StartupNation

JULY 16, 2025

Startup Financing: From Traditional Loans to Innovative Solutions Why Private Debt is in the Spotlight With the Federal Reserve signaling further rate hikes to curb persistent inflation, it is expected that traditional business loans will become harder to secure and more expensive in 2025 and beyond.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Michael answered questions from network members requesting advice for their entrepreneurial endeavors. Here are Michael’s expanded answers to the most asked questions about these issues, including links to some of our past articles to help elaborate on these themes. . Where can startups find money to launch their businesses?

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

This article originally appeared on TechCrunch. Recently I wrote a post arguing to make the definition of a Startup more inclusive than that to which Silicon Valley, fueled by Venture Capital return profiles, would sometimes like to attach to the word. Think the next big startup can’t come from Dallas, TX? Think again.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 27, 2011

But should you actually write one if you’re a startup, an industry figure (lawyer, banker) or VC? I was meeting regularly with entrepreneurs and offering (for better or for worse) advice on how to run a startup and how to raise venture capital from my experience in doing so at two companies. By definition, you read blogs.

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 29, 2024

Update of Article dated July 7, 2019 Entrepreneurs too often work alone, missing opportunities to accelerate their pathway to success When starting or growing a new business the small business owner or entrepreneur should keep in mind that they are entering a lifelong pursuit of professional and personal growth.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

It got me thinking about the advice that I often give to new VCs. Building Startups for Basecamp. So the advice I’ve been giving many VCs from my experiences is that “in VC it’s important to play offense, not defense.” Consider what Paul Graham said in this article. It’s exhausting.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 3, 2013

Let me start by saying that Clayton is one of the most influential people on my thoughts about markets that led to both the concept behind my first startup and my main theses in investing. Startup Grind was a truly awesome conference and Derek the consumate host. Watch the 30-minute interview to hear why but summary notes below.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 5, 2011

This article originally ran on TechCrunch. I’m inspired by the enthusiasm of the young, emerging startup ecosystem that is here. And I think about the “Seattle issue&# as a metaphor for startups and business in general. or the countless other successful startup firms. I’m in Seattle this week.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Slashing your spending and polishing your LinkedIn page is the right move, but investors tell me that now is still a good time to launch a startup. The fact that you’ve just been laid off from a startup proves that you have a tolerance for risk. Full TechCrunch+ articles are only available to members.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 19, 2024

To fellow entrepreneurs at any stage of their journey, my advice is clear: If you are committed to bootstrapping your business, be prepared for the long haul. and more articles from the EO blog. Understand that success rarely comes overnight, and that the path is often fraught with challenges that test your resolve.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 7, 2015

I love how open Danielle has been throughout the development of her startup Mattermark including honest reflections of when she has changed her opinion. They now have a strong VC lead from Foundry Group and from experience when you get advice from Foundry it comes with authority, experience, empathy and the right amount of straight talk.

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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. It goes without saying that being a startup founder is more popular than ever. If this is all new to you, take a short course on Entrepreneurship or read The Lean Startup.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 1, 2012

One of the most important articles I read during the entire year was David Brook’s op-ed article on “ The Haimish Line.” And so I framed much of my life since reading the article in Haimish terms. Occasionally on this blog I break away from industry commentary and write more broadly. ” So true.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 29, 2012

This is a riveting read and tale of ego, bad business practice and shady ethical behavior – if the article is even 50% true. 23:00 Question from the audience: Do VCs have a preference for startups that choose to work with incubators? I don’t know the company or the details first hand.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 26, 2021

billion to health tech startups, compared to $14.6 Full TechCrunch+ articles are only available to members. trillion COVID-19 stimulus package this year that increased funding for affordable healthcare, Wu says opportunities are expanding for startups in this space. From the American heartland, a startup boom.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 12, 2018

Many people will write the history on why Ring became an enormously successful company and why it became a real-world unicorn in a world when many startups are anointed that merely on paper. It is an LA-based company that was recently acquired by Amazon, which you can read more about in this incredibly well-researched article.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

APRIL 24, 2021

Jill Soley, an executive at Issuu unpacks how we can get more startups to not fail. The scary startup failure rate. Take a deep breath, and some useful advice. The focus is mostly around marketing, because this is where so many startups fail. The keys to startup marketing. Or you’ve created a super-addictive app.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 9, 2011

This article was originally published on TechCrunch. Come 2009 we felt really bullish about the future for startups because the froth was gone and so, too, were wantrapreneurs. The full articles are linked below. He pinged me for advice. Venture Capitalists typically have partners’ meetings on Mondays. Why is that?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 16, 2024

You get advice from people who have been where you are without worrying about damaging your reputation. and more articles from the EO blog. For more insights and inspiration from today’s leading entrepreneurs, check out EO on Inc.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 20, 2021

” Full Extra Crunch articles are only available to members. 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.” When VCs turned to Zoom, Chicago startups were ready for their close-up.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 12, 2021

Extra Crunch publishes a variety of article types, but how-tos are my favorite category. For many entrepreneurs, the startup they are trying to get off the ground might be only the second entry on their resume. Full Extra Crunch articles are only available to members. 4 ways startups will drive GPT-3 adoption in 2021.

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 31, 2024

But how does an entrepreneur know if their startup is funding-worthy and meets investor expectations? That includes angel investors, venture capitalists, and institutional funders associated with various stages of a startup’s growth. Each investor type has a distinct set of criteria for assessing a startup’s business model.

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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. API startups are so hot right now. trillion by 2024.

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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. I’ve always said that the low-interest rate environment that we’ve had really since 2008 has generated an interest-free loan on risky startups.

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NZ Entrepreneur

AUGUST 12, 2020

This article is the third of a three-part series by Baldwins Intellectual Property that focuses on the importance of intellectual property for startup companies. Intellectual property can create trouble for startups in their early stages, and getting it right is a crucial aspect to running a successful business.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 19, 2013

This article initially appeared on TechCrunch. The era of VCs investing in successful consumer Internet startups such as eBay led to a belief system that seemed to permeate many enterprise software startups that hiring sales or implementation people was a bad thing. I believe it’s flawed. We only want software revenue.”

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TechCrunch

APRIL 12, 2022

Full TechCrunch+ articles are only available to members. Does your startup have enough runway? Startups are similar: If the landlord hikes your office rent, a very comfortable 18-month runway could easily shorten to a year. . ” Does your startup have enough runway? Editor, TechCrunch+. extrabrunch.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 24, 2021

This week, Bill Taranto, president of Merck’s Global Health Innovation Fund, wrote a TechCrunch+ article that explored six digital health trends his corporate VC fund is tracking as we enter 2022. Between Q1 and Q3 2021, healthcare startups landed $21.3 Full TechCrunch+ articles are only available to members.

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StartupNation

JUNE 1, 2021

Oftentimes, I read articles offering tips for entrepreneurs that revolve around generic advice on getting started. The investment platform I founded and run, VenturePole, is the investment partner of HealthInc, the health tech accelerator of Startupbootcamp, the biggest startup accelerator organization in Europe. Keep it short.

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TechCrunch

MAY 21, 2021

.” (Full disclosure: the second time I worked at a startup founded by Mark Pincus, Zinga slept behind my desk and I was one of her favorite dog-sitters.). Full Extra Crunch articles are only available to members. 5 ways to raise your startup’s PR game. Walter Thompson. Senior Editor, TechCrunch. yourprotagonist.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 10, 2022

Building a company is a high-stakes effort, so here’s a promise: I won’t approve articles with advice for navigating this downturn unless the author has direct experience with the matter. Full TechCrunch+ articles are only available to members. “The This might take a little time.”. On Wednesday, June 29, at 2:30 p.m.

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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. “I’d rather start working on this stuff early on.”

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 5, 2025

This article will explore how one-on-one mentoring can transform your entrepreneurial experience and help you achieve your business goals. Personalized Advice and Guidance One of the most significant advantages of one-on-one mentoring is the personalized advice you receive.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 27, 2023

We reconnected in 2016 and began angel investing in startups in New York City.  When we decided to invest in a startup, it was because we saw a unique combination of a strong idea with a solid team. The book is full of insights and advice for every stage of your entrepreneurial journey. and more articles from the EO blog.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

AUGUST 16, 2023

What advice would you give your past self? It took years before my startup Anchor began to gain real traction. Most founders I speak to agree that the startup journey is generally discouraging, overrun with unsolvable challenges and many many mistakes. At startups, bad sh*t happens all the time. And I do remember them.

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American Entrepreneurship

JUNE 3, 2024

This article delves into the pros and cons of hiring a small business consultant, hiring steps, and types of small business consultants. Identify the challenges or underperforming areas where outside professional advice is under consideration. Twelve Steps to Hiring a Business Consultant 1.

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AsiaTechDaily

OCTOBER 24, 2023

In Pangyo Techno Valley, which has become Korea’s leading industrial cluster, support such as accelerator programs and business support programs have played an important role in addition to infrastructure support such as major corporate headquarters, R&D centers, and space for startup companies. square meters on average.

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