StartupNation

JUNE 1, 2021

Oftentimes, I read articles offering tips for entrepreneurs that revolve around generic advice on getting started. The investment platform I founded and run, VenturePole, is the investment partner of HealthInc, the health tech accelerator of Startupbootcamp, the biggest startup accelerator organization in Europe. Keep it short.

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NZ Entrepreneur

AUGUST 2, 2022

Want to tap in to the best startup advice from entrepreneurs who are out there doing it? Welcome to ‘500 Founders’ where we ask innovators from around New Zealand for their top insights for first time startup founders. Janelle Fenwick – Founder. This is super important. Chatterize.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 19, 2023

Successful startup founders do not spring fully formed from the head of whatever god or goddess keeps tabs on entrepreneurs. Here’s the great news — TechCrunch Early Stage, taking place April 20 in Boston, Massachusetts, is designed to help both early and future founders accelerate the learning curve.

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Jason Malki

JANUARY 15, 2024

It doesn’t take much to catch the startup bug if you spend any sort of meaningful amount of time on Stanford’s campus. When it comes to investing, our team collectively enjoys the thrill and fulfillment that comes with supporting some of the most talented and ambitious people on earth. This was very insightful.

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AsiaTechDaily

JUNE 5, 2023

Now, Lok is bringing his expertise and passion to the forefront with Awesome Ventures, aiming to provide invaluable support and resources to startup founders during the critical early stages of their companies. The investment memo allows us to test our understanding just like the pitch deck helps founders crystalise their ideas.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 31, 2022

If there’s one thing you’ll get out of attending TC Early Stage in San Francisco on April 14, it’s an accelerated education in the essentials of building a successful startup. . Don’t delay: We’re running low on $249 founder passes. Evolving from Scientist to Founder. How do you go from PhD to startup founder and beyond?

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Revolution

OCTOBER 11, 2018

This years’-long shared experience has helped to foster an interconnected web of relationships that support our investment efforts with our $150 Million Rise of the Rest Seed Fund. comprised of the nearly 100 startups we have already invested in from across 50+ cities in the US? Leverage?—?and and Help Create?—?Network

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 26, 2021

Building a startup is never easy, especially when you’re in the early innings and navigating a huge learning curve. Education, support and sage advice are arguably as essential to startup success as fundraising. Find all that — and connect with your early-founder community — at TC Early Stage 2021.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 22, 2021

.” — Katia Paramonova, founder and CEO of Centrly. At Early Stage 2021, you’ll tap into a global community of folks just like you — startup founders in the early, and often confusing, innings. The TC Early Stage Pitch-Off. Day two features a thrilling pitch off. Build community and expand your network.

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Startup Blogpost

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Tobias Liebsch , Co-Founder, Fintalent.io Lead With Data for Investment Traction As a startup founder seeking investment, one major challenge I’ve faced is effectively communicating our vision and potential for scalability to prospective investors with limited time. Investors appreciate specifics over vagaries.

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Y Combinator

DECEMBER 9, 2020

The founders are likewise transformed by the many years of struggle and personal growth necessary to build and successfully lead a large business. Gone is the uncertain new startup founder, replaced by someone almost impossibly formidable and experienced. They wisely ignored that bit of advice. Also, refrigerator magnets.”

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

APRIL 24, 2021

Advice for non-technical founders for finding a serious CTO for your startup Finding a co-founder is hard work. Finding a technical co-founder is even harder. Yet, the benefits of having a technical co-founder make it all worthwhile. A good co-founder will serve as a powerful force multiplier.

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NZ Entrepreneur

JANUARY 20, 2022

Over the years I have heard countless stories from founders about high pressure situations that non-business owners simply do not encounter in the course of “normal” life – which of course is already filled with its own share of challenges and traumas.

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AsiaTechDaily

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

The firm’s end-to-end services including program structuring, startup sourcing, startup interviews and selection, mentor recruitment, organising masterclasses, business matching, coaching, day-to-day operations, startup fundraising support, and organising demo days. Investing based on the startup’s heuristics.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

OCTOBER 29, 2021

In many cases, based on our interactions with thousands of founders in the Draftbit Community , success seems to come down to how well they enlist the support of those first mobile app users. With consumer mobile-focused startups, the best idea is to build an audience first and then build a business. Put down the build tools!

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AsiaTechDaily

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Register Startup founders need to be authentic and prepared when they get the chance to meet prospective investors, according to Rex Fong, founding partner at investment and advisory group Capitale Ventures. We pitch to investors without requiring them to commit to a blind pool. Bookmark( 0 ) Please login to bookmark.

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Startup Blogpost

OCTOBER 28, 2022

How do you determine if corporate venture capital is right for your startup? 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. Matthew Ramirez , Founder, Paraphrase Tool.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

APRIL 24, 2021

Founders from outside a tech-ecosystem are surrounded by bad advice, since building a startup is different from other kinds of businesses. Those myths are: (1) Don’t share your idea; (2) Good ideas must be bulletproof; (3) Startups require your total commitment; (4) Live on a shoestring; and, (5) Stick to what you know.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Once you’ve reached out, pitch them on why they should support your launch! From there, you want to identify all of your existing audience channels, potential support sources, and the effort/work required for you to hit your benchmark for each source. They’ll likely be the most vocal and willing to support you.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

JULY 21, 2020

The i2E e3 Series helps Oklahoma startup founders perform market validation of their ideas and solutions before they start creating products that their customers may not want to buy. This past month, i2E concluded the latest virtual e3 cohort featuring six new startups from across the state. ” said LaManque. “The

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

JULY 21, 2020

The i2E e3 Series helps Oklahoma startup founders perform market validation of their ideas and solutions before they start creating products that their customers may not want to buy. This past month, i2E concluded the latest virtual e3 cohort featuring six new startups from across the state. ” said LaManque. “The

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 12, 2010

I see way too many startup founders who don’t have experience in selling and probably don’t feel that comfortable going to customers and asking for orders. This is probably because many founders are product or technology people. And you need to watch them pitch. Tags: Startup Advice.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 28, 2013

They weren’t with you when you did the VC pitch where you looked them in the eyes 9 months ago and said, “I see only one outcome, we want to build something really big. I worked with a startup CEO who decided he wanted to sell his company. Most employees want cruising altitude, most founders live in take off mode.

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Founders Coop

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Not coincidentally, they also serve as training grounds for some of the world’s most successful startup founders. Although we haven’t been on the inside at Techstars for several years, we grew up with the program and have watched with growing dismay as it drifted away from its original focus on founders.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 16, 2021

But since I’ve never actually done those things, I would encourage you to ignore any advice I have to offer. Trusted advice comes from experience. But during a Series A fundraise, napkin-stage ideas don’t make the cut — a founder needs product progress, numbers and revenue (or at least a plan to eventually generate some).

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NZ Entrepreneur

JULY 5, 2022

Want to tap in to the best startup advice from entrepreneurs who are out there doing it? Welcome to ‘500 Founders’ where we ask innovators from around New Zealand for their top insights for first time startup founders. Matt Miller – Founder. So give your pitch deck a break and lend an ear!”.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Build Relationships : Because an entrepreneur typically spends a lot of their time working alone, particularly during the startup period, they must seek out and build relationships that are important for long-term success. Seek out financial advice because it takes time to improve a score.

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Startup Blogpost

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Al Lijee , CEO, TowGator Invite Critiques with Reverse Pitching A unique approach I’ve found effective in determining the viability of a new business idea is what I call “reverse pitching.” Encompassing business advice is like a lighthouse to entrepreneur ships sailing towards the rough waters of startup success.

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Y Combinator

MARCH 30, 2021

Last year, during Y Combinator’s Future Founders Conference , a16z’s Sonal Chokshi led a conversation on “Leveling the Playing Field” with Anu Hariharan, YC Continuity Partner. Frankly, we’re still thinking about Anu’s incredible advice for women founders. The third trait founders need is resourcefulness. Why is that?

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Advice and strategy for early-stage sex tech startup founders. The old saying, “build a better mousetrap, and the world will beat a path to your door,” does not apply to startups in the sexual wellness category. Advice and strategy for early-stage sex tech startup founders. Walter Thompson.

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Y Combinator

MAY 22, 2019

41:10 – How has the Indian startup ecosystem evolved? 43:30 – Can foreigners come to India and start a startup? 44:35 – Best advice for aspiring Indian founders. 45:45 – After Meesho, what’s the most exciting startup in India? 42:45 – Big problems worth solving in India.

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Startup Blogpost

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Our leadership and HR actively support employees in reaching out to managers and teammates when facing challenges. These tactics have proven highly successful in nurturing a collaborative and efficient startup team. This promotes a warm and comfortable atmosphere where anyone can turn to a colleague for help or advice.

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