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. And rather than giving him just my answer — which might have been unique to my experience, not applicable to his — I decided to do something different and write this article. And I do remember them.

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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

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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AsiaTechDaily

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

What encouraged me to start creating services and technologies that can analyze and provide advice on these, after a lot of practice and effort to get scores. For inquiries and connections with Korean tech companies mentioned in this article,, contact us at press@asiatechdaily.com. We’re here to facilitate valuable partnerships.

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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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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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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 13, 2013

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? ” Note: image from PandoDaily, clicking it will take you to the article in which I found it. Startup Advice' Chief Vesting Officers)?

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 29, 2021

Full Extra Crunch articles are only available to members. The 5 biggest mistakes I made as a first-time startup founder. Finmark co-founder and CEO Rami Essaid wrote a post for Extra Crunch that candidly describes the traps he laid for himself that made him a less-effective entrepreneur. Independent thinking suffered.”

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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 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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Onevest

APRIL 23, 2015

Something that we state to our members at 1000 Angels , the private investor network that connects startups with investors, is that If you are a new investor in the startup marketplace, then you will need to quickly familiarize yourself with each round. This is why series A investment is often sought by startup founders.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 19, 2013

Jonathan Strauss took this issue head on in a blog post that I believe every startup founder should read on “ Replacing Oneself as CEO.” ” “After 3 and a half years of fusing my self-worth with the success of the company in the crucible of startup survival, it was impossible to tear them apart without pain.

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Y Combinator

MARCH 15, 2024

When I joined YC in 2014, I thought I was transitioning from the management role I had as a startup founder to a job where most of my time would be spent doing office hours with YC founders.

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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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TechCrunch

APRIL 7, 2023

Full TechCrunch+ articles are only available to members Use discount code TCPLUSROUNDUP to save 20% off a one- or two-year subscription In keeping with tradition, TechCrunch staffers selected their favorites from the latest batch. ” Thanks very much for reading. .” Median liquid wealth for a Black family in the U.S.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 16, 2022

I am doubtful that I could ever be a venture-backed startup founder. Guess that’s why I’m a journalist and not a startup founder! For a deeper dive into real estate tech and how it’s changing the investing landscape, check out my article in TC+ this week: Got $5? Weekly News. Funding and M&A.

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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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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

James Sutcliffe is the founder and CEO of The Founding Network , a collaboration platform for high-growth founders. 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.

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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

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

The unprecedented rush of venture capital into startups is having an interesting knock-on effect: “Venture capital investors are racing to pay more to buy smaller pieces of startups that are less profitable than before,” writes Alex Wilhelm, who studied Silicon Valley Bank’s State of the Markets Report Q4 2021.

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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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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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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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TechCrunch

AUGUST 26, 2021

There’s a lot of advice out there on how to grab people’s attention, but there’s one aspect of marketing that Robert Katai thinks isn’t talked about as often: maintaining their attention. And is his advice applicable beyond borders? Now, what other advice do you have for startups?

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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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Entrepreneur's Handbook

OCTOBER 3, 2023

First, we were writing articles and hoping for SEO to kick in. The game-changer was when we started using tools like Ahrefs and Semrush to find keywords we could compete on with our articles. If you think I have something useful to share, consider following me here. :) Subscribe to get updates when I post a new article.

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NZ Entrepreneur

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Launching a startup is exciting, particularly given New Zealand’s thriving and innovative startup ecosystem. However, the journey can be a steep learning curve and present numerous challenges, especially for first-time founders. Unfortunately, many startup founders neglect IP protection, which can lead to a loss of market share.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Evaluate investors thoroughly, not just based on the size of their check, but whether they can provide strategic advice and introductions that support your vision. Founders are so anxious to avoid the pain of missing payroll or running out of cash in the near term that they make hasty decisions on investors that cost them later.

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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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TechCrunch

JULY 23, 2021

“It’s about focusing on the metric that directly reflects the value that your company and products bring to your customers,” growth marketer Maya Moufarek told us in an interview for one of our most popular marketing articles of the week. For Airbnb, that may be the number of nights booked; for Spotify, minutes listened to.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

With a Section 1045 rollover, founders can salvage QSBS before 5 years. Advanced tax strategies for startup founders. When a founder sells their company, its valuation gets a lot of attention. Of course, remember that this is not tax advice. He is a managing director of Keystone Global Partners.

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TechCrunch

MAY 3, 2022

” Full TechCrunch+ articles are only available to members. What most startup founders get wrong about financial projections. The pressures facing first-time founders are enormous. ” What most startup founders get wrong about financial projections. Walter Thompson. Senior Editor, TechCrunch+.

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Onevest

APRIL 8, 2015

Set Goals We've talked about this previously in our article about how startup founders can better manage their time, but setting goals can be something which will set your mind at ease as an investor as well. Onevest does not give investment, legal or tax advice. This site is operated by Onevest Corporation.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

A lot of these articles are part of TechCrunch+ — TechCrunch’s premium subscription product. As a startup founder, you really need to understand how venture capital works. Here are a few articles we wrote to help you crack some of the more challenging parts of the pitch. Before you start pitching.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Dear Sophie: How can students work or launch a startup while maintaining their immigration status? Here’s another edition of “Dear Sophie,” the advice column that answers immigration-related questions about working at technology companies. Dear Sophie: How can I stay in the US if I’ve been laid off?

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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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