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The Role of Alternative Funding in Startups

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Peer-to-Peer Lending Peer-to-peer (P2P) funding is usually done through a P2P website such as LendingClub, Kiva, Funding Circle, or Zopa. Funding a startup can be challenging, especially if you’re new to the game. There’s lots of competition. Many seek an alternative route as traditional funding doesn’t always work out.

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17 Inspiring Recoveries: How Entrepreneurs Bounced Back from Crises

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Entrepreneurship often involves facing unexpected challenges head-on. This article presents real-world examples of business leaders who successfully overcame various crises, from supply chain disruptions to regulatory shifts. One of the most pressing concerns that stemmed from this was that it put our reputation and customer trust in jeopardy.

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How Capsule is supporting young women to build thriving businesses

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How Capsule is supporting young women to build thriving businesses Despite Romania’s growing startup ecosystem, women founders remain disproportionately low. Impact Hub Network Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp Nearly half (47%) of Romanian women hold back from launching their own businesses due to fear of failure.

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Market Research Questions: Best Practices, Effective Examples

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Ideally, it will help you understand your audience and identify opportunities and challenges. But to get the best market research, you need to be sure you’re collecting the right data for your business. And the key to unlocking that right data is asking the right questions. Let’s dive in! No more guessing games or compromised data.

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Partnership Judo: Don't work against people when vying for a partnership position

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This person was feeling anxious, not just about the competition between themselves and a peer on the team, which was causing some internal friction, but also about the threat of a partner being brought in from the outside. Join us for an educational VC panel in NYC! It doesnt have to be that way. I suggested they learn Judo.

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Why Peer-to-Peer Mentorship Is Essential for Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs' Organization

I’ve made monthly peer-mentoring sessions of 10 to 12 other entrepreneurs an integral part of my ongoing education. In no small part, the knowledge I’ve gleaned from my EO peers led me to my newest undertaking. Why Peer to Peer? Accountability is another major benefit of peer mentoring.

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How Support Organizations Can Unlock the Potential of Entrepreneurs in Vietnam

Entrepreneurs' Organization

The Vietnam Angel Network (VAN) provides funding, mentorship, and networking opportunities for early-stage startups. Members gain access to experts, executive education, leadership development, and a network of successful entrepreneurs — all of which can accelerate your growth. Talent shortage: Skilled employees are hard to find.