StartupNation

JUNE 1, 2021

Oftentimes, I read articles offering tips for entrepreneurs that revolve around generic advice on getting started. As part of my role as a partner of HealthInc, I sit on the jury for the startup competition in which 20 finalists pitch their ventures, with 10 then selected to enter the program. Be the learn-it-all. Keep it short.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

OCTOBER 3, 2023

A year before starting my first company, my cofounders and I were pitching our startup to every startup competitions we knew about. Our last pitch was awarded $15k, so we stashed around $30k (all from competitions) and we started a company. First, we were writing articles and hoping for SEO to kick in. A tip: strive for balance.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Last week, we ran an article by Gaetano Crupi, a partner at VC firm Prime Movers Lab, identifying three pillars required to support a Series B data room : a strategy memo, a pitch deck and a forecast model. Full TechCrunch+ articles are only available to members. Thanks very much for reading, Walter Thompson. yourprotagonist.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Once the decision has been made to go forward, there are very basic steps to setting up a business that formalizes the creation of the business and makes it operational which is addressed in a related article. Seek out financial advice because it takes time to improve a score.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 12, 2022

Full TechCrunch+ articles are only available to members. Pitch Deck Teardown: Five Flute’s $1.2M Five Flute’s founders shared their slightly redacted pitch deck with us. ” Pitch Deck Teardown: Five Flute’s $1.2M Use discount code TCPLUSROUNDUP to save 20% off a one- or two-year subscription.

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TechCrunch

JULY 29, 2022

Full TechCrunch+ articles are only available to members. Pitch Deck Teardown: Alto Pharmacy’s $200M Series E deck. Pitch Deck Teardown: Alto Pharmacy’s $200M Series E deck. 8 fintech VCs discuss the shifting investing landscape and how to pitch them in Q3 2022. Do all of that before you start the countdown.”

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Here’s another edition of “Dear Sophie,” the advice column that answers immigration-related questions about working at technology companies. Any advice or insights on how to present a strong case for an O-1A or EB-1A? The information provided in “Dear Sophie” is general information and not legal advice. Ask it here.

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TechCrunch

JULY 15, 2022

Full TechCrunch+ articles are only available to members. On Monday, we’ll run columns with practical advice for exploring both of those scenarios. If you don’t, this TC+ guest post contains useful advice for budgeting, negotiating and strategizing to save your hard-won equity. “I know this company. Walter Thompson.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

JANUARY 31, 2023

You’ll receive practical startup advice straight to your inbox every week. In this week’s edition, we discuss How to build businesses that withstand the AI revolution Why your pitch is making your startup seem too magical P.S. If you’re deep in the entrepreneurial trenches and have a story to tell, we’d love to read it (and publish it).

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Jason Malki

JANUARY 16, 2024

For nine seasons, Phil was one of the investors on Spotify’s highly acclaimed The Pitch podcast. This included advice and investment. I am active on LinkedIn at [link] I also frequently publish articles on Medium here: [link] This was very insightful. He volunteers as a mentor for Techstars, SCORE, and Junior Achievement.

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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. If this is all new to you, take a short course on Entrepreneurship or read The Lean Startup. Pitch Deck Get your idea onto paper; it’s far easier to convey that way. Finding a technical co-founder is even harder.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

APRIL 24, 2021

5 myths to avoid on the 1st leg of your entrepreneurship journey What you don’t have to eat to pursue your passion (Image from WikiMedia Commons) There is a path to entrepreneurship promoted in Hollywood and there is a path for the rest of us. The universe must have been tired of hearing my pitch.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

This article was written by EO Vancouver member Calvin Johnson. And I wanted it to be great – something cool that celebrates entrepreneurship and provides a unique perspective not only to the EO members, but to the community, as well. That “aha” moment hit us at the perfect time: during a chapter retreat. Brian said, “Absolutely!”

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TechCrunch

MAY 10, 2022

To learn more about the state of the industry, Karan Bhasin interviewed four fintech investors : Full TechCrunch+ articles are only available to members. “As a former venture capitalist, I always tell founders that the most powerful tool they can employ while fundraising is a data-driven pitch.”

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 3, 2016

This article was written by EO Vancouver member, Calvin Johnson. And I wanted it to be great – something cool that celebrates entrepreneurship and provides a unique perspective not only to the EO members, but to the community, as well. That “aha” moment hit us at the perfect time: during a chapter retreat. Brian said, “Absolutely!”

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TechCrunch

MAY 20, 2022

Full TechCrunch+ articles are only available to members. ET, I’m hosting a Twitter Space with Silicon Valley immigration lawyer Sophie Alcorn, who writes the “Dear Sophie” advice column for TechCrunch+ each Wednesday. Pitch Deck Teardown: BoxedUp’s $2.3M seed round pitch deck. PT/11:30 a.m.

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StartupNation

JUNE 20, 2021

Why did you decide to pursue entrepreneurship? What advice would you give to someone in your shoes, knowing what you know now? Think blog posts , articles on third-party websites relevant to your industry, case studies and white papers. Pitch a good idea, research the material and publish the content. Who are you?

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

APRIL 19, 2022

You’ll receive the best practical startup advice straight to your inbox every week! You’ll see some huge names dropping by to share articles with us soon. Here’s his advice so you can do the same: Don’t rush as it’s a waste of time to generate buzz if your landing page isn’t perfectly optimized. Here’s a sneak peek ??.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Full TechCrunch+ articles are only available to members. To make things as clear as possible, we asked each respondent to share their elevator pitch: How would they describe the technology if they were trying to convince a skeptic to invest? Use discount code TCPLUSROUNDUP to save 20% off a one- or two-year subscription.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 31, 2022

The bad news is that I over-capitalized my companies, but the good news is that the process taught me how VCs think and the best way to pitch them. Below are general best practices for pitching, followed by specific advice on structuring a Series A story arc. I recommend thinking about your pitch in three “Sections.”.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 9, 2021

Over the last few days, we’ve published several articles recapping panels from last week’s TechCrunch Early Stage virtual conference. TechCrunch reporter Natasha Mascarenhas interviewed Kleiner Perkins partner Bucky Moore to get sector-agnostic advice for founders who are ready to raise a Series A. Walter Thompson.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 12, 2022

Full TechCrunch+ articles are only available to members. Arvind Gupta, an investor at Mayfield Fund and founder of accelerator IndieBio, reviews several hundred pitch decks each year. “In Use discount code TCPLUSROUNDUP to save 20% off a one- or two-year subscription. For a larger Series A check.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Mentors are immensely helpful, but they’re not a requirement: We run articles regularly that explain how to create pitch decks and reach out to investors. I surveyed six seed- and early-stage investors to get their tactical advice for laid-off tech workers who are thinking about starting up.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

So, if you’re a female founder faced with the prospect of pitching to VCs — what steps can you take to set yourself up for success? My first piece of advice is to leverage your own community and support network, especially any mentors and role models you may have, to introduce you to potential investors. Get funded, as a woman.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 20, 2021

” Full Extra Crunch articles are only available to members. A VC shares 5 things no one told you about pitching VCs. Venrock Vice President Todd Graham has some frank advice for founders at venture-backed startups: “It would be wise to generate a return at some point.” On Wednesday, August 24 at 3 p.m.

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David Teten VC

JUNE 14, 2021

Many generalist online communities also have verticals focused on entrepreneurship, e.g., LunchClub or Meetup. If you love the team and traction, you can pitch them to join them as an advisor or cofounder. . Offer career advice. Join a university Accelerator/Entrepreneurship Center as a mentor, EIR, and/or guest lecturer.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 29, 2021

Full Extra Crunch articles are only available to members. This year, we’re adding a new feature: Our guests will analyze pitch decks submitted by members of the audience to identify their strengths and weaknesses. Use discount code ECFriday to save 20% off a one- or two-year subscription.

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TechCrunch

JULY 20, 2021

” Full Extra Crunch articles are only available to members. If Duolingo poses a strong debut, consumer edtech startups will be able to add a golden data point to their pitch decks,” they write. “A This post rounds up a few favorite excerpts from the chat, starting with Kunst’s notes on how to make a killer pitch deck.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 29, 2022

Full TechCrunch+ articles are only available to members. Distilling our 40-minute conversation into a single article was beyond my abilities, so I’ll share a follow-up next week with additional takeaways from our chat and the audience Q&A that followed. Pitch deck teardown: Minut. Pitch Deck Teardown: Minut.

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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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NZ Entrepreneur

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

In an blog article on Virgin.com, Branson said, “From the day I took my first steps as an entrepreneur, I’ve felt that the only mission worth pursuing in business is to make people’s lives better. Get entrepreneur articles by email once a month. Anthony Baxter is founder and CEO at Firefly Digital. NZ Entrepreneur. NZ Sales Manager.

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Gust

DECEMBER 1, 2011

When meeting with early stage entrepreneurs for the first time, after reviewing a demo or hearing their pitch, I often ask them to articulate what they’re most focused on building. What is a startup really? I’ve written extensively on these subjects, as have other lawyers, notably Yokum Taku and Scott Edward Walker.

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David Teten VC

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

We organized a series of HBS Angels pitch nights, joint with a range of affinity groups for HBS Alumni: HBS African-American, HBS Healthcare, HBS LBGT, and HBS Latino. Which advice would you give to female and underrepresented founders looking for investments? In its first full year of operation, VCAP attracted 159 applicants.

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Angel Capital Association

MARCH 22, 2023

On the importance of this interview, Seren Rumjancevs , CEO of Dealum, comments, “ The insights shared in this article are incredibly valuable not only for angel groups, but for the entire investment ecosystem. The learning curve was how to determine when they were ready to listen and then be prepared to stand in and provide that advice.

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David Teten VC

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

We organized a series of HBS Angels pitch nights, joint with a range of affinity groups for HBS Alumni: HBS African-American, HBS Healthcare, HBS LBGT, and HBS Latino. Which advice would you give to female and underrepresented founders looking for investments? In its first full year of operation, VCAP attracted 159 applicants.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 31, 2020

Full Extra Crunch articles are only available to members. ” Speaking as someone who’s been on both sides of this equation, I most appreciated her advice about focusing on “simplicity and staying consistent” when it comes to messaging. Thanks for reading, and I hope you have a very happy new year.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 10, 2022

Between his roles as co-leader of Mayfield Fund’s engineering biology practice and founder at IndieBio, Arvind Gupta reviewed approximately 470 startup pitches last year. Full TechCrunch+ articles are only available to members. It could take a little bit longer than that, but not that much.”

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