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The Bad Advice Diverse Founders are Given Around Fundraising

This is going to be BIG.

It's not that this latter group isn't aggressive enough--after all, they're ditching everything else they could to to start companies. This blog post is not about debating if "enough" diverse founders get funding--whatever that might mean. Yet this is a message I'm giving to women and people of color all the time. That is a fact.

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Here’s How to Do PR on a Budget

Both Sides of the Table

When to start PR? It super charges a business that is closer to product delivery. In that article I talked about how PR drives: recruiting, employee retention, biz dev deals, funding and even M&A and that often “attribution” to your PR activities is unknown. There is a lot you can do without spending money.

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Five common misconceptions about building a startup in New York City

This is going to be BIG.

It’s really difficult for me not to get into the thick of discussions about whether or not you can and/or should build a company in New York City. I grew up here, went to school here, and have worked hard over the last 5+ years to help build up the NYC innovation community. You know what—it’s supposed to work like that! I was there, too.

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The Yo-Yo Life of a Tech Entrepreneur – A Cautionary Tale

Both Sides of the Table

TechCrunch ran my article yesterday as a guest post but I wanted to have a copy here for anybody who missed it and for future readers of this blog. I agree that not all businesses require this level of dedication and the lifestyle choice isn’t for everybody. It also served as the trophy for any big business win.

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Build Your Brand, Not Your Business

Entrepreneur's Handbook

You don’t have to build the next Tesla to have a successful business. start a startup. The channel is how you will drive traffic to your business?—?e.g. your YouTube channel, Instagram page, or blog. I now believe that people who want to work for themselves should NOT start by building a product.

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How to Find a Job as a VC Scout: Compensation and Which Firms Are Recruiting

David Teten VC

The easiest way to work with and for VC funds is to become a part-time scout, getting paid for sourcing investments. But how do you do that? . How to win consulting, board, operating, and investment roles with private equity and venture capital funds (video). How to find a job as a VC scout. How to get a job in venture capital.

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Where to start an online store: The best places for eCommerce

The Zapier Blog

Here, I'll cover the best places to start your online store right now, including pros and cons and a handful of recommendations, so you know how to get started. Building your own site gives you full control over your business, but it requires more effort and resources to attract shoppers.

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