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Why Acceptance of Failure is Critical to Startup Success

Both Sides of the Table

But even more important than personal lessons of failure, I believe acceptance of failure at a societal level is one of the key ingredients that allows the technology startup industry in the US to flourish. In London when founders failed they were ostracized in the press and culturally I believe it became harder to raise capital.

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A Few Key People Really Can Make a Huge Difference

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It really wouldn’t take much to turn a great technology ecosystem into a truly electric one. And I think about the “Seattle issue&# as a metaphor for startups and business in general. The people with the time, energy & creativity to build organizations like TechStars need to bring their ideas to fruition.

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Startup Sales – Why Hiring Seasoned Reps May Not Work

Both Sides of the Table

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. If this is you I think it’s really important to get over this hurdle.

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Study Up on Your Sales and Marketing Tactics with 9 Must-Listen Podcast Episodes

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Below are nine podcasts that will kickstart your knowledge to help you close more deals and work flawlessly with creative and sales teams. . Whether you’re a conversion veteran or a startup founder just learning the basics, download and subscribe to these sales and marketing podcasts today to boost your skills: 1. No problem.

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Amazon wants to boost ten generative AI startups around the globe

TechCrunch

Announced today, AWS has created a 10-week program for generative AI startups around the globe. Generative AI startup founders within the cohort can expect to have access to AI models and tools as well as machine learning stack optimization and custom go-to-market advice. As for why now, isn’t it obvious?

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NFTs: Why They Matter to Small Businesses

StartupNation

Census Bureau’s business formation data shows that more than four million people became founders in 2020 alone. That’s a record number of launches in a 12-month span—and all the more reason for your team to get creative. All NFTs are stored using blockchain technology. That’s because it’s an original.

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Improving startup results through female leadership

TechCrunch

Leah Edwards is a passionate fan and connector in technology and impact, a lecturer at UC Berkeley and Stanford and a partner at Pegasus Tech Ventures , a Silicon Valley-based VC firm. Diverse teams have also been found to produce the most creative ideas. Leah Edwards. Contributor. Share on Twitter.