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StartupNation Radio: Shark Tank Tips and Success Stories

StartupNation

Together, they interview three entrepreneurs who have pitched their businesses on “Shark Tank.”. Today’s featured guests are Renaldo Webb, founder of Pet Plate; Tate Stock, founder of Chirp; and Meredith Jurica, CEO of Makeup Junkie bags. Tate Stock, founder of Chirp). Renaldo Webb, founder of Pet Plate).

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Survey Results – COVID-19 Ignited a Small Business Renaissance

Smart Hustle Magazine

Entrepreneurs are incredibly resilient and resourceful. Not even a worldwide health and economic crisis could snuff out the flame of an entrepreneur’s dream. 70% of the founders we surveyed said their company was either born out of technology or tech-focused from day one. New founders are optimistic. A whopping 4.4

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4 Reasons Why Choosing the Right Business Model is a Make-or-Break Decision

StartupNation

When launching a startup, most entrepreneurs are focused on fine-tuning their product or service. While this is a critically important element of the process, successful entrepreneurs must first focus on choosing the right business model. After all, there are significant differences between B2B brands and a direct-to-consumer retailer.