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Launch Your Business in Georgia (The Country, not the State)

500

Silicon Valley (Season 6, Episode 2) Yes, you heard it right – this is an article about Georgia, the country, not the state. 500 Startups recently launched 500Georgia, the first international accelerator in the country, in partnership with two. Might be nice to be around more people of color. Gavin: What? Not Atlanta.

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Five common legal mistakes startup founders make

NZ Entrepreneur

Launching a startup is exciting, particularly given New Zealand’s thriving and innovative startup ecosystem. However, the journey can be a steep learning curve and present numerous challenges, especially for first-time founders. Unfortunately, many startup founders neglect IP protection, which can lead to a loss of market share.

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The Myth of the Young Startup Founder

Ian Hathaway

This article originally published at the Center for American Entrepreneurship. Permalink.

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Startup Investment 101: Investment Rounds Explained

Onevest

Something that we state to our members at 1000 Angels , the private investor network that connects startups with investors, is that If you are a new investor in the startup marketplace, then you will need to quickly familiarize yourself with each round. This is why series A investment is often sought by startup founders.

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Why Acceptance of Failure is Critical to Startup Success

Both Sides of the Table

In London when founders failed they were ostracized in the press and culturally I believe it became harder to raise capital. In France in some ways it was worse because if you failed as a startup founder you shouldered personal liabilities that don’t exist in the US under our bankruptcy laws.

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How a Company Becomes a Pillar of Its Local Community

Revolution

This article originally appeared in Harvard Business Review on October 3, 2022. ExactTarget’s co-founder, Scott Dorsey then started a new venture studio and fund, High Alpha, which has backed dozens of startups in the greater Indianapolis area. They’re rightly more focused on the company’s product, sales, and growth.

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Think Hard Before Jumping From Corporate To Startup

Gust

According to an article in the Harvard Business Review a while back, “ Five Ways to Bungle a Job Change ,” there are at least five common missteps that professionals make when moving to a new job. Test your “dream” startup plans on some experienced entrepreneurs to get a reality check before you leave your current job.

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