StartupNation

OCTOBER 5, 2021

SBA Local Assistance : Provides you with a list of local Small Business Development Centers that you can contact to find grant opportunities. If your business sells a unique product, consider using a crowdfunding site like Kickstarter or Indiegogo to raise funds. Apply to accelerators. Corporate Small Business Grants.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Put off by high taxes and paperwork in their home country, many Italian entrepreneurs moved to places like London in years past to startup. Indeed, the Italian Ministry of Economic Development and the Italian Trade & Investment Agency in London have even been known to fund Italian entrepreneurs abroad to help them gain more experience.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 5, 2022

After operating his own ghost kitchen, Keto Kitchen, in Austin for the past year, serial entrepreneur John Meyer saw that fintech resources for the industry were lacking. That told him there was an opportunity for a data-driven financing tool for these types of restaurants. Ghost Financial card app. Image Credits: Ghost Financial. “I

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Y Combinator

MARCH 4, 2020

As a reminder, the YC internship program gives current undergrad and grad students the opportunity to find a great YC-backed and vetted startup. We are based in NYC, offer competitive compensation & benefits and offer an incredible opportunity to join a talented & young team that is changing Higher Ed for the better.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 6, 2021

ThoughtSpot CEO Sudheesh Nair shared some of his thoughts about building a sturdy leadership team and drafted a thorough checklist for entrepreneurs who are putting a crew together. Use discount code ECFriday to save 20% off a one- or two-year subscription. The acceleration of B2B AI innovation has begun. His initial advice?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 16, 2017

We caught up with Cameron to learn more about his work as a social entrepreneur. I’m involved in scaling a non-profit called The Innovation Law Lab that uses technology, process optimization and data to provide pro bono legal representation at far greater scale and effectiveness than traditional methods.

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StartupNation

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

We’ve all seen the statistics on how many businesses fail within the first few years of operation, and the current pandemic may accelerate that struggle for some startups. Meaning having one of these accounts could open up business opportunities. You are likely a crucial part of your business, and you need to pay yourself accordingly.

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Berkonomics

JUNE 8, 2017

It might be useful to list some of the ways in which you can raise money for growth with and without outside investors. Email readers, continue here…] Bootstrapping: This term describes your ability to start a business with little investment and grow it using internally-generated funds.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

There’s been a profusion of startups emerging in the last year around the concept of rolling up smaller e-commerce businesses — operations that mainly sell and distribute their products on marketplace platforms like Amazon’s — using economies of scale to bring them together to run and grow them more efficiently.

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TechCrunch

MAY 28, 2021

” Despite the hype about ease of use, enterprise companies always ask customers to abandon familiar tools so they can learn something new. Use discount code ECFriday to save 20% off a one- or two-year subscription. The growing complexity of fundraising has the opportunity to make tech either inclusive or exclusive.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 8, 2020

The entrepreneur, who previously worked as a designer and co-founder of a snack company, says the stench of pesticides and herbicides piled high was too strong to ignore. The company brought on chief science officer Frank Rossi, who has a PhD at Cornell, to create its core product, which requires a mix of tech and science to work.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 11, 2021

Fresha’s current range of services include a free-to-use platform for booking appointments; free software for managing accounts; a payments service that includes both a physical point of sale and digital interface; and a wider marketplace both to provide goods to the businesses (B2B); and for the businesses to sell goods to customers (B2C).

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TechCrunch

APRIL 23, 2021

Ignite NI emerged as an important native incubator and accelerator. Use discount code BELFAST to save 25% off an annual or two-year Extra Crunch membership. Chris McClelland, MD of Ignite NI: He’s a mentor on the city’s top accelerator program. We have a mix of angel and institutional investors in Belfast.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 24, 2020

Editor’s note: Get this free weekly recap of TechCrunch news that any startup can use by email every Saturday morning (7 a.m. Most entrepreneurs are never going to make it. In its S-1 filings , Datto highlighted a COVID-19 tailwind stemming from companies accelerating their digital transformation efforts. Subscribe here.

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Revolution

MAY 21, 2019

We asked the winners in each city to tell us about their companies, provide advice to fellow entrepreneurs, and share a little more about themselves. I chose to come back to Orlando because I found it most rewarding in terms of personality fit, diversity, and growth opportunities. Florida is the gateway to space for us!

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StartupNation

JANUARY 6, 2021

To ensure your business continues to take advantage of the changing tide, here are 21 ways to help accelerate the growth of your new business in the year ahead: Become a prolific content creator. The podcast interview revealed how they used Facebook groups to grow their business from $80K to $500K in monthly revenue.

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TechCrunch

MAY 20, 2021

. “There are many players, there is no denying it,” he said, adding that their research has (so far) found more than 50 roll-up players going for the same general opportunities that it is. But in the process of planning out how factory14 might differentiate itself in that mix, Steinbruch said it found some distinct differences.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

San Francisco-based Heyday — which buys up and then grows direct-to-consumer merchants and brands that have found initial traction, leveraging the Amazon marketplace — has raised $555 million, a Series C that it will be using to continue expanding its technology, investing in business development, and to buy up more assets.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 12, 2021

Still, new opportunities are popping up in remote work, psychedelics and wellness. Use discount code CZECHIA to save 25% off a 1-year Extra Crunch membership. What are some overlooked opportunities right now? How should investors in other cities think about the overall investment climate and opportunities in your city?

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 22, 2011

I didn’t sit through any panels (other than the day where I was the emcee and judge for the BizSpark Accelerator program). As my college buddies used to say, “you could blindfold me with dental floss.&# But we’re also looking at unprecedented opportunity.&#. That’s a huge difference in opportunity.&#.

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Startup Blogpost

AUGUST 25, 2023

Moreover, the consistent progress achieved through these sprints has boosted team confidence and has led to accelerated growth and innovation in the startup’s journey. When we’re in the mix, we don’t see the big picture. I, like most entrepreneurs, am a visionary guy and have 1,000 ideas a day. Neither is good!

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 7, 2022

The company has raised over $86 million over its lifetime and counts NewView Capital and SoftBank’s SB Opportunity Fund among its backers. Meanwhile, Yaydoo has raised over $20 million from investors such as Base10 Partners, monashees, SB Opportunity Fund and Leap Global Partners.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

APRIL 13, 2021

As a VC and Board member, I am usually involved in this topic thanks to my experience as an entrepreneur and business operator. In consumer goods, where product features and benefits like brand, reputation, and service are often intangible, the conjoint analysis is a marketing research approach used to measure the differentiation value.

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Impact Hub

APRIL 21, 2020

The Impact Hub network brings together like-minded social entrepreneurs, innovators, partners, and industry professionals who are passionate about creating lasting change in places and for people who are the most in need. We could do worse than approach it with a mix of humanity, humility, and experimentation. .

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TechCrunch

APRIL 23, 2021

Use discount code ECFriday to save 20% off a one- or two-year subscription. Even though millions of us respond every day to the personalized, automated emails sent through its platform, Klaviyo still isn’t a well-known brand. Part 2: How Klaviyo used data and no-code to transform owned marketing. Walter Thompson.

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HPA

OCTOBER 11, 2022

While the University of Michigan has been formally educating students on entrepreneurship for decades, the region’s entrepreneurial ecosystem has notably ramped up in the last ten years and has effectively used its powerful alumni network to amplify its growth. Just as the $2.4B

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David Teten VC

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Q: Please give us an overview of Chisos. Chisos is a structured finance company that provides startup and brand capital to entrepreneurs, athletes and creatives. Our CISA investment structure provides downside protection to investors, making a once early, risky business, a more attractive investment opportunity.

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David Teten VC

DECEMBER 2, 2019

In addition, there are many other groups will give you cash, training, and community with few or no strings attached: Ashoka is a foundation that engages in scouring for and choosing the leading social entrepreneurs across the globe, who it refers to as Ashoka Fellows. Google for Startups Accelerator. Aspen Tech Policy Hub.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 16, 2021

What are some overlooked opportunities right now? How should investors in other cities think about the overall investment climate and opportunities in your city? What are the opportunities startups may be able to tap into during these unprecedented times? What are some overlooked opportunities right now? Zoomin Software.

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TechCrunch

MAY 7, 2021

Many fintech startups have tried to become a market-maker between investors and investment opportunities. This data contains excellent business insights and immense opportunities, but it has become impossible for companies to derive actionable insights from this data consistently due to its sheer volume. Thanks for reading!

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 5, 2016

This article was originally posted on Inc.com, a partner of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization , the world’s most influential community of entrepreneurs. If I had more space, I’d add that studying accelerated learning is the Archimedes lever for everything else. By Tim Ferriss, Author, Early Stage Investor.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

For this survey, TechCrunch spoke to a number of investors about the area’s potential, opportunities and key players. They see a huge opportunity for the region to become a major startup hub by utilizing its diverse workforce and wonderful quality of life. In this survey, these investors agree on several aspects of Miami.

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Impact Hub

MARCH 14, 2019

Our members are working side by side in one of our 100 Impact Hubs around the world, connecting digitally through our global Community App, or using their Impact Hub Passport, which gives members the possibility to work and meet three days per year at any Impact Hub. Please contact us to learn more about our collaboration opportunities.

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Gust

DECEMBER 27, 2012

It sounds obvious, but the majority of entrepreneurs who pitch me have obviously never thought through many of the major issues surrounding their companies. With #1 – #3 under your belt, you should start preparing the components you will use to support your pitch to outside investors. Understand your business.

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StartupNation

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

Companies like Airbnb, Intercom and Buffer have released the pitch decks they used to raise their first rounds of funding, and if you look at their structure, you can essentially find the same set of slides. We’re going to use that to distill the ideal set of slides for a pitch deck (and combine it with some storytelling ).

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David Teten VC

DECEMBER 2, 2019

In addition, there are many other groups will give you cash, training, and community with few or no strings attached: Ashoka is a foundation that engages in scouring for and choosing the leading social entrepreneurs across the globe, who it refers to as Ashoka Fellows. Google for Startups Accelerator. Aspen Tech Policy Hub.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 3, 2019

In their book Cracking Complexity , David Komlos and David Benjamin share the steps to working through any complex business problem—both quickly and using existing talent, not consultants. Leaders often approach complex problems using experts and interview-based, analytical techniques that have been honed for complicated challenges.

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