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Forge the Future: Immersive Roleplaying for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

Paul G. Silva

Built on the award-winning Forged in the Dark framework, this experiential learning tool places participants in the roles of startup founders racing to bring their vision to life before time and resources run out. Forge the Future allows you to experience these challenges firsthand.

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Don’t go it alone: Incubators and accelerators help build lifelong relationships

TechCrunch

One way to build that camaraderie is through incubators and accelerator programs. It’s easy to spin your wheels as a startup founder without help, and connecting with a startup-focused group is a good way to find people who are in a similar position, Segneri said.

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New Early Stage Financing Options for Entrepreneurs

Gust

A while back I heard a talk by Dave McClure, a long-time angel investor, who also proclaims to be one of the “new breed” of venture capitalists in Silicon Valley, as CEO of 500Startups , which is either a micro-VC seed fund, or a startup incubator, or both. The good news is that he is all about helping early-stage startups.

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Wrap-up of the Startup Community Leaders Mission USA 2018

Startup Catalyst

The second Startup Community Leaders Mission to the USA took place from 11-18 March 2018, with 20 participants taking part, including 14 from 11 different regional towns in Queensland, 3 from Brisbane, one from Sydney, one from Adelaide, and one from New York (assisting the Beach City film crew). Why we run this particular mission.

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Just 7 days until the TC Early Stage early bird flies away

TechCrunch

Budget-minded entrepreneurs and early-stage startup founders take heed — this is no time to procrastinate. Don’t wait…the early bird gets the…SAVINGS: Buy a $249 founder pass and save $200 before prices increase on April 1 — that’s no joke.

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The Entrepreneurial Path: Essential Tips for First-time Founders

American Entrepreneurship

Consider attending startup events, joining incubators or accelerators, and seeking out people in your industry who are open to mentoring. As a startup founder, you may find that some aspects of your initial plan need to change or adjust. Perhaps the market shifts, or you uncover new customer needs.

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8 Ways to Identify the Perfect Startup Investment

Onevest

By Michael Whitehouse If you are considering investing in a startup company offline or online with platforms like 1000 Angels , a private investor network that connects startups with investors, the sheer number of what’s available can be both daunting and comforting.