Entrepreneur's Handbook

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

When creating your financial plan, start with forecasting top-line by understanding your market opportunity and all aspects of your funnel (demand gen channels, conversion from “Awareness” to “Interaction,” etc.) How many SDRs does this forecast assume you have to hire? What about post-sales support to keep customers satisfied?

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 11, 2022

I’ll be honest, the diversity of the answers surprised me — ranging from how climate and workforce mobility are edtech’s next opportunities to how the departure of tourist VCs is playing out differently depending on company stages. The tone also felt balanced: Many admitted that things have changed, but opportunity continues to exist.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

“In today’s economic environment, Teampay’s software-led approach has proven resilient — as we saw in late 2020 to 2021, when the economy rebounds, Teampay benefits disproportionately through accelerated growth … We increased our debt facility for additional flexibility in uncertain times.” billion valuation.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 24, 2023

Since then, the company tweaked its credit origination and is now growing at 25% month over month this year “in sustainable growth.” In addition, the investment includes access to a credit facility with Apollo. If we can be at $10 million ARR, that will be better.”

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Angel Capital Association

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

2022: The Aftermath In 2022 war, inflation, rising interest rates and a tougher economic environment–one not buoyed by historically low interest rates–brought an end to the long-term bull market in assets (the “everything bubble”), including startup capital. A shift from late-stage pre-IPO investing to renewed emphasis on early stage.

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NZ Entrepreneur

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

If you want the audience to invest some of their time and attention in your piece, you owe it to them to put some effort into the content. ECONOMIC: Consider the economic environment. Is this an opportunity to be opinionated, take a stand or champion a cause that your audience can align with? What should they do?

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

We asked three venture capital firms investing at the intersection of proptech and climate tech about how a focus on reducing emissions can trim a building’s carbon footprint and offer new opportunities for returns. Those that survive will have an opportunity to expand market share.”. And the potential market is enormous.

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