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How to Communicate Impact Metrics to Investors

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Rosi Ross , Founder, NHB 10 Questions a Seasoned Business Angel Asks Startup Founders Focus on Key Performance Indicators Focusing on transparency in storytelling was key when communicating ShiftWeb’s impact metrics to investors. That’s the goal. Make your metrics personal, clear, and impossible to ignore.

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17 Common CRM Selection Mistakes Startups Should Avoid

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Chris Aubeeluck , Head of Sales and Marketing, Osbornes Law 19 Entrepreneurs on Using CRM Software to Scale Growth Focus on Workflow First Picking the wrong CRM happened because the focus was on the software first instead of the actual workflow. I also reached out to other startup founders and sought their advice on CRM software.

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What Investors Look for in a Small Business Acquisition Deal

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For solo entrepreneurs, side hustlers, and family business owners, understanding what drives investor decisions can mean the difference between getting funded and getting rejected. What matters most isn’t just how much you made but whether your business has shown steady, well-documented performance over time. Define roles clearly.

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500 Founders: Matt Miller, Ani Tawhiao-Lomas, Rob Stirling & Samantha Gadd

NZ Entrepreneur

Want to tap in to the best startup advice from entrepreneurs who are out there doing it? Welcome to ‘500 Founders’ where we ask innovators from around New Zealand for their top insights for first time startup founders. Matt Miller – Founder. ” Samantha Gadd – Founder. BrakeAce. “My

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What minority founders must consider before entering the venture-backed startup ecosystem

TechCrunch

Sesie Bonsi is the founder and CEO of Bleu , a financial technology platform focused on enabling touchless payment experiences. Funding for Black entrepreneurs in the U.S. But what about those minority founders who don’t have family, friends or connections to lean on for the first $250,000? Contributor. Share on Twitter.

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Do you fit the mold for the next generation of values-driven VCs?

TechCrunch

After all: Most startup founders pour their blood, sweat and tears into building a business not just to make money, but also to make an impact on the world and build products that align with their mission. This means that simply offering large sums of money won’t get you traction with the best startups.

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Dear Sophie: How can I present a strong O-1A or EB-1A application?

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Sophie Alcorn is the founder of Alcorn Immigration Law in Silicon Valley and 2019 Global Law Experts Awards’ “Law Firm of the Year in California for Entrepreneur Immigration Services.” I’m considering either having my startup sponsor me for an O-1A visa or self-petitioning an EB-1A green card. Savvy Startup Founder.