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How to Communicate Impact Metrics to Investors

StartupNation

Syed Balkhi , Founder, WPBeginner Showcase Real-World Impact and Metrics When pitching to investors, especially in the early stages, it’s easy to focus solely on financials — but in today’s landscape, especially in beauty and wellness, impact is a currency of its own. If you’re pitching impact, make it real.

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Interview: James Burnes, Ministry of Awesome

NZ Entrepreneur

James covers the genesis of Ministry of Awesome following the Christchurch earthquakes in 2011, and provides updates on Ministry of Awesome approaches to startup founder support and programming. We run programs like Founder Catalyst, which is our flagship incubation nine-month long program that happens year-round.

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From Burnout to Breakthrough: How Founders Can Reignite Their Passion

StartupNation

You didn’t launch your startup to feel like a shell of yourself. However, somewhere between the endless pitching, tight cash flow and back-to-back 14-hour days, your spark started fading. As a founder, it’s easy to get caught up in chasing a version of success that doesn’t align with your values or your business’s true purpose.

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DC’s New Innovation Hub, STATION DC, Opens Membership Applications

American Entrepreneurship

Washingtons Premier Connector of Tech and Policy Leaders Welcomes the Next Generation of Innovators that includes Delta Force, an annual cohort designed to support 6-10 of DCs most promising startup founders. As the official D.C. Regulatory and Policy Intelligence to navigate the evolving landscape of cutting-edge industries.

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17 Common CRM Selection Mistakes Startups Should Avoid

StartupNation

Connor Butterworth , Founder, Marketing & Sales Expert, Southwestern Rugs Depot Different Types of CRM Explained: Which One is Best for You? I also reached out to other startup founders and sought their advice on CRM software. This approach not only saved us time but also helped identify potential issues early on.

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What Investors Look for in a Small Business Acquisition Deal

StartupNation

The solo founder who raised $2 million in two weeks. The startup that went public five years later. These stories get passed around like proof that success is just one smart pitch away. If growth depends entirely on the founder working 70-hour weeks forever, that’s a weak case. Everyone’s heard the stories.

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