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StartupNation Radio: Shark Tank Tips and Success Stories

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

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After all, there are significant differences between B2B brands and a direct-to-consumer retailer. Before you start) is the time to pitch the entire business model to a group of customers or a specially selected focus group. Help you share your founder story. Sign Up: Receive the StartupNation newsletter!

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The Fantastical, Stupendous, Wonkariffic Tale of How Ample Hills Creamery Raised a $4 Million Venture Capital Round

This is going to be BIG.

It just seemed like a fitting title for a company built around narrative by a founder who used to write stories for a living. I'm joined by Lerer Hippeau Ventures, Red Sea Ventures, NucleasHG, the founders of Seamless, a host of extremely helpful angels, and a CircleUp syndicate led by my friend Tom Potter, co-founder of Brooklyn Brewery.