article thumbnail

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. Launching a pet care product?

startup 329
article thumbnail

Delaware’s 5th annual Startup302 funding contest accepting applications January 2 to 26

American Entrepreneurship

Coordinated by Delaware Prosperity Partnership and innovation-supporting partners from throughout the Delaware business community and beyond, Startup302 launched in 2020 and has provided $800,000 in funding to 52 ventures since 2021. This years competitors will be chosen from applicants who enter by the January 26 deadline.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

Creators as Small Businesses Recognized by Visa at Web Summit

American Entrepreneurship

They leverage technology to promote their content creation, particularly the internet and social media, to reach audiences, build communities, and often monetize their work. Community Engagement : Successful creators often cultivate a community of followers, which can help them grow their influence and increase their earning potential.

article thumbnail

The Founder’s Playbook: Winning Mindsets & Startup Strategies

American Entrepreneurship

Networking & Collaboration Building relationships, seeking mentorship, and leveraging partnerships for growth. Engage with your audience through surveys, social media, and networking to identify problems worth solving. Engage influencers, bloggers, and communities in your niche. Why Is an Entrepreneurial Mindset Important?

article thumbnail

How Top Tech CFOs Solve Annual Planning’s Biggest Challenges

Discover real-world solutions and best practices shared by top CFOs, drawn directly from discussions within OG’s vibrant online community. Learn from senior executives at high-growth tech startups as they outline financial planning strategies, align CEO and board goals, and coordinate budgets across departments.

article thumbnail

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

American Entrepreneurship

Held at the AT&T Performing Arts Center, the 2025 Good Soil Forum continues to serve as a transformative platform that offers not just ideas, but real tools, capital, and community for entrepreneursespecially those from historically underserved backgrounds. Jakes Group and Founder of the Good Soil Movement.

article thumbnail

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

This is going to be BIG.

If you believe in a 100% efficient market for venture, then better founders will speak to better investors than you before they come to youso networking with other VCs in the front of the line is beneficial. How well networked are you at the mid to senior level of early Plaid or Chime employees? Tag team across firms with intention.

VC 195