Wed.Aug 15, 2018

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When Is The Right Time For A Startup To Move Into A Physical Space

Startup Grind

These days, most businesses do not start in offices. Whether it’s an idea cooked up in a dorm room or a crowdfunding campaign conducted from the living room, many startups get their real beginning outside of an official office space. There are many reasons to run your business in a dispersed and primarily digital fashion for a long time; some companies have even been able to run at scale without any kind of centralized work location.

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Don’t Pitch Me Your Product

Founders Coop

As seed phase investors (H/T to Hunter Walk for the term), we invest in companies that spend the majority of their time learning and iterating, and yet when it comes to fundraising conversations too many founders think that what I want to talk about the most is their solution and why it’s going to make a billion dollars. The truth is, while I certainly care about your product in the context of how it evolves towards a big vision, I care a lot less than you think about what you’ve built thus far

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VC Corner: Marlon Nichols, Cross Culture VC

Startup Grind

Introduction : Marlon Nichols is a founding managing partner at Cross Culture Ventures (CCV), where he leads CCV in identifying game-changing entrepreneurs who are creating next-generation companies.Marlon draws from his unique professional background to drive CCV’s focus on using global trends and shifts in consumer behavior to capture high-potential investments.

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Engaging with the startup community: in conversation with Reece Walker and William McCullough

Startup Catalyst

We got in touch with Reece Walker and William McCullough, two lawyers from McCullough Robertson, to chat about their journeys. We talked about how startups have changed over the last few years, what support has meant to them, Startup Catalyst missions and their impact, as well as ways to get involved in the startup community. In Conversation with Reece and Will.

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Digitalization: 5 Tech Updates That Will Help You Survive The Recession & Thrive

Lack of digitalization decreases business competitiveness. To thrive, embracing modern solutions becomes essential. The approach to digitalization often aligns with a company's business model. This shift not only boosts productivity but also automates processes and improves security. The tech market offers a wealth of technologies tailored for management, planning, and forecasting, replacing outdated pen-and-paper methods.

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7 Data-Driven Email Marketing Best Practices for Startups

Startup Grind

Is email a core part of your marketing strategy? While some business owners still see email as a supplementary or "add-on" tactic, email should be as foundational to your marketing strategy as social media or SEO. Salesforce Marketing Report Fortunately, according to the Salesforce 2017 State of Marketing report , businesses are investing more in email marketing.

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