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Views on the Ground: Scenes from Our Chicago Founder Fly-In

Revolution

VP of Platform and Portfolio Success, Amira Ouji, and Head of Community, Liz Westhouse, recap the event below. Smart (and memorable) advice from Samir on building mutually beneficial, enduring relationships with ecosystem players: “Be a local champion, not a local extortionist.” Peer feedback > guru advice.

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$10K Grants and Skills Training: Free Events for June

StartupNation

But, first, you should know that before you can even apply for the $10K grants, you have to complete any two of the free courses or events the program offers. Lucky for you and your business, the course and event offerings are many, varied and aimed at helping you build your skillset and your community.

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How to Communicate Impact Metrics to Investors

StartupNation

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. Bake it into your brand’s business case.

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The Entrepreneurial Path: Essential Tips for First-time Founders

American Entrepreneurship

The startup ecosystem is filled with people who have walked the path before and are often willing to share their experiences and advice. Consider attending startup events, joining incubators or accelerators, and seeking out people in your industry who are open to mentoring.

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

Hunter Walk

So my general advice is as you’re building a firm, think about which magnets feel right to you and start investing in them early. What are, in my mind, some examples of needle magnet strategies that exist today? and related, of increasing importance.

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How One-on-One Mentoring for Entrepreneurs Can Transform Your Business Journey

American Entrepreneurship

Personalized Advice and Guidance One of the most significant advantages of one-on-one mentoring is the personalized advice you receive. With one-to-one mentoring, you aren’t getting generic advice you’re receiving insight applicable to your business.

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Interview: James Burnes, Ministry of Awesome

NZ Entrepreneur

We help co-lead the execution of Startup Aotearoa, a one-to-one program for first-time entrepreneurs to get coaching and advice from a startup advisor or mentor as they navigate the first time they’ve gone through the journey. So we’ve also eliminated these high-end production demo days, the big events.