The Zapier Blog

JULY 13, 2025

A small startup still managing a few dozen invoices manually, for example, needs different features and scalability than a rapidly growing enterprise processing hundreds (or thousands) of invoices across multiple departments. For more details on our process, read the full rundown of how we select apps to feature on the Zapier blog.

financing 91

financing finance mix-use collaboration 91

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 4, 2012

I recently wrote about the 12 tips to building successful startup communities. I lived in London from 1997-2005 and for 6 of those years ran my startup based out of London. Everything I learned about startups I learned by making mistakes at my first one. I’m absolutely certain it is critical to any startup community.

culture 351

culture communities startup education 351

Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 6, 2020

Like the downturns in 2008 and 2001, this has been a very trying time for entrepreneurs running startups. While some level of stress is inevitable if you are running a startup, times like this can ramp up the stress factor considerably. Here is advice I collected for dealing with the stress of running a startup: 1.

peer-to-peer 322

peer-to-peer startup advice entrepreneurs 322

Venture Well

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Download a free stress test to identify your startup's vulnerabilities and brainstorm contingency plans. The post Startup Horror Stories: Scary Situations Entrepreneurs Can Avoid With Stress Tests appeared first on VentureWell. Frightened to fail? Face your fears!

entrepreneurs 189

entrepreneurs startup education innovation 189

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 26, 2015

I’d love it if you’d take a moment to download the app and tell us what you think. We saw downloads immediately spike, feedback rolled in quickly and thousands and thousands of videos were uploaded in a very short period of time. Otherwise known as a tech startup. Yes, we’ve only launched on iOS for now.

investment 323

investment investing media collaboration 323

This is going to be BIG.

AUGUST 15, 2013

Raul is a 46-year-old dad, experienced in entertainment, media, and startups. He investigated successful models, like Toca Boca, downloaded every top educational app on the App Store, and played alongside his two sons, carefully observing and absorbing their feedback.

creativity 299

creativity education pitching collaboration 299

StartupNation

DECEMBER 6, 2020

We live in a world with a stereotypical representation of what a startup founder looks like, so it’s no wonder that a large portion of the population feels underrepresented. A Gender Gap Grader study shows that women represent 9 percent of developers in the startup ecosystem. Here are four startup myths that hold innovation back.

innovation 126

innovation startup creativity startup founder 126

TechCrunch

JANUARY 28, 2023

Welcome to Startups Weekly, a nuanced take on this week’s startup news and trends by Senior Reporter and Equity co-host Natasha Mascarenhas. Sometimes, due to the nature of the startup game, we over index on “the new.” It just made me think about that larger comprehension coupled with the nimbleness of a startup.

startup 107

startup entrepreneurship accelerator mentorship 107

TechCrunch

OCTOBER 17, 2022

” Meanwhile, the open source version of Stable Diffusion has been downloaded more than 200,000 times, according to a press release published by Stability AI this morning. ” Stability AI, the startup behind Stable Diffusion, raises $101M by Kyle Wiggers originally published on TechCrunch.

startup 110

startup accelerator creativity communities 110

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

While way too many startup companies (and investors) are focused on “social TV” or on “Instagram for TV” I believe they are missing the more fundamental shift in our industry. most Internet connections have been asymmetric & optimized for downloads). and again here. So here’s the thing.

peer-to-peer 380

peer-to-peer media creativity disruption 380

AsiaTechDaily

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Register Baichuan , a Chinese AI startup, has successfully secured $300 million in financing, with Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., This funding round is said to be a prominent investment in the Chinese AI industry, as startups like Baichuan plan to capitalize on the growing demand for ChatGPT-like services. Tencent Holdings Ltd.,

transportation 95

transportation financing finance creativity 95

Hunter Walk

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

So this means I’m either perfectly positioned to give you my objective comments on Adobe’s $20 billion purchase of the startup, or totally unqualified to ask for your time on this matter. Once the acquiring company CEO and Board is framing the transaction this way the startup has won. I don’t know Figma CEO Dylan Field. There you go.

creativity 139

creativity SaaS innovation collaboration 139

TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

So, in keeping with our mission, we present to you today a list of Ukrainian tech companies and initiatives you can support, the products you can use, and the startups which you – if you’re an investor – can look at funding. But over 90% of Ukrainian startups say they need financial support to survive the war.

startup 105

startup sustainability VC support 105

TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Running a startup can be a chaotic time; a million things need to be built, done, tracked, analyzed, considered, reported and validated. StartupOS’s stated mission is that it “aims to dramatically increase the overall number of startups and their probability of success for new, diverse generations of founders.”

startup 86

startup leadership mentorship accelerator 86

StartupNation

DECEMBER 22, 2021

The Solo plan at $19 a month is best for startups, letting you schedule up to 500 posts and have one workspace for up to three socials. You try it out for free but be aware that it will offer a lower resolution if you download your design. Must-Read: How SEO Can Help You Future-Proof Your Startup. Post Planner. Encharge .

creativity 132

creativity media collaboration strategy 132

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 12, 2016

So while some people go mad that I would publish a Snapstorm (a short lesson on startup entrepreneurship) in a platform where it disappears in 24 hours – I actually love it. Plus, Snapchat allows me to download my stories, which of course I do. It creates a reason to “go now!”

peer-to-peer 233

peer-to-peer media creativity entrepreneurship 233

Dream It

JULY 31, 2019

Being self-sustainable has given us a new perspective on startup funding, especially compared to what I experienced on my first accelerator run. Here are some truths about what accelerators can be for startups: A small filter. Our ability to recruit talent may be affected if we are based outside significant startup hubs.

startup 335

startup accelerator pitching venture capital 335

American Entrepreneurship

MAY 12, 2023

Community Crowdfunding Platform brings multiple benefits to Social Gaming Startup Funding strategy plays an important role in how much and how quickly a startup receives funding. In a matter of hours, the gaming startup raised $1 million from retail investors with a minimum investment of $100.

social gaming 105

social gaming media communities entrepreneurship 105

TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

So despite the broader downturn , it seems that 2022 may have been relatively kind to startups operating in the no- and low-code sphere, something that fledgling Northern Irish startup Budibase is capitalizing on with the announcement of a fresh $7 million tranche of funding to further develop an open source web app builder.

development 101

development SaaS innovation accelerator 101

TechCrunch

JANUARY 2, 2021

My big question for 2021, and the one that is on every startup’s mind, is how will a cataclysmic event such as a global pandemic show up in post-pandemic innovation? TechCrunch wants to meet your startup. 2020 brought several million downloads to the podcast, and we’re super thankful to all of y’ all for tuning in.

education 136

education innovation enablement pitching 136

TechCrunch

JULY 21, 2021

New York-based startup Sketchfab has been acquired by Epic Games , the company behind Fortnite and Unreal Engine. Sketchfab has been building a platform to upload, download, view, share, sell and buy 3D assets. Essentially, it is the leading repository for 3D files on the web. Epic Games isn’t disclosing the terms of the deal.

mix-use 110

mix-use creativity enablement collaboration 110

Paul G. Silva

APRIL 7, 2020

If your startup/organization/team struggles with ideation (the process of coming up with ideas), you fall into one of two camps: Those who struggle to come up with any ideas. Here is what the 4×3 foot poster looks like: Download & print the 4×3 ft poster , grab some sticky notes, and follow along. The Short Version.

peer-to-peer 213

peer-to-peer consulting education board 213

TechCrunch

MAY 3, 2021

It was an insight that would grow into a startup valued at $2.4 In 2011, edtech startups such as Coursera and Codecademy were popping up — companies that today are valued as multibillion-dollar businesses. In fact, you’ve likely been annoyed by his work dozens and maybe hundreds of times over the years. Duolingo’s first words.

education 116

education incubation entrepreneurs founder 116

AsiaTechDaily

AUGUST 16, 2023

Having accumulated more than 40 million app downloads and disbursing over $4 billion in loans, Atome Financial has demonstrated its impactful presence in the fintech sphere.

collaboration 98

collaboration financing finance networking 98

TechCrunch

JANUARY 4, 2022

The Boston-based startup built a platform, which provides tech-enabled caregiver support through employers and health plans. This feature, also knowns as personal social circles, is available to download for all consumers and is used nationwide, even if their employer is not currently an enterprise partner, Kim added. .

support 104

support transportation health enablement 104

StartupNation

DECEMBER 30, 2020

This void presents opportunities for individuals and startups to step in. Related: Download StartupNation’s FREE COVID-19 E-Book! Startup businesses and side hustles tend to be nimble with lower overhead than larger companies. Regardless of your side hustle, every business idea requires a little startup capital.

innovation 124

innovation creativity opportunity economic growth 124

StartupNation

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

To naysayers who fear a side venture might divert them from an amazing startup or great job down the line, listen close: side hustling is cross-training for your best business performance. More than a few side hustles have become hugely successful startups, starting with Craigslist and Airbnb. The side hustle became the startup.

consulting 131

consulting real estate media pitching 131

StartupNation

OCTOBER 3, 2021

So, if your own network lacks diversity and you rely on your network for deal flow, how can you expect to see startups led by diverse founders? A growing body of academic research shows that human capital investment more strongly correlates with startup success than solely investment of monetary capital. Download more information HERE.

venture capital 111

venture capital entrepreneurship capital ventures 111

TechCrunch

DECEMBER 8, 2021

The startup has raised $4 million in a seed round to build a neobank app that will enable individuals to sign-up with their preferred credit unions to access various financial services. The app gives power to the members, who have the ability to view and download their financial statements, apply for loans and make repayments.

incubation 101

incubation technology health support 101

NZ Entrepreneur

AUGUST 22, 2023

While Moskovitz believes our startup ecosystem is in good shape, we are missing opportunities due to a lack of structure and resources – and it is this that the manifesto seeks to address. Finding the most important theme in the manifesto is like asking your parents who your favourite child is,” Moskovitz says.

entrepreneurship 98

entrepreneurship entrepreneurial ecosystem education networking 98

TechCrunch

MAY 12, 2022

We had over 200,000 downloads and shot up to the top 10 in the App Store,” Broughton recalls. In a nutshell, Altro has built relationships with Visa and Mastercard, which give the startup a percentage of the activity done to those vendors. . By the time it raised its $2.5 We had to put up a waitlist.”.

education 101

education pitching board financing 101

TechCrunch

JANUARY 15, 2022

Welcome to Startups Weekly, a fresh human-first take on this week’s startup news and trends. Consumer love, a fickle thing: App Annie: Global app stores’ consumer spend up 19% to $170B in 2021, downloads grew 5% to 230B. And the startup of the week is…. A startup founder’s guide to allocating equity grants.

SaaS 101

SaaS financing finance accelerator 101

TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Users who download the app before October 31 will have access to a one-month free trial. The bar for behavioral health startups just got higher. Users can also go through creative wellness exercises, such as guided training on how to understand their emotions better. Daily wellness practices can last between 30 to 45 minutes.

health 98

health creativity collaboration communities 98

StartupNation

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Many startups struggle with finding and retaining customers. Having a sustainable and systematic customer acquisition strategy is an essential component of success for any organization, especially as a startup. Publish blog posts, e-books and other downloadable content, as well as an engaging newsletter. Offer amazing content.

creativity 105

creativity media strategy coworking 105

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 12, 2014

If you’re a technology startup you need to excel at product, of course. While many tech startups do this intuitively (say, SnapChat thinking it would be much better if our photos out partying disappeared) it still happens. Having a high position can make a huge difference to “organic” downloads.

peer-to-peer 379

peer-to-peer mix-use consulting advice 379

StartupNation

JANUARY 27, 2022

How to Achieve Startup Success from Day 1. Download more information HERE. I am constantly looking for new opportunities to challenge myself and make an impact on people’s lives. Popongo is my newest and most fun venture so far, which I successfully launched during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sign up now.

culture 111

culture creativity real estate communities 111

AsiaTechDaily

OCTOBER 27, 2023

It was these discoveries that led Nelson down the path of founding iLife, a insurtech startup that offers SaaS (software-as-a-service) for insurance carriers and distributors. It became clear that they key to successful verticalization in insurance SaaS was going to be connectivity between the critical workflows, databases, and stakeholders.

opportunity 98

opportunity founder SaaS entrepreneurship 98