American Entrepreneurship

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Innovative entrepreneurs have an opportunity to obtain funding and resources in an upcoming cohort. The Venture Studio program provides founders with resources and up to $200K of equity funding to develop their vision into a business with substantial market impact. Venture Studio. Revenue or product launch is not required.

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Jason Malki

JUNE 6, 2025

I started out as a founder — I launched an edtech company focused on improving childhood literacy. That’s really where I started developing a lens for evaluating early-stage companies — not just for product-market fit, but for founder clarity, business model resilience, and global scale potential. From there, I ran U.S.

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American Entrepreneurship

JUNE 10, 2025

Why Resilience and Perseverance Are the Cornerstones of Startup Success Successful entrepreneurs overcome failure because they have developed entrepreneurial resilience—the mental toughness to weather uncertainty, recover from setbacks, and are able to keep building even when things go wrong. Resilient founders don’t treat failure as the end.

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Revolution

MARCH 26, 2025

Ive been grateful to see that support firsthand throughout my careerwhether through the passage of the JOBS Act , the creation of Opportunity Zones , or, most recently, the Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs (Tech Hubs) initiative. were on the platform. Based in Washington, D.C., In many other cities across the U.S.,

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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. Someone with an entrepreneurial mindset identifies opportunities, takes calculated risks, and persists through challenges to create and grow businesses or initiatives.

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American Entrepreneurship

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Co-founders of sportsbook FanDuel, Nigel Eccles and Rob Jones, announced this week the public launch of their cryptocurrency casino and sportsbook B etHog and its closing of a $6 million seed funding round. The funding round will be used for product development while scaling the business via strategic partnerships.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

DECEMBER 17, 2024

1st Place ($7,000): Laura Weyrich, founder of Microversal , for pioneering Oral Microbiome Transplantation to combat dental decay and periodontal disease. 2nd Place ($3,000): Mark Cangemi, founder ofElevated Hunting Solutions, for creating safety solutions for recreational hunters and industrial workers.

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StartupNation

JULY 5, 2025

Effectively communicating your startup’s impact metrics to investors can make or break your funding opportunities. At Spectup, we’ve since helped numerous startups develop similar metrics-driven narratives for their investor presentations. Tips for other founders: 1.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 12, 2025

Ventures with underrepresented founders will compete for share of more than $100,000 in cash grants, plus mentoring and connections WILMINGTON, Del. Ventures with underrepresented founders will compete for share of more than $100,000 in cash grants, plus mentoring and connections WILMINGTON, Del.

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Jason Malki

JANUARY 29, 2025

I saw an opportunity to innovate and bring a unique solution that wasnt being fully addressed by existing players. As a startup, youre always juggling multiple priorities, whether its fundraising, product development, or scaling your team. Starting a startup is a thrilling but challenging journey. Thank you so much for joiningus!

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StartupNation

JUNE 14, 2025

On the other hand, a solid financial background will mitigate some of the stress-inducing factors of entrepreneurship, preventing you from experiencing burnout (which is something that 54% of founders experienced in 2024). Find opportunities to join advisory boards. Team up with fellow founders to co-create businesses.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 29, 2025

Alon Joffe, Eleos’ Co-Founder and CEO, emphasizes that the goal of the companys AI agents is to empower clinicians, not replace them. Joffe and his co-founders Dror Zaide, Shiri Sadeh-Sharvit, and Alon Rabinovich combined their skills and experience to launch the healthcare tech Startup.

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American Entrepreneurship

JUNE 13, 2025

The newly launched fund will focus on pre-seed and seed stage startups developing AI applications. Seven Stars is positioning itself as a launchpad for the next generation of AI founders, providing them with pre-seed and seed-stage funding, to help build products that aim to empower billions globally—not just the top 10%.

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NZ Entrepreneur

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Sue de Bievre, Beany Founder. They can provide the crucial funding needed to overcome those initial hurdles, whether it’s developing a prototype, securing essential equipment, or launching a marketing campaign. Don’t be shy about seeking out these opportunities.

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Jason Malki

MAY 4, 2025

Hourad Afsar I had the pleasure of interviewing Hourad Afsar (known as Howard to many clients), Founder and CEO of UGRNextGen Compliance, a company redefining how Fintechs and financial institutions meet todays complex regulatory demands through agile, tech-forward solutions. What is it that excites you about what youre building?

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American Entrepreneurship

DECEMBER 2, 2024

PlayAI co-founders H ammad Syed and Mahmoud Felfel leveraged their experience as software engineers at UAE-based d ubizzle , a classifieds website to buy, sell, and find anything. They seized an opportunity they observed in the rapidly growing AI arena, launching PlayAI with their shared vision to “Enable Delightful Human-AI Interactions”.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

JUNE 25, 2025

Held at Gradient, Tulsa’s Innovation Hub, the event spotlighted founders who have spent the past 16 weeks refining their ventures through tailored curriculum, expert mentorship, and strategic preparation for the next stage of investment and growth. Bridge2 is Oklahoma’s premier pre-accelerator for scalable, tech-enabled, early-stage startups.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 5, 2025

Whether you’re a first-time founder or a seasoned business owner striving for the next level of success, a mentor can provide insights, timely guidance, and encouragement that brings a positive impact on your business journey. Experienced mentors often have an extensive network of contacts theyve built over the years.

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Jason Malki

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Ensuring End-to-End Data Protection with Fully Homomorphic Encryption Featuring Ravi Srivatsav, Co-founder andCEO I had the pleasure of interviewing Ravi Srivatsav, Co-founder and CEO of DataKrypto. He was also the Founder, CEO of ElasticBox which was acquired by CenturyLink What motivated you to launch yourstartup?

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Revolution

MAY 12, 2025

Hence, my stint at P&G, which was followed by a year in Kansas working as the Director of New Pizza Development for Pizza Hut, headquartered inKansas. To harness it in ways that improve lives, expand opportunity, and solve real problems for real people. I couldnt stop thinking about it. Its happening in cities across America.

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Hunter Walk

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

We developed a friendship as part of our Board service and a recent blog post of his made me think I wanted to learn a bit more about his Instacart experience. I was introduced to Apoorva , the founder of Instacart, in the spring of 2013 by my close friend/business school neighbor Rafael Corrales.

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NZ Entrepreneur

MARCH 18, 2025

Taking place in Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington, the premiere event will present pioneers in business, innovation and leadership, including innovative founders Brianne West , Nadia Lim , Sam Stubbs , Iyia Liu , special guest Dan Carter and more. View the full session agenda here. Sam Stubbs, Managing Director of Simplicity.

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NZ Entrepreneur

MARCH 16, 2025

James covers the genesis of Ministry of Awesome following the Christchurch earthquakes in 2011, and provides updates on Ministry of Awesome approaches to startup founder support and programming. We run programs like Founder Catalyst, which is our flagship incubation nine-month long program that happens year-round.

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StartupNation

MAY 16, 2025

Less common bank loans, such as those offered by credit unions or Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI), may also fall into this category. Today, there are many more options, a development that has opened the doors to more startups. Based on early results, founders can make changes. What is Alternative Funding?

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 21, 2025

A diverse founding team finds an opportunity to address fragmented services in these two major regions. Notably, the round saw participation from Jason Gardner, founder and former CEO of Marqeta, who made this investment his first in the MEA region.

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StartupNation

JUNE 27, 2025

And you’re not alone — research shows that burnout is common among high achievers, including founders, who are juggling constant uncertainty and responsibility. You also might be less creative when burned out , leaving you struggling to develop new ideas or solutions. You’re not lazy. You’re not failing. You’re burned out.

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American Entrepreneurship

JUNE 1, 2025

INC-NJ will help emerging companies find funding opportunities TRENTON, N.J. May 22, 2025) This week, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) launched a new digital platform designed to connect entrepreneurs and investors. Investors can use INC-NJ to discover new companies that fit their investment criteria.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

MAY 28, 2025

After a rigorous review by industry experts, five founders earned their place in the spotlight to compete at the 2025 Age Tech Big Idea Contest Finale, and one was crowned the first-place winner. Max Justice Founder of Setas Eternal Living (Franklin County).

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StartupNation

MAY 18, 2025

Yet most founders I meet are making the same mistakes. They’re brilliant at product development and fundraising pitches but treat contracts as an afterthought. Using Contracts as a Growth Tool, Not Just Protection The most successful founders view contracts not just as protection but as strategic assets for growth.

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StartupNation

JUNE 23, 2025

Danielle Dahl , Co-Founder, Resilient Stories Strategic Adjustments Overcome Economic Downturn In 2015, Brazil was in the midst of a severe economic downturn, and I had just launched my first successful company. The current circumstances demanded immediate adjustment and innovative approach development. Recovery wasn’t fast.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 20, 2025

Washingtons Premier Connector of Tech and Policy Leaders Welcomes the Next Generation of Innovators that includes Delta Force, an annual cohort designed to support 6-10 of DCs most promising startup founders. Additionally, STATION DC is launching Delta Force, an annual cohort designed to support 6-10 of DCs most promising startup founders.

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Founder Bounty

JANUARY 30, 2025

Developing a business that offers solutions—be it through fitness apps, wellness retreats, or mental health resources—could yield significant returns. This presents a wealth of opportunities for entrepreneurs to create engaging, accessible, and affordable educational tools.

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Impact Hub

MARCH 6, 2025

How Capsule is supporting young women to build thriving businesses Despite Romania’s growing startup ecosystem, women founders remain disproportionately low. Only 8% of startup founders in Romania are women, compared to 75% of men. That statistic alone reveals why programmes like Capsule are critical. Access the report here.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 14, 2025

In the first days of their startup, the founder drives progress; at times, the challenges may be overwhelming. Coveys classic book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People covers personal development and time management, such as prioritizing tasks, staying organized, and maintaining focus to achieve personal and professional success.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

A Bold Vision for AI Conference Format HumanX aims to break the mold of traditional AI conferences, focusing on showcasing cutting-edge AI technologies and creating opportunities for executives and professionals to engage in real, in-depth dialogue. Curated Networking Opportunities HumanX recognizes the value of meaningful connections.

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Jason Malki

JUNE 2, 2025

Our vision extends into developing agential AIessentially an internal AI agent that proactively manages various nonprofit operations. If you had to share words of wisdom with a founder about to start their own startup, what would theybe? What are your future plans for yourstartup?

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 5, 2025

Over the past two weeks, I vibe coded project management, eCommerce, and game apps, spacing my development cycles due to the daily prompt limitations. They fall into a set of categories that make them too developer-grade, focusing on tasks they have to perform every day for work.

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