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BE 2.0: Focus on Responsibility, Not Tasks – The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything

Paul G. Silva

This ties in nicely with a concept I often teach my students about Features vs Benefits. He successfully raised the funding round he neededsomething that would have been impossible had he remained fixated on product development tasks. Personal stories make the concept less theoretical and more practical. The result?

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NEC X Accepting Applications for Elev X! Ignite Venture Studio

American Entrepreneurship

Innovative entrepreneurs have an opportunity to obtain funding and resources in an upcoming cohort. The Venture Studio program provides founders with resources and up to $200K of equity funding to develop their vision into a business with substantial market impact. Venture Studio.

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Building Scalable Startups: Strategies for Long-Term Growth

American Entrepreneurship

Licensing or Franchising: Licensing your product or business concept to other entrepreneurs or franchises allows you to scale rapidly without the direct costs of managing each location or unit. Freemium Models: Provide basic services for free while charging for premium features or services, a strategy commonly used in tech startups.

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Resilience in Entrepreneurship is the X Factor for Success

American Entrepreneurship

Here are some of the most common startup setbacks that test an entrepreneur’s resilience: Funding Rejections: Repeated “no” from investors can be disheartening, especially when you believe in your vision. He shares the challenges he is facing which include raising funds for a venture of significant scale.

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The Role of Alternative Funding in Startups

StartupNation

Funding a startup can be challenging, especially if you’re new to the game. Many seek an alternative route as traditional funding doesn’t always work out. What is Alternative Funding? What is Alternative Funding? Why Do People Seek Alternative Funding? This gives more people access to funding.

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When Software Eats the World, Vulnerable Populations – Like Kids – Can Get Exposed to Venture Risk Without Knowing It

Hunter Walk

This concept is top of mind for me because we are now seeing the potential for AI products to change the quality and economies of service for addiction and therapy once again. And if you’re founding, building, or funding any of these companies please please please know that you are taking on a responsibility, not just an opportunity.

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15 Innovative Pitch Deck Designs That Drove Investor Engagement

StartupNation

Light flooded my face red for three seconds during the funding ask. It was not a concept anymore. This innovative approach not only drove higher engagement but also helped us secure the necessary funding to grow our business. That order carried more weight than traditional pitch sequencing. That was the order. $1M