StartupNation

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

If you are an entrepreneur, startup founder or business owner wondering how you can best structure your pitch to acquire a VC investment, I offer some insight as to what my own process looks like when selecting a particular company or entrepreneur.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 13, 2021

They’ll have plenty of insight and advice to share, including the challenges that startup founders will face as they break into the transportation arena. Schedule virtual product demos, pitch investors or recruit new talent. You’ll hear from CEOs like Starship Technologies’ Ahti Heinla.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 25, 2022

For early-stage startups “this is arguably one of the worst times to be looking for talent,” says Champ Suthipongchai, founder and GP of Creative Ventures. ” 3 ways to hire well for your startup. 8 questions to answer before your startup faces technical due diligence. Image Credits: Getty Images.

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 6, 2020

We live in a world with a stereotypical representation of what a startup founder looks like, so it’s no wonder that a large portion of the population feels underrepresented. A Gender Gap Grader study shows that women represent 9 percent of developers in the startup ecosystem. Myth 1: Startup founders are young .

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Startup Blogpost

OCTOBER 28, 2022

How do you determine if corporate venture capital is right for your startup? To help you determine if corporate venture capital is right for your startup, we asked startup founders, investors, and business leaders this question for their best pieces of advice. Matthew Ramirez , Founder, Paraphrase Tool.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

— Savvy Startup Founder. Nadia Zaidi , an associate attorney at Alcorn Immigration Law and an expert in immigration law services for startups and creatives, and I recently did a podcast reviewing what to keep in mind when filing for an O-1A visa , EB-1A green card or EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) green card.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Once you’ve reached out, pitch them on why they should support your launch! Image: Author Prepare Launch Assets Put on your creative hat and start designing all of the graphics, videos, and text you’ll be adding to your launch page. Launching on Product Hunt is an exhilarating ride that I’d recommend to any startup founder or builder.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 31, 2021

In less than 24 hours, thousands of new startup founders from around the world will tune in to day one of TC Early Stage 2021: Operations & Fundraising. Building a bootstrapped company forces you to be creative. Here’s what Chloe Leaaetoa, founder of Socicraft, told us about her experience at Early Stage last year.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 20, 2023

In recent years, calling oneself a startup founder was certainly seen as a flex. Upadhyay : Yeah, I think dealing with foreign investors adds to the stress of African founders. Mental health startups are raising spirits and venture capital It is said that mental wellness goes hand in hand with creativity, innovation and success.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 12, 2010

I see way too many startup founders who don’t have experience in selling and probably don’t feel that comfortable going to customers and asking for orders. This is probably because many founders are product or technology people. And you need to watch them pitch. Reminds me of Eats, Shoots & Leaves.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

According to a pre-seed report by DocSend , founders took an average of 52 meetings with investors in 2022 compared to 39 last year. At the same time, they are submitting 30% more pitch decks, but VC engagement has fallen 23%. As co-founder and general partner of Creative Ventures, he raised $65 million “with fewer than 25 LPs.”

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Every startup founder should know how the quality, delivery and price of their products/services stand up against the competition when deciding to start up a business. They will utilize two common tools: the investor pitch and the investor slide deck. The pitch is typically given when approaching an investor face to face.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

The coronavirus crisis, in general, hasn’t affected the Vilnius startup ecosystem in the same way as the rest of Europe. In addition, Vilnius has made headlines worldwide with its creative solutions to tackle the pandemic challenges. Who are the key startup people in your city (e.g., Top are startup founders like J.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

As founder of the famed Silicon Valley venture capital firm known as Draper Fisher Jurvetson, or DFJ, Draper in 2018 introduced the Startup House concept. Today, there are more than 15 locations globally that are either hostels and/or co-working spaces aimed at traveling startup founders, digital nomads and other remote workers.

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Y Combinator

MARCH 30, 2021

Secondly, I think so much about being a startup founder is really about being optimistic about the future, and believing in your vision when no one else does — and most people don’t in the early days. The third trait founders need is resourcefulness. Most female founders hesitate, and I’d say that’s part of company-building.

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Startup Blogpost

MARCH 3, 2023

By focusing on emotional connection, you can build long-term loyalty and advocacy among your customers, which is essential for your success as a startup. Will Gill , Event Entertainer, DJ Will Gill Building Trust is Paramount Nothing turns a potential customer away faster than an obvious sales pitch.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 5, 2022

Here’s why it’s important, via Amanda Silberling: “When artists see that a platform they use to make a living is being acquired, their usual reaction isn’t, ‘Oh, cool, they will have more funds to produce better features to help me monetize my creative work!’ Waabi’s Raquel Urtasun on the importance of differentiating your startup.

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David Teten VC

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Future Labs Flash Pitch. “For Geared toward social impact startups working to create a healthier and more sustainable future, the accelerator provides access to training, products and technical support. Pioneer is a weekly contest for creative people around the world making their ideas become real. Google AI for Social Good.

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David Teten VC

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Future Labs Flash Pitch. “For Geared toward social impact startups working to create a healthier and more sustainable future, the accelerator provides access to training, products and technical support. Ideas for books, podcasts, video series, investigative research, essays, educational campaigns, and creative proposals.

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Startup Blogpost

OCTOBER 20, 2023

This approach not only sparks creativity and problem-solving but also enhances communication and teamwork. Kayvan Moghaddassi , Business Strategist, Kayvan Consulting Establish Cross-Functional Teams Collaboration among startup team members is essential for developing creativity and achieving overall success. The result?

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Gust

NOVEMBER 24, 2013

I’m on the selection committee of our local Angels group, so I know that every CEO approaching our group for funding goes through ten minutes of creative “dancing,” to give us a basis for selecting startups that are most qualified and “ready” to proceed to the next level. Invested Interests entrepreneur investor startup'

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