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Views on the Ground: Scenes from Our Chicago Founder Fly-In

Revolution

Portfolio company leaders from across the country touched down in the Windy City to connect with fellow Rise of the Rest-backed founders on tactical tools for turbulent times. VP of Platform and Portfolio Success, Amira Ouji, and Head of Community, Liz Westhouse, recap the event below. That outlook shaped the conversations that followed.

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The Entrepreneurial Path: Essential Tips for First-time Founders

American Entrepreneurship

Two prominent entrepreneurs share their views on starting a business plus 10 tips every first-time founder should have. A founders journey when taking on the challenge of launching a startup is filled with highs and lows.Their path to success will have challenges, setbacks, and moments of doubt.

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The Role of Alternative Funding in Startups

StartupNation

Faster access to capital. EquityNet RAISE CAPITAL Use flat-fee crowdfunding with no commissions. Raise business capital of $100K to $100M. Peer-to-Peer Lending Peer-to-peer (P2P) funding is usually done through a P2P website such as LendingClub, Kiva, Funding Circle, or Zopa.

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Supergut Secures New Funding and Expands Leadership to Drive Growth in Gut Health

American Entrepreneurship

Other key investors include Superguts founding investor, Dave Friedberg, through The Production Board, along with Cultivian Sandbox, Strand Equity, Access Capital, Alpha Edison, LivWell Ventures, and Rocana Ventures. She brings a deep understanding of brand-building, consumer engagement, and scaling health-focused products.

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$10K Grants and Skills Training: Free Events for June

StartupNation

Enroll for free Safe capital to keep your business secure June 10 | 12:00 – 1:00PM ET Learn to navigate various capital options for your business and identify safe lenders while avoiding predatory, high-interest ones. Keep reading to find out more about the money. So, you can go find out more about the $10,000 grants.

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8 Must-Have Tips to Protect Your Startup

StartupNation

Remember, agility in your financial strategies can mean the difference between capitalizing on trends or running out of resources. As you set out on this journey, protecting your business means more than just securing your data or drafting airtight contracts. It means building a resilient, adaptable, and innovative company.

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EnCharge AI Raises $100M for Development of First-of-its-kind Analog In-memory-computing AI Chips

American Entrepreneurship

Securing Funding for Breakthrough Technology The Series B funding round, which brought EnCharge AIs total capital raised to over $144 million, was led by the renowned investment firm Tiger Global, with participation from a diverse range of financial and strategic investors.