Leapfunder

JUNE 5, 2025

VCs in our network: Get started Sign up as investor Sign up as startup Sign up as VC Invest in startups Early Bird Holedo The Netherlands Every industry has a talent pool. But job boards, LinkedIn, and social media own the gate. You pay to search. You pay to contact. You keep paying to reach what’s already yours.

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Leapfunder

JUNE 5, 2025

VCs in our network: Get started Sign up as investor Sign up as startup Sign up as VC Invest in startups Early Bird Holedo The Netherlands Every industry has a talent pool. But job boards, LinkedIn, and social media own the gate. You pay to search. You pay to contact. You keep paying to reach what’s already yours.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Imagine a drumroll, folks, because we’re about to announce the last tranche of investors and thought leaders who will choose which outstanding startup takes the title of Startup Battlefield champion, along with the $100,000 prize and serious bragging rights. Mar Hershenson , co-founder and managing partner at Pear VC.

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StartupNation

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

If you are an entrepreneur, startup founder or business owner wondering how you can best structure your pitch to acquire a VC investment, I offer some insight as to what my own process looks like when selecting a particular company or entrepreneur. I always tell others to beware of uncoachable founders.

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StartupNation

FEBRUARY 14, 2021

The biggest challenge for a startup founder is knowing where to focus. You’ve got to pitch investors, target the right customer, hone your business model and raise critical funding just in time. The founder revised his pitch and business plan, and quickly raised $3 million. They want to have the hardware.’”

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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

MAY 17, 2022

TechCrunch is excited to announce the six companies pitching in person and onstage at TC Sessions Mobility 2022. Hailing from around the United States and the globe, founders will pitch on the main stage, for four minutes, followed by an intense Q&A with our expert panel of judges. Startups pitching on the main stage.

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TechCrunch

MAY 18, 2021

If you fit that description, we want you to apply to compete in the Startup Battlefield at TechCrunch Disrupt 2021 on September 21-23. Any early-stage startup founder with an MVP — regardless of your category or geographic location — is eligible to apply. 11 words and phrases to cut from your VC pitch deck.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

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. Keep in mind that if you pursue an O-1A visa, you will need to show that your startup and you have an employer-employee relationship, or you will need an agent to file on your behalf.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 20, 2023

In recent years, calling oneself a startup founder was certainly seen as a flex. For instance, the sudden collapse of SVB , despite affecting just a few startups, sent many African founders into panic mode as they scrambled to review banking options to avoid such circumstances creating more uncertainty for them.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

It’s common for early-stage founders to spend more than a third of their time on recruiting — not because they want to, but because they have to. Before you can deliver on any of the promises in your pitch deck, you’ll need to build a team. As part of an ongoing series of interviews with transportation startup founders, ??Rebecca

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Startup Blogpost

OCTOBER 28, 2022

How do you determine if corporate venture capital is right for your startup? To help you determine if corporate venture capital is right for your startup, we asked startup founders, investors, and business leaders this question for their best pieces of advice. Matthew Ramirez , Founder, Paraphrase Tool.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Boston offers a world of advantages for startup founders 5 investors discuss Boston’s resilient tech ecosystem The startup economy has grown and shifted since the turn of the century, and universities — stocked with a never-ending supply smart, ambitious young people — have increasingly taken part. .

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 21, 2022

“If you believe VR and immersive computing is the future — whether for consumer or business use cases — Activision helps Microsoft build a flywheel of content and technology that gets more users on board to this future.”. All signs point to a continued abundance of opportunities for startup founders and investors in the year ahead.”.

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Angel Capital Association

MARCH 25, 2024

This is particularly beneficial for black investors and founders looking to enhance their understanding of the angel investing process, from due diligence and valuation to deal structuring. Additionally, the ACA’s Angel University pre-summit seminars offer deep dives into crucial topics like angel exit strategies and startup board management.

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Startup Blogpost

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Al Lijee , CEO, TowGator Invite Critiques with Reverse Pitching A unique approach I’ve found effective in determining the viability of a new business idea is what I call “reverse pitching.” It revolves around steering clear of the allure of feature-centric thinking when validating a startup idea.

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AsiaTechDaily

MAY 25, 2022

Shin is now part of our Advisory Board,” said Aykan Ekici, co-founder of Khenda, the top winner of KSGC 2021. “The KSGC provides you with the connections that will help you build your company and develop a strong network in Korea,” said Chea Srun, CEO of XQuant, a startup from Hong Kong. .”

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 9, 2018

This is a very common scenario when entrepreneurs pitch VCs and frankly is a very common scenario when VCs try to raise money from LPs. When you pitched me I really did love you. I left the meeting and had to attend a 3-hour board meeting where two founders have been fighting and each want the other one fired.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 13, 2013

I came from a board meeting to here. I was saying to this CEO at the board meeting, I said, “I don’t know, I just have this blind belief that you guys are going to create an enormous success. I want to build a great company, and I want to get you on my board for my new ridesharing service. Which is just amazing.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 23, 2022

TechCrunch Startup Battlefield — Session 1. TechCrunch’s iconic startup competition is back, as entrepreneurs from around the world pitch expert judges and vie for the Startup Battlefield Cup and $100,000. TechCrunch Startup Battlefield — Session 2. TechCrunch Startup Battlefield — Session 3. Yes, Chief.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 30, 2014

I am VERY careful in board meetings and in startup pitches to tell entrepreneurs, “I feel very strongly about my opinion on this topic. I’m pretty sure I’m right based on my own experiences as a startup founder for reasons A, B, C. I caution people all the time from overly following my advice.

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Gust

JUNE 19, 2012

Martin Zwilling , Founder and CEO, Startup Professionals. Power Pitches. If you’re doing investment pitches, you should read this book. If you’re doing a pitch I’m going to see, I want you to have read this book. Martin Zwilling , Founder and CEO, Startup Professionals.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

He’s a board director at multiple security companies, including Oort, KSOC, ThreatX, Tausight and Sevco Security. He’s also on the advisory board for the Advanced Cyber Security Center, where he previously served on the board of directors. Lastly, the event concludes with a pitch-off with three Boston-area startups.

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Dream It

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Managing Partner, Steve Barsh , sat down to give us 5 MORE things investors wish startups knew. Keep reading for some more of the most common mistakes startups make when pitching and for Steve’s tips on how to fix them. Share your unique insight What did you discover that sets you apart from other startups? co-founder).

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

According to a pre-seed report by DocSend , founders took an average of 52 meetings with investors in 2022 compared to 39 last year. At the same time, they are submitting 30% more pitch decks, but VC engagement has fallen 23%. Lessons for raising $10M without giving up a board seat. Image Credits: Juro (opens in a new window).

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TechCrunch

MAY 10, 2021

Startup Battlefield , the world’s preeminent pitch competition, has launched hundreds of startups over the years — 922 if you want to be a stickler about it. We’re thrilled to have her on board. GV partner Terri Burns is joining us to judge the Startup Battlefield. Yup, that sound you hear is opportunity knocking.

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TechCrunch

MAY 9, 2022

Startups and VC. If you’re a startup founder, money – specifically, your own wages – can be a sticky point. You need permission from your board to give yourself a wage bump, but how do you know whether you’re under- or over-paying yourself ? A founder’s guide to calculating CAC and LTV the right way.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Sequoia’s Jess Lee will talk you through how to get that first investor on board, which will more often than not get other investors excited about the prospect of working with you. Evolving from Scientist to Founder (Sponsored by Mayfield). How do you go from PhD to startup founder and beyond? Pitch Deck Teardown.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 4, 2022

Unless you’re a former CIO who already has a clear understanding of the decision-making process, you can only fall back on basic best practices that usually result in a generic sales pitch: “How do you do, fellow CIOs?” Over timer founders and sales teams who adopt this mindful approach can turn customers into assets, says Khan.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 5, 2022

“A startup founder’s primary job is to raise money so that you don’t run out,” Ramaswamy added. Alongside its European launch this week, Neeva is also making one notable change across the board in all markets where it operates. Those who sign up for a paid plan at $4.95 ” Search and destroy.

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Y Combinator

MAY 22, 2019

You will see in societies, people will just put a board outside of their house and start selling products. You have to go back to the drawing board and understand, why are people calling me, right? And my pitch used to be that, “Hey, I’m going to take you online.” People don’t know about it.

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AsiaTechDaily

MAY 17, 2023

Moreover, founders must learn to embrace the challenges of fundraising, honing their pitching and networking skills in the process. Koh urges startup founders to “put on their big person pants and git gud at it”, emphasising the need for them to showcase their abilities and dedication to their business.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 19, 2022

TechCrunch Startup Battlefield presented by Capital Connect by J.P. TechCrunch’s iconic startup competition is back, as entrepreneurs from around the world pitch expert judges and vie for the Startup Battlefield Cup and $100,000. How can you as a startup founder build an A-team without a budget of a large corporation?

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TechCrunch

APRIL 29, 2022

During TechCrunch’s Early Stage event, she headlined a session dedicated to giving feedback on pitch decks. Constructing pitch decks is part art and part science. Each week on TechCrunch Live , a founder and investor present an early pitch deck that won significant capital investment.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 28, 2013

They weren’t with you when you did the VC pitch where you looked them in the eyes 9 months ago and said, “I see only one outcome, we want to build something really big. And trust me when I tell you that 90%+ of the people can’t wake up every day with the uncertainties and insecurities that startup founders face.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Source: DocSend At DocSend , we spend a lot of time analyzing the data behind what it takes for startup founders to market their ideas, land meetings with VCs, and in turn source and close deals?—?from An inside look at how successful VCs are courting the small world of big investors. from pre-seed to Series A.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 23, 2022

This report prepared by Eddie Ackerman, Thomvest’s strategic finance operating partner, looks at startup hiring velocity since February 2021 by region, company type and, notably, how much time passed since last fundraise. Pitch Deck Teardown: Card Blanch’s $460K deck for its angel round. Revenue model slide.

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