StartupNation

JULY 16, 2025

However, its growing popularity reflects fundamental changes in how businesses access financing, particularly as traditional lenders pull back. Layer in inflation, potential interest rate hikes, the threat of recession, and the risk of sustained trade wars, and it becomes clear why many business owners are exploring private debt.

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StartupNation

JULY 21, 2025

SMBs are getting creative: Entrepreneurs are blending asynchronous work, outsourcing, and internal upskilling to build agile and sustainable team structures. This makes the OBBB feel more like a tax strategy than a growth and sustainability blueprint. Even if H.R.

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StartupNation

JULY 22, 2025

Career reinvention is a powerful journey, and this article showcases real-world examples from successful entrepreneurs. ” Staying the same person or relying on old tactics simply isn’t enough to sustain growth. All the products are ethically sourced and sustainably made. It required redefining it.

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Hunter Walk

APRIL 17, 2025

By early 2024, we were sustainably profitable for a second time, on track to generate over $30 million in revenue and starting to get some PEs and strategics showing interest in Issuu. HW: Debt financing for startups can sometimes seem like ‘cheap money’ but its definitely more complicated than most founders realize.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Here are Michael’s expanded answers to the most asked questions about these issues, including links to some of our past articles to help elaborate on these themes. . What advice would you give to entrepreneurs and professionals looking to finance their business? Further reading: Beat burnout: Strive for sustainable success.

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AsiaTechDaily

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

ESG embodies a company’s commitment to maintaining sustainable business practices, upholding core values, and transparently reporting non-financial performance metrics. Data from the Global Sustainable Investment Alliance highlights a staggering 605% increase in Sustainably-Themed Investing in 2020 compared to 2016.

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This is going to be BIG.

DECEMBER 26, 2011

PS.there are various companies in this article I have or have had business involvements with. Wesabe taught us that social doesn't necessarily make managing finances online more appealing--and given Facebook's propensity to change privacy settings, I'm not sure a lot of people are going to want to manage their money on Facebook.

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Impact Hub

DECEMBER 15, 2020

The companies of the future will be based on hybrid work models, sustainability, and impact. We have in our hands the opportunity to redefine change on our bases, where sustainability, justice, purpose and the creation of positive impact are real axes, and we see ourselves as the environment where all these changes can be prototyped.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

We were invited to participate by the Global Leaders Initiative, which aims to bring key networks together to find solutions that address the challenges of sustainable development. The collaboration produced a White Paper, Future Readiness of SMEs: Mobilizing the SME Sector to Drive Widespread Sustainability and Prosperity.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 23, 2012

This article originally ran on PEHub. Yes, it’s true that FOMO (fear of missing out) is driving some irrational behavior and valuations amongst uber competitive deals and well-financed VCs. Try charging customers for your product when you have 12 competitors giving the product away free finances by $20 million of VC.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 30, 2010

Otherwise, grab a cup ‘o coffee … Clicking on any graph below will take you to that article. Consumer debt relative to incomes has risen to an all time high reaching 138% of 2007 (obviously that’s not sustainable!) If you’re short on time click on the WSJ link and read the 990 word version there.

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Feedough

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Usually, entrepreneurs use bootstrapping to finance their expenses. As the business is scaling up too quickly, some startups can’t sustain the strong growth and eventually crash. Tell us what you think about our article on hockey stick growth in the comments section. Some of the common mistakes made at this stage are –.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 30, 2018

million published articles, isolated around 2,500 of those that were related to IOL, generated about 1,200 attributes and identified roughly 3,300 possible values for them. We wrote up a small list of words related to IOL: eye, ocular, lens, optic, power, etc., and had our scripts collate vocabulary (bag of words) from published literature.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 12, 2021

Extra Crunch publishes a variety of article types, but how-tos are my favorite category. Full Extra Crunch articles are only available to members. The SEC filing offers a glimpse into the finances of how an edtech company, accelerated by the pandemic, performed over the past year. A first look at Coursera’s S-1 filing.

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AsiaTechDaily

DECEMBER 4, 2023

This article serves as a resource for aspiring entrepreneurs eyeing Singapore as their business launchpad. Startups qualifying under Startup SG can access cash grants, equity financing, and business loans. This flexible arrangement fosters a conducive environment for both startups and investors, promoting growth and sustainability.

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TechCrunch

MAY 25, 2021

Full Extra Crunch articles are only available to members. Embedded finance will help fill the life insurance coverage gap. There’s latent demand for life insurance currently unaddressed by much of the financial services industry, and embedded finance can be the solution. Walter Thompson. Senior Editor, TechCrunch.

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Angel Capital Association

MAY 18, 2020

By: Sarah Dickey, ACA Membership Director Groundbreaking economist, author, investor, and entrepreneur is honored with the Angel Capital Association’s Hans Severiens Award While performing the research that culminated in her book, The Next Wave: Financing and Investing Strategies for Growth-Oriented Women Entrepreneurs , Alicia Robb, Ph.D.,

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American Entrepreneurship

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Introduction This article covers ten dynamic New Jersey startups that are helping to give New Jersey a reputation for supporting entrepreneurship and innovation. From fintech and healthcare to sustainability and AI, these startups showcase the Garden State’s diverse entrepreneurial landscape.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 7, 2022

The ability to raise capital is less impressive than finding sustainable ways to build a base of paying customers. Full TechCrunch+ articles are only available to members. The right coaching and a strong network can help many entrepreneurs land a sizable seed round, but that money reflects investor confidence, not market demand.

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TechCrunch

JULY 19, 2022

The picture at the top of this article is the cleanroom at Scrona. million financing into the ultra-high-resolution 3D printing company that can print finely enough to aid in semiconductor and display manufacturing. . It lists Headmade Materials , LightForce Orthodontics and Conflux Technology among some of its marquee investments.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 25, 2022

Full TechCrunch+ articles are only available to members. She shared her prerequisites for making product-led efforts more successful and sustainable with TechCrunch+. Product-led growth models have been widely embraced: Instead of devoting resources to customer acquisition, PLG companies ship and scale quickly and more efficiently.

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American Entrepreneurship

JUNE 3, 2024

This article delves into the pros and cons of hiring a small business consultant, hiring steps, and types of small business consultants. If challenges are occurring in particular areas such as sales, marketing, human resources, or finance, look for consultants with expertise in those areas to benefit from their depth of knowledge.

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TechCrunch

JULY 31, 2022

For some context on how the program came about in the first place, check out this article I wrote earlier this year. Bell, a corporate finance attorney and a former White House policy advisor for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, in a press release.

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Feedough

JANUARY 6, 2021

The most significant advantage of joining an entrepreneurship course in a formal university setting is that it helps you learn from the professionals who can teach you various aspects of entrepreneurship – including but not limited to marketing, finance, psychology and leadership.

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TechCrunch

MAY 17, 2022

If you can’t connect with an investor who can help you find and fill in your gaps with regard to talent or expertise, you can’t build a sustainable company. Full TechCrunch+ articles are only available to members. But fundraising is only one part of a founder’s journey. On Tuesday, May 24, at 11:30 a.m.,

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David Teten VC

AUGUST 20, 2019

Revenue-Based Investing (“RBI”) is a new form of VC financing, distinct from the preferred equity structure most VCs use. Gender diversity as a driver of sustainable profitability. I contributed this as a guest article on Techcrunch. Companies with more female executives make more money—here’s why. It May Be Getting Worse.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Full TechCrunch+ articles are only available to members. Consumers who are concerned about sustainability appreciate seeing their contributions quantified: the company that delivers my weekly grocery box keeps a running total of how many pounds of food, water and CO2 my purchases have conserved.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 10, 2022

Now, there’s some extremely capital-intensive businesses where you need buckets of money before that traction is generated, and that becomes harder to finance in downturns. Full TechCrunch+ articles are only available to members. Arvind Gupta. For good entrepreneurs, there’s always a path, right?

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Andreessen Horowitz

APRIL 29, 2024

This article is the final installment in our series, How Fintech Companies Can Simplify Their Funding Strategy. Or if you’ve raised a warehouse, you can now fund and originate loans that will be repaid by a financing partner. For this article, we interviewed multiple lenders to glean their guidance and insights. Congratulations!

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 14, 2023

Or tools that help startups see all their financing options at the drop of a profile. The argument for AI , of course, would be that the content would be original and perhaps more targeted toward someone’s exact questions, while a general Google search may require extra digging and piecing different articles together.

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David Teten VC

DECEMBER 2, 2019

“Since 2011, the Bluhm/Helfand Social Innovation (BHSI) Fellowship has supported the work of 36 innovators—representing the United States as well as 18 other countries on five continents—who address pressing global issues, from healthcare delivery to college persistence and sustainable construction in developing nations.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

These articles are only available to members, but you can use discount code ECFriday to save 20% off a one or two-year subscription. The COVID-19 pandemic is helping startups that innovate in areas like payments, financing, insurance and compliance. Is there anything lurking in its recent financings that public investors won’t like?

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TechCrunch

MARCH 18, 2022

Full TechCrunch+ articles are only available to members. Sustainable travel at the forefront. Last year, boosters poured billions into eVTOL as companies like Joby Aviation, Archer and Lilium used SPACs to rake in cash to fund R&D and test flight programs. Mainstream attention is increasing. An emphasis on noise pollution.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JULY 13, 2021

It’s kind of just a nice garment that’s extremely comfortable, luxurious, and it’s made ethically and sustainably of natural fibers. But I think our biggest success to date is finding a niche for ourselves and really being able to hone into sustainability and really live and build and grow sustainability.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Once the decision has been made to go forward, there are very basic steps to setting up a business that formalizes the creation of the business and makes it operational which is addressed in a related article. If you have a low credit score, work to improve it in anticipation of one day needing outside financing.

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Impact Hub

AUGUST 6, 2021

Women entrepreneurs in West Africa are leading the way in creating sustainable businesses, growing their respective economies and generating lasting change. The company collects and recycles household and manufacturing plastic waste, but also educates local communities on sustainable waste management.

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Forward Cities

DECEMBER 16, 2019

This article is part of a larger series called Solution Stories, which aim to tell the story of the work Forward Cities is helping to guide in cities across the country. Editor's Note. For additional background on the specific approach taken in communities like Franklin County. Learn More About the Series. Franklin County, Forward Cities.

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