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We’re disrupting TechCrunch Disrupt: 8 stages, 3 days, 1 city

TechCrunch

For founders and investors, there’s no platform like TechCrunch Disrupt. Just as the industry is always evolving and innovating — especially in recent months — we’re doing the same to keep Disrupt on the cutting edge for first-time founders, seasoned investors, visionaries and everybody in between.

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The Surest Sign You’re Winning is When Goliath Takes a Swing at You

Both Sides of the Table

I’ve been involved with several startups where a giant incumbent attacks you and tries to sue you out of existence. And the giant gets disrupted precisely because its cost structure to serve its customers and its cash cow, high-priced offering makes it nearly impossible for it to try compete. And what prompted this lawsuit?

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Who Should be on Your Startup Board?

Both Sides of the Table

If you haven’t raised any money or if you raised a small round from angels or friends & family I would suggest you avoid setting up a formal board unless the people who would join your board are deeply experienced at sitting on startup boards. The place most good founders & funders settle is in setting up an “independent board.”

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Startup Fundraising that Meets Investor Expectations

American Entrepreneurship

But how does an entrepreneur know if their startup is funding-worthy and meets investor expectations? That includes angel investors, venture capitalists, and institutional funders associated with various stages of a startup’s growth. We will also cover the critical elements that make a business fundable.

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Emotional marketing and an e-mail titan walk into a bar

TechCrunch

The best feeling in tech journalism is telling a story about a startup before it becomes a household name. And when I’m doing my job right, I point to the unique insight that will make the startup successful or challenged in the future. Drama and quirk aren’t necessary for startup success (1,900 words/8 minutes).

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The ACA 2021 Innovation Funders Showcase Pre-Summit Kick-Off and Deeper Dive Feature Groundbreaking Companies

Angel Capital Association

Chiara Renella-Brooks, ACA Partnership Director Incredible Companies Built by Women Highlighted During the Innovation Funders Showcase Deeper Dive This year’s ninth Annual ACA Summit Innovation Funders Showcase opened ACA Summit week with many exciting new twists!

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Cast.ai nabs $7.7M seed to remove barriers between public clouds

TechCrunch

million seed round from TA Ventures, DNX, Florida Funders and other unnamed angels to keep building on that idea. Startups are helping cloud infrastructure customers avoid vendor lock-in. That’s what Cast.ai says that it can provide, and today it announced a healthy $7.7 The round closed in June.

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