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Exceptional Startups Are Needles in a Haystack. So the Best VCs Build Needle Magnets.

Hunter Walk

A few years back I helped start Screendoor , a fund that backs new venture firms by hopefully being one of their earliest and largest supporters. What’s my needle magnet definition? Ok, back to the VC content marketing. As a result I’ve seen hundreds of VC decks, all certain they will be among the top performers.

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How a female commercial engineer in Paraguay is overcoming barriers

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

Alimentando Para el Futuro aims to address the problem of malnutrition and lack of access to food through workshops, mentoring sessions, and hands-on learning. Our project supports and trains women in food production and allows low-income families access to a healthy diet, reduces food insecurity, and generates an alternative income.

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Lean and Mean: How to Boost Startup Growth on a Shoestring Budget

Entrepreneurs' Organization

This definition acts as the cornerstone of future decisions. Emphasize customer satisfaction and fast issue resolution to leave a lasting, favorable impression that turns customers into vocal supporters of your brand. Focus on developing a straightforward, adaptable plan that suits your specific circumstances and resource limitations.

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Freelancer or entrepreneur? Making the mindset shift

Entrepreneurs' Organization

During an online business workshop in December 2020, the presenter asked me whether our venture was a hobby or a business. Being a solopreneur, by definition, means going it alone. The entrepreneurial mindset requires a willingness to invest in your business to support your vision for the future. You don’t hire employees.

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Come Work at YC – July 2021

Y Combinator

This is a unique opportunity for somebody who loves data and startups to help us build definitive points of view to guide investment decisions. The program offers all YC founders resources to help them achieve the best possible outcomes when raising capital: year-round workshops, detailed fundraising guides & templates, and 1:1 support.

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Meet Mighty, an e-commerce platform where kids are the boss; a “digital lemonade stand”

TechCrunch

million in seed funding led by Animo Ventures, with participation from Maveron, Humbition, Sesame Workshop, Collaborative Fund and NaHCO3, a family office. ” Adds Goldhirsch, “There are definitely kids who are like, ‘Oh, this is harder than I thought it was going to be. Mighty recently closed on $6.5 ”

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Turning an Addiction into a Dream Job

Entrepreneurs' Organization

While I’ve always loved supporting fellow entrepreneurs by sharing experiences, it’s interesting how this evolved to be the focus of Entreholic. In just one month, we got over US$10,000 worth of digital marketing, graphics, content and sales support for less than US$800. How did that become your focus? It wasn’t my initial plan.