StartupNation

MAY 22, 2025

This comprehensive guide explores practical strategies for balancing parenthood with entrepreneurship without leaving domestic chores behind. We look specifically at opportunities for stay-at-home moms that rely on flexibility and modern technology. Don’t strive for parental perfection.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 31, 2010

Most people suck at presenting to big groups. It’s a shame because the ability to nail these presentations at key conferences can be once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to influence journalists, business partners, potential employees, customers and VCs. – No great presentation can be delivered like a conversation.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 20, 2013

Most people suck at presenting to big groups. It’s a shame because the ability to nail these presentations at key conferences can be once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to influence journalists, business partners, potential employees, customers and VCs. – No great presentation can be delivered like a conversation.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

I told people privately my perfect spec: computer science undergrad from MIT (or any other great school), 2-years at McKinsey but no more than that (I love the analytical framework that the top strategy consulting firms provide. The same is true for strategy consulting and often it is helpful for senior levels within large corporations.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 6, 2020

Kalika Yap shares highlights from the presentation. Rustand says he’s had calls from more than 300 business leaders at small and medium-sized companies looking for advice. For entrepreneurs, the job now is to look past that daunting torrent and to the opportunity beyond it. Because there is opportunity. You’ve got this.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JUNE 7, 2019

As an independent woman with a go-getter attitude, she shared insights with us into her life as an entrepreneur and what it was like getting YHS off the ground, as well as her advice for other young entrepreneurs in Latin America and the Caribbean. As someone who gave them an opportunity.”. The Origins of Young Help Suriname (YHS).

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 27, 2021

You gotta pay to play: Buy your pass to Disrupt 2021 here and open a door to opportunity. I enjoyed the big marquee speakers from companies like Uber, but it was the individual breakout presentations where you really started to get into the meat of the conversation and see how these mobile partnerships come to life.

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Startup Blogpost

MARCH 15, 2024

14 Pieces of Advice for Resolving Conflicts Among Startup Team Members Navigating team conflicts in a startup environment requires wisdom and practical strategies. By fostering open communication, actively listening to all sides, and seeking win-win solutions, you can turn conflicts into opportunities for growth and innovation.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Sam also had a vision as early as 2012 about how MakeSpace would be a large employer of middle-income jobs: The company would hire employees rather than just have contractors and he would lead the effort to ensure they had opportunities for growth and benefits for their families. and we were met with weak demand, slow growth and high costs.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Two main challenges that remote work presents are the physical distance between employees and identifying the right technology to bridge this gap. Provide equal collaboration opportunities that encourage all employees to engage in the conversation. The Critical Challenges of Remote Work. Investing in the Right Technology.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 28, 2016

Having the right people in the right seats can hone your operations and output, with the right processes and strategy. Founders of fast-growth companies often find that a peer group doubles as a strategy session and therapy. That’s wonderful, but it’s not helpful in the present. It’s your business – why not keep it?

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 5, 2025

Entrepreneurs are presented with both business and personal challenges as they travel their entrepreneurial journey. On the business side, they face hard decisions about establishing the right marketing strategy for their products and services, gaining timely access to capital to grow their business and dealing with the day-to-day operations.

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 31, 2024

Entrepreneurs seek to find the right investor and to make the best pitch when the opportunity comes Entrepreneurs start their companies with great passion and big dreams. Responding to Investor Feedback and Concerns Upon receiving investor feedback, entrepreneurs should be willing to adapt their strategy accordingly.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

AUGUST 14, 2020

In a nascent field like entrepreneurial ecosystem building, practitioner examples are rare and we were not going to pass up the opportunity to speak to four representatives of this pilot project to learn more about: What gave rise to the need of hiring an ecosystem builder. River and bridges in Danville.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Using examples from Airbnb, Uber and others, he shares several strategies for avoiding the most common pitfalls, along with the pitch deck framework Slidebean uses with most of its clients. Dear Sophie: Any advice on visa issues for new hires? Do you have any advice? Dear Sophie: Any advice on visa issues for new hires?

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Startup Blogpost

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

20 Tips for Pitching New Business Ideas to Potential Investors To provide you with the best advice on pitching new business ideas to investors, we asked twenty CEOs, Founders, and other professionals for their top tips. Finally, share your exit strategy and how much you need to raise to achieve this.

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StartupNation

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Copycats are thieves, not just in the literal sense but also figuratively when they steal another person’s work and present it as their own. The internet provides many more opportunities for copyright and trademark pirates to steal products because it is so easy to digitally replicate anything from a song to an entire coaching course.

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AsiaTechDaily

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

The power of global hiring Global hiring, once a niche strategy, has become a game-changer in today’s interconnected world. By embracing this strategy, startups can also scale swiftly and efficiently. The solution may not lie within the nation’s borders but in looking outward, to the global stage.

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David Teten VC

JUNE 9, 2021

Typically you’ll share your expertise in 5 main ways: phone calls, presentations/in-person meetings, surveys, white papers, and in-depth consulting projects. Startup board meetings template presentation. Ten Networking Strategies to a Seat on the Board. Joining an expert network also saves you both time and financial resources.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 13, 2021

Mobility mavens, June 9 will be here before you know it, and that means it’s time to get your strategy ducks in a row for TC Sessions: Mobility 2021. You want to make the most of your time at this one-day virtual intensive featuring interactive presentations with the mobility industry’s top movers, shakers and startup dream makers, amirite?

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HPA

AUGUST 15, 2019

We got the opportunity to ask Ann about her perspectives on entrepreneurship, investing, and more. What advice do you have for someone who’s looking to raise money from investors or start a company? Focus your presentation and energies on the execution plan and the key stakeholders involved, and less on the idea.

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TechCrunch

JULY 20, 2021

How do you think those qualities contribute to your success in working with startups and forming strategies? Marketing strategies that help find product-market fit are very different from acquiring your first 100 customers, which is very different from scaling your customer acquisition or lead generation.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Request situations where they had an opportunity to observe your actions. Seek out industry associations, taking advantage of community events such as conferences, workshops, training opportunities, and more. Seek out financial advice because it takes time to improve a score. Don’t decide to start a business in isolation.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 25, 2023

After attending TechCrunch Early Stage last week, I was cheered to meet so many first-time founders and experienced investors who are looking for opportunities. I asked five early-stage investors to share frank advice for first-timers, and I’m going to save you some time: many (if not most) of you are probably not ready to pitch an investor.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

OCTOBER 5, 2023

If marketing is the fishing line, inbound sales is the reel Image: Author I read a lot about marketing tactics when starting my first software business — most advice centers around creating a winning product and then ways of letting people know about said product. But it doesn’t end there: Use this strategy with storytelling.

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Guy Kawasaki

AUGUST 3, 2020

For tips on speaking the language of business, securing on-going funding, and getting buy-in from your executives, check out this free Data strategy master class. . I invite you to tune in to my keynote and the entire event for inspiration, encouragement, practical tips, and advice from other customers. Ask me questions.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 20, 2021

.” Even so, many entrepreneurs squander this opportunity, often because they direct questions or fail to understand their BATNA (best alternative to a negotiated agreement). Venrock Vice President Todd Graham has some frank advice for founders at venture-backed startups: “It would be wise to generate a return at some point.”

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TechCrunch

JULY 1, 2022

“This includes cutting non-performing products, decreasing R&D and general and administrative expenses, and doubling down on creative strategies to recover customer acquisition cost instantly to reduce burn associated with growth.” My best advice: Strengthen your network. Image Credits: Bryce Durbin/TechCrunch. .

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

APRIL 24, 2023

Increased data collection: Online events offer greater opportunities for data collection , including attendee demographics, behavior, and preferences. Mix and match, combine, and get creative with the following event monetization strategies to maximize the earnings from your online event.‍ Sell special networking opportunities.

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StartupNation

MAY 24, 2021

Since most investors invest in people, not companies, digital presentations often make it difficult for that sparkling personality to come through. Use the following five strategies to find the perfect VC partner for your business: Do your research. In the third quarter, for example, only 23.7% in the third quarter of 2019.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 26, 2010

Leaving your real competitors off of you presentation to a VC is not recommended. The “competition slide&# of your investment deck is such a great opportunity to talk about how you’re positioned (premium product vs. economical product? The Harvey Ball slide should in a way just be a depiction of this strategy.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 21, 2021

Its solution, in part, may be based on creative ways of presenting content to users, but also keeping a focus on strong material to use in those channels. “We see an outsized opportunity for alternative content that lives at the intersection of daily habit and fulfilling human potential. . ’ was the advice we got.)

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 14, 2021

In addition to discussing potential use cases for advertising, fintech and enterprise apps, respondents shared advice for web3 founders who are hunting for funding, along with their concerns about factors that could stall its development. 7 investors discuss web3’s present and peer into its future. Senior Editor, TechCrunch+.

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David Teten VC

DECEMBER 3, 2019

I use Google Drive to host my conference presentations , which are all embedded at teten.com. Tim Friedman, Founder, PE Stack , said, “If I could offer one piece of advice to today’s managers, it would be to take the time to understand the demands of the modern institutional LP. 3) Raise capital.

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David Teten VC

DECEMBER 4, 2019

I use Google Drive to host my conference presentations , which are all embedded at teten.com. I previously posted a detailed presentation with sales technology tools useful for B2B sales. Cobalt for General Partners helps GPs to optimize their fundraising strategy. Betterfront.io Pollen VC offers a LTV calculator.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

OCTOBER 29, 2019

The event featured a keynote presentation from Dan Clark, president of Oklahoma City-based Linear Health Sciences. We see a really big opportunity here,” said Carol Curtis, i2E’s vice president and director of investments. “If Linear Health Sciences attracted early seed investment from i2E Inc., We became students again.”.

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TechCrunch

MAY 21, 2021

Almost half of all Americans play mobile games, so Alex reviewed Jam City’s investor deck, a transcript of the investor presentation call and a press release to see how it stacks up against Zynga, which “has done great in recent quarters, including posting record revenue and bookings in the first three months of 2021.”

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