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i2E Showcases Startup Innovation at Bridge2 Cohort 3 Demo Day

Innovation 2 Enterprise

Earlier this month, ten dynamic Oklahoma startups took the stage at Bridge2 Demo Day, marking the conclusion of the third cohort of i2E’s Bridge2 Pre-Accelerator. The program equips founders with essential tools to navigate the venture ecosystem, culminating in the Demo Day showcase. Bridge2 helped us get laser focused.

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The Five "Ups" of Getting Early Stage VC Deal Flow

This is going to be BIG.

There are places that founders frequenteverything from demo days to meetups to sponsored dinners to coffee gatherings. Here are a few things to remember about these events: When it comes to demo days, its unlikely that youre going to show up to the main event and see a top quality company whose round isnt largely spoken for.

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Crimson Founders Brings MIT & Harvard-Affiliated Startups to UAE’s Thriving Innovation Landscape

American Entrepreneurship

The program featured exclusive networking opportunities, private investor meetings, and demo sessions, solidifying the UAEs role as a global innovation hub. Looking ahead, Crimson Founders aims to take this initiative to other major global hubs, including New York, Boston, Silicon Valley, Riyadh, Singapore, and Hong Kong.

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CEO Gururaj Pandurangi on How ThriveStack Redefines B2B SaaS Growth with Hybrid GTM Tooling

Jason Malki

Friction in Sales : The traditional sales process involved cold calls and lengthy demos, which were less appealing to modern customers who valued a frictionless experience. Additionally, we are dedicated to building a strong community around our brand to foster loyalty and deep engagement among our users.

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Interview: James Burnes, Ministry of Awesome

NZ Entrepreneur

And a group of community leaders brought together a space and an environment for thought leaders and innovators and people who are just passionate about what Christchurch could become post-earthquake and imagine that future. Lots of community discussions. James Burnes: Well, we started as a result of an earthquake and a city in ruin.

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The Role of Alternative Funding in Startups

StartupNation

Less common bank loans, such as those offered by credit unions or Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI), may also fall into this category. Entrepreneurs can build a community and get feedback. What is Alternative Funding? Alternative financing is any kind of financing that does not involve a traditional bank.

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NJEDA Board Approves Two Programs to Advance New Jersey’s Leadership in Artificial Intelligence

American Entrepreneurship

AI presents a tremendous economic opportunity for New Jersey, poised to create good-paying jobs, catalyze new discoveries, grow our start-up community, and foster long-term economic growth, said Governor Murphy. Winners will also receive mentorship and advisory support from the Administrators network of subject matter experts.