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What next for founders seeking their next adventure: Launch, Get a Job, Invest, Consult?

David Teten VC

Former founders of successful ventures receive even fewer [emphasis added] callbacks than former founders of failed ventures. At my prior firm, ff Venture Capital, we invested in a company co-founded by Nate Jenkins , who had a successful exit, but not quite enough to buy a private plane. Consulting. Launch a new company.

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Free Money for Student Tech Founders

David Teten VC

Contestants pitch their legal product idea for a chance to win $5,000, tutoring, and more. The Baylor New Venture Competition is a business plan and elevator pitch competition for college students from around the globe. Eligible startups compete to win funding, legal support, and mentorship totaling more than $100,000.

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Top Small Business Grants for Minorities

American Entrepreneurship

Learn more The BOSS Network and Sage Invest in Progress Grant: $10,000 grants to 25 eligible entrepreneurs that in its inaugural year 2022 included one year of monthly mentorship through the BOSS University, an online program that helps Black women successfully start and grow a business. Four entry periods throughout the year.

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GSK and R/GA Ventures are launching a health studio for startups

TechCrunch

GSK Next, the innovation arm of GlaxoSmithKlein, is launching a new mentorship and business development program. The Re/Wire Health Studio is a joint project between the GSK and R/GA Ventures — which will act as the Studio’s operational partner and help select the cohort. What really made it stick in your head? .

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A men’s brand, Faculty, launches with nail polish — and seed funding from Estee Lauder

TechCrunch

There will be merchandise, according to the former business management consultant. Certainly, their pitch — that men need more ways through unconventional men’s products to express themselves — is a smart one. ”

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What Future for Accelerators?

Both Sides of the Table

There were a lot of requests for us to turn our mentorship program into a physical accelerator with a fund, office space and full-time staff. Adam had a full time startup and then was doing consulting (he later raised a VC fund). And Jim & I went on to raise several more venture capital funds in our day jobs. And Jamie hers.

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Starting a Business! From Idea to Launch

American Entrepreneurship

While passion provides self-motivation, it also serves to attract talent and investors to the venture. Relationships may occur with potential employees, mentors, consultants, suppliers, and customers. Not only do they provide coursework and training, but some offer venture funding and mentoring.