Startup Blogpost

JUNE 23, 2023

To help startup leaders create a healthy and sustainable work environment, we gathered advice from 14 experienced professionals, including CEOs, founders, and HR directors. Encourage open communication and provide a supportive environment where employees feel comfortable discussing their workload and seeking assistance when needed.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 27, 2023

Featuring topics like green infrastructure, new mobilities, sustainable tech, urban mobility The Fintech Stage: Dive into the evolution of monetary exchanges and follow the technology that is powering new ways of capturing and distributing value and wealth. That’s certainly true for the Builder Stage.

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Startup Blogpost

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

To provide insights into the role of partnerships in new business development, we asked 13 CEOs and Founders for their expert advice. On one hand, Shopify allows us to better support our customers on Shopify thanks to the resources available to us as a partner. What Role Do Partnerships Play in New Business Development?

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

So, in keeping with our mission, we present to you today a list of Ukrainian tech companies and initiatives you can support, the products you can use, and the startups which you – if you’re an investor – can look at funding. But over 90% of Ukrainian startups say they need financial support to survive the war.

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Startup Blogpost

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Find out whether your target users are considering an alternative due to the need for features, pricing, customer support, or other factors. How it Helps: Progressive Content Creation provides sustained audience engagement over an extended period, promoting return visits and a lasting interest in the startup.

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StartupNation

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Forming an accurate view of what constitutes infringement of intellectual property rights requires a fundamental understanding that copying can never be considered a form of flattery or praise for someone else’s creativity because imitation does not hold any credit to either the original creator nor copycat perpetrator.

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StartupNation

MARCH 19, 2021

With a clear layout of the necessary roles and responsibilities needed to succeed, you’re able to delegate ownership over specific tasks and assignments – all while having immense support from the franchisor, mitigating the pressure as a family. Don’t let conflict become a road block for the progression of your business. Key takeaways.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Software development at its best is a creative endeavor. When you work remotely, the features of the office that can help you to support your team’s well-being are missing. However, if you are unsure about someone and wondering if you should check in with them, my advice is always to reach out. Lessons from open source.

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Startup Blogpost

OCTOBER 28, 2022

To help you determine if corporate venture capital is right for your startup, we asked startup founders, investors, and business leaders this question for their best pieces of advice. Venture capitalists usually provide more than just financial support – they can also offer valuable resources and mentorship.

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NZ Entrepreneur

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

If we want to maintain and support sustainable economic growth while meeting the broader needs of society, we will need an economy underpinned by innovation and new technologies. A startup board is brave and supportive. Suse Reynolds, Angel Association New Zealand. Qualities of a startup director.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

Innovators Hernann Zabala Naoumov, 2018 YLAI Fellow, and Antonio Mendoza, 2016 YLAI Fellow, co-founded EnerGea , a social enterprise aimed at increasing energy efficiency and reducing pollution and energy consumption through sustainable technology. Hernann’s advice to network members is to “believe in what you are doing and be creative.”

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 17, 2011

Creativity. So I thought I’d write a post about how I drive my personal creativity. (A As a practitioner of creativity rather than as an instructor of it I’m certain that there are many ways to get the creative juices flowing and how to release more creativity. I use tools to invoke my creative self.

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TechCrunch

JULY 27, 2022

Squires had earlier expressed frustration at Fortune 500 companies using his open source code for free without offering financial support or sponsoring their upkeep. “On the one hand, they want to support maintainers’ right to freedom of expression and the ability to use their platform to support the causes they believe in.

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Startup Blogpost

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Dealing with sensitive situations and supporting our clients during their most difficult times taught me the importance of empathy and understanding. In the ever-evolving landscape of social media and technology, customer feedback increasingly becomes your compass, guiding you towards innovation and sustainable growth.

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 19, 2020

This time, I connected with 15 startup and SME leaders from my network to discover how they are tackling the current crisis, and what advice they had to offer to others in the same boat. What do you need to do to support them, so that they can continue working during uncertain times? What are the most essential projects to work on?

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Andreessen Horowitz

APRIL 30, 2024

So, that was a big learning and adaptation where regulation and other controls are actually very important for sustained speed of innovation. ” And then, of course, you go into a very rigorous selection process because you need to make sure that the solution is widely adopted, that is supported, that is safe, is secured, etc, etc.

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TechCrunch

JULY 20, 2021

The truth is, a lot of the time ambitious founders and executive teams don’t have a marketing background, so they need to outsource to find the right support to deliver on huge growth ambitions — usually within very limited time frames. Fertility Circle helps find the best tailored fertility information for parents.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

She is a graduate of Leadership Oklahoma, Leadership Oklahoma City, and is a sustaining member of the Junior League of Oklahoma City. What advice would you give to entrepreneurs pursuing a startup in Oklahoma? Women business leaders have created mentorship networks to help support a culture of innovation and risk-taking.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

JULY 8, 2022

Great teamwork will be your sustainable competitive advantage Photo: Pexels Many leaders have high IQs, and some also have high EQs (Emotional Intelligence). Fun includes celebrations but also fun sustains and is sustained by team performance. But only the minority have high WeQs (Collaborative Intelligence). It’s got harder!!

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StartupNation

MARCH 23, 2021

Lori’s advice to women entrepreneurs seeking funding? She and Reshma Chattaram Chamberlin co-founded Summersalt , a direct-to-consumer lifestyle brand that sells swimwear and other sustainable apparel that lets women feel comfortable, be mobile and stick to their budget. Don’t let venture capitalists deter you from opportunity.

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Startup Grind

AUGUST 20, 2018

Coaching has the greatest potential to encourage breakthroughs when it’s a one-on-one relationship: You assume the role of mentor and your clients pay good money to listen to, and follow, your advice. The challenge is to deliver on a promise. The logistics are simple, but the challenge is to deliver on the promise.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

If you’re a founder who hopes to break into the $100M ARR club, this guest post can help you identify the right usage metrics for creating a sustainable customer journey. How many dating networks can the public market support? How should SaaS companies deliver and price professional services?

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Andreessen Horowitz

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Are we putting our energy into sustaining those relationships by being there to offer counsel or introductions? So, for example, when I first started here back in 2012, there was a ton of energy being put towards building a network of executive relationships that is now somewhat more about sustaining those relationships.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

When facing the challenges of starting a business, a founder needs to be resourceful—and that includes having a network of contacts who are supportive and available to help. Seek out financial advice because it takes time to improve a score. Assistance can be obtained from companies such as Credit Karma, myFico and others.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The common advice for free tiers of a product is to “think about it like a marketing expense,” which is technically true; however, it still has a cost. Supporting additional free users is nearly free — In business speak, the marginal cost of 1 more free user needs to be very low. Free products are not free for you to build or maintain.

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Y Combinator

MAY 1, 2019

It felt like my whole life was consumed by this industry, when really, there’s more dimensions to me as a person, and also, what I wanted to do creatively. Craig Cannon [00:09:18] – I thought that was actually a really nice piece of advice that you gave because you interviewed at Yelp twice. It really only takes one.

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Startup Blogpost

DECEMBER 21, 2023

It’s tempting to go big fast, but I’ve learned it’s about smart, sustainable growth. Once we have a solid foundation, we gather a diverse team of creative minds who bring different perspectives to the table. My advice to aspiring entrepreneurs is to embrace your diverse interests. Scale Smartly. Stay Agile and Adaptable.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 5, 2011

I was meeting with a first-time CEO of a very promising young startup recently and offering my advice on what his priorities should be. I gave him the same advice I give nearly all over-worked, control-freak, do-everything-yourself startup founders: “Your number one priority isn’t any of these things.

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Forward Cities

JUNE 26, 2019

To level the playing field, it is imperative that leaders take steps to support inclusive innovation. If non-white populations continue to be left out of the innovation game (which includes defining problems, developing and owning solutions), we all continue to miss out on the creative solutions to societal problems.

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Signal Advisors creates technology that supports financial advisors in scaling their business in ways previously not possible. Floyd is a furniture company based in Detroit that is concerned with longevity, sustainability, and modern design. Waymark is a digital creative marketing company with offices in Detroit.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 9, 2021

The country makes far too much money from oil, giving it one of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds and a large system of socialized support. In Norway, sustainability-focused companies. What is your advice to startups in your portfolio right now? What is your advice to startups in your portfolio right now?

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