Hunter Walk

APRIL 17, 2025

In the 2021 boom, there were 215 tech and media IPOs. HW: Debt financing for startups can sometimes seem like ‘cheap money’ but its definitely more complicated than most founders realize. JH: Debt should be looked at as a legitimate financing tool for a start up as long as youre clear about how it really works.

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This is going to be BIG.

APRIL 21, 2011

As a Brooklyn native who has never lived outside the five boroughs—and someone who left Big Finance—I feel a special kind of pride over what’s gone on here in the last six+ years. There isn’t a single person in the NYC that is more excited than I am about how far we’ve come.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 8, 2014

I have never been more optimistic about the impact that the tech startup community is having on cities in America or about the role that cities outside of San Francisco / Silicon Valley can play in our future. It really only needs a few community leaders to kick things off and land a community on a map. Co-Working Space.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

DECEMBER 4, 2019

What advice would you give to entrepreneurs and professionals looking to finance their business? Startup communities – Where to find them and how to get involved. What advice do you have for entrepreneurs looking to expand—how can they use marketing strategies, social media, and product development to grow their businesses?

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

To provide an opportunity for VCs and senior executives to engage with the community by giving back rather than just attending more cocktail parties. He previously co-founded Charlie , a Los Angeles based media company and interactive agency. Can the community support them? Report Card. How has Launchpad LA done?

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 18, 2025

Similarly, you can flesh out your ideas and concepts on a canvas, importing text and media as individual blocks and developing links between them, like a not-terrifying crime board. If its default, mechanical-looking theme isn't working out for you, you can explore dozens of community-made alternatives and install a complete makeover.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 1, 2020

Engage with customers and community. Don’t neglect the clients, customers and community who help your business thrive. Reach out to them through social media platforms to lift their spirits and discover how they’re surviving this difficult time. They’re weathering this crisis alongside you, so consider their needs as well.

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This is going to be BIG.

MARCH 10, 2011

There are incubators to help you out on the financing side, too. New York will feature five this summer alone--Techstars, DreamIt, Startl and the NYC Seed/EDC Media and Finance incubators. On to of that, connected communities of entrepreneurs are better at incubating and supporting startups now than ever before.

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This is going to be BIG.

AUGUST 2, 2010

First off all, not every company is right for equity financing—and many other companies would be better off starting without it. I can’t tell you how many companies I’ve run into where the inability to get financing, or the lack of interest in it, led them to building better companies.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 19, 2024

Bootstrapping Fundamentals At the outset, your startup might be fueled entirely by bootstrapping — utilizing personal savings, minor loans from close ones, or the proceeds from your first sales for financing. Here’s the core idea: Live Lean: Each dollar conserved is an additional dollar you can invest in your startup’s development.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 8, 2014

billion 2013 figure) have been massive financings at Honest Company ($70mm), JustFab ($85mm), ZipRecruiter ($63mm) and lord only knows how much SnapChat has actually accumulated. He built & IPOd Demand Media. In the last month alone (ie not captures in the $1.5 What Has Given Birth to This New Movement in LA?

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StartupNation

JANUARY 5, 2022

But as we look to recover and rebuild our communities in a post-pandemic world, it’s important to remember that entrepreneurial spirit and small businesses are, and always will be, some of the biggest motivators behind long-term economic success. Influencer marketing on social media. Network with other business owners. Utilize video.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 1, 2010

He’s personally led more than 50 financing rounds. Offers two products: Palantir Government and Palantir Finance. Used by hedge funds, the intelligence community and multiple government agencies. Competitors: Google (Invite Media) , MediaMath , X+1. It’s part of what makes him so likable. See: TechCrunch.

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Revolution

MAY 11, 2023

To make it easier to toggle between the three, there needs to be significant policy, financing, and physical transformation. The VC industry has a two-spotlight issue: On one hand, people love that we’re investing in next generation innovation, on the other, people see out of touch investors mouthing off on social media.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 23, 2012

Yes, it’s true that FOMO (fear of missing out) is driving some irrational behavior and valuations amongst uber competitive deals and well-financed VCs. Try charging customers for your product when you have 12 competitors giving the product away free finances by $20 million of VC. The Exit Problem.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

Last week a company we enthusiastically backed, uBeam , led by a very special entrepreneur, 25-year-old Meredith Perry , announced a $10 million round of financing. If a society shuns people for TRYING you discourage people from creating truly breakthrough innovation out of fear of failure. And that is what we’ll do.”

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 12, 2023

Community Crowdfunding Platform brings multiple benefits to Social Gaming Startup Funding strategy plays an important role in how much and how quickly a startup receives funding. “Overplay is all about democratizing game development, and we’re excited to welcome our community as co-owners on this incredible journey.”

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David Teten VC

JULY 27, 2021

We have collected a wide range of freebies, contests, accelerators, online communities, and VCs designed for student tech founders. You could also live in a local “hacker house” for community support, e.g., Edyfi , The Garden , or Womxn Ignite. 4) Student-focused founder communities. Right here.

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AsiaTechDaily

MAY 28, 2023

During the SVF Investment Committee’s community mixer event, five accredited co-investment partners and eight startups participated, promoting collaboration and growth in the industry. Another P500 million for equity financing has been provided by the Small Business Corp., DTI’s micro-financing arm.

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StartupNation

AUGUST 3, 2021

Larson is adamant that “we wouldn’t be here without the help of our local SBDC and the strong community of people and organizations that they work with.” . Review financing options. Community business groups or associations. Online communities. Help you identify blind spots. Weigh the pros and cons of important decisions.

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AsiaTechDaily

MAY 16, 2023

One of the chosen startups is Dowsure, originating from Mainland China, which specializes in providing digital financing experiences to cross-border merchants operating on global e-commerce platforms. community platform that merges blockchain technology, NFTs, and virtual communities for immersive commerce experiences.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

And while there’s a long way to go in terms of workplace equality, women entrepreneurs are making their mark on their industries and communities now more than ever. A pop culture hobby transformed into Lisa Sugar ’s sensationally popular media company, POPSUGAR. Lisa Sugar / POPSUGAR. Kelly Peeler / NextGenVest.

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AsiaTechDaily

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Villgro co-founded Impact Pioneers, the first impact angel investment platform in the Philippines, and WE Rise Community, an access-to-finance platform for women entrepreneurs to connect to capital, content, and a community of peers and ecosystem enablers in order to bridge the gender financing gap in the ecosystem.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 2, 2021

However , the whole process proved difficult and the fund wasn’t able to because he was stuck in Nigeria and could not visit London, New York and Washington DC, “where institutional and development finance capital sits.” “There’s a massive early-stage funding gap for African startups.

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Jason Malki

JULY 26, 2023

I had the pleasure of interviewing Manuela Seve a Brazilian-born, Los Angeles-based tech entrepreneur with a futurist mindset and a background in finance. She holds widely attended community events and educational programming that connect women-run VCs and startups in Los Angeles — all from her home-headquarters in Venice Beach.

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AsiaTechDaily

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

For instance, South Korea’s Ministry of Economy and Finance, in collaboration with related agencies, introduced the K-ESG guidelines in 2021. Since its establishment in 2013, the Pangyo CS Alliance, a collective of 13 IT giants based in Pangyo, has been dedicated to addressing community-centric challenges.

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TechCrunch

MAY 3, 2022

Founded in 2015, Long Game has built a gamified finance mobile app that aims to help people “save, learn and engage” with their finances. Its main marketing channels thus far have been social media marketing and the use of game ad networks. -based Truist was the 10th largest bank, with $509 billion in assets.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 19, 2022

Ancient8 , Vietnam’s blockchain gaming guild, develops a community and software platform to enable everyone to play P2E (play-to-earn) games and build the metaverse while earning rewards. “We Ancient8 announced today it has raised a $4 million seed financing led by Dragonfly Capital , Pantera Capital and Hashed.

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AsiaTechDaily

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The recently acquired capital infusion will be directed towards MADCash’s online platform, leveraging advanced AI technology for optimization, financing operational and marketing requirements, and facilitating the startup’s expansion endeavors across the Southeast Asian region, as detailed in the official press release.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Broadly speaking, Hervest aims to bridge the $42 billion gender finance gap for urban and last-mile women in the country with an emphasis on women in agriculture. . The p roblem we’re solving is an African finance gender gap, not just Nigerian,” Akinpelu said.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 15, 2020

While finance and media are typically concentrated in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, Salvador, a city of three million in the state of Bahia, is considered one of Brazil’s cultural capitals. More recently, a “Black Silicon Valley” is beginning to take shape in Salvador da Bahia.

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David Teten VC

MARCH 1, 2022

This is part of a series on building your career in venture capital: Reading list for working in private equity/venture capital , including all of the major online communities, programs, and educational options for people studying VC. For emerging VC and private equity investors: accelerators, platforms, communities, and incubators.

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StartupNation

APRIL 5, 2021

” Applicants must demonstrate the impact their small business has on their greater community, and interested entrepreneurs can apply here. Grants of $5,000 and $10,000 are being given to businesses that anticipate pursuing financing for growth for their “scalable, high-impact solution or idea.” Rebuild the Block Grants.

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Jason Malki

JUNE 22, 2023

He has previously worked at Tesla as a Data Science Intern on the Finance Analytics team and is involved with the entrepreneurial community at Penn through VentureLab, the university’s entrepreneurship hub. How can our readers follow you on social media? He has an interest in using technology to streamline business processes.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 7, 2024

March 5, 2024) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) held the first in-person meeting of the Diversity Finance Advisory Board (DFAB) last week, bringing together a diverse group of investors, entrepreneurs, and mentors for presentations and networking sessions.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 29, 2021

Before TalentQL, Yusuf co-founded Nigeria-based tech media publication Techpoint Africa; Awoyemi co-founded online recruitment site Jobberman; and Sultan founded nonprofit tech accelerator DevCareer. “We’re coming to the market to support the talent with health insurance, some tools to work with and a community to be part of.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JANUARY 1, 2022

In order to grow in 2022, you need to excel at the core business functions – team, finances, use of technology, marketing, operations, etc. Social media management tools like Hootsuite. Here are some useful resources you can explore: Celebrity CEO – a book on building a community and a strong personal brand.

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