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Interview: James Burnes, Ministry of Awesome

NZ Entrepreneur

Read the interview: Richard Liew: For those who may not know who Ministry of Awesome is – let’s just assume there might be some – can you give us your elevator pitch? We run programs like Founder Catalyst, which is our flagship incubation nine-month long program that happens year-round.

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Should every startup get funded?

This is going to be BIG.

Too many entrepreneurs start out their business endeavors with an investment pitch. That’s the thing—startups in the initial stages need advice, feedback, and guidence a lot more than they need money upfront. Step one: Ask for money. That’s why participating in programs like TechStars make so much sense.

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How to pitch me: 5 investors discuss what they’re looking for in April 2023

TechCrunch

But dealmaking is idiosyncratic: a few investors might be content to make a deal over coffee, but early-stage teams still need a sturdy pitch deck or memo they can leave behind. I’m going to save you some time: many (if not most) of you are not yet ready to pitch an investor. Thanks very much to everyone who took the time to respond!

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500 Founders: Rick Kiessig, Hannah Hunt, Matthew Jackson & Jenni Matheson

NZ Entrepreneur

Want to tap in to the best startup advice from entrepreneurs who are out there doing it? Use the information you learn to refine your product, approach, and pitch. The best advice I can give is to dive in with the mindset that done is better than perfect.” Rick Kiessig – Cofounder. Fabulous ideas are a dime a dozen.

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10 Zurich-area investors on Switzerland’s 2020 startup outlook

TechCrunch

Today, pitch competitions, incubators, accelerators, VCs and angel groups proliferate. How has COVID-19 impacted your investment strategy? What is your advice to startups in your portfolio right now? Ten years ago startups were unusual. On the other hand, remote work has seen a surge in investments.

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6 crypto investors talk about DeFi and the road ahead for adoption in 2023

TechCrunch

Anywhere from 20% to 50% of crypto-related pitches today are DeFi-focused, several investors we surveyed said. As the market looks toward the future, some venture capitalists are revamping their investing strategies, while others are holding to their current plans, with perhaps a small tweak or two.

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TechCrunch+ roundup: 2022 VC predictions, how to hook an angel, product advisory councils

TechCrunch

I’ve worked at early-stage startups where we relied on our best guesses to shape product pipelines and develop marketing strategies. In this seven-step guide, you’ll find strategies and tactics for identifying key members and influencers, streamlining the communication process, and creating “a little FOMO.”

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