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6 VCs explain why embedded insurance isn’t the only hot opportunity in insurtech

TechCrunch

If you think embedded insurance is the only hot thing in insurtech these days, we’ve got a surprise in store for you: While it’s true that startups that help sell insurance together with other products and services are enjoying tailwinds, there are plenty of other opportunities in the space, several investors told TechCrunch+.

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The Future of Prosumer: The Rise of “AI Native” Workflows

Andreessen Horowitz

Few people love the software they use to get things done. Generative AI offers founders an opportunity to completely reinvent workflows — and will spawn a new cohort of companies that are not just AI-augmented, but fully AI-native. And it’s no surprise why. And where are the highest points of leverage?

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10 Steps to Increase the Odds of a Successful Angel or Seed Fundraising Round

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Most investors reject the opportunity to invest and being told “no” hurts. Mix in humor to show your personality. Consider a website that separately contains useful materials, depending on the cycle of your business. Set a date to close a funding round, stick with it, and circulate proper legal documentation ahead of time.

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3 Lessons Learned From Selling My Business

Entrepreneur's Handbook

This may seem simple on the surface, but when you use e-commerce platforms, pricing, and policies throughout the years, it adds a layer of complexity. Tips for Cleaning Up the Books First things first, if you’re not already using accounting software, start now. Where are the growth opportunities? Start by documenting everything.

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Stop Doing These 4 Things if You Want Your Business to Last

StartupNation

If you are doubling down and want to take your best shot at making sure your business is still around in the next five to 10 years or more, here are four things you need to stop doing: Stop mixing business and personal finances . Meaning having one of these accounts could open up business opportunities.

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What Tax Mistakes Should I Be Aware of as a Startup Founder?

Startup Blogpost

Miles Beckett , Co-founder and CEO, Flossy Overlooking the Advantage of Section 179 Startup owners should take advantage of Section 179, a tax code that offers an extraordinary opportunity to write off the entire cost of certain kinds of business equipment in just one year.

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What I’ve Learned After Holding One Thousand Interviews

Entrepreneur's Handbook

At that point, you know their capabilities; you just need to assess their fit and motivation for the opportunity you are presenting. I would give them an algorithmic problem to solve and ask some technical questions to probe their understanding of past technologies they had used. Some candidates use the “we” word a lot. “We

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