Jason Malki

MAY 4, 2025

Hourad Afsar I had the pleasure of interviewing Hourad Afsar (known as Howard to many clients), Founder and CEO of UGRNextGen Compliance, a company redefining how Fintechs and financial institutions meet todays complex regulatory demands through agile, tech-forward solutions. What is it that excites you about what youre building?

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Paul G. Silva

APRIL 29, 2025

Is there a logical sequence or framework that connects them all? This framework isn’t just theoretical; it’s grounded in rigorous research comparing companies that became great to similar companies that didn’t. The Pitfall to Avoid : Many organizations rush to set strategy before securing the right team.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 5, 2025

Instead, Replit AI Agent asks core questions to understand what type of app you're building, to make sure it uses the appropriate development strategies. As the founder says, it depends on how much coffee he drinks.) When you actually start building, you get to the familiar screen with the chat and the preview screen.

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 27, 2025

Matias Rodsevich, Founder & CEO at PRLab , chose the latter option and used Zapier to orchestrate the system. "We "Reputation is everything when you're running infrastructure that sends messages on behalf of other companies," says Mustafa Saeed, co-founder and CEO of AI outreach tool Luella. "That's

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StartupNation

JULY 22, 2025

Instead of relying solely on one’s own capabilities, learning to delegate effectively using frameworks like the 5 W’s, whether to a person or to AI, has become crucial. Jeff Sauer , Co-Founder, MeasureU and ProfitSchool From Law to Entrepreneurial Success Like many founders, my entrepreneurial journey started as a side hustle.

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Revolution

APRIL 16, 2025

The uncertainty surrounding tariffsdriven by shifting political priorities, trade negotiations, and economic pressureshas left companies scrambling for strategies to achieve their operating plans and protect their bottom lines. Its a strategy, sure. Maybe Its Not All orNothing In practice, the best strategy might blend both approaches.

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500

JUNE 9, 2020

Supply chains have been disrupted, businesses have had to close or operate at limited capacity for months, and even founders have had to expand their fundraising timeframes as we saw in our 2020 Female Founders Data Report. The post Our Investment Framework Post-COVID-19 appeared first on 500 Startups.

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Hunter Walk

MARCH 24, 2025

Say more about what that means (you cover some in your manifesto ) and how it influences your investment decision framework? This approach was designed around my edge; I have an innate interest in understanding human beings and as a result, have different kinds of relationships with founders than most VCs.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 30, 2014

What is a founder to do? Draw from Frameworks. The most helpful type of advice in my mind are frameworks for how to solve a problem. On market segmentation I often recite my “ Elephants, Deer & Rabbits ” framework. On investment strategies I have “ Deflationary Economics ” 6.

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Startup Blogpost

AUGUST 18, 2023

19 Strategies for Managing Risk in a Startup In this article, we explore nineteen different strategies for managing risk in startups, shared by founders, CEOs, and other industry professionals. This way, we made more informed decisions and reduced the risk of failure.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

While traditional marketing methods and GTM (go-to-market) motions continue to be used, there’s a new strategy you can tap into — the branded podcast. Use a podcast readiness framework Think you’re ready to launch a branded podcast? Podcasts have a lot of upside for marketers. Happy podcasting!

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 29, 2012

But my take: Gaikai had superior technology & a superior business strategy. He talked in the video about how he finds it helpful in companies to think about practical theory and frameworks for thinking about company strategy. That let people play popular titles, for example, directly in Facebook. I agree with him.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

I told people privately my perfect spec: computer science undergrad from MIT (or any other great school), 2-years at McKinsey but no more than that (I love the analytical framework that the top strategy consulting firms provide. What about strategy? Okay, so maybe you never took statistics, microeconomics or macroeconomics.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 21, 2022

We are here to help them with product discovery and strategy, market analysis, UX/UI design, smoke testing, usability testing, and everything else that is needed to get it right. So we cover marketing strategy for our clients as part of our product strategy and consultancy service.

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TechCrunch

JULY 20, 2021

Maya Moufarek, founder of Marketing Cube , spent more than 15 years working for companies like Google and American Express before launching her own growth consultancy. How do you think those qualities contribute to your success in working with startups and forming strategies? What problem are they solving? What value do they add?

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David Teten VC

AUGUST 19, 2019

John Borchers, Co-founder and Managing Partner of Decathlon Capital, claims to be the largest revenue-based financing investor in the US. RBI structures help to protect the equity of both founders and investors. However, according to Bryce Roberts, co-founder of Indie.VC, only 0.6% of founders raise VC; the other 99.4%

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TechCrunch

JULY 29, 2021

Our role, then, is threefold: We come up with strategies that we carry out by experimenting with several proven marketing tactics based on our extensive in-house knowledge and experience. We then construct a framework as part of our growth program that also allows room for certain beliefs a company has.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 15, 2021

A group of 200 startup founders, investors, associations and government members are backing a manifesto and a set of recommendations in order to create the next wave of tech giants in Europe. Recommendations include standardizing patent transfer frameworks. The third topic revolves around Deep Tech startups. or in China.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Levin joined Heartcore Capital in 2019 from Global Founders Capital, the billion-dollar VC arm of Rocket Internet, where he was responsible for investments in Canva, Heyjobs, Instarem, Anyfin and others. As a founder, it’s your job to manage financial and operational risks. Contributor. Share on Twitter.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 5, 2024

Set Goals Like Google: Why OKRs Surpass Other Goal-Setting Methods for Entrepreneurs Eric Crews (EO Boston), founder and CEO of management consulting firm Crews & co., 1 thing that has consistently helped me get better at setting—and achieving—goals is using the right framework.” shared his preferred goal-setting methodology. “I’ve

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A Smart Bear

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

If the company’s strategy is clear and detailed, if relevant data is at hand, if it’s clear what your goals are , if the deciding team has confidence, then the decision could be easy and fast; if these things are absent, perhaps more deliberation is needed to clarify those things. Don’t know how to evaluate the options.

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Startup Blogpost

JANUARY 5, 2024

14 Methods for Ensuring Accountability Within Startup Teams Accountability is a cornerstone of startup success, and we’ve gathered insights from CEOs and Founders to learn how they maintain it within their teams. To help achieve this, the ‘OKR’ (Objectives and Key Results) framework can serve as an effective technique.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 10, 2023

“To stand out in this crowded space, founders should focus on highlighting unique technology and a clear advantage for a specific use case, as well as a defensible moat,” Alex Marinier, founder and general partner at New Form Capital said. We surveyed: Michael Anderson , co-founder, Framework Ventures.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 18, 2022

We’ll hear from experts about what winning the war on ransomware looks like and how startups can play their part — with Brett Callow, threat analyst at Emsisoft, and Katie Moussouris, founder and CEO of Luta Security. It appears to be true accessibility in a framework that works with the existing U.S. TC Plus Stage | 10:50 am.

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Startup Blogpost

MARCH 15, 2024

14 Pieces of Advice for Resolving Conflicts Among Startup Team Members Navigating team conflicts in a startup environment requires wisdom and practical strategies. Drawing from the experiences of CEOs, Co-Founders, and other leaders, we’ve compiled fourteen diverse perspectives. My top advice?

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AsiaTechDaily

OCTOBER 4, 2023

This approach adopted a software-first strategy. EdgeCortix Founder and Chief Executive Officer Sakyasingha Dasgupta expressed excitement about the new endeavor. More from Asia Tech Daily: Breaking Barriers: Japan’s Startups Embrace Cryptocurrency Capital Japan’s Five-Year Development Strategy unveils KANSAI Startup Night Vol.

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AsiaTechDaily

AUGUST 7, 2023

BintanGo’s operational framework centers around a platform that leverages creator-powered marketing and user-generated content. The newly introduced features enable brands to showcase their products or services in real-time interactions, adding an interactive layer to marketing strategies. million in funding support.

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AsiaTechDaily

AUGUST 11, 2023

These challenges, encompassing issues of capital accessibility and adherence to regulatory frameworks, continue to hinder the progress of local startups. AHG Lab has cultivated an environment characterized by agility and a strong sense of community among founders and leaders.

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Jason Malki

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

I had the pleasure of interviewing Hock Ng, the Founder and CEO of Octopus Innovation Partners. I wanted to bridge that gap, translating complex AI concepts into actionable strategies that businesses can easily implement to achieve their goals. What excites you about what you’re building? What are your future plans for your startup?

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

According to Jose Cayasso, CEO and co-founder of pitch deck design agency Slidebean, there are five slides where pretty much all founders miss the mark : Go-to-market. 5 critical pitch deck slides most founders get wrong. As a concept, minimum viable product (MVP) has given founders maximum flexibility. Use case/audience.

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AsiaTechDaily

JUNE 5, 2023

Register Led by an eminent team of investors and industry captains from around the world, Awesome Ventures brings together a wealth of experience in strategy planning and diverse sectors. We have guidelines within our investment framework. What mistakes do you see founders make when raising money? The clarity will go a long way.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

She is the co-founder of Brand of a Leader , the personal branding agency for entrepreneurs. I remember walking into the room one morning and fellow attendee Robyn Rosenberger, founder of Tiny Superheroes, said she believed in me and told me to keep going. And it’s been an amazing journey since. It did exactly that!

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 26, 2022

The process of debating and agreeing the details of this startup ecosystem support framework is expected to take between six and nine months. Although that component of the España Nación Emprendedora strategy is, inevitably, going to be a slower burn, hence the decade-long lens.

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David Teten VC

APRIL 1, 2021

Maria Palmer of RRE summarizes : “You can’t pick a platform strategy that’s unique, but you can pick a platform strategy that your firm can uniquely execute. ” . I propose here a framework for prioritizing your platform buildout. I have developed a founder curriculum on my blog. AskAnything.VC Advantages.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 11, 2022

I think it’s a combination of we look different, we invest with a very different strategy and we have a strong track record,” she told TechCrunch. Upper90’s strategy of cutting checks with credit and equity may be more relevant than ever. That meant the round came together much more quickly than we were expecting.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

For the uninitiated, TC Early Stage is our annual founder summit. Workshops, breakouts and roundtables — led by established founders, leading subject-matter experts and VCs — cover core entrepreneurial topics across fundraising, marketing and operations. Check out the agenda ! Each breakout occurs once during the event.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

APRIL 24, 2021

In co-authoring Beyond Product , I set out to help founders with exactly this challenge. In the book, I brought in 50 business leaders to advise you on how to grow your business from your basic idea through to your eventual exit and summarized it into a step-by-step framework. Regardless of the outcome, be prepared with a strategy.

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