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Exceptional Startups Are Needles in a Haystack. So the Best VCs Build Needle Magnets.

Hunter Walk

’ In addition to hustle and one’s existing network, I’m always interested in whether or not a ‘needle magnet’ is being built alongside the other efforts to find startups. What’s my needle magnet definition? This post is about ‘seeing.’ and related, of increasing importance.

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How to Communicate Impact Metrics to Investors

StartupNation

We definitely keep using the UpPromote service.” So my advice? My advice: Don’t just show what your numbers are—show why they matter. My advice: First, understand which metrics actually matter to your specific business model and focus relentlessly on those. Don’t treat impact as a side note.

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Can You Build a Business with $100 or Less? Yes … and Here’s How

StartupNation

Following AI’s advice, he launched an eco-friendly brand , Green Gadget Guru, in just a week. Note: Fines can definitely cost you more than your startup budget of $100. Image by pvproductions on Freepik Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Find free courses, mentorship, networking and grants created just for small businesses.

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Both Things Can Be True: Bias and Bad Fundraising Advice

This is going to be BIG.

The startup ecosystem is a terrific manufacturer of bad fundraising advice. I’m going to call this the risk/wealth effect and it definitely nudges the numbers towards the funding of wealthier white men. First is network bias. Was she just an anomaly or is there something else going on here? It needs to end.

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How a female commercial engineer in Paraguay is overcoming barriers

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

The YLAI Network is celebrating Bibiana’s tenacity in overcoming various barriers she has faced on her way to commercial engineering success, her hard work in the financial sector, and her passion for giving back to her community. It is definitely important. If you have not applied to YLAI yet, apply.

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Ashna Mahepal to Young Entrepreneurs: Identify Your Source of Empowerment

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

Ashna Mahepal, founder of Young Help Suriname (YHS) , is a member of the YLAI Network and 2016 YLAI Fellow. It was definitely a challenge, but one she has overcome to help her organization grow. Check out the advice other YLAI Network members had on the challenges entrepreneurs face and the Top 10 Tips on Staying Motivated. .

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When Should You Allow Exclusivity in Deals?

Both Sides of the Table

So they offered the same kind of crappy software that they tried to impose in the wired Internet era and because you had to get your phone subsidized and purchased through one of their stores and because you had to use a wireless network they had leverage to force customers to use their software.