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The Founder’s Playbook: Winning Mindsets & Startup Strategies

American Entrepreneurship

This article describes the entrepreneurial mindset behind successful startups, how you can develop that mindset, and the strategies to build your startup based on that mindset. Embarking on the entrepreneurial journey requires more than just a groundbreaking idea; it demands a range of skills, plus a resilient mindset and strategic acumen. Highly successful entrepreneurs share their thinking about undertaking great entrepreneurial challenges and achieving breakthrough success.

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BE 2.0: Lead by Example – Turning Feedback into Growth

Paul G. Silva

This post is part of my ongoing series exploring lessons from Jim Collins’s book, BE 2.0 (Beyond Entrepreneurship 2.0). When Leaders Grow, Teams Follow In BE 2.0 , Jim Collins emphasizes a powerful truth: organizations can only grow as much as their leaders do. When leaders commit to self-improvement, they create a culture where growth becomes the standard.

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Local, Circular, Resilient: How Cambium is Shaping the Future of Material Supply Chains

Revolution

At Rise of the Rest, we back companies building solutions that are both transformational and tangible. Cambium s model is exactly thatredefining how supply chains function, starting withlumber. When we first invested in Cambium, we were drawn to the clarity of the teams vision: create a transparent and traceable logistics operating system that takes local, fallen trees (that would otherwise end up in landfills) and turns them into high-quality, lower carbon building materials.

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When Software Eats the World, Vulnerable Populations – Like Kids – Can Get Exposed to Venture Risk Without Knowing It

Hunter Walk

I’m a believer in the ‘ software eats the world ‘ thesis, although I often change it to ‘software enables the world,’ which is not nearly as evocative but also not as consumptive. One byproduct of this movement, especially during the blitzscaling era , were new startups in areas such as finance, healthcare, housing, education, using venture capital to acquire customers at accelerated rates.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Chegg Donates $50K to Stevens Institute of Technology, Fueling Student Innovation

American Entrepreneurship

The iSTEM program was designed to provide a platform for students who struggle in conventional learning environments yet exhibit exceptional creative and problem-solving abilities. At the same time, Launchpad@Stevens supports student innovation by providing mentorship, funding, and networking opportunities. Chegg, a leading student-first online learning platform, has contributed to advancing student innovation by donating $50,000 to Stevens Institute of Technologys iSTEM and Launchpad@Stevens pr

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How Much Is A Venture Firm Worth?

Tomasz Tunguz

A small spin-out from a publicly traded behemoth launched with the ambitious vision of transforming their entire industry. Within just a few years, as capital markets shifted in their favor, they emerged simultaneously as both innovators & titans in their field. We don’t often think of private equity this way, but that’s exactly what happened when KKR spun out of Bear Stearns and Michael Milken at Drexel Burnham Lambert catalyzed the junk bond boom of the 1980s.

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[H2Pro in PR Newswire] Latvenergo and H2Pro sign MOU to advance green hydrogen commercialization in Latvia

OurCrowd

CAESAREA, IsraelandRIGA, Latvia,March 11, 2025/PRNewswire/ — Latvenergo,Latvia’snational electricity company, and H2Pro, an Israeli innovator in green hydrogen production, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore the feasibility of deploying H2Pro’s breakthroughdecoupledelectrolysis technology inLatvia. The signing took place at an event inTel Avivhosted by Minister of the Economics of the Republic ofLatvia, Mr.

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Crimson Founders Brings MIT & Harvard-Affiliated Startups to UAE’s Thriving Innovation Landscape

American Entrepreneurship

Six startups showcased at Investopia 2025 represented a diverse range of industries, demonstrating the breadth of innovation within Crimson Founders 2025. Crimson Founders, a global platform dedicated to connecting MIT and Harvard-affiliated startups with investors, strategic partners, and expansion opportunities, has successfully concluded The Crimson Collective Week 1.0 in the United Arab Emirates.

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China Launches State-Backed Fund to Boost AI, Quantum Tech, and Innovation

AsiaTechDaily

China has announced plans to launch a state-backed fund to advance artificial intelligence, technology innovation, and emerging industries.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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Coworking Spaces & Digital Nomads in Da Nang

Deskmag

Da Nang is a hotspot for digital nomads. As a result, coworking spaces here operate differently than elsewhere! Why does Da Nang attract so many digital nomads? And which coworking space could suit you best?

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[Stellar Cyber in BusinessWire] Stellar Cyber founder Aimei Wei named to 2025 Inc. Female Founders List

OurCrowd

SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Aimei Wei, Founder and CTO atStellar Cyber, the innovator of Open XDR, has been named to Inc.Magazines 500 Female Founders list. Featured in todays issue of Inc., the list includes impressive female entrepreneurs who are changing the face of business in many different fields. Read more here.

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The Mirage in the Software Clouds

Tomasz Tunguz

Public SaaS companies’ growth rates have halved since 2023, as David Spitz pointed , from 36% to 17%. Why? There are few, fast growing, younger SaaS companies to sustain the growth rates. The top quartile companies are growing at slower rates today than the bottom quartile companies in 2016. The median has never been lower in the last ten years.

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Khwarizmi Ventures Leads $1.6M Investment in Saudi Fashion Startup Aya

AsiaTechDaily

Saudi Arabia-based e-commerce startup Aya has secured $1.6 million (SAR 6 million) in seed funding, with Khwarizmi Ventures leading the round.

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How Top Tech CFOs Solve Annual Planning’s Biggest Challenges

Gearing up for 2025 annual planning? Our latest eBook from the Operators Guild is your ultimate guide. Discover real-world solutions and best practices shared by top CFOs, drawn directly from discussions within OG’s vibrant online community. Learn from senior executives at high-growth tech startups as they outline financial planning strategies, align CEO and board goals, and coordinate budgets across departments.

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What are the best b2b email marketing services in 2025

Founder Bounty

Finding quality email marketing software services which will will be secure, trustworthy and well priced for b2b businesses may prove to be difficult but the below are definitely all good options. EDITORS CHOICE:  Mailerlite 1.  Mailerlite Still one of the best ones around. It has a ton of automation features is very easy to use and also has a free plan.

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[Axiom Space in Axiom Space] Axiom Space, Ghana Space Science and Technology Institute sign agreement to expand space collaboration

OurCrowd

The post [Axiom Space in Axiom Space] Axiom Space, Ghana Space Science and Technology Institute sign agreement to expand space collaboration appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

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Interview with: Cristian Guardia

The Seraf Compass

We had the pleasure of interviewing Cristian Guardia, Managing Partner at AddVentures. Check out the video below to learn more about his journey as a first time VC manager in Latin America!

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Positioning Startups in the Age of AI

Tomasz Tunguz

How do you position and scale an AI company in a rapidly evolving market? Join us for an in-person Office Hours session in San Francisco with Alan Hsia, VP of Marketing at Fireworks AI. Alan brings deep expertise in go-to-market strategy and will share insights on: Building a strong brand in AI from the early stages Creating a differentiated GTM strategy to create distance from competition Aligning marketing with sales for maximum growth This session is designed for early-stage AI founders looki

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Your Fractional Finance and Accounting Team

Mighty Financial specializes in supporting the financial aspirations of small businesses and entrepreneurs. With our comprehensive bookkeeping and precise accounting expertise with decades of experience across diverse financial roles, our team offers tailor-made services ranging from essential bookkeeping to strategic fractional CFO support, catered specifically to the unique challenges of technology companies, startups, and SMEs.

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Steve Bujouves Reveals How Customer Support Became FreshBooks’ Strategic Weapon

Mark MacLeod

In this episode, Steve Bujouves shares insights from his 14-year tenure leading FreshBooks’ customer support team, which became the company’s “not-so-secret weapon.” Steve reveals how FreshBooks built a strategic advantage through exceptional support practices, including their three-ring phone policy, empowered […] The post Steve Bujouves Reveals How Customer Support Became FreshBooks’ Strategic Weapon appeared first on Mark MacLeod.

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[Lifeward in Globe Newswire] FDA issues clearance for ReWalk 7 Exoskeleton

OurCrowd

MARLBOROUGH, Mass. and YOKNEAM ILLIT, Israel, March 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lifeward Ltd.

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East Coast College Tour 2025

Y Combinator

YC is going on a college tour! We're visiting Harvard, Yale, MIT, Columbia, Cornell, and Cornell Tech. If you're a current student at any of those schools and interested in startups, we'd love to meet you.

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The best way to get clients for your business in 2025.

Founder Bounty

Finding clients for your business wont be easy for any new small startup, but tons of startups are finding various ways to get themselves in front of customers. Link and work with small influencers As Niel Patel says, linking with small influencers will bring you the most return to your business. Create content Create your own content using the main social media platforms.

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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Leave some room at the (cap) table, you’re probably going to need it.

Gust

For most startups, issuing between 60% and 80% of the total authorized shares of Common Stock is a good rule of thumb that balances founder ownership with flexibility to bring on additional contributors and minimizes Delaware franchise tax. The post Leave some room at the (cap) table, youre probably going to need it. appeared first on Gust.

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[BioLumic in RFD TV] Leap in Innovation: One company is using light to manage seeds!

OurCrowd

A U.S.-based biotech company is using light to manage seeds. They call it a leap in innovation, and say it can reduce costs by up to 90 percent. The BioLumic Traituses UV light to regulate genetic expression, and it is done without genetic modification.

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The wrongness of relativism

A Smart Bear: Longform

Comparing yourself to other startups? Focus on yourself instead.

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Shein’s London IPO in Focus as US Trade Uncertainty Looms

AsiaTechDaily

Shein has officially confirmed its plans to go public, with London emerging as a strong contender for its initial public offering (IPO).

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Enhance Customer Value: Unleash Your Data’s Potential

The complexity of financial data, the need for real-time insight, and the demand for user-friendly visualizations can seem daunting when it comes to analytics - but there is an easier way. With Logi Symphony, we aim to turn these challenges into opportunities. Our platform empowers you to seamlessly integrate advanced data analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting into your applications, transforming raw data into actionable insights.