Revolution

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Founders are not machines. The rate is even higher among founders: Studies reveal that entrepreneurs are more prone to depression (30%) and anxiety disorders (27%) compared to non-entrepreneurs (Journal of Business Venturing). A founder’s wellness can have a ripple effect, influencing everything from team morale to investor confidence.

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StartupNation

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

With all of this turmoil, it’s also important to understand that it’s times like these—times of crisis—in which some of the greatest business opportunities are presented. For those of us who recognize the opportunity in front of us and actively seize it, the benefits will be enormous.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 4, 2023

As an entrepreneur or founder starting a business, you may think of capital as purely monetary. Capital is often viewed only as an opportunity for an infusion of money into a business to get it started or grow and scale your company. Many entrepreneurs leverage a uniquely laser-focused mindset to bring their vision into reality.

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Revolution

MARCH 8, 2023

population, but in 2022, companies with solely female founders garnered just 2% of the total capital invested in venture-backed startups. The long and short of it: Female founders face systemic barriers to founding, funding, and scaling their businesses. Women represent 50.5% of the U.S. That ticked up to 15.4%

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TechCrunch

APRIL 16, 2023

The founder of ClassDojo, an edtech consumer app that focuses on student classrooms, spent eight years building the company before introducing a formal revenue model. We’ll talk about opportunity in the sector in a post-pandemic landscape — and how he landed investor patience. Sam Chaudhary takes his time. It’s fun and helpful.

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Startup Blogpost

JANUARY 26, 2024

20 Resources for Identifying New Business Opportunities Unearthing new business opportunities requires the right tools and insights, so we’ve gathered wisdom from a diverse group of professionals, including business development managers and founders. I also use this resource to observe market needs.

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Source Link

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Dave Lavinsky, GrowThink co-founder , puts it like this: “I think the mindset for many has become, ‘If I’m going to ditch the office, why not ditch the boss, too?’ Contact us at hello@joinsourcelink.com to learn more about building an entrepreneurial ecosystem to serve those who take opportunities, create jobs and impact their communities.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

She is also the co-founder of Build In SE , a community of founders, funders and ecosystem partners committed to company building in the Southeast (#BuildInSE). Meanwhile, VCs will approach founders saying, “We are now looking into markets beyond Silicon Valley.”. Share on Twitter. and Canada. More posts by this contributor.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Through these demonstrations, CC4H Robotics has had the opportunity to showcase their creations to industry professionals, garnering recognition for their ingenuity and fostering potential collaborations for future projects.

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This is going to be BIG.

OCTOBER 24, 2021

It was a clearly hot space and they felt like they had missed out on an opportunity to place their bet in it—and worst of all, they lost the deal to what they considered a rival firm. Founders get “happy ears”. The ecosystem is full of bad advice from founders that couldn’t raise.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Stay tuned, and please feel free to share with anyone looking for a new opportunity! In this TechCrunch+ piece , Amsterdam-based Grant Easterbrook (fintech consultant and co-founder of Dream Forward) focuses “on fintech ideas that received some degree of initial hype and momentum, but ultimately did not live up to their promise.”

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Andreessen Horowitz

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Since kicking off the Talent x Opportunity (TxO) Initiative , we have invested in 27 companies building products and services based on unique cultural insights.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 29, 2023

If you think embedded insurance is the only hot thing in insurtech these days, we’ve got a surprise in store for you: While it’s true that startups that help sell insurance together with other products and services are enjoying tailwinds, there are plenty of other opportunities in the space, several investors told TechCrunch+.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 5, 2023

The fund will still invest in later-stage opportunities, but the firm’s founder and managing partner, Josh Wolfe, told the NM SIC that the fund will primarily invest at the early stage and will continue the firm’s thesis of investing at the intersection of sciences and tech.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 18, 2022

A key reason many companies are compelled to consider external hiring strategies when they’re trying to diversify their leadership teams is because they don’t have a sufficiently diverse talent pipeline internally, ready for promotion when the opportunity arises. Set internal succession plans in place.

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Startup Blogpost

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

14 Leadership Lessons From Successful Startup Founders To gain a deeper understanding of effective leadership, we asked startup founders and CEOs to share the most valuable lessons they’ve learned from successful entrepreneurs. I’ve adopted a more holistic perspective, recognizing that financial rewards are essential.

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Andreessen Horowitz

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

“The Ben & Marc Show” features a16z’s co-founders Ben Horowitz & Marc Andreessen. They also apply an entrepreneurial lens to each university function, revealing startup opportunities poised to emerge – including the building of brand new institutions, nonprofits, and research entities.

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This is going to be BIG.

JUNE 9, 2020

While I got some very kind words on my recent writings , I heard from some founders that didn't feel like they got treated fairly—specifically around feeling patronized or dismissed—and that I wasn't showing enough action to improve on that. Founders from communities of color are less likely to have personal wealth to fall back on.

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Jason Malki

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Entrepreneurial Visionary and Devoted Family Man: An Exclusive Interview with Shakeim Reid, Founder of Serv-U Hub LLC I had the pleasure of interviewing Shakeim Reid, the founder of Serv-U Hub LLC. Like any founder, I’ve encountered distinct challenges in my entrepreneurial journey.

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AsiaTechDaily

JULY 27, 2023

Seongnam City and UAE DMCC Agreement Ceremony (photo source: Seongnam City) Moreover, Seongnam City is looking for opportunities to work with related countries for Pangyo-based companies to enter the Middle East market.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 19, 2023

The founder of ClassDojo, an edtech consumer app that focuses on student classrooms, spent eight years building the company before introducing a formal revenue model. We’ll talk about opportunity in the sector in a post-pandemic landscape — and how he landed investor patience. Sam Chaudhary takes his time. It’s fun and helpful.

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David Teten VC

JULY 27, 2021

We have collected a wide range of freebies, contests, accelerators, online communities, and VCs designed for student tech founders. The Kauffman Foundation found 47% of US tech founders held degrees in STEM while 34% held degrees in business, finance, and accounting. 1) Freebies for Student Tech Founders. Right here.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

MAY 2, 2023

Partnering with the right co-founder is the biggest determinant of your future success. Having founded multiple startups across various industries, I firmly believe having the right co-founder(s) is the most significant determinant of startup success. A co-founder is someone you’ll practically be married to (time commitment-wise).

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Y Combinator

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Do you have a great idea that you're looking to bring to life, but you're still missing the perfect co-founder to make it happen? YC is excited to announce our first-ever generative AI themed co-founder meetup, happening virtually on Saturday, December 17th at 11am-1pm PST.

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TechCrunch

MAY 14, 2021

TC Sessions: Mobility, which takes place on June 9, features the top minds and makers, draws thousands of attendees, fosters collaborative community and creates a networking environment ripe with opportunities. This time, we will chat with Kameale Terry, co-founder and CEO of ChargerHelp!

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Angel Capital Association

JANUARY 8, 2024

In 2024, the ACA will be building upon our growth in educational opportunities including on-demand Ann & Bill Payne ACA Angel University learning and an expansion of our timely, expert-driven webinar series. Take advantage of ACA’s many opportunities to get involved. More than ever, we need innovation. We need angels. We need you!

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TechCrunch

JULY 22, 2022

Here’s a look at just some of the ways early-stage founders can learn to build, grow and fund their startups at TechCrunch Disrupt on October 18–20 in San Francisco. Let’s kick off the Disrupt opportun-a-palooza with a time-sensitive reminder to apply to the Startup Battlefield 200 (SBF 200) by July 31 at 11:59 p.m.

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American Entrepreneurship

DECEMBER 8, 2023

They learn how to assess startups’ products, management, market opportunities and business models; how to perform due diligence, evaluate an investment pitch, and make informed investment decisions. SDAC Founder Mysty Rusk says, “We activate angel investors and fund companies with potential to solve some of the world’s biggest problems.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 12, 2021

Kalika Yap , an Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) member in Los Angeles, California, is founder and CEO of both Citrus Studios , a branding and design agency, and Orange & Bergamot , a creative agency for female founders. Hint pursues many direct-to-consumer opportunities, which is rare in the beverage industry.

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OurCrowd

JULY 19, 2021

Founder Sascha Simon headed the connected car business for Mercedes-Benz and oversaw their $800M+ telematics portfolio. That is exactly what we’ve set out to do, and we are on track to give our customers back most of what many financial institutions have taken for themselves,” says CEO and Founder Elnor Rozenrot.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 20, 2020

“We believe VR is still the largest long-term opportunity of the two. In both AR/VR, a founder needs to be both super ambitious but patient. There have been a few spectacular flare-outs when it comes to AR/VR hardware investments, is there still a startup opportunity in AR/VR hardware?

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

based tech founders are welcomed with open arms. Bas Godska , founder, Acrobator Ventures. What are some overlooked opportunities right now? More overlooked founders than opportunities. What are companies you are excited about (your portfolio or not), which founders? million raised in the quarter before.

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TechCrunch

JULY 6, 2021

Influential entrepreneurs like Paul Graham and Naval Ravikant always preach the need for startups to have founders-turned-investors on their cap table. As Ravikant puts it, “founders want to know that the people they are taking money from have first-hand experience.” . MAGIC Fund has 12 founders who act as general partners.

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Angel Capital Association

APRIL 14, 2023

Linqto Learn is a series of educational events designed to keep our community of accredited investors up-to-date with new opportunities, trends, and the information you need to guide you through your financial journey. Each quarter, the ACA will populate a listing of upcoming Linqto Learn opportunities pertinent to our membership.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Ben Franklin Technology Partners is thrilled to announce the upcoming Feed the Founders networking event, scheduled for Thursday, March 21, 2024, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Feed the Founders is a monthly networking event designed for entrepreneurs who are building businesses based on novel innovations.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 23, 2023

Yet for early-stage startups, the outlook isn’t as bleak as the headlines make it out to be — conversely, there’s a huge opportunity for scrappy founders in a downturn. Because of this, investors need to rely on the founders to convince them there is a market for their product and that they are the founders to make it happen.

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Y Combinator

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

We believe that technology startups should include a technical founder because it is critical that a CTO have a seat at the table where key decisions regarding the future of the startup are made. Talent is everywhere — but it’s clear that opportunity is not. It seems obvious today, but it wasn’t always that way.

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