StartupNation

AUGUST 8, 2021

You still have plenty of creative financing options to fund your business. Creative financing options for new businesses. Related: This Entrepreneur Shares How She Bootstrapped Her Startup (and How You Can, Too). Startups are always risky, so jeopardizing your personal relationships a risk you should avoid if possible.

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Paul G. Silva

APRIL 1, 2025

As I shared in a previous post , when I was president of Click Workspace, a startup coworking space, our board chairman delivered feedback that hit me hard: I wasn’t paying enough attention to our financials. Within a few months, he secured investment that extended his runway by 18 months. ” This shift changed everything.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Around 90% of startups ultimately fail, and the reasons leading to failure are well known: Undercapitalization, scaling challenges, lack of a competitive advantage or realistic IP. To create a pathway for market success, startups need two essential assets groups: venture capital and creative capital. Why creative capital?

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StartupNation

JANUARY 7, 2022

Have you dreamed of starting a creative business? After the collective trauma that was 2020 and 2021, many of us are feeling burnt out, both creatively and mentally. It‘s possible to build a business and a life you love out of your creativity that is both fulfilling and profitable. . Here’s how to get started.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 16, 2013

It’s the first EIR that we’ve had in the years that I’ve been with the firm and I hope will be the start of our investment in this program. We’re excited to continue to grow our investment professional staff and will continue to do so over the course of 2013 & 2014 with our new fund. Sam had different plans.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 17, 2024

Turning an idea into a sellable product takes grit, but limited budgets often require entrepreneurs to develop creative solutions that rely more on resourcefulness than cash. In the rocky economic climate of 2024, creativity fuels entrepreneurial success more than deep pockets.

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American Entrepreneurship

AUGUST 6, 2024

Identify and access management company Okta will award up to $500K as an investment to the winner of its inaugural SaaS startup competition. Okta’s platform helps startups develop identity-enabled applications. This is an incredible opportunity for startups to showcase their creativity while building for the future.”

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Startup Blogpost

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Kristin Marquet, Founder, Tech/Analytics/PR Expert, Academic Finance Background, Marquet Media Kristin, can you tell us a bit about yourself and your journey to becoming an expert in the startup world, especially focusing on the intersection of digital marketing, health and wellness, and parenting?

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AsiaTechDaily

OCTOBER 25, 2023

In the epicenter of tech, where innovation thrives, Alex Luce bridges materials science and venture capital, carving a niche as a Partner at Creative Ventures. “Finally, I wound up here at Creative Ventures, where we have a small but incredibly nimble team.

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This is going to be BIG.

APRIL 14, 2014

Last week, there was a Business Insider article measuring the percent of female founded companies that NYC seed funds invest in. That means you actually have a *better* shot, statistically, of getting VC investment at these firms, statistically, once you actually pitch. In truth, that''s what''s actually driving my investments.

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Revolution

JANUARY 27, 2025

Watching these entrepreneurs present their ideas, its impossible not to feel inspirednot just by their creativity, but by their commitment to solving meaningful problems. Chef, entrepreneur, humanitarian, and my friend Jos Andres put it well: investing in young entrepreneurs is investing in solutions. startup ecosystem.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 8, 2014

” I hear it when I visit LPs (the people who invest in VCs) all across the country, “Yeah, I haven’t been out there for a few years but I keep hearing that something is going on there.” billion in venture capital to LA’s technology startups and 2014 will shatter that figure.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 12, 2025

This article describes the entrepreneurial mindset behind successful startups, how you can develop that mindset, and the strategies to build your startup based on that mindset. Many startups are founded with great ideas but fail because the founder lacks the adaptability, problem-solving ability, or grit to push through setbacks.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 14, 2025

The iSTEM program was designed to provide a platform for students who struggle in conventional learning environments yet exhibit exceptional creative and problem-solving abilities. million, the total external investment in the program is expected to reach $17.5 With anticipated matching gifts totaling $7.5

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 14, 2021

And today, a startup that’s helping companies connect with a wider range of designers and other creatives to meet that demand is announcing a round of funding to fuel its business growth. “We want to go from 350 to 1,000 creatives,” he said, “and then maybe 10,000, or 100,000.”

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This is going to be BIG.

JUNE 26, 2012

I'm way early in my career, so I won't say I've perfected anything yet, but after 8 years on the investing side and 3 in startups, I've come up at least one thing: Be open. True creativity comes from dissent and a diverse set of opinions. True creativity requires some trade-offs.”

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Jason Malki

APRIL 24, 2025

Riding Boldly Into New Frontiers: How Kevin Bulger is Blending Adventure, Investment, and Impact Across Continents Kevin Bulger I had the pleasure of interviewing Kevin Bulger. Kevin Bulger is an entrepreneur and investor with a diverse background spanning startups, sustainable ventures, and international tourism.

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OnStartups

MARCH 24, 2021

An Odd Start To My Angel Investing. I did not plan to do another startup. I had done it for 10+ years and lived the notorious startup life. My conviction to not do startups lasted only a few.weeks. During classes (which I loved), I missed the startup life. So I thought of an idea: Why not invest in startups?

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AsiaTechDaily

OCTOBER 24, 2023

In Pangyo Techno Valley, which has become Korea’s leading industrial cluster, support such as accelerator programs and business support programs have played an important role in addition to infrastructure support such as major corporate headquarters, R&D centers, and space for startup companies. square meters on average.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 26, 2024

In 15 years, Jill grew Ruby from four receptionists — yes, she was one of the four — to 630 employees, building such a phenomenal company that an investment group purchased a controlling interest, allowing her to exit with a nine-figure valuation. At my core, I am a creative, and I love bringing original ideas to life.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 26, 2020

As an industry we’re not always as good as we could be about our own “creative destruction” to create the tomorrow of venture capital. The core of the investing job of course is investing dollars into startup companies and helping as a mentor, advisor and board member on the companies in which you’ve invested.

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This is going to be BIG.

APRIL 11, 2022

My company is Bread and we make ad creative super easy. Instead, ask a question specific to their approach to investing—something simple enough like what’s going on at their stage. We can debate your startup over e-mail and Zoom later. He simply extended a handshake and said: “Hi, sorry to interrupt. My name is Alan.

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AsiaTechDaily

JULY 27, 2023

Register The Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (headed by Minister Park Bo-gyun) conducted an investment briefing on July 24, focused on attracting investment from the UAE sovereign wealth fund for content industries, including games , dramas, and webtoons.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Merritt Hummer is a partner at Bain Capital Ventures, where she invests in the fintech, e-commerce and proptech sectors. Startups involved in B2B e-commerce such as Faire and Mirakl have burst out of the gates in 2020. Let’s explore some of the creative ways to monetize a B2B marketplace. Share on Twitter.

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This is going to be BIG.

JULY 14, 2013

Cheaper rents could make it a great place for the creative community and there''s no reason why it shouldn''t become as popular a destination for out of town events the same way that Austin has. There was no strategic goal to build venture backed startup companies, but yet at least three companies in her community got VC investment last year.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Currently, 2D ranks as one of the coolest and most deliberately used types of animations among startups—and for very good reasons: It’s incredibly cost-effective when compared to its counterparts. If you are thinking about stepping into the video marketing game but have limited investment, 2D animation is an excellent starting point.

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Revolution

MAY 11, 2023

And while this May’s economic backdrop was markedly different from last’s , enthusiasm was high and outlooks remained positive for the startup momentum building between the coasts. We named this summit after a report we wrote with Pitchbook at the end of 2021 to explore the impact of the pandemic on investment patterns.

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Revolution

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Consequently, when it comes to investing in e-commerce, you’ll hear many VCs say they’re “waiting for the dust to settle.” Where we’re going: Customer acquisition gets creative (on a budget). LA-based, Rise of the Rest-backed Superfiliate offers an example of a creative, brand-focused approach to customer acquisition.

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This is going to be BIG.

MARCH 2, 2015

Working out of the Townhouse has been an interesting experience in that I''m working side by side with a lot of non-startup people. It''s a co-working space full of creatives and freelancers, most of whom who have never pitched an investor, and probably never seen a startup pitch either. What do you think I''m really busy with?

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AsiaTechDaily

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Register Gyeonggi Center for Creative Economy & Innovation (President Kim Won-kyung, hereinafter referred to as “GCCEI”) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Hive Colab, headquartered in Kampala, Uganda, to innovate the business environment for startups in both countries.

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AsiaTechDaily

MARCH 28, 2023

Register Startup founders are often too focused on the amount of money they can get from an investor that they mostly fail to see the value that other investors have to offer to grow their businesses further. Indelible Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in B2B SaaS startups that can scale internationally.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 7, 2023

But I never thought of myself as an underdog because I knew it is easier to get those four things than what I, and every Roami team member, innately have: creativity and grit,” says King-Geovanis. The company also says it will be investing in technology.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

While you might want to launch a business because you want creative freedom, your friend may want financial success. If you let them control and manipulate you rather than controlling them, emotions can ruin your startup. Are your friends really suited to the roles you need in a startup ? Can your friendship survive?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 19, 2024

Navigating Tough Financial Times Managing finances during this period was an exercise in frugality and creativity. When you invest in your business with your own money rather than investment dollars, you pay attention to every penny. Weren’t entrepreneurs tired of the golden handcuffs of venture capitalists and bankers?

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AsiaTechDaily

MAY 28, 2023

Register In a significant move to bolster the local startup ecosystem, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) revealed that the Philippine Startup Venture Fund (SVF) now stands at about P8 billion (around $143 million). The fund signifies the capital available for investment in promising startup businesses.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 26, 2022

We were explorers and adventurers, like many startups: Following our passion, trusting our gut, and building something we loved. We were resilient, creative, driven—and each time we were snubbed, it made us more determined to win the account. In 2019, I exited the business and relocated to Canada.

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This is going to be BIG.

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

Creativity is at the heart of everything they do. I was working for the GM pension fund, an institutional LP, as an analyst, doing a research project on consumer private equity and venture capital investing. Jerry was a great guy and his love of retail investing kind of stuck with me. Just face + cup. That's Ample Hills.

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