Hunter Walk

OCTOBER 14, 2024

The order is important because I fell in love with the product before I even knew about the company, and the hustle of its founder/CEO Sandro Roco. I would go into specialty and natural food stores in New York City and look at the other independently owned and smaller brands and just cold-Instagram DM or cold-LinkedIn message the founders.

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Jason Malki

JANUARY 29, 2025

Beyond growth, were dedicated to fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration within our team. If you had to share, words of wisdom, with a Founder whos about to start their own startup, what would theybe? We plan to refine our technology further to ensure it continues to meet the evolving needs of our customers.

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StartupNation

JULY 5, 2025

Syed Balkhi , Founder, WPBeginner Showcase Real-World Impact and Metrics When pitching to investors, especially in the early stages, it’s easy to focus solely on financials — but in today’s landscape, especially in beauty and wellness, impact is a currency of its own. Tips for other founders: 1.

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American Entrepreneurship

JUNE 13, 2025

Seven Stars is positioning itself as a launchpad for the next generation of AI founders, providing them with pre-seed and seed-stage funding, to help build products that aim to empower billions globally—not just the top 10%. As a former partner at SV Angel , Lee has worked with hundreds of founders and has helped startups raise over $1.25

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 12, 2025

Many startups are founded with great ideas but fail because the founder lacks the adaptability, problem-solving ability, or grit to push through setbacks. Networking & Collaboration Building relationships, seeking mentorship, and leveraging partnerships for growth. Why Is an Entrepreneurial Mindset Important?

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This is going to be BIG.

JANUARY 30, 2025

Founders still want to get press and investors to notice them, but they dont have a lot of money to work with. By spotlighting them in collaborations, youre able to borrow from their networks and gain like-minded followers of those folks that you share values with. Founder podcasts and interviews are a great resource for launch hacks.

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Startup Blogpost

OCTOBER 14, 2024

This interview is with Swayam Doshi , Founder at Suspire. Swayam Doshi, Founder, Suspire Swayam, welcome to Startup Blog Post! I’m Swayam Doshi, the founder of Suspire. These experiences shaped me to be a more adaptive and collaborative leader, building an environment where open communication and resilience are prioritized.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 18, 2025

The two companies collaborated on a technical paper co-authored with experts from the semiconductor and quantum computing industries that lays out a strategy for achieving large-scale quantum computing. Qolab, Inc., This is a critical step toward accelerating the development of large-scale quantum computing.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

By combining cutting-edge AI and human-centered design, Apptronik aims to create robots that can collaborate seamlessly with humans in various sectors, including logistics, manufacturing, healthcare, and eldercare. Its inspiring to have investors who believe in this vision and are committed to helping us bring it to life.

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This is going to be BIG.

MAY 2, 2025

nextNYC, the startup events platform I run, produces the largest formal VC/Founder intro event at NY Tech Week. Investors can sign up for a two hour slot here to get six intro meetings to founders.) The founder barely knows who you are and you dont have a board seat. No one likes obligatory meetings, least of all the founders.

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American Entrepreneurship

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The technology-driven beauty company also announced the appointment of Jo Lawson as its new Chief Executive Officer and the transition of co-founder Nathan Harding back to the role of CTO. Heublein remained with LUUM until early 2024 and is now the founder and CEO of Sk inSpirit , an award-winning medical aesthetics brand.

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StartupNation

JULY 15, 2025

Be a Bridge, not a Barrier Cross-functional collaboration is vital. Stay Close to the Founders—But Not Too Close If you have access to leadership, use it wisely. Founders often make snap decisions based on who’s in the room. This agility earns you respect. Sales needs Product. Marketing needs Engineering.

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StartupNation

JUNE 18, 2025

Your co-founders and early hires set the tone for your entire company. Take the time to draft founders’ agreements, equity distribution, and clear roles from day one. Register trademarks, domain names, and patents when necessary, and use non-disclosure agreements with contractors or potential collaborators.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 26, 2025

The Enterprise Browser upgrades web browsers from a dedicated consumer software package to an enterprise-ready solution, said Mike Fey, Islands CEO and Co-founder. Islands Enterprise Browser addresses these challenges head-on by embedding enterprise-grade security and IT controls directly into the browsing experience.

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StartupNation

JUNE 4, 2025

The interactive elements created natural pauses for questions and discussion, making the entire pitch feel more like a collaborative session than a one-way presentation. Bjørn Ekeberg , CEO and Co-founder, Recharge Health Show Real-Time Build Process Investors have seen every kind of pitch: sleek slides, polished numbers, and big promises.

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Jason Malki

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Ensuring End-to-End Data Protection with Fully Homomorphic Encryption Featuring Ravi Srivatsav, Co-founder andCEO I had the pleasure of interviewing Ravi Srivatsav, Co-founder and CEO of DataKrypto. He was also the Founder, CEO of ElasticBox which was acquired by CenturyLink What motivated you to launch yourstartup?

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Revolution

MAY 12, 2025

In every wave of technological progress, collaboration will be more powerful than competition. Some of the most promising founders are building quietly, far from the spotlight. Partnerships are your superpower: AOL didnt win because we built everything ourselves. We partnered (with telecoms, media, and tech firms) to expand our reach.

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American Entrepreneurship

JUNE 6, 2025

“Our mission is simple: remove unnecessary calories and sugar from the American diet and replace them with what the body actually needs—high-quality protein,” said Rahal, David’s Co-Founder and CEO. Greenoaks, whose portfolio includes tech giants like Canva and Stripe, brings a long-term, founder-focused investment approach.

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NZ Entrepreneur

JUNE 11, 2025

In Founder Focus we introduce entrepreneurs and change-makers working on innovative startups, social enterprises and SME’s around Aotearoa New Zealand. At a glance Founder/s: Kate Forward & Stephen Ponsford Business: puawai Founded: 2024 HQ: wellington Can you tell us a bit about your business?

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American Entrepreneurship

JULY 1, 2025

“With this funding, we are accelerating our mission to help manufacturers and construction companies reduce waste, reduce costs, and contribute to the clean energy grid,” said Todd Thomas , Founder and CEO of Woodchuck.

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 2, 2025

Developed in collaboration with NVIDIA’s Inception program for startups, this annual accelerator has become a defining initiative for fostering innovation in the cybersecurity space. CrowdStrike and AWS Expand AI Innovation Through Cybersecurity Accelerator The 2025 program attracted hundreds of applicants from the U.S.,

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Jason Malki

MARCH 26, 2025

Sanjit Singh I had the pleasure of interviewing Sanjit Singh, the Co-Founder and CEO/CTO of Julia Technologies , where he is pioneering the future of trauma care through the integration of augmented reality, robotics, and AI. If you had to share, words of wisdom, with a Founder whos about to start their own startup, what would theybe?

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NZ Entrepreneur

MARCH 16, 2025

James covers the genesis of Ministry of Awesome following the Christchurch earthquakes in 2011, and provides updates on Ministry of Awesome approaches to startup founder support and programming. We run programs like Founder Catalyst, which is our flagship incubation nine-month long program that happens year-round.

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Jason Malki

OCTOBER 31, 2024

I had the pleasure of interviewing Zach Wright, the founder and CEO of Grapevine Software , a cutting-edge Virtual Office platform designed to centralize communication, knowledge sharing, and team alignment for distributed workforces. As a founder, what keeps me motivated is the process of constant learning.

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StartupNation

MAY 23, 2025

Event Tickets Center → $100 Founded: 2005 Industry : Media and Entertainment Number of employees : 30+ For me, as the CEO and Founder of Event Tickets Center (ETC), the ticket-selling platform is more than just a business launched with $100. 8 Ways to Make Money on Social Media Arm yourself with a toolset (free!) It’s my passion.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 5, 2025

Whether you’re a first-time founder or a seasoned business owner striving for the next level of success, a mentor can provide insights, timely guidance, and encouragement that brings a positive impact on your business journey. Experienced mentors often have an extensive network of contacts theyve built over the years.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

JULY 7, 2025

These programs have significantly broadened access to entrepreneurial resources and supported hundreds of founders in turning their ideas into viable businesses. Our focus will remain on accessibility, collaboration, and meaningful economic impact.”

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 20, 2025

Washingtons Premier Connector of Tech and Policy Leaders Welcomes the Next Generation of Innovators that includes Delta Force, an annual cohort designed to support 6-10 of DCs most promising startup founders. Additionally, STATION DC is launching Delta Force, an annual cohort designed to support 6-10 of DCs most promising startup founders.

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NZ Entrepreneur

JUNE 24, 2025

Melanie (Mel) Langlotz is the founder and CEO of Geo AR Games , a game design studio that utilises augmented reality for “creating digital experiences that positively impact the world, fostering education and empowerment with simulations and serious games.” .” Geo AR Games founder and CEO, Melanie (Mel) Langlotz. I love AR.

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American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 16, 2025

The worlds greatest challenge today is an energy crisis, said Collin McLelland, Co-Founder and CEO of Collide. Founded by McLelland and co-founder Chuck Yates, both veterans of the oil and gas sector, the platform was initially built as a professional network for technical knowledge sharing.

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Jason Malki

JULY 3, 2025

I was approached by the founder in 2024 to join the company, largely due to my background in both traditional banking and startups. We’re also collaborating with innovative technology partners to provide services that truly support business growth. Your advice to other founders? What motivated you to launch your startup?

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StartupNation

JUNE 23, 2025

Danielle Dahl , Co-Founder, Resilient Stories Strategic Adjustments Overcome Economic Downturn In 2015, Brazil was in the midst of a severe economic downturn, and I had just launched my first successful company. What I learned is this: perseverance doesn’t mean pretending you’re fine. It was a challenging process. Ask for support.

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Jason Malki

MAY 4, 2025

Hourad Afsar I had the pleasure of interviewing Hourad Afsar (known as Howard to many clients), Founder and CEO of UGRNextGen Compliance, a company redefining how Fintechs and financial institutions meet todays complex regulatory demands through agile, tech-forward solutions. What is it that excites you about what youre building?

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American Entrepreneurship

JULY 16, 2025

CEO Craig spoke at the Summit’s Women Entrepreneurs Forum that highlighted her success as founder of Sidus Space and her ongoing commitment to STEM education and inclusion. Carol Craig, the Founder and CEO of Sidus Space, elevated the voice of American aerospace innovation at the 2 025 Global Summit of Women in Berlin.

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Founder Bounty

JANUARY 30, 2025

Businesses that specialize in productivity software, virtual team collaboration tools, and home office equipment are positioned for success. Direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands that leverage social media marketing and influencer collaborations are particularly attractive.

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David Teten VC

MARCH 31, 2025

We also have 75+ non-Y Combinator accredited investors in the fund that want to be closer to Y Combinator and able to benefit from the incredible potential of these founders. If youd like to learn more or see room to collaborate, please reach out! higher valuation cap. Most investors couldnt even get allocations.

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Impact Hub

MARCH 6, 2025

How Capsule is supporting young women to build thriving businesses Despite Romania’s growing startup ecosystem, women founders remain disproportionately low. Only 8% of startup founders in Romania are women, compared to 75% of men. A digital platform providing educational resources and a space for collaboration.

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