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How to Launch Your Startup Without a Launch

This is going to be BIG.

Be a Value Added Member of the Community Somewhere there exists a fantastic and thriving community of the kids of people you would like to use your service or app. If their first interaction with you is you trying to leverage that community for sales, youre going to get blocked. No one wants that.

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Oprah Winfrey Joins T.D. Jakes to Inspire Entrepreneurs at the 2025 Good Soil Forum in Dallas

American Entrepreneurship

Known for igniting purpose-driven business growth, this years event will feature none other than media icon, philanthropist, and entrepreneur Oprah Winfrey , who will join T.D. Entrepreneurs and changemakers from across the country will gather in Dallas June 12-14, 2025, for the return of the Good Soil Forum, presented by Wells Fargo.

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

Jason Malki

There’s no shortage of pitches or decks — but finding truly aligned opportunities can be a challenge. That’s why I invest time in the ecosystem, in the community, and in being a thought partner long before the term sheet stage. How can our readers follow you on social media? Differentiation is your only real moat.

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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. Getting a loan on this kind of site requires a compelling pitch. There’s no need for formal pitches or marketing.

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HumanX Hosts Upcoming 2025 AI Conference with World-Class Speakers

American Entrepreneurship

For the startup community, HumanX will offer a special pitch competition sponsored by Google Cloud, with the potential for founders to win up to $1 million in investment. Over 300 speakers will take the stage to share their expertise, while 200 sponsors will showcase their latest innovations.

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Shaping the Future of Work: How Founder Zach Wright and Grapevine Are Redefining the Modern Office

Jason Malki

When we first started pitching Grapevine, people didn’t always get it right away. They were used to patching together multiple tools, and it took time for them to realize that Grapevine could seamlessly fit into their existing tools, like Slack or Google Drive, while solving the issues that come with fragmented communication.

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RFQ | Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Project Management

Forward Cities

Aligned with direct services to entrepreneurs, the E3 Alliance—a dynamic advisory council of local entrepreneurial support organizations (ESOs) and community partners—serves as a collaborative engine for aligned priorities and action. Responsibilities include venue and speaker scheduling, participant communication, and event day logistics.