Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 8, 2014

Changes in the Startup Ecosystem. Tim made it clear to me that there was zero obligation on behalf of VCs in whom they invest to commit money to Cincinnati but that they were looking for funds that were committed to national investment strategies and who were interested in closer ties to the local community.

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AsiaTechDaily

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The new base in Silicon Valley, which has the world’s most advanced startup ecosystem, will be a bridge between Japan and the United States,’ he said.

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AsiaTechDaily

MARCH 28, 2023

Later, I switched back to my entrepreneurial roots and started a couple of startups which I have now exited. I have also been involved in developing the startup ecosystem in Malaysia at the Malaysian Global Innovation & Creativity Center (MaGIC). Additionally, do you have any other advice for anyone looking to start a fund?

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Plenty of good funding rounds, a highly skilled workforce and a strong entrepreneurial culture have given Amsterdam a booming startup ecosystem. The median seed round is $500,000 (above the global average of $494,000) and a median Series A round for a startup is $2.4 How has COVID-19 impacted your investment strategy?

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AsiaTechDaily

OCTOBER 25, 2023

As a General Partner, my energy is spent sourcing, investing in, and supporting amazing entrepreneurs and startups bringing breakthrough technologies to market,” he adds as he speaks of his present venture. ” Nurturing Startups to Success Early-stage founders often face formidable fundraising challenges.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Over the past year, VCs have been quick to commit to diversity, with 40% of firms putting D&I strategies in place. When investors spend time at an accelerator, they listen to brainstorming sessions, pitches and mentorship advice that includes a broad range of perspectives and opinions. Accelerators are hubs for diversity.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 27, 2021

Tapping into someone else’s experience is a tried-and-true method, which is why two-time Y Combinator participant Chris Morton wrote a guest post for Extra Crunch with advice for founders hoping to be accepted by the famed accelerator. Ramp and Brex draw diverging market plans with M&A strategies.

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David Teten VC

JUNE 9, 2021

Startup board meetings template presentation. Ten Networking Strategies to a Seat on the Board. To ensure mutual compatibility, your goals and incentives should be aligned with that of the private equity or VC fund, as well as the timeline for realizing them and exit strategy. Want to Join a Corporate Board? Here’s How .

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Grand Circus continues to be one of the central players in the Detroit startup ecosystem, empowering people to enter the field of tech who might not otherwise have the opportunity. ToDoolie is a Detroit-based startup whose app allows homeowners to hire in local young people for help around the house. Apply now to Grand Circus.

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Startup Blogpost

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

What were some of the pivotal moments or decisions that shaped your career trajectory, particularly within the startup ecosystem? Several pivotal moments and decisions have significantly shaped my career, especially within the startup ecosystem. Finally, embracing a customer-first mentality has been a game-changer.

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AsiaTechDaily

JUNE 5, 2023

Register Led by an eminent team of investors and industry captains from around the world, Awesome Ventures brings together a wealth of experience in strategy planning and diverse sectors. At the helm of Awesome Ventures is Lok Yek Soon, a visionary entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience within the startup ecosystem.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 12, 2021

Respondents said they invest around 50% inside Czechia and 50% across Central and Eastern Europe, while some are more focused across CEE generally, with some percentage of the fund supporting startups that have scaled to the U.S. The advice is to “be frugal to accommodate to the new situation and roll on.”. Travel and gastro.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Italy continues to have structural problems for startups: Credit is based on a company’s financial history, so loans are off-limits. However, in June 2020, the Italian government sponsored a €1 billion investment program aimed at the native startup ecosystem, creating a new venture arm: CDP Venture Capital.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 16, 2021

Israel’s startup ecosystem raised record amounts of funding and produced 19 IPOs in 2020, despite the pandemic. How has COVID-19 impacted your investment strategy? How has COVID-19 impacted your investment strategy? What is your advice to startups in your portfolio right now?

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AsiaTechDaily

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Thirst for Knowledge: A constant thirst for knowledge ensures he stays ahead in the rapidly evolving startup ecosystem. Evaluating Startups: Vickers Venture Partners focuses on deep-tech ventures, with an investment team having PhDs across various verticals. “Relationship building is pivotal in venture capital.

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David Teten VC

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Bank of America has predicted $20T to flow in ESG investing strategies in the next two decades. Which advice would you give to female and underrepresented founders looking for investments? We believe that at scale, we will help to reduce the racial and gender inequality our country faces, particularly in the tech startup ecosystem.

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David Teten VC

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Bank of America has predicted $20T to flow in ESG investing strategies in the next two decades. Which advice would you give to female and underrepresented founders looking for investments? We believe that at scale, we will help to reduce the racial and gender inequality our country faces, particularly in the tech startup ecosystem.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 9, 2021

What are the opportunities startups may be able to tap into during these unprecedented times? How has COVID-19 impacted your investment strategy? What is your advice to startups in your portfolio right now? Yes, the acceptance of working remotely will democratize the startup ecosystem globally.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 22, 2023

A hallmark of that spirit is quite visible these days in the country’s flourishing startup ecosystem, which has expanded rapidly in the past few years, to say the least. However, the global slowdown has impacted startups’ growth in the country, just like everywhere else in the world. How has your investment strategy changed?

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Feedough

APRIL 14, 2021

You’re not alone if you’ve ever wondered why a tech-savvy company would bother to buy a startup with no profit and a product in a completely different field. Acqui-hiring is one such strategy that changes the game and has gained popularity in recent years. Provides safe exit strategy: Entrepreneurs see acqui-hiring as a secure escape.

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TechCrunch

JULY 23, 2021

Early-stage startups tend to claim that their go-to-market strategy is fully operational. Finding GTM fit is a milestone for any startup that includes everything from expanding the engineering team to launching your first media buy. Canada’s startup market booms alongside hot global VC investment.

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Startup Blogpost

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

What advice would you give them for finding a problem worth solving and building a business around it? Building a strong team is crucial for any startup’s success. What strategies have you found most effective in attracting and retaining top talent? Marketing plays a vital role in the growth of any startup.

entrepreneurship

TechCrunch

OCTOBER 19, 2021

This article contains strategic, actionable advice for implementing a GSDD program alongside the lessons the team learned as they identified problems with the experiment. acquisitions and future strategy). Completing each of these “eternally postponed” tasks created incremental gains, says Baidin. That is something we value a lot.”.

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David Teten VC

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Ideally, we wanted to pull in data from outside databases , including data about limited partners and more broadly the startup ecosystem (e.g., It has every field you could think of and thoughtful workflows to help you keep on top of this, plus an integration with Sutton Place Strategies. from AngelList , Gust , or Kite ).

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Reforge

JANUARY 31, 2023

Regardless, their function is to give advice, but they don’t typically interact with people outside of the core leadership team or own any tangible deliverables. Fractional Executives Fractional Executives also provide advice but they’re more hands-on, dedicating up to 24 hours per week to own key deliverables or manage teams.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 26, 2021

There’s a lot of advice out there on how to grab people’s attention, but there’s one aspect of marketing that Robert Katai thinks isn’t talked about as often: maintaining their attention. The solution, he says, is a combination of content strategy and positioning. And is his advice applicable beyond borders?

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TechCrunch

APRIL 10, 2021

“Most of the startups I give advice to about how to raise venture capital shouldn’t be raising venture capital,” an investor recently told me. While the idea that every startup isn’t venture-backable might run counter to the narrative to the barrage of funding news each week, I think it’s important to double click on the topic.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

JANUARY 4, 2024

Being active in the startup ecosystem is very important and gives you a chance to connect with like-minded people and brainstorm ideas together. Do you value their mentorship and advice? Founders should explore all their options at the same time, waiting is not a good game strategy here. Are they a visionary mentor?

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NZ Entrepreneur

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Launching a startup is exciting, particularly given New Zealand’s thriving and innovative startup ecosystem. This article explores five of the most common mistakes startup founders make and how you can steer clear of them. Depending on the nature of your startup, patent or design registrations may be necessary.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 17, 2023

Actionable advice and strategies you can implement now. Don’t let an uncertain economy sideline your startup dreams. They, and a host of other startup ecosystem experts, will help you understand best practices, avoid pitfalls, determine your next steps and immerse yourself in a supportive community of fellow travelers.

startup founder

TechCrunch

JANUARY 13, 2023

Considering how central equity is to attracting tech talent, “underwater stock options have the potential to negatively impact hiring and retention across the startup ecosystem,” he writes. Here’s some candid advice for late-stage startup workers: Full TechCrunch+ articles are only available to members.

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Andreessen Horowitz

DECEMBER 5, 2023

” And the amazing thing is this concept of texting your customers, turned a lot of these people that were kind of like loose acquaintances in the startup ecosystem into really good friends. And, we started to do some more press because we realized we needed to tell our story and avoiding press was not a great long term strategy.

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Impact Hub

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Playing the green game: nurturing sustainability in the startup ecosystem Sustainability is no longer optional for startups; it is essential for long-term success. The answer lies in building a thriving, future-proof startup ecosystem committed to environmentally and socially responsible business practices.

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David Teten VC

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

We typically take board seats to assist with governance and strategy, staying involved through Series A and sometimes beyond if founders find our involvement beneficial. Our network comprises investors committed to the startup’s success, providing not only financial resources but also invaluable connections and advice.

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