Jason Malki

JUNE 6, 2025

Proven ability to lead high-performing teams, drive operational excellence, and improve startup outcomes across sectors and regions. programs at German Accelerator, specializing in global startup expansion and cross-border growth. She’s a frequent speaker, startup advisor, and nonprofit board member. From there, I ran U.S.

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 21, 2025

This expansion signals vast potential for early-stage investment in consumer-facing tech startups. Consumer has the largest share of global GDP, and yet consumer startups have been underfunded by venture capital in recent years, said Sasha Kaletsky, Managing Partner at Creator Ventures.

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American Entrepreneurship

JUNE 10, 2025

Hear from those who have overcome common challenges, how they have persevered to build their startups and how you can build an entrepreneurship mindset of resilience. For those engaged in the highly competitive and fast-paced startup ecosystem resilience is more than a soft skill—it’s a strategic advantage. Ask “What did I learn?”

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Hunter Walk

OCTOBER 14, 2024

The order is important because I fell in love with the product before I even knew about the company, and the hustle of its founder/CEO Sandro Roco. I was working at a venture-backed apparel startup for 4 years and saw the power of building digitally-native brands through Facebook and Instagram (TikTok was still nascent).

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Revolution

MARCH 26, 2025

Each of these represents a significant governmental effort to strengthen American competitiveness by affirming the idea that cities can be renewed and rise again if they develop a vibrant startup culture. Post-AOL, I dedicated myself to backing and supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs as Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Revolution.

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Startup Blogpost

OCTOBER 14, 2024

This interview is with Swayam Doshi , Founder at Suspire. Swayam Doshi, Founder, Suspire Swayam, welcome to Startup Blog Post! Could you tell our readers a little about yourself and your journey in the startup world? I’m Swayam Doshi, the founder of Suspire. Many of our readers are aspiring founders.

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StartupNation

MAY 16, 2025

Funding a startup can be challenging, especially if you’re new to the game. What are the options, benefits, and risks of alternative financing for a startup? Startups may seek alternatives to bank loans for several reasons. Today, there are many more options, a development that has opened the doors to more startups.

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American Entrepreneurship

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The two-year-old startup having served approximately 40,000 customers announced the closing of a $21 million Seed funding round to support its AI speech models and an AI voice agent platform. With the AI-powered voice generation industry projected to grow fourfold in the coming decade ( Market.Us report ) , investors are backing PlayAI.

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Jason Malki

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Gururaj shared valuable insights from his experiences on having his previous startup getting acquired by a large public company, rapid growth with large-xLarge customers, and challenges in capturing SMBs and medium-sized enterprises. What motivated you to launch your startup? What has been your top challenges when growing your startup?

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Jason Malki

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Empowering Small Businesses with Digital Payments: An Interview with Kevin Eghbali, Founder ofKadePay Kevin Eghbali I had the pleasure of interviewing Kevin Eghbali, the founder of KadePay Kevin is a 2x founder and a senior software developer with over two decades of experience in the retail industry, primarily working on POS, payment solutions.

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Revolution

MAY 12, 2025

to join a fledgling telecommunications startup. Students can launch startups with the support of faculty and other university resources. We partnered (with telecoms, media, and tech firms) to expand our reach. Things arent that clear with startups. Then I saw an opening and moved to D.C. The landscape is different now.

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StartupNation

MAY 23, 2025

Event planning Dropshipping Handmade crafts selling Pet sitting Social media management Repair service Blogging/vlogging Alternatively, consider more revolutionary business ideas like AI automation consulting or podcast-editing services. 8 Ways to Make Money on Social Media Arm yourself with a toolset (free!) No “dark” practices!

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Jason Malki

JULY 16, 2025

His expertise in navigating the complexities of startup environments has been instrumental in driving growth and sustainability for various companies. In this capacity, he channels his extensive experience toward supporting the next generation of innovative startups. How can our readers follow you on social media? They cannot.

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Jason Malki

OCTOBER 31, 2024

I had the pleasure of interviewing Zach Wright, the founder and CEO of Grapevine Software , a cutting-edge Virtual Office platform designed to centralize communication, knowledge sharing, and team alignment for distributed workforces. What motivated you to launch your startup? The result? It validates that we’re on the right path.

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Jason Malki

JUNE 23, 2025

Redefining Recruitment: How LatAm Talent Partners Is Building Agile, Borderless Teams for the Future of Work Mark Mancebo I had the pleasure of interviewing Mark Mancebo , the founder & CEO of LatAm Talent Partners , a recruitment firm dedicated to helping top-tier talent across Latin America land impactful roles with innovative U.S.-based

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StartupNation

JUNE 23, 2025

Danielle Dahl , Co-Founder, Resilient Stories Strategic Adjustments Overcome Economic Downturn In 2015, Brazil was in the midst of a severe economic downturn, and I had just launched my first successful company. What I learned is this: perseverance doesn’t mean pretending you’re fine. Ask for support.

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Jason Malki

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

FlashFeed I had the pleasure of interviewing Shashank Imarati, a seasoned product marketing leader, entrepreneur, and the founder of FlashFeed News, an AI-powered news app that delivers concise, 60-word summaries of the latest news in a swipable format. Solve a Real Problem: The best startups dont create demandthey meet it.

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Founder Bounty

JANUARY 30, 2025

Direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands that leverage social media marketing and influencer collaborations are particularly attractive. Establishing a strong presence on social media platforms can be a game changer for brand visibility and sales. Key Takeaway: Research niche markets that resonate with specific audiences.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 14, 2025

Upon launching their startup, entrepreneurs soon learn that optimizing their valuable time is critical for meeting their business goals and moving their company forward. In the first days of their startup, the founder drives progress; at times, the challenges may be overwhelming.

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Jason Malki

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

I had the pleasure of interviewing Artem Konovalov, the co-founder of Spellar AI , a groundbreaking technology that’s transforming how people communicate across languages and cultures. What motivated you to launch your startup? What has been your biggest challenge when growing your startup? Thank you so much for joining us!

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 19, 2025

Facebook ad examples: Testimonials and social proof These ads feature real people—for example, customers, founders, or experts—sharing their experience with a product. Navan This Navan ad uses a startup-specific message, along with a strong G2 rating, to position itself as the go-to travel platform for high-growth teams.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Stefan Weitz, Co-founder and CEO of HumanX, explained, “AI is evolving at an unprecedented pace, and decision-makers need direct access to those shaping its future. Andrew Blum, Co-founder and COO of HumanX, remarked, The AI landscape is saturated with noisewhat executives need are real, tangible strategies.

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StartupNation

MAY 21, 2025

Choosing the right Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system is a critical decision for any startup. Their insights offer practical guidance to help your startup make smarter, more informed decisions that support long-term growth. Missteps during the selection process can lead to wasted resources and missed opportunities.

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StartupNation

JUNE 13, 2025

Here’s what I’ve learned about growing a LinkedIn presence—and how founders and startup teams can use it to grow their influence, too. Then, once someone finally musters the courage, they don’t see results they expect from a social media platform, and then quickly give up. —on LinkedIn). Is this going to be cringe?

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Jason Malki

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

How Ravi Srivatsav, Founder of DataKrypto, Is Revolutionizing Data Security with Breakthrough Encryption Technology I had the pleasure of interviewing Ravi Srivatsav, Co-founder and CEO of DataKrypto. He was also the Founder of ElasticBox and led it to a successful acquisition by CenturyLink. Or on X at [link].

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Jason Malki

OCTOBER 23, 2024

I had the pleasure of interviewing Sanjay Avasthi, Founder of Alacer and Velocity FSS. What motivated you to launch your startup? What has been your biggest challenge when growing your startup? What are your future plans for your startup? How can our readers follow you on social media? I am on LinkedIn and X.

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Jason Malki

JUNE 18, 2025

Josh Canale I had the pleasure of interviewing Josh Canale, the founder of Josh Canale Design  — a solo UX consultancy that helps early-stage AI startups turn complex tech into adoption-ready product experiences. What motivated you to launch your startup? What has been your biggest challenge when growing your startup?

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Jason Malki

JULY 8, 2025

Robby Prochnow I had the pleasure of interviewing Robby Prochnow , Founder and CEO of Zen Aegis , a strategic advisory firm that embeds executive leadership and fractional teams into high-growth or stalled companies seeking to accelerate revenue and operational maturity. What motivated you to launch your startup?

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American Entrepreneurship

JULY 8, 2025

This latest round of seed funding for a child care startup reflects investor confidence in Bumo’s ambitious vision to be the backbone of child care infrastructure nationwide. “We We want Bumo to be as integral to family life as Airbnb, Uber, and Instacart are in their respective fields,” said Joan Nguyen, co-founder and CEO of Bumo.

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Jason Malki

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

I had the pleasure of interviewing Rafael Testai, founder of StatuteFINDER.org , who has revolutionized legal advocacy for domestic violence survivors with a pioneering AI tool, recognized as the premier AI for DV on the OpenAI store. What motivated you to launch your startup? What are your future plans for your startup?

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Jason Malki

OCTOBER 30, 2024

What motivated you to launch your startup? What has been your biggest challenge when growing your startup? What are your future plans for your startup? If you had to share “words of wisdom” with a founder who’s about to start their own startup, what would they be? How can our readers follow you on social media?

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 19, 2025

Joel Wolfe, president and founder of HiredSupport , told me that he appreciates how in-transit web requests and network communications are encrypted via TLS. These intelligence features can help managers and business owners train reps on support and sales calls and can be used to help improve their performance. Here are some other examples.

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Jason Malki

JUNE 10, 2025

She’s the founder of Chez Faint , a curated networking and retreat company that hosts transformative gatherings, of Faint Services Group , a creative consultancy, and of Floor 51 Productions , an entertainment production company. What motivated you to launch your startup? What are your future plans for your startup?

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StartupNation

MAY 26, 2025

In 1997, Robert Pasin, the grandson of Radio Flyer founder Antonio Pasin, became company CEO. The company also became very serious about making itself a ­great place to work and was repeatedly recognized as such by media outlets.­ Sometimes the early market test suggested a winner that subsequently flopped.

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Leapfunder

JUNE 5, 2025

Sign up as investor Sign up as startup Interested in becoming an investor? VCs in our network: Get started Sign up as investor Sign up as startup Sign up as VC Invest in startups Early Bird Holedo The Netherlands Every industry has a talent pool. But job boards, LinkedIn, and social media own the gate. Return p.a.

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Leapfunder

JUNE 5, 2025

Sign up as investor Sign up as startup Interested in becoming an investor? VCs in our network: Get started Sign up as investor Sign up as startup Sign up as VC Invest in startups Early Bird Holedo The Netherlands Every industry has a talent pool. But job boards, LinkedIn, and social media own the gate. Return p.a.

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Leapfunder

JUNE 5, 2025

Sign up as investor Sign up as startup Interested in becoming an investor? VCs in our network: Get started Sign up as investor Sign up as startup Sign up as VC Invest in startups Early Bird Holedo The Netherlands Every industry has a talent pool. But job boards, LinkedIn, and social media own the gate. Return p.a.

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