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Meet the early stage founder community at TC Early Stage 2021

TechCrunch

JANUARY 26, 2021

Education, support and sage advice are arguably as essential to startup success as fundraising. Find all that — and connect with your early-founder community — at TC Early Stage 2021. Early-bird pricing: We offer two pass levels — Founder and Innovator. I loved that unexpected benefit.

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Angel Capital Association’s Annual Summit is a Goldmine for Black Investors, Founders, and High Growth Startups Raising Capital

Angel Capital Association

MARCH 25, 2024

The Angel Capital Association (ACA) Summit represents a beacon for black investors, founders, and high-growth startups. The summit offers an unparalleled opportunity for learning, networking, and investment discovery, specifically tailored to empower the black entrepreneurial ecosystem.

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Editorial: We owe a duty of care to founder mental health and it requires a collaborative solution

NZ Entrepreneur

JANUARY 20, 2022

Sadness for the loss of a bright young New Zealander who had so much going for him, for the terrible loss for Jake’s mother and his whanau and friends, and for the loss of an up and coming innovator and entrepreneur to our business community. It also made me angry. If your business is a success you are a success.

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Nila Capital Launches as Philippines’ First Student Venture Fund

AsiaTechDaily

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Register Philippines-based Nila Capita l is the country’s inaugural student venture fund, officially launching with new opportunities for Gen Z startup founders. It aims to help young founders in a vast network of fellow Gen Z entrepreneurs. Nila Capital is capping its funding at $10,000 per round.

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Gregslist – The Strange Attractor

Ecosystem Builder Hub

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Igniting Startup Ecosystems. What ignites a startup ecosystem? Thriving startup ecosystems are good for the economy, good for society, and good for pretty much everyone. Thriving startup ecosystems are good for the economy, good for society, and good for pretty much everyone. It was 2016.

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Fledgling startup founders — buy an early-bird ticket to build your future

TechCrunch

JANUARY 17, 2023

If you’re an aspiring or newly minted founder, you’ll find invaluable information, guidance and support — at an early-bird price you can afford — during TechCrunch Early Stage , a one-day founder summit on April 20 in Boston, Massachusetts. Opportunities to expand your network and connect with a supportive community.

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Why you should add TechCrunch Early Stage 2021 to your must-attend list

TechCrunch

JANUARY 21, 2021

, it’s time to map out strategies to transform your early-stage startup dream into reality. If there’s one thing every early founder needs it’s information, and you’ll find it in abundance at TechCrunch Early Stage 2021. Listen to what these early-stage founders said about TC Early Stage 2020. “I Here’s the skinny on passes.

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5 investors discuss Boston’s resilient tech ecosystem

TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Boston offers a world of advantages for startup founders Boston’s university-to-startup pipeline defies downturn to grow and diversify Boston has had a thriving tech startup ecosystem for a while, but things can change fast. Boston remains a vibrant startup and VC market in 2023.

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Forge North Coalition Announces First Close of Fund to Invest in Black, Brown and Women Entrepreneurs in Minnesota

American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 25, 2023

We are encouraged to see so much support for this strategically important investment that improves access to capital for under-represented founders and entrepreneurs.” Paul startup ecosystem. Lead investors include Allianz Life, Allina Health, Xcel Energy, and Abōva. The fund is managed by gener8tor partner Al Cornish.

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Coral Capital closes third fund with $128M for startups in Japan

TechCrunch

AUGUST 30, 2021

Limited partners in the vehicle include Mizuho Bank, Mitsubishi Estate, Shinsei Bank, Pavilion Capital, Founders Found, Dai-ichi Life Insurance, GREE, and undisclosed domestic and international institutional investors. We want our founders to focus on building without the pressure of a VC looking for a quick exit,” Riney told TechCrunch. “We

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What minority founders must consider before entering the venture-backed startup ecosystem

TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

Sesie Bonsi is the founder and CEO of Bleu , a financial technology platform focused on enabling touchless payment experiences. But most venture-backed startups are “still overwhelmingly white, male, Ivy-League-educated and based in Silicon Valley,” according to a study conducted by RateMyInvestor and Diversity VC. Sesie Bonsi.

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5 Reasons you should attend TC Early Stage 2021 in April

TechCrunch

MARCH 22, 2021

Join us for two program-packed days dedicated to founders in the earliest stages of startup life (pre-seed through Series A). Early Stage 2021 is an intensive, one-stop entrepreneurial shop where you learn from seasoned experts, founders and investors. Build community and expand your network. Special Breakout Sessions.

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Romanian marketing expert Robert Katai explains how to get the most out of your content

TechCrunch

AUGUST 26, 2021

He also shared some insights on the booming Romanian startup ecosystem. Apart from content strategy, I’m working with clients on their positioning for their audience, community and market, but also sometimes in terms of employer branding. And do you have any impressions to share on the Romanian startup ecosystem ?

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What went wrong at Techstars

Founders Coop

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Not coincidentally, they also serve as training grounds for some of the world’s most successful startup founders. Although we haven’t been on the inside at Techstars for several years, we grew up with the program and have watched with growing dismay as it drifted away from its original focus on founders.

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Arion Research’s Fauscette is Passionate About the Intersection of Technology and Business

Jason Malki

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

I had the pleasure of interviewing Michael Fauscette Founder, CEO and Chief Analyst at Arion Research. Currently Michael is the Founder, CEO and Chief Analyst at Arion Research, a global cloud advisory firm; an advisor to G2 and Board Chairman at LocatorX. and five VC-backed technology startups. and PeopleSoft, Inc.

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Here’s what you don’t want to miss tomorrow at TC Early Stage 2021

TechCrunch

MARCH 31, 2021

In less than 24 hours, thousands of new startup founders from around the world will tune in to day one of TC Early Stage 2021: Operations & Fundraising. Buy your ticket , join your community and learn the best startup practices from those who earned their expertise by doing. Finance for Founders.

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Final 2 days for early-bird savings to TC Early Stage 2021: Marketing & Fundraising

TechCrunch

JUNE 10, 2021

Listen up, all you budget-conscious early-stage founders. We’ve packed this two-day virtual event with more than a dozen (and counting) presentations by leading startup experts holding forth on a range of topics every startup founder needs to master — or at least understand enough to outsource wisely.

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YC is CRISPR for Startups

Y Combinator

JUNE 25, 2021

People often believe that YC’s raison d’etre is Demo Day and fundraising — and that founders’ singular goal in applying to YC and completing our program is to increase their probability of executing a successful fundraise. Is it because YC is an effective filter: choosing only the best founders and companies?

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Austin emerges as a city of unicorns and tech giants

TechCrunch

APRIL 6, 2022

Austin made headlines in 2021 for being “the place” for startup founders and venture capitalists alike to set up shop. That’s why TechCrunch has chosen to shine a spotlight on the city with a special episode of TechCrunch Live centered on the growing startup scene in Austin, Texas. It’s a city of unicorns and tech giants.

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TechCrunch+ roundup: Mixpanel’s reset, smart growth, $100K referral bonuses

TechCrunch

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Global startup funding has soared this year, but a number of exits and large funding rounds are drawing new attention to India’s startup ecosystem. Founders should use predictive modeling to fundraise smarter. Founders should use predictive modeling to fundraise smarter.

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Locals share why Vilnius, Lithuania is becoming an international startup hub

TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Andrius Milinavicius , founder, Baltic Sandbox. Jone Vaituleviciute , partner, Startup Wise Guys. What industry sectors is your tech ecosystem strong in? The Vilnius startup ecosystem is mainly dominated by startups developing business management systems (B2B, SaaS) and financial technologies. Rokas Tamoši?nas

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Investors say Eindhoven poised to become Netherlands’ No. 2 tech hub

TechCrunch

JUNE 19, 2021

Han Dirkx , CEO and co-founder, AlphaBeats. Daniel den Boer , CEO and co-founder, Vaulut. What industry sectors is your tech ecosystem strong in? Who are the key startup people in your city (e.g., investors, founders, lawyers, designers, etc.)? What industry sectors is your tech ecosystem strong in?

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Ycombinator - Where unicorns are born

Don Dodge

APRIL 6, 2015

Startup incubators and accelerators are everywhere today, but were relatively unknown when Ycombinator started 10 years ago. Co-founder Paul Graham got his Masters and Doctorate degrees from Harvard. Robert Morris, another co-founder, was a professor at MIT. Why do startups join the Ycombinator program?

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Revolutionizing Startup Recruitment: Insights from Tom Shields, Founder of Shields Group Search

Jason Malki

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

I had the pleasure of interviewing Tom Shields, Executive Recruiter & Founder of Shields Group Search , a search firm specializing in supporting the hiring needs of early-stage startups. Before founding Shields Group Search, Thomas hired the founders of companies for a VC studio at the inception stage.

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How to Kick Start Your Community’s Startup Scene

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. Changes in the Startup Ecosystem. And then the world changed.

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A Few Key People Really Can Make a Huge Difference

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 5, 2011

I’m inspired by the enthusiasm of the young, emerging startup ecosystem that is here. Seattle should be the envy of any non Silicon Valley tech community in the country. There’s you and your killer CTO co-founder. My recipe for Seattle or your community: 1. Community Leaders + Organizers.

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Vidit Aatrey on Building Meesho, India’s Top Reselling Platform, with Adora Cheung

Y Combinator

MAY 22, 2019

39:40 – What’s a strong opinion he had about running a startup that he’s changed since running Meesho? 41:10 – How has the Indian startup ecosystem evolved? 43:30 – Can foreigners come to India and start a startup? 44:35 – Best advice for aspiring Indian founders.

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How to Find a Job as a VC Scout: Compensation and Which Firms Are Recruiting

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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Nigerian founders-turn-investors are now running syndicate funds

TechCrunch

MARCH 2, 2021

The Future Africa Fund kicked off in 2015 when Iyinoluwa Aboyeji and Nadayar Enegesi , co-founders of US-based and African-focused talent company Andela, wrote checks to African startups as angel investors. Syndicate leads are often experienced angel investors or successful startup founders. The nitty-gritty details.

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6 Oslo VCs discuss 2021 trends, deal flow and regional opportunities

TechCrunch

MARCH 9, 2021

That said, Norway’s VC community has been somewhat dormant for a while. What are companies you are excited about (your portfolio or not), which founders? What are the biggest worries of the founders in your portfolio? What is your advice to startups in your portfolio right now? Norway does video tech well.

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Startup Catalyst Brief

Meet the early stage founder community at TC Early Stage 2021

Angel Capital Association’s Annual Summit is a Goldmine for Black Investors, Founders, and High Growth Startups Raising Capital

Trending Sources

Editorial: We owe a duty of care to founder mental health and it requires a collaborative solution

Nila Capital Launches as Philippines’ First Student Venture Fund

Gregslist – The Strange Attractor

Fledgling startup founders — buy an early-bird ticket to build your future

Why you should add TechCrunch Early Stage 2021 to your must-attend list

5 investors discuss Boston’s resilient tech ecosystem

Forge North Coalition Announces First Close of Fund to Invest in Black, Brown and Women Entrepreneurs in Minnesota

Coral Capital closes third fund with $128M for startups in Japan

What minority founders must consider before entering the venture-backed startup ecosystem

5 Reasons you should attend TC Early Stage 2021 in April

Romanian marketing expert Robert Katai explains how to get the most out of your content

What went wrong at Techstars

Arion Research’s Fauscette is Passionate About the Intersection of Technology and Business

Here’s what you don’t want to miss tomorrow at TC Early Stage 2021

Final 2 days for early-bird savings to TC Early Stage 2021: Marketing & Fundraising

YC is CRISPR for Startups

Austin emerges as a city of unicorns and tech giants

TechCrunch+ roundup: Mixpanel’s reset, smart growth, $100K referral bonuses

Locals share why Vilnius, Lithuania is becoming an international startup hub

Investors say Eindhoven poised to become Netherlands’ No. 2 tech hub

Ycombinator - Where unicorns are born

Revolutionizing Startup Recruitment: Insights from Tom Shields, Founder of Shields Group Search

How to Kick Start Your Community’s Startup Scene

A Few Key People Really Can Make a Huge Difference

Vidit Aatrey on Building Meesho, India’s Top Reselling Platform, with Adora Cheung

How to Find a Job as a VC Scout: Compensation and Which Firms Are Recruiting

Nigerian founders-turn-investors are now running syndicate funds

6 Oslo VCs discuss 2021 trends, deal flow and regional opportunities

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