NZ Entrepreneur

JANUARY 15, 2020

Jack Coleman , resident at GridAKL / John Lysaght and founder of Double Yolk , started up his own business. Along the way he’s learnt a lot about cash flow management, so here are his top pieces of advice to help you put your startup firmly on the path to success. Why is it important for startup founders to prioritise cash flow?

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Full TechCrunch+ articles are only available to members. Early Q3 indications show India’s startup ecosystem is going gangbusters. It’s hard to find actionable, proven advice for scaling startups. Which form of venture debt should your startup go for? Any advice? Scaling across Series A to C.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 13, 2013

And a few teams of super talented, educated and bright entrepreneurs make a few mill. I’m supposed to believe that my best innovation can only come from scores of startup founders who just made millions and have now become CVOs at my company? I don’t blame entrepreneurs who go for an early exit when it comes up.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Sophie Alcorn is the founder of Alcorn Immigration Law in Silicon Valley and 2019 Global Law Experts Awards’ “Law Firm of the Year in California for Entrepreneur Immigration Services.” Dear Sophie: How can students work or launch a startup while maintaining their immigration status? Contributor. Share on Twitter.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 2, 2022

. “ If you’re a bootstrapped company who is not yet on the treadmill , you have that kind of optionality or that ability to choose when to get on,” says Cavan Klinsky, co-founder of payments processor Healthie. Full TechCrunch+ articles are only available to members. I know people who’ve worked with the U.S.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 13, 2018

This is part of a series of advice for founders who need to raise money from venture capitalists. The most important advice I could give you before you set out in fund raising mode is to understand that fund-raising a sales & marketing process and needs to be managed. I think there’s some truth in this.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

OCTOBER 29, 2021

In many cases, based on our interactions with thousands of founders in the Draftbit Community , success seems to come down to how well they enlist the support of those first mobile app users. In this article, we’ll discuss some of the best strategies for doing that. Put down the build tools! What do your customers actually want?

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 29, 2021

Full Extra Crunch articles are only available to members. In other news: Extra Crunch Live, a series of interviews with leading investors and entrepreneurs, returns next month with a full slate of guests. The 5 biggest mistakes I made as a first-time startup founder. Independent thinking suffered.” citizenship!

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Complete articles are only available to members, but you can use discount code ECFriday to save 20% off a one or two-year subscription. ” From startups to Starbucks: The embedded API opportunity. Dear Sophie: How did immigration change for startup founders in 2020? Details here. Image Credits: Sophie Alcorn.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

APRIL 24, 2021

Founders from outside a tech-ecosystem are surrounded by bad advice, since building a startup is different from other kinds of businesses. Those myths are: (1) Don’t share your idea; (2) Good ideas must be bulletproof; (3) Startups require your total commitment; (4) Live on a shoestring; and, (5) Stick to what you know.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 1, 2020

If I were to pick one thing that unites the global tech scene in terms of culture I would point to the respect and reverence accorded to startup founders. Across social and traditional media the feats of founders big and small are lauded for their genius on a daily basis. This compares to 48% of the general population.

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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. Finding a technical co-founder is even harder. Yet, the benefits of having a technical co-founder make it all worthwhile. A good co-founder will serve as a powerful force multiplier.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 16, 2021

This is not a boast, but a warning: I could write a how-to article on almost any topic. But since I’ve never actually done those things, I would encourage you to ignore any advice I have to offer. Trusted advice comes from experience. Trusted advice comes from experience. Rami Essaid, CEO and founder, Finmark.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 1, 2022

If you’re not familiar with TC+, it’s our members-only community that receives access to articles offering extensive market analysis, expert advice from experienced entrepreneurs, deep-dive interviews with investors and founders, plus live weekly coaching, Q&A sessions and more. Let’s back up a moment.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 21, 2022

Full TechCrunch+ articles are only available to members. According to Tsai, 2022 will see web3 going mainstream, more capital flowing to underestimated founders, and broader investments in regions that have traditionally been overlooked. Use discount code TCPLUSROUNDUP to save 20% off a one- or two-year subscription.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

by Michael Woolf that is worth any startup founder reading to get a sense of perspective on the reality warp that is startup world during a frothy market such as 1997-1999, 2005-2007 or 2012-2014. In that article I linked to I outline the difference between gross margin & net margin. Availability of Capital.

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NZ Entrepreneur

OCTOBER 22, 2019

As a startup founder, your time and resources tend to be limited. User testing was developed to challenge the assumptions founders and designers have before they waste resources on developing a product with poor usability or not addressing their users’ most important problem. Get entrepreneur articles by email once a month.

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For Entrepreneurs

MARCH 11, 2016

At Matrix Partners, we’ve collectively hired many people by starting our own companies and as investors, and written lots of advice for startup founders. We’ve put together the following articles into a comprehensive resource guide for you to reference as you navigate through the stages of your hiring process.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 18, 2012

It’s what life was like as an entrepreneur. But this is nothing like the stress of being an entrepreneur. What’s it really like being an entrepreneur? You’d imagine that every founder was getting rich. Actually, positive outcomes for founders are quite rare. I’m reminded of this feeling.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Preparatory steps are needed in order for a startup to be successful. This Guide is for the aspiring business owner and entrepreneur for the purpose of spuring thinking and investigation that will lead to the creation of a business plan followed by the business launch. Seek out financial advice because it takes time to improve a score.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 31, 2020

But, speaking as someone who’s worked at several startups, Extra Crunch stories contain actionable information you can use to build a company and/or look smart in meetings — and that’s worth something. Full Extra Crunch articles are only available to members. The VCs who founders love the most.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 7, 2011

When I sent out a Tweet with MG’s article I got a number of messages back saying the equivalent of “you don’t need to be a jerk to make a point. I get presentations from aspiring entrepreneurs. Having been an entrepreneur for near-on a decade and having pitched in 100 VC meetings I hated getting no feedback.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 14, 2022

Early-stage startup founders have just a few ways to recruit and retain employees: Offer a competitive salary. Full TechCrunch+ articles are only available to members. A startup founder’s guide to allocating equity grants. Here’s why CNET co-founder Halsey Minor is bullish on NFTs. Walter Thompson.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 5, 2011

This article originally ran on TechCrunch. I’m an entrepreneur at heart so I’m always inspired when I hear stories about innovation. It’s why my investment philosophy is called, “ the entrepreneur thesis.&#. There’s you and your killer CTO co-founder. I’m in Seattle this week.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 16, 2012

There is all sorts of advice on the Internet about how to raise capital. I raised money as an entrepreneur, like you, in 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003 and 2005 for two different companies. I’ve tried to make this advice as well-rounded and biased free as I can. I never suggest that entrepreneurs just randomly pitch VCs.

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AsiaTechDaily

OCTOBER 4, 2023

However, on most websites, Son Heung-min’s personal information appears at the top, and articles that have been popular in the past appear next. Do you have any advice for budding entrepreneurs? For inquiries and connections with Korean tech companies mentioned in this article,, contact us at press@asiatechdaily.com.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Full TechCrunch+ articles are only available to members. was a short-lived boom, but it gave entrepreneurs a better understanding of climate tech, which in turn, has fostered more confidence among investors: 2021 saw a 400% YoY increase in round sizes for startups in this sector. Cleantech 1.0 Walter Thompson. yourprotagonist.

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NZ Entrepreneur

MARCH 4, 2019

Do I have what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur? “What does it take to make it as an entrepreneur? What skills do successful entrepreneurs have that others don’t? On the one hand, many entrepreneurs will say they never believed their product or business would be so successful when they first started out.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Full Extra Crunch articles are only available to members. “So we had three BNPL players with known earnings, and I had just covered a startup funding round in the space.” Instead, we look for “here’s what worked for me” articles that give readers actionable insights. “Go public now.”

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Full TechCrunch+ articles are only available to members. Dear Sophie, As a first-time, early-stage startup founder, I find it difficult to compete against other startups on compensation. Any advice for reducing the cost of recruiting from abroad? Fledgling Founder. Image Credits: Bryce Durbin/TechCrunch.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

By now you probably know that we’re hosting two TC Early Stage events this year — one on April 1-2 and another on July 8-9 — each with its own set of topics, speakers and content — both designed to help nascent startup founders build a better, more successful business. TC Early Stage functions like a minibootcamp for entrepreneurs.

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