StartupNation

DECEMBER 6, 2020

We live in a world with a stereotypical representation of what a startup founder looks like, so it’s no wonder that a large portion of the population feels underrepresented. A Gender Gap Grader study shows that women represent 9 percent of developers in the startup ecosystem. Myth 1: Startup founders are young .

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Jason Malki

AUGUST 3, 2023

Andres, an Industrial Engineer by training, was previously investing in the B2B vSaaS space and comes from a background of strategy consulting. When I launched WePrep in college, I was researching key drivers for startup success and was introduced to the world of VC. He is also an angel investor and former EdTech entrepreneur.

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AsiaTechDaily

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Team Asia Daily spoke to one such venture capitalist Jessie Wu , an early-stage investor at Upshot Ventures, in an exclusive interview, shedding light upon her investment journey while paving the way for upcoming startup founders and venture capital investors. government’s development finance institution.

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TechCrunch

JULY 23, 2021

Marketing Cube founder Maya Moufarek’s lessons for customer-focused startups : Founder of growth consultancy Marketing Cube Maya Moufarek joins Miranda Halpern for an interview as part of the TechCrunch Experts series. Provide a recommendation in this quick survey and we’ll share the results with everybody.

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Startup Blogpost

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Many businesses fail to create a strategic marketing and development plan from the start. This plan, which I help my clients develop, requires time and resources. Many startups invest heavily in product development but underestimate the importance of marketing to attract a customer base. Kennette J.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

MAY 21, 2021

What does it say when we tell them their ideas and dreams are unworthy because they don’t fit into some narrow model of a startup founder? This approach has developed a portfolio that is 46% women-led (4.5x Develop program-specific advisory boards from under-represented backgrounds. Ongoing third-party consultation.

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AsiaTechDaily

MAY 17, 2023

Moreover, founders must learn to embrace the challenges of fundraising, honing their pitching and networking skills in the process. Koh urges startup founders to “put on their big person pants and git gud at it”, emphasising the need for them to showcase their abilities and dedication to their business.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 12, 2010

Even if you don’t have “direct&# sales I would tell you that “everything is a sale&# including fund raising, hiring, getting press and doing business development. This is probably because many founders are product or technology people. Also, this goes equally for business development.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 28, 2022

Valuations are soaring, but revenue averages for SaaS startups “have seen a recent and rapid decline,” according to a Kruze Consulting report Alex Wilhelm studied yesterday. “In all, startups are getting paid better, faster for less work than before. It’s still a great time to be a startup founder.

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Onevest

APRIL 23, 2015

Something that we state to our members at 1000 Angels , the private investor network that connects startups with investors, is that If you are a new investor in the startup marketplace, then you will need to quickly familiarize yourself with each round. This is why series A investment is often sought by startup founders.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Traditional software development is a costly and time-consuming endeavor that often requires experienced, expensive specialists that aren’t always available or affordable internally. right in front of you and at your fingertips: low-code/no-code development. For many new and small businesses, this can seem like a daunting problem.

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 6, 2020

We live in a world with a stereotypical representation of what a startup founder looks like, so it’s no wonder that a large portion of the population feels underrepresented. A Gender Gap Grader study shows that women represent 9 percent of developers in the startup ecosystem. Myth 1: Startup founders are young .

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TechCrunch

JUNE 16, 2021

In the interview below, she says that after the pandemic, startup founders will need to develop a mentality that places growth at the center of company strategy. Consultants and agencies can be great additions to this effort, especially if they have previously solved the types of problems you face.

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StartupNation

APRIL 23, 2021

There are several different ways a startup founder might fund his or her business, including series funding, crowdfunding, loans, venture capital and angel investments. As an entrepreneur, investment advisor and consultant to startup founders, I understand that each startup is different.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

I’m considering either having my startup sponsor me for an O-1A visa or self-petitioning an EB-1A green card. Savvy Startup Founder. I would also recommend you consult an experienced immigration attorney who can help you determine the best approach based on your timing and goals. Take a listen! Qualification criteria.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JANUARY 7, 2021

There, she leads the Black Founders Development Program , launched just in September. She and Ramon talk about why a global consulting giant has launched a program to elevate black founders and entrepreneurs. Black Founders Development Program. The problem is they are not being given the chance.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

MAY 19, 2020

i2E’s e3 , formerly known as the Venture Assessment Program (VAP), has been a great tool for helping Oklahoma startup founders rigorously perform structured market validation of their ideas and solutions before they start creating products that the market does not want to buy.

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Gust

JUNE 23, 2014

The biggest excuse most startup founders mention is too much to do building a product, mapping strategy, investors, etc. Too many entrepreneurs spend big money on development, only to find out that the solution isn’t quite right. Build your brand and get leads today. Build your credibility with investors.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

According to a study by the National Institute of Mental Health, 72% of startup founders are affected by mental health issues. In another post for TC+, fintech consultant Greg Easterbrook lays out four moves he believes fintech firms must make to set themselves up for success over the coming months.

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Gust

JUNE 17, 2012

Yet, I find that startup founders often fixate on one or two sources, often to the detriment of their business. Related sources include local business development agencies. These resources would likely include office space, consulting, and even a cash investment. You have to be relentless in this pursuit to win.

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Gust

JUNE 10, 2012

Now, with open source software components, and low-cost development tools, the same job can be done by one good hacker for a few thousand dollars. Even for low-tech startups, the scope of information available on the Internet, and its global reach, has had a similar financial impact on the many other challenges facing every startup founder.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 24, 2021

Now rebranded as Clearco, the startup wants to be more than just a capital provider, but a services provider, too. Here’s what to know: The startup has been on a tear of product development for the past year, launching services such as valuation calculators or runway tools. Don’t market your opportunity away.

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Startup Blogpost

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Tobias Liebsch , Co-Founder, Fintalent.io Lead With Data for Investment Traction As a startup founder seeking investment, one major challenge I’ve faced is effectively communicating our vision and potential for scalability to prospective investors with limited time.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 16, 2021

Growth equity firm PSG is leading the round, with The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), Evergreen Capital and Mavan Capital Partners also participating. The company is not disclosing valuation but CEO and co-founder Jody Glidden tells me the company is doing well.

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Gust

JUNE 22, 2014

The biggest excuse most startup founders mention is too much to do building a product, mapping strategy, investors, etc. Too many entrepreneurs spend big money on development, only to find out that the solution isn’t quite right. Build your brand and get leads today. Build your credibility with investors.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

JUNE 24, 2022

There is no “one universal” definition of a startup. But we define a startup as a newly formed business that wants to develop a product or service for which they believe there is demand. The startup is ambitious to grow fast with a scalable business model for maximum impact. How to find an idea for a successful startup?

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Jason Malki

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

PJM Consulting’s Morettini is Excited to Work With So Many Startups I had the pleasure of interviewing Phil Morettini, CEO & President of PJM Consulting. In 2000 he founded PJM Consulting, a startup advisory and consultancy that provides practical, hands-on assistance to companies in the technology industry.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 15, 2009

When I founded my first company along with Brian Moran (whose idea it was) I had no real experience running startups. I had an MBA, had done a few years of strategy consulting and knew all of the management theory. We had 6 developers, 1 head of product management, 1 QA in India and me. We raised just $500k.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 11, 2022

Based in Warsaw, Poland, Intent assists a wide variety of companies with everything from product design and UX to development and deployment of connected devices. As a development shop, how involved do you get when helping clients validate ideas before they bring their apps to market?

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 16, 2009

Went to the right schools / worked at the right strategic consultancies. We couldn’t cut product development (we had 23 people!) On Street Smarts / Working with customers: I had coffee with another startup founder yesterday. He was at a 3-person startup where he was a co-founder but not the CEO.

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Y Combinator

MARCH 3, 2021

In our experience, we often see pre-product startup founders pursuing two simultaneous projects: Running a “killer” experiment that demonstrates that their product can work. And, it may be a good time to seek feedback from the FDA or counsel from a consultant or lawyer. Should I hire a consultant or a lawyer?

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Startup Blogpost

DECEMBER 15, 2023

For example, when I was developing my latest business, I approached it with this method. A prime example from my experience in the tech industry involves a startup exploring the development of a cutting-edge, AI-driven application. I laid out my plan not to impress, but to be questioned and tested.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

When facing the challenges of starting a business, a founder needs to be resourceful—and that includes having a network of contacts who are supportive and available to help. Relationships may occur with potential employees, mentors, consultants, suppliers, and customers. or a fee-based one offered by T he Enneagram Institute.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 13, 2013

You know, the weird thing, Derek, and I should probably let you speak some time, but I was deeply technical when I went into Andersen consulting, and I got paid much less than engineers who graduated, because I had a degree in economics. We don’t take tech guys in the strategy consulting group.” I kind of like that guy.

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Startup Blogpost

OCTOBER 26, 2022

To help you make your elevator pitch effective, we asked startup founders and business owners this question for their best examples and insights. There are several elevator pitch examples to learn from that may help you create your own pitch in a way that brings out the essence and uniqueness of your startup business to your audience.

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TechCrunch

JULY 16, 2021

When you hire a marketing consultant, you don’t necessarily expect to wind up discussing your life’s purpose. Yet, that is what Spanish marketing expert and entrepreneur Alex Barrera often ends up doing with startup founders who hire him to help improve their pitch. My clients already know how to grow a company.

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AsiaTechDaily

JUNE 29, 2023

From the early stages of being a prospective startup founder to the current growth stage, MEDIAIPLUS owes much of its success to the assistance received. It requires searching on the internet, asking around in the vicinity, or seeking assistance from consultants.

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