TechCrunch

MAY 20, 2021

One startup that aims to help make the process simpler, cheaper and less stressful by helping people manage the home renovation process has raised $6 million to help it grow even faster. Builders VC led the round, which included participation from Celtic, Newfund and Wish co-founder Danny Zhang.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 15, 2009

When you’re an early-stage startup that hasn’t raised any institutional money you end up doing almost every job function of the company yourself. I always encourage young entrepreneurs now to flip burgers for as long as they can. I had learned every lesson (which is why I usually prefer to back second-time entrepreneurs).

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TechCrunch

MARCH 23, 2022

On April 14 — that’s less than a month away — TechCrunch Early Stage kicks off a day-long summit focused exclusively on new founders and emerging entrepreneurs. Learn about the essential skills every startup founder needs to know — from successful founders, experienced VCs and subject-matter experts.

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NZ Entrepreneur

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Want to tap in to the best startup advice from entrepreneurs who are out there doing it? Welcome to ‘500 Founders’ where we ask innovators from around New Zealand for their top insights for first time startup founders. ” Marta Meszaros – Founder. ” Abbe Hyde – Founder.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

AUGUST 16, 2023

It took years before my startup Anchor began to gain real traction. Most founders I speak to agree that the startup journey is generally discouraging, overrun with unsolvable challenges and many many mistakes. Chang Kim (CK) , Tapas  — Founders need to keep practicing compartmentalizing their brain. my friend asked.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 19, 2023

Successful startup founders do not spring fully formed from the head of whatever god or goddess keeps tabs on entrepreneurs. It takes time to educate yourself, learn essential skills and acquire a smart, connected network. You’ll Learn from the Best Leading founders: They’ve been in your shoes.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 30, 2021

Peanut , the maker of a social networking app for women, is entering into the investing space with today’s launch of a microfund called StartHER. ” Peanut argues there’s inherent bias in assuming that every startup founder has access to what are, essentially, wealthy friends or family who can spare a little startup capital.

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AsiaTechDaily

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Register Startup founders looking to attract investors need to show proof of an outstanding team and must be realistic with their valuation numbers, said Bernard Moon , Co-founder & Partner at SparkLabs Group , a South Korean accelerator and fund network. Username or Email Address. Remember Me. No account yet?

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Angel Capital Association

MARCH 25, 2024

The Angel Capital Association (ACA) Summit represents a beacon for black investors, founders, and high-growth startups. The summit offers an unparalleled opportunity for learning, networking, and investment discovery, specifically tailored to empower the black entrepreneurial ecosystem.

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NZ Entrepreneur

JULY 5, 2022

Want to tap in to the best startup advice from entrepreneurs who are out there doing it? Welcome to ‘500 Founders’ where we ask innovators from around New Zealand for their top insights for first time startup founders. Matt Miller – Founder. ” Samantha Gadd – Founder. BrakeAce. “My

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

APRIL 24, 2021

Advice for non-technical founders for finding a serious CTO for your startup Finding a co-founder is hard work. Finding a technical co-founder is even harder. Yet, the benefits of having a technical co-founder make it all worthwhile. A good co-founder will serve as a powerful force multiplier.

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StartupNation

JUNE 1, 2021

Oftentimes, I read articles offering tips for entrepreneurs that revolve around generic advice on getting started. The investment platform I founded and run, VenturePole, is the investment partner of HealthInc, the health tech accelerator of Startupbootcamp, the biggest startup accelerator organization in Europe. Warm introductions.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Oculus co-founder Brendan Iribe was a University of Maryland student before dropping out to launch a startup. We’ve all heard success stories about schools like Harvard and Stanford churning out startup founders. The company went on to be a part of Y Combinator and raised $13 million. Michigan State University.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JANUARY 7, 2021

Accenture Ventures leader Kathryn Ross has advice for black founders that could be initially deemed counter-intuitive. Kathryn is well-placed to shares insights about black founders and how they are faring in the world of venture capital and entrepreneurship. This is the time to reach out,” Kathryn urges black founders.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 3, 2011

I’m often asked the question about why there aren’t more women who are entrepreneurs. And many of the best women founders. My inspiration to become an entrepreneur came from my mom, not my dad. She was the dominant figure in my family and was both an entrepreneur and a community leader. Every single one.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 1, 2020

James Sutcliffe is the founder and CEO of The Founding Network , a collaboration platform for high-growth founders. If I were to pick one thing that unites the global tech scene in terms of culture I would point to the respect and reverence accorded to startup founders. James Sutcliffe. Contributor.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 27, 2024

Serving as America’s largest venture firm for individual investors, AV’s dedicated fund will now make investments in companies founded by highly accomplished women entrepreneurs. Most notable are the 100+ AV portfolio companies founded solely by females and the other 245 having had at least one female founder and/or CEO.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Raising funding is no easy feat, especially for first-time founders. Yet founders often trip up when it comes to investor relations — the ongoing communication and relationship building after that first check clears. Being aware of this bias can help founders take a balanced perspective. However, not all money is created equal.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 26, 2024

SDAC engages angel investors and provides coaching, education, and connections to founders. Founder Brad Hel ler Ecodrive – B2B platform that makes sustainability accessible, transparent and ROI effective. Founder Brad Hel ler Ecodrive – B2B platform that makes sustainability accessible, transparent and ROI effective.

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AsiaTechDaily

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Register Philippines-based Nila Capita l is the country’s inaugural student venture fund, officially launching with new opportunities for Gen Z startup founders. It aims to help young founders in a vast network of fellow Gen Z entrepreneurs. Nila Capital is capping its funding at $10,000 per round.

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Jason Malki

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Meet Qaiser — Founder of BAE INTERNET & GO ONLINE who is Pioneering Change in Tech In the dynamic world of technology and startups, few entrepreneurs stand out with their innovative approaches and compelling vision. I aim to leverage my experience and the network I’m building at Babson College to scale new heights.

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Gust

JANUARY 19, 2014

Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working with some of the best entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley and elsewhere. On the average, the entrepreneurs I know are living on Ramen noodles. These include the following: Networking with people who know. Read entrepreneur stories. Image via Flickr (Creative Commons).

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StartupNation

OCTOBER 11, 2020

Entrepreneurs are rightly focused on building the next billion-dollar business. With so many startup success stories and technological advancements these days, anything is possible. However, as an increasing body of research demonstrates, there is another often forgotten factor that drives startup success: diversity and inclusion.

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Jason Malki

APRIL 19, 2023

I had the pleasure of interviewing Mick Kalle Mickelborg, the founder of Wisdm and a computer scientist and technology entrepreneur at heart. At the age of 21, he started his first startup with his family, GOALS, aiming to help primarily young individuals set goals and achieve them. He grew up in Copenhagen, Denmark.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

JUNE 28, 2020

” Only 1% of venture capital dollars went to Black startup founders in 2018, according to a study by Silicon Valley Bank and others. I asked Kevin, who is Black, how we can increase the number of Black entrepreneurs. It’s time for action, time to acknowledge that there is a systemic issue keeping Black founders out.

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StartupNation

APRIL 23, 2021

There are several different ways a startup founder might fund his or her business, including series funding, crowdfunding, loans, venture capital and angel investments. As an entrepreneur, investment advisor and consultant to startup founders, I understand that each startup is different.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

And so, generally, the people who invested in tech companies — the traditional venture investors — could tap their extended talent networks and apply their knowledge to bring talented people into startups, or at least coach the founders on how to select the right talent to scale and grow. It’s a great time to be a founder.

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Revolution

OCTOBER 4, 2022

GM, Ford, and Chrysler benefitted from the broader network around them as much as members of the network benefitted from being proximate to the nation’s automobile behemoths. Where will they be able to tap into a supportive entrepreneurial network? And the city of Detroit benefited from being home to a major industry cluster.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 20, 2012

Tracy DiNunzio isn’t your typical Silicon Valley startup founder. She did her first tech startup after the age of 30. She actually IS the prototypical entrepreneur. But Tracy did what entrepreneurs do. Sam is the managing director of Launchpad LA and we were about to pick our 2012 class of entrepreneurs.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 10, 2023

Prelaunch.com is an Armenian startup that has developed tools to help startup founders figure out what’s worth building — and just raised $1.5 “We raised from three VCs — Big Story VC led the round, and Formula VC, Granatus Ventures and BANA (Business Angel Network of Armenia) participated.

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AsiaTechDaily

MAY 17, 2023

Register When starting a company, founders often underestimate the amount of time and energy required to fundraise. In an interview with AsiaTechDaily, Koh emphasises the importance of founders taking an active role in the fundraising process. Another common mistake founders make when raising capital is mishandling equity.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 10, 2023

Engineers at Polymath Robotics were working late Wednesday night on multiple projects when co-founder and CEO Stefan Seltz-Axmacher noticed chatter about Silicon Valley Bank in a YC founder WhatsApp group. Seltz-Axmacher, as well as hundreds of other founders, couldn’t have predicted what would transpire over the next 36 hours.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 21, 2022

The amount of capital raised by Black entrepreneurs continues to decrease. The latest Crunchbase numbers show that Black founders raised $187 million in Q3, a staggering decline from the nearly $1.1 Black founders raised just 0.12% of the $150.9 Black founders raised just 0.12% of the $150.9 billion deployed in Q3.

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StartupNation

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

As a first-time founder, starting a startup is incredibly difficult. As a second-time founder, it is a bit easier. . Working for yourself, especially during the earliest days of founding at startup, is incredibly rewarding. . Fundraising is a time-consuming and difficult process for most founders. seed fundraise.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 24, 2023

Budget-minded entrepreneurs and early-stage startup founders take heed — this is no time to procrastinate. Don’t wait…the early bird gets the…SAVINGS: Buy a $249 founder pass and save $200 before prices increase on April 1 — that’s no joke. Here are just a few examples of the topics we have on tap.

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Onevest

MAY 7, 2015

By Tim Houghten Every serious angel investor and startup founder needs to be in the San Fran stadium on July 18 th , 2015. Those that show up will experience an event that could dramatically alter their startup, and startup investing performance. 4 Reasons to Run with the Spartans 1. In fact; she tells Inc.

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Gust

DECEMBER 22, 2013

Fundraising is stressful and difficult, which is why 90% of successful entrepreneurs do bootstrapping. Do you really understand and aspire to entrepreneur lifestyle? Being a startup founder is not a job, but a lifestyle, like getting married versus staying single. Invested Interests entrepreneur funding startup'

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