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The Founder’s Playbook: Winning Mindsets & Startup Strategies

American Entrepreneurship

This article describes the entrepreneurial mindset behind successful startups, how you can develop that mindset, and the strategies to build your startup based on that mindset. Many startups are founded with great ideas but fail because the founder lacks the adaptability, problem-solving ability, or grit to push through setbacks.

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Google’s early-stage AI Fund Gradient Invests in Cake’s Open-Source AI Platform for All Businesses

American Entrepreneurship

Companies in every sector are investing in the latest technologies with an eye toward winning in their markets with AI, said Misha Herscu, CEO and co-founder of Cake. Unfortunately, the cutting-edge has historically been the exclusive domain of large ML engineering teams.

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How to Build a Strong Founding Team for Your Startup: Key Roles and Responsibilities

American Entrepreneurship

Since his prospective co-founders were involved in the early development of the new dirt bike, Godby saw how well they worked together and what each brought to the venture. Godbys background is in mechanical engineering and product development, while another co-founder has an industrial design background.

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Fueling Founders, Scaling Impact: Inside Keshia Theobald-van Gent’s Investment Philosophy

Jason Malki

Keshia Theobald-van Gent I had the pleasure of interviewing Keshia Theobald-van Gent , an accomplished executive with deep experience in innovation, strategy, and stakeholder engagement. I started out as a founder — I launched an edtech company focused on improving childhood literacy. Thank you so much for joining us!

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“Sanzo is at its best when we serve as a bridge across cultures for both AAPI and non-AAPI.” CEO Sandro Roco on building a beverage startup, what to avoid in influencer deals, & protecting the brand.

Hunter Walk

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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LUUM’s Eyelash Extension Innovation Garners $30M Series A Round

American Entrepreneurship

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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How to Communicate Impact Metrics to Investors

StartupNation

This article presents key strategies, backed by expert insights, to help you showcase your startup’s value and growth potential. Tips for other founders: 1. Andrei Blaj , Co-founder, Medicai Need Funding? They want a glimpse of what your venture’s future looks like.