StartupNation

JULY 16, 2025

Startup Financing: From Traditional Loans to Innovative Solutions Why Private Debt is in the Spotlight With the Federal Reserve signaling further rate hikes to curb persistent inflation, it is expected that traditional business loans will become harder to secure and more expensive in 2025 and beyond.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Nearly every successful tech startup I’ve observed over the past 20 years has gone through a similar growth pattern: Innovate, systematize then scale operations. Innovate In the early years of a startup there is a lot of kinetic energy of enthusiastic innovators looking to launch a product that changes how an industry works.

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This is going to be BIG.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2012

These closed periods have more to do with trends in other markets or macro fears than they have anything to do with prospects for innovation. In fact, I would argue that we have some of the most fantastic prospects for innovation over the next give years that we've ever had: The majority of new phones sold are smartphones.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Outsourcing engineering has become more common in recent years, so we’re starting a new initiative to profile the software consultants who startups love to work with the most. Consultant: Appetiser Apps. Consultant: Aloa. ” Consultant: Ajmera InfoTech. Consultant: Cultum. Consultant: ManagedKube.

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David Teten VC

AUGUST 2, 2021

Joe Reilly , CEO of Circulus Group and a longtime contributor to Family Wealth Report , interviewed me to share views on disruption in asset management, my research into the field, and where the industry needs to be headed. Reilly: What do you find is most disruptive in the industry right now? What prompted you to explore this space?

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 29, 2012

We spent a bunch of time in the video talking about “disruption” as described by Clay Christensen in his seminal book, “The Innovator’s Dilemman” which I profiled here. 15:00 Question from the chat: Are VCs moving to be consulting companies in some parts? Is that a real trend?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 29, 2018

A successful entrepreneur, businessman and EO Bahrain member, Suhail Algosaibi had long thought about how he could use his position and his company—FALAK Consulting—to make real, radical and sustainable change in his corner of the world. I want to encourage more innovative thinking.”. Promoting Disruption.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 22, 2018

Alice Mann’s latest book, Future First: How Successful Leaders Turn Innovation Challenges into New Value Frontiers is an important read for any business leader or entrepreneur who wishes to embrace global challenges as innovation opportunities. What are some techniques for innovating around these challenges?

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StartupNation

JULY 19, 2021

Schedule a Consultation with AccessPoint. Generation Z are the newest additions to the workforce and are described as universal, innovative and open-minded as well as those who value diversity, individuality, creativity and personalization. Schedule a Consultation with AccessPoint. Supporting multigenerational workforces.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

JUNE 25, 2024

Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern PA (Ben Franklin CNP) continues its mission of catalyzing innovation and fostering growth in the technology sector with its recent investments in eight dynamic companies. This innovative approach is set to make significant contributions to cancer research and treatment.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

AT&T small business is providing innovative and business-changing solutions. They've teamed up with 40 other businesses on offering tools and consulting to help small businesses. We've been hearing it a lot — this time in history presents a lot of opportunity for disruption. Disruption comes from this space.

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AsiaTechDaily

JULY 7, 2023

Register Bain & Company, a prominent global management consulting firm, has revealed its plans to acquire the Asia-Pacific division of Rainmaking, a renowned venture-building and startup development studio. Both Bain and Rainmaking APAC were selected to participate in the Corporate Venture Launchpad 2.0

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TechCrunch

MAY 28, 2022

The executive has a background in strategy and management consulting that progressed into a career in product development for top tech companies like Google and Amazon. So YC viewed this as a major disruptive play. AngelList is a great resource to find the newest, most innovative companies that are going after these spaces.

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TechCrunch

JULY 6, 2022

It’s a vital question, and it’s why we’ve invited three investors — who we think know their stuff — to share their insight and advice on the TechCrunch+ stage at TechCrunch Disrupt on October 18-20 in San Francisco. As a consultant at Bain and Company, Case worked with clients in technology, private equity and education.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

Even an extraordinary engineer or product lead who have built a breakthrough product aren’t guaranteed success unless they can get access to capital, get much needed press to drive low-cost customer acquisition and persuade fickle business leaders to join their company and help them shape their businesses beyond tech innovation.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 26, 2024

Sponsors include C3 Bank, JP Morgan, Clearpoint Agency, Mintz, Knobbe Martens, Coeptus Law, Pillsbury Law, Withum, Family Business Consulting Group, Whittier Trust, Marsh McLennan Agency, Seraf and Gust. The fund’s portfolio companies have raised about $191 million so far as they scale and disrupt industries.”

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

JUNE 25, 2024

Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern PA (Ben Franklin CNP) continues its mission of catalyzing innovation and fostering growth in the technology sector with its recent investments in eight dynamic companies. This innovative approach is set to make significant contributions to cancer research and treatment.

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Jason Malki

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

He is an experienced technology consultant with a keen eye for scaling profitable companies in a variety of industries. In addition to equity positions that I received as part of ownership in my companies and consulting, my wife and I have had great success with our personal investments in cryptocurrency, notably NFTs and tokens.

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StartupNation

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Startups typically rely on innovative ideas and technologies to disrupt and revolutionize their respective industries. This is why preferred cyber policies should also cover the cost of hiring computer forensics consultants to determine why and how the breach happened.

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Feedough

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

How is your offering disrupting the industry? 150birds CEO and founder Rick Koletavitoglu was a marketing consultant curating and managing marketing teams for high-growth startups in Silicon Valley. When we are together, we collaborate and develop creative and innovative ideas to grow your business. Feedough’s Take On 150Birds.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 7, 2024

Beta Boom : founded in 2017 by two veteran Silicon Valley innovators, Kimmy and Sergio Paluch the firm invests in pre-seed software startups that are building the future for womxn, Black, Latinx and other ethnic minority consumers. They invest in companies that are disrupting traditional retail and consumer experiences.

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David Teten VC

JANUARY 12, 2022

The resulting herd mentality hurts innovation and leads to suboptimal returns. We wrote the first version of this research with Brent Beardsley , formerly a Partner with Boston Consulting Group. This study would not have been possible without the collaboration and support of Brent Beardsley and the Boston Consulting Group.

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David Teten VC

JULY 27, 2021

I want to thank my coauthor Akshat Dixit , a rising senior at North Carolina State University, intern at Versatile VC, and past intern with the HBS Alumni Angels Association and the Innovation Quarter in Winston-Salem, NC. . Columbia , University of Washington , NYU ) have mounted formal efforts to promote interdisciplinary innovation.

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TechCrunch

JULY 20, 2021

Maya Moufarek, founder of Marketing Cube , spent more than 15 years working for companies like Google and American Express before launching her own growth consultancy. That’s why I founded MarketingCube.co , a boutique strategic growth consultancy for innovative startups and scaleups.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 9, 2022

I recently attended a presentation by a company that produces innovative, nutrient-rich olives and peppers. Airbnb disrupted the hotel industry by imagining a technology that would enable homeowners to match up with travelers seeking a place to stay. Step 1: Capture TAM. Let’s apply the theory to Airbnb.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

The battle to win Startup Battlefield began long before TechCrunch Disrupt kicked off Tuesday. It’s a critical appointment — while brief — that can have a lasting impact on the founders who win, as well as help maintain TechCrunch’s reputation as an outlet that finds innovative tech and entrepreneurs behind it.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 24, 2021

It was once common practice for doctors to visit sick patients in their homes: In 1930, 40% of all consultations were house calls. m with her two brothers in 2016 to disrupt student transportation, a space that hasn’t seen much innovation since pupils began finding their way to and from little red schoolhouses.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

The broad-brush goals for the strategy are to increase growth in startup investments; attract and retain talent; promote scalability; and inject innovation into the public sector so it can bolster and support Spain’s digital development. “We are not only focusing on innovative entrepreneurship.

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David Teten VC

MARCH 1, 2022

How to win consulting, board, operating, and investment roles with private equity and venture capital funds (video). Venture Partners may also consult with companies directly or serve on boards, in which case we’ll expedite their being compensated directly by the relevant company. How to find a job as a VC scout. Anthos Capital.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 20, 2021

And the founders of the startup themselves come from consulting backgrounds so they well understand the role these companies play in the process of bringing technology into big businesses.). Partners include the likes of integrators and other global services technicians, such as Microsoft, Deloitte, CapGemini, KPMG and so on.

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Startup Catalyst

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Matthew Brown (2015) left a role at one of the big 4 consulting firms to join Maxwell Plus , a medical tech startup rethinking the way we detect and diagnose disease (and are doing pretty well ). Jackson Grant (2017) founded Clevver Cup and is now working as CUA’s Innovation Co-ordinator while finishing his studies.

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American Entrepreneurship

JUNE 14, 2023

This disruptive platform enables the detection of crop health faster and easier than legacy practices, resulting in improved crop quality and yield providing better financial returns for farmers. With this investment, Croptix will accelerate the development and use of its patented in-field sensing technology.

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FundersClub

JULY 13, 2017

• Can help maintain productivity on days when events disrupt commutes or services at office. Simpler is better, recommends Antoinette Forth, the CEO of Walkabout Collaborative, a management consultancy. • Helps attract talent - as company can recruit from larger geographic area. • Good for morale, developing trust.

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StartupNation

AUGUST 4, 2021

SpaceLab Detroit is another coworking space in Detroit that focuses within a particular area, building community and running programming around tech, innovation, disruption and creativity. Tenants tend to include legal teams or tech startups that deal with private information, including cybersecurity consultancies.

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Jason Malki

AUGUST 21, 2023

Mark brings a wealth of experience and a global perspective as a senior sales and revenue operations leader to his role as a Strategic Advisor to emerging, potentially disruptive companies. It was revolutionary and completely disrupted the way legal research was done. They inspired and motivated, cultivated innovation and creativity.

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Top Detroit startup Guardhat raised nearly $42 million in funding in early 2021 to create innovative safety solutions for industrial IoT. They also offer consulting services to help companies acquire commercial sites, manage projects, and handle solar integrations. Apply now to Trustpage. GreenLancer. EXPLORE DETROIT STARTUP JOBS.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 22, 2021

Aimed not just at people who are quantified self geeks, but those who need to track time for practical reasons, such as consultants or others who work on the concept of billable hours. It is, in a sense, a timely disruption. Timely has racked up 500,000 users since 2014, including more than 5,000 paying businesses in 160 countries.

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