Y Combinator

JULY 14, 2023

To apply for these early interviews, when you are filling out the application, in your answer to the question “What convinced you to apply to Y Combinator”, include the string: AIEarlyInterviews23. You can update it at any time until the regular deadline of 9/11/23.  

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Dream It

APRIL 8, 2020

Having been at the forefront of the dot-com boom, 9/11, and the financial crisis of 2008, Jason knows what it takes to survive this downturn. Jason answers critical questions for founders, including: How can your company ensure survival? First, be honest and informed about the state of your business.

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TechCrunch

MAY 18, 2021

You’ve been hard at work building your game-changing startup. Any early-stage startup founder with an MVP — regardless of your category or geographic location — is eligible to apply. Any early-stage startup founder with an MVP — regardless of your category or geographic location — is eligible to apply. But here’s the thing.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 6, 2020

I am seeing more and more of my staff asking questions and wanting to get involved with recycling and repurposing. Long gone are the days of asking your neighbor or someone in the grocery store. Tell us about your transition to a desk-less front desk. Pinterest has forever changed our consultation game.

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TechCrunch

MAY 14, 2021

Apply to Startup Battlefield here before May 27 at 11:59 p.m. (PT). Your pitch, presentation skills and business model will reach new heights of excellence. Your pitch, presentation skills and business model will reach new heights of excellence. 11 words and phrases to cut from your VC pitch deck.

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Angel Capital Association

APRIL 14, 2023

Linqto Learn is a series of educational events designed to keep our community of accredited investors up-to-date with new opportunities, trends, and the information you need to guide you through your financial journey. Below is a list of upcoming Linqto Learns for your consideration and registration. Registration link: [link].

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Write a Plan, Work Your Plan, then Adapt In terms of communications, I started with an outline of a plan. Be Confident One question I heard most often was posed to our project manager by the media and others: “Are you confident this proposed fix is going to work?” The answer was always a resounding “Absolutely!”

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StartupNation

JANUARY 28, 2022

What is one benefit of utilizing blockchain technology in your small business? To help you understand the benefits of blockchain technology , we asked fintech experts and small business owners this question for their best insights. Here are 11 benefits of blockchain for small businesses: Border-free transactionality.

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TechCrunch

MAY 10, 2021

If you want a shot to compete against some of the most innovative early-stage startups in the world, apply to Startup Battlefield here before the application window closes on May 13 at 11:59 pm (PT). Each startup team gets six minutes to pitch and present their demo — and then they’ll answer probing questions from the judges.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 30, 2014

There are some smart if not somewhat cerebral bloggers I read who say that you shouldn’t take any startup advice at all because it’s too generalized to be useful to your situation. Because I’ve asked more than 100 VCs similar questions I start to notice patterns in thinking. Think Critically about Your Situation.

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TechCrunch

MAY 17, 2023

Today is last day to cast your vote for Audience Choice roundtables and breakouts at Disrupt 2023. Voting ends at 11:59pm PDT tonight. They focus on vital topics and issues that help increase your knowledge and grow your business.

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This is going to be BIG.

APRIL 6, 2015

I wasn''t sure whether his answers would wind up here or vice versa, but when I thought about it, it turned out I was pretty adamant that my blog is for my voice. What questions do you want me to answer next Monday? Normally, unless you realize the latter occurred, you don''t think much about your passes.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

In this post, I want to break down the top 11 (yes, it had to be 11) most common mistakes I see in pitch decks, along with a bunch of examples of how these mistakes show up. Oh, and if you want to submit your own deck for a potential pitch deck teardown, you’re in luck: Instructions are here. Not knowing your audience.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 21, 2020

Harry posed these questions. It takes time to sell in your software, get it implemented, prove the value, build a business case, gain executive support and then roll it out more broadly. Burn through your cash quickly at your peril. Get your costs down, renegotiate your supply contracts and extend your runway.

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Dream It

APRIL 12, 2020

The biggest question for a venture firm is whether LPs will fail to make capital calls in a crisis. “It It will definitely happen for some venture funds, but the question is how widespread it will be,” states Martino. This is a big can of worms,” states Martino, “but it’s a legitimate question. This is not without precedent.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 11, 2021

Now that we have your attention, know this: Prices go up tonight on passes to TC Early Stage 2021: Marketing & Fundraising. It’s Now O’clock: Buy your pass here before the sale expires tonight at 11:59 p.m. (PT). You get to interact with industry experts and ask them specific questions. PT) tonight.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

.’ If you ask him to think about something and respond, he’ll think about it and come back with an answer that has four pillars underneath it. He’ll create a framework that not only answers your specific question, but can prove to be a model that will answer future questions of the same type.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Now, if monetizing your creative output is how you pay your rent, you’re part of the creator economy, a buzzy new industry. I’ve started asking these questions to any startup that purports to be a “one-stop shop” or an “all-in-one solution” to the creator economy. Fourthwall had a good answer.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 28, 2023

To get this in your inbox, subscribe here. Companies want to build for the pain point you never dreamed to disrupt; VCs want to invest in an emerging trend before it becomes a household name; and those breaking into tech are told to lean into their earnestness, because you never know who is going to answer your cold email.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 19, 2021

Treat Your Vendors as Partners (and With Kindness). Manage All of Your Crazy Ideas and Review Them Each Quarter Like most entrepreneurs, I have no shortage of ideas. Identify Three Unique Qualities of Your Company. Market research and keeping your finger on the pulse of your industry can help identify these for you.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

The Audience Choice results are in, which begs the question, could we BE more excited to share this news? Your mission? The answer is Scale, a five-principle Lean framework that helps any company accelerate its ability to grow. Recognize the value of community in each stage of your company’s growth.

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Andreessen Horowitz

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

We brought together some of the best AI founders and leaders—from those scaling the underlying foundation models to those building products that could transform entire industries—for a series of conversations on where we are, where we’re going, and the big open questions in the field. I ask it a question and it answers the question.”

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TechCrunch

JUNE 10, 2021

You have just two days left to score early-bird savings and keep $100 in your wallet. Beat the deadline and register here before Friday, June 11 at 11:59 p.m. (PT). Nope, these are highly interactive sessions, and you’ll have plenty of time to get answers to your most pressing questions.

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StartupNation

JUNE 1, 2021

However, what is often direly needed is how to appeal to investors and raise smart money — knowledge that is essential for fundraising and a master key to building, accelerating and scaling your new venture. 11 tips to raise smart money for your new business. Prepare to answer questions about all facets of your business.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 6, 2018

But it’s critical for your business, for you as a leader and people who excel at fund raising have an extreme advantage over those who do not. The reality is that very early in your process you’ll hear “no” and it can set you back and make you think that nobody sees your vision or values your progress to date.

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The Zapier Blog

APRIL 5, 2023

Can your customers tell they're reading something created by your brand without seeing your name? You create better, consistent, and high-quality content for your audience. Your in-house employees and contractors stay on the same page. Here are ten elements to include in your company's style guide.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 14, 2023

To get a roundup of TechCrunch’s biggest and most important stories delivered to your inbox every day at 3 p.m. Annie reports that after 11 years, the Egypt-based seed-stage accelerator is setting out on a foray through a new $95 million fund to back startups in East and West Africa. PDT, subscribe here. Just in time for March Madness.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JANUARY 28, 2021

Yet the company completed the task in just 11 days. Kate and Ramon also talk about being a new CEO and finding senior talent for your business. The banker was under the impression that the company was simply an answering service. However, you can’t always find someone who has skills that combine well with your own.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

To get a roundup of TechCrunch’s biggest and most important stories delivered to your inbox every day at 3 p.m. Much love from your friendly hosts, Christine and Haje The TechCrunch Top 3 Who asked for more ChatGPT? Temperature check : If you’re tracking your fertility, Samsung has an app for that. PST, subscribe here.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 27, 2020

CrunchMatch, our free, AI-powered platform, connects you with the people who share your specific business interests and goals. After you register for TC Sessions: Space 2020 , you’ll get invited to the CrunchMatch platform where you’ll answer a few quick questions about who you want to meet.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 19, 2017

That is, how much should your company be willing to lose in cash every month as you make investments in staff and equipment that funds technology, sales, marketing and management. Gross burn is your cost base and net burn is the difference between your revenue and costs. You start from the basics, which is if you raise $2.5

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 5, 2017

But if you own your own business, you’ll probably experience it at some point. Keeping the wrong people on board can hurt your company culture and your bottom line. In 1994, I fired my entire staff—11 employees—in one day after I realized the culture was too toxic to repair. It’s painful and awkward. Tip 1: Just Do It.

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StartupNation

JUNE 7, 2021

You’re energized by your idea and engrossed in building the best business concepts possible. While all of this is vital to your business and essential to the success of your company, it’s also critical to keep your sights set on the end result: your exit. Look at similar companies.

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StartupNation

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Recruitment bias can taint your judgment – and that of those around you – when it comes to hiring. Let`s dive deeper into the basics and learn what can be done to at least minimize the recruitment bias in your business. Knowing about your own hidden biases can help to minimize the impact on your business.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

what’s your minecraft nuke survival plan? “Connecting with an audience in real time, answering all questions at once and selling to the highest bidder is the most effective way to move inventories – way more than managing static listings for months.” alphawolf99_ #minecraft #smp #tangiahalloffame. ?

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TechCrunch

JULY 15, 2021

Because if you’re sending me the pitch deck, I’m quickly screening and then I’m making a decision of whether it makes sense to meet, but your goal is really just to try to get the meeting with me to tell the story and let that unfold. 11 words and phrases to cut from your VC pitch deck. And, it’s worked.

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