Gust

JULY 6, 2014

I talk to many people who have spent years struggling up the corporate ladder who dream of jumping ship and becoming an entrepreneur. I hasten to tell them that every job move is fraught with risk, but the move from employee to entrepreneur is on the high end of the risk curve. Leaving for money. Going “from” rather than “to”.

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Gust

DECEMBER 27, 2011

A while back, I published an article on “ Startup Due Diligence Is Not a Mysterious Black Art ,” describing what investors do to validate your startup before they invest. I’ve had startup founders tell me that it’s only about the color of the money, but I disagree – particularly if you are desperate.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

AUGUST 31, 2022

A lot can be learned from the game of Uno, not the least of which are several lessons for how to be a successful startup founder Photo by Simon Ray on Unsplash One morning recently, while beset with jetlag, my daughter and I awoke very early. They say timing is everything, and this is true both in entrepreneurship and in Uno.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Sophie Alcorn is the founder of Alcorn Immigration Law in Silicon Valley and 2019 Global Law Experts Awards’ “Law Firm of the Year in California for Entrepreneur Immigration Services.” I’m considering either having my startup sponsor me for an O-1A visa or self-petitioning an EB-1A green card. Savvy Startup Founder.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 6, 2016

I even prefer to fund entrepreneurs who have experience some level of set-backs in their careers or startups because I think it brings a humility to decision-making that I find healthy. In London when founders failed they were ostracized in the press and culturally I believe it became harder to raise capital.

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TechCrunch

JULY 8, 2022

To tackle these challenges, Wu shares several strategies that can help e-commerce startups refine their brand marketing and “entrench” existing customers. Full TechCrunch+ articles are only available to members. 4 negotiation points startup founders must focus on in a down market. Can we do it? Advancing AI.

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 6, 2020

We live in a world with a stereotypical representation of what a startup founder looks like, so it’s no wonder that a large portion of the population feels underrepresented. A Gender Gap Grader study shows that women represent 9 percent of developers in the startup ecosystem. Myth 1: Startup founders are young .

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

APRIL 24, 2021

5 myths to avoid on the 1st leg of your entrepreneurship journey What you don’t have to eat to pursue your passion (Image from WikiMedia Commons) There is a path to entrepreneurship promoted in Hollywood and there is a path for the rest of us. This 500+ year old tale designed to promote sharing reveals the soul of entrepreneurship.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 19, 2022

Farmers don’t get embarrassed when the price of corn drops; similarly, there’s no reason for startup founders to lose their joy because publicly traded tech stocks are undercutting their valuations. Full TechCrunch+ articles are only available to members.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 30, 2022

Full TechCrunch+ articles are only available to members. It’s amazing how frequently investors say “no” to startup founders: If 100 early-stage entrepreneurs pitch a VC, maybe three of them will be lucky to get a second meeting. The majority of early-stage VC deals fall apart in due diligence.

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NZ Entrepreneur

JANUARY 15, 2020

Why is it important for startup founders to prioritise cash flow? Check out NZ Entrepreneur and Entrepreneur.com for more stories on cash flow management. Get entrepreneur articles by email once a month. NZ Entrepreneur. Cash is essentially oxygen for a business – without it, you can’t do much.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 2, 2022

. “ If you’re a bootstrapped company who is not yet on the treadmill , you have that kind of optionality or that ability to choose when to get on,” says Cavan Klinsky, co-founder of payments processor Healthie. Full TechCrunch+ articles are only available to members. I know people who’ve worked with the U.S.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

AUGUST 16, 2023

And rather than giving him just my answer — which might have been unique to my experience, not applicable to his — I decided to do something different and write this article. I posed a question to twenty-one other founders, across many different industries from media to finance, from SaaS to urban farming.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 29, 2021

Full Extra Crunch articles are only available to members. In other news: Extra Crunch Live, a series of interviews with leading investors and entrepreneurs, returns next month with a full slate of guests. The 5 biggest mistakes I made as a first-time startup founder. Independent thinking suffered.” citizenship!

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

APRIL 24, 2021

Unfortunately, more often than not, these approaches have been disappointing, prompting me to write this list of tips to help founders win over a someone like me. Background So why is it really hard to find a technical co-founder? It goes without saying that being a startup founder is more popular than ever.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 28, 2022

Full TechCrunch+ articles are only available to members. It’s still a great time to be a startup founder. Specifically — an early-stage startup founder. Edtech startups flock to the promise and potential of personalized learning. 3 views: How should startups prepare for a post-pandemic dip?

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Complete articles are only available to members, but you can use discount code ECFriday to save 20% off a one or two-year subscription. In one of the largest enterprise acquisitions of 2020, Visa Equity Partners this week purchased Utah-based edtech startup Pluralsight for $3.5 Details here. Image Credits: Sophie Alcorn.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 1, 2020

If I were to pick one thing that unites the global tech scene in terms of culture I would point to the respect and reverence accorded to startup founders. Across social and traditional media the feats of founders big and small are lauded for their genius on a daily basis. This compares to 48% of the general population.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

APRIL 13, 2021

They’re taking place right now somewhere in the startup and corporate worlds, in small companies and large, from the Bay area to Boston, Berlin, Barcelona, and beyond! As a VC and Board member, I am usually involved in this topic thanks to my experience as an entrepreneur and business operator.

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NZ Entrepreneur

OCTOBER 22, 2019

As a startup founder, your time and resources tend to be limited. User testing was developed to challenge the assumptions founders and designers have before they waste resources on developing a product with poor usability or not addressing their users’ most important problem. Get entrepreneur articles by email once a month.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

JANUARY 20, 2021

Photo from Pixabay Tell me if this sounds familiar, as a startup founder, you are constantly juggling many hats: marketing guru, product owner, growth hacker, sales master, accountant, and the list goes on. Common Data Pain Points Below are the top five data pains experienced by many startup founders.

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David Teten VC

DECEMBER 2, 2019

In addition, there are many other groups will give you cash, training, and community with few or no strings attached: Ashoka is a foundation that engages in scouring for and choosing the leading social entrepreneurs across the globe, who it refers to as Ashoka Fellows. no-equity stipend + corporate pilot opportunities with our founders.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 16, 2021

This is not a boast, but a warning: I could write a how-to article on almost any topic. That’s why Ron Miller interviewed three entrepreneurs who have each built multiple companies to uncover some essential truths about achieving product-market fit: Pouyan Salehi, CEO and co-founder, Scratchpad. Image Credits: Ureeka.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 31, 2020

But, speaking as someone who’s worked at several startups, Extra Crunch stories contain actionable information you can use to build a company and/or look smart in meetings — and that’s worth something. Full Extra Crunch articles are only available to members. The VCs who founders love the most. on Sunday, Dec.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 14, 2022

Early-stage startup founders have just a few ways to recruit and retain employees: Offer a competitive salary. Full TechCrunch+ articles are only available to members. A startup founder’s guide to allocating equity grants. Create a role that harnesses their interests/talent. Give them a stake in the company.

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NZ Entrepreneur

MARCH 4, 2019

Do I have what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur? So here’s a ten point checklist to help decide if entrepreneurship is for you. “What does it take to make it as an entrepreneur? What skills do successful entrepreneurs have that others don’t? 1 – Desire. ” – Napoleon Hill.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 5, 2011

This article originally ran on TechCrunch. I’m an entrepreneur at heart so I’m always inspired when I hear stories about innovation. It’s why my investment philosophy is called, “ the entrepreneur thesis.&#. It’s a very cool vibe at Founder’s Coop. I’m in Seattle this week.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

Sesie Bonsi is the founder and CEO of Bleu , a financial technology platform focused on enabling touchless payment experiences. Funding for Black entrepreneurs in the U.S. But what about those minority founders who don’t have family, friends or connections to lean on for the first $250,000? Contributor. Share on Twitter.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 22, 2022

Full TechCrunch+ articles are only available to members. ” Conditions change, and so do investor expectations, which means founders should reframe their thinking about acceptable entry valuations and revisit their spending plans. Survival tips for startup founders living through their first market correction.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Full TechCrunch+ articles are only available to members. was a short-lived boom, but it gave entrepreneurs a better understanding of climate tech, which in turn, has fostered more confidence among investors: 2021 saw a 400% YoY increase in round sizes for startups in this sector. Cleantech 1.0 Walter Thompson. yourprotagonist.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Full TechCrunch+ articles are only available to members. Dear Sophie: How can early-stage startups compete for talent? Dear Sophie, As a first-time, early-stage startup founder, I find it difficult to compete against other startups on compensation. Eight years into his tenure, Satya Nadella looks to diversify.

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