an eventful year in Detroit startups. Next year is looking even better. Here are the top Detroit startups and tech companies to watch in 2022. Small Detroit startups to watch in 2022. Our Next Energy.

startup

Gust

FEBRUARY 22, 2014

There are literally hundreds of platforms currently operating that connect investors and startups, and there have been at least a hundred others that have come and gone. There are literally hundreds of platforms currently operating that connect investors and startups, and there have been at least a hundred others that have come and gone.

peer-to-peer

StartupNation

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Here are 12 of the best marketing automation tools to optimize your workflow: 1. Marketing automation is all about optimizing your campaigns to reap all the benefits of digital marketing. Investment for marketing automation technology is getting more sophisticated, projecting an increase of $25 billion by 2023. Increase revenue.

creativity

TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Appetiser ‘s site lists three factors for app success: Technology, marketing and design. And while the Australian agency was recommended to TechCrunch via our our survey to identify software development partners for startups , it could just have well have come through our survey to recommend growth marketers, which you can answer here.

founder

David Teten VC

AUGUST 2, 2021

What prompted you to explore this space? Reilly: In your research, you use the Clay Christensen framework of “jobs to be done”. Teten: Professor Clayton Christensen popularized the idea of analyzing a company by looking at the “ Jobs to Be Done ” needed by its clients. Teten: Two reasons. Can you explain that?

disruption

TechCrunch

MARCH 18, 2022

I’m not great with heights, so I’ll look forward to watching their videos. From the outside, a startup that makes multiple pivots might look like it lacks direction. ” is a staple of Gen X humor, since it reaffirms the cynical viewpoint that technology frequently fails to deliver on its lofty promises.

construction

David Teten VC

MAY 19, 2021

One of the best business models ever is creating a marketplace between investors and investment opportunities. The table stakes for all these companies are to execute on the ‘ jobs to be done ’ that any competent direct-investing platform must provide, as compared with the option of investing in a fund: . Compliance with the law.

investing

Y Combinator

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Engineering is typically the function that grows fastest at a scaling startup. Hire the best engineers You want to hire the best early team that you can, as they’re going to be the people helping you scale and maintain velocity. Your job is to build a case for why your company is the opportunity for them.

frameworks

David Teten VC

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Private equity and venture capital investors are copying our sisters in the hedge fund world: we’re trying to automate more of our job. . That’s why 40 million Americans use online dating sites. But, most of use raise capital and source deals the same way people looked for dates 20 years ago: by networking at conferences (or bars). .

technology

David Teten VC

MARCH 5, 2021

What can we learn from the best 40 venture capital investments of all time? We reviewed CB Insights’ global list of “40 of the Best VC Bets of all Time.” This would be easy to detect: among their portfolio companies, do startups with female founders outperform those without? All of the 40 companies’ 92 founders were male.

VC

Startup Blogpost

MARCH 22, 2024

How to Leverage SEO to Drive Traffic to Your Startup’s Website In the ever-evolving landscape of digital marketing, leveraging SEO is crucial for driving traffic to a startup’s website. Dive into the collective wisdom of these professionals to boost your startup’s online presence.

strategy

Startup Blogpost

AUGUST 18, 2023

19 Strategies for Managing Risk in a Startup In this article, we explore nineteen different strategies for managing risk in startups, shared by founders, CEOs, and other industry professionals. This allowed us to explore different verticals and find what worked best for us.

strategy

Entrepreneur's Handbook

AUGUST 22, 2023

Image: Created by author To keep close to the startup community, I chat with founders often. I’ll frequently get asked about what growth is, how you apply it to startups, and when you should focus on it. As a side benefit, my parents might have some idea of what I actually do for work. What is Growth?

sustainability

Gust

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

Quote from Steve Jobs via Flickr. Steve Jobs was one of those entrepreneurs who seemed universally either loved or hated, but not many will argue with his ability to innovate in the technology product arena over the years. Steve Jobs followed his heart his entire life and that, he said, made all the difference.

creativity

TechCrunch

JANUARY 31, 2022

Just look at some of tech-laden vehicles on roads today. The fourth round of the Transit Tech Lab has launched and is looking for technologists to submit ideas on ways to restore customer confidence in public transportation, improve resilience to weather extremes, and further reduce the region’s carbon footprint.

capital

David Teten VC

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Private equity and venture capital investors are copying our sisters in the hedge fund world: we’re trying to automate more of our job. . That’s why 40 million Americans use online dating sites. But, most funds raise capital and source deals the same way people looked for dates 20 years ago: by networking at conferences (or bars). .

technology

TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Broaden your view of ‘best’ to make smarter, more inclusive investments. What can we learn from the best 40 venture capital investments of all time? What can we learn from the best 40 venture capital investments of all time? We reviewed CB Insights’ global list of “40 of the Best VC Bets of all Time.”

investing

OurCrowd

JUNE 26, 2021

Startup of the Week: VisIC, fueling the electric car revolution. Startup of the Week: Ripple’s plant-based alternative. Startup of the Week: Ripple Foods: Watch out Oatly. Startup of the Week: Ripple Foods: Watch out Oatly. OurCrowd’s ZZapp Malaria wins $5M XPRIZE. How to grow a hectocorn. ” Read More.

construction

David Teten VC

MARCH 5, 2021

What can we learn from the best 40 venture capital investments of all time? We reviewed CB Insights’ global list of “40 of the Best VC Bets of all Time.” This would be easy to detect: among their portfolio companies, do startups with female founders outperform those without? All of the 40 companies’ 92 founders were male.

VC

Tomasz Tunguz

OCTOBER 24, 2021

We thought we were going to be talking about scale today, but we’re actually going to talk about having small dogs and raising dachshunds, based on what we were catching up on backstage with Claire. This is a program where we invite luminaries from the startup world to share their insights. I’m Travis Bryant.

leadership

OurCrowd

JANUARY 13, 2022

Top investment opportunities Startup of the Week: Largix, 3D printing for large items Maolac: Superfood from waste A winter’s tale: Tu B’Shvat and venture capital PepsiCo hails success with CropX in Mexico BlueTree: Natural juice, less sugar, huge market Career in high tech?

innovation

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 13, 2013

One of my favorite events last year was attending Startup Grind where I got to interview Clayton Christensen, author of The Innovator’s Dilemma. What I enjoyed was that Derek did his homework on me and allowed me to talk about a lot of personal topics, which I rarely have the chance to do. Last month they turned the tables on me.

startup

Gust

OCTOBER 29, 2014

The first question you need to ask is “What country are you in?” This will be changing next year, however, because of a new law called the JOBS Act of 2012 , which establishes a new, limited type of Crowdfunding for small companies and non-Accredited investors. Once the U.S.

investing

Entrepreneur's Handbook

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Then we will look at how you can both attract and then manage the digital talent to realize the full potential of your HR investment. And this is not so much about the nature of the job itself (task). In that case, several different criteria apply. More specifically, the five steps required?—?based are discussed below. Buckle up.

startup

TechCrunch

MARCH 22, 2021

Um, there is a #$@% ton of mobility news to get to, including a few scoops, some investment news, and a new “market map” that takes a deep look into the business of Mobility-as-a-service apps. The Station is a weekly newsletter dedicated to all things transportation. I have a gift for you.

transportation