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The Entrepreneurial Path: Essential Tips for First-time Founders

American Entrepreneurship

Two prominent entrepreneurs share their views on starting a business plus 10 tips every first-time founder should have. A founders journey when taking on the challenge of launching a startup is filled with highs and lows.Their path to success will have challenges, setbacks, and moments of doubt.

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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. Many startups are founded with great ideas but fail because the founder lacks the adaptability, problem-solving ability, or grit to push through setbacks.

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The Five "Ups" of Getting Early Stage VC Deal Flow

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nextNYC, the startup events platform I run, produces the largest formal VC/Founder intro event at NY Tech Week. Investors can sign up for a two hour slot here to get six intro meetings to founders.) The founder barely knows who you are and you dont have a board seat. No one likes obligatory meetings, least of all the founders.

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8 Must-Have Tips to Protect Your Startup

StartupNation

Your co-founders and early hires set the tone for your entire company. Remember, agility in your financial strategies can mean the difference between capitalizing on trends or running out of resources. Take the time to draft founders’ agreements, equity distribution, and clear roles from day one.

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How One-on-One Mentoring for Entrepreneurs Can Transform Your Business Journey

American Entrepreneurship

On the business side, they face hard decisions about establishing the right marketing strategy for their products and services, gaining timely access to capital to grow their business and dealing with the day-to-day operations. They help you avoid c ommon pitfalls and introduce proven strategies that accelerate growth.

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How to Communicate Impact Metrics to Investors

StartupNation

This article presents key strategies, backed by expert insights, to help you showcase your startup’s value and growth potential. Tips for other founders: 1. Andrei Blaj , Co-founder, Medicai Need Funding? They want a glimpse of what your venture’s future looks like.

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Resilience in Entrepreneurship is the X Factor for Success

American Entrepreneurship

This is because founders can better manage pressure, adapt quickly, persevere and lead their teams through crises to achieve growth. Common Setbacks Entrepreneurs Face Every founder, no matter how seasoned, faces adversity. Resilient founders don’t treat failure as the end. This is entrepreneurial resilience!