American Entrepreneurship

JUNE 2, 2025

As the founding team behind LA Libations, their expertise in launching functional beverages, healthy snack startups, and sustainable food companies positions TTV as a uniquely qualified investor and operating partner. Its a brand that embodies the innovation, leadership, and consumer resonance were looking to support.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 28, 2025

Marc Andreessen, co-founder of Andreessen Horowitz, a leading venture capital firm, says, “The thing that gets me most excited is the founder whos obsessed with solving a problem that matters, and is determined to keep going no matter what.” Learn what investors want to hear that triggers their investment decisions.

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NZ Entrepreneur

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Sue de Bievre, Beany Founder. Have a good accounting system Having a good accounting system is the sturdy backbone that supports your startup’s growth. It outlines the strategies that will be employed to achieve short-term and long-term goals, providing a roadmap for growth and sustainability.

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Revolution

MARCH 26, 2025

Ive been grateful to see that support firsthand throughout my careerwhether through the passage of the JOBS Act , the creation of Opportunity Zones , or, most recently, the Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs (Tech Hubs) initiative. were on the platform. Based in Washington, D.C., In many other cities across the U.S.,

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 12, 2025

Ventures with underrepresented founders will compete for share of more than $100,000 in cash grants, plus mentoring and connections WILMINGTON, Del. Prizes include cash grants from a pool of over $100,000 along with mentorship opportunities and connections with potential investors and key influencers.

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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! I’m Swayam Doshi, the founder of Suspire. My journey in the startup world began with a strong passion for sustainability and a desire to make a meaningful impact. Thank you for the warm welcome!

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

JUNE 25, 2025

Held at Gradient, Tulsa’s Innovation Hub, the event spotlighted founders who have spent the past 16 weeks refining their ventures through tailored curriculum, expert mentorship, and strategic preparation for the next stage of investment and growth. Bridge2 is Oklahoma’s premier pre-accelerator for scalable, tech-enabled, early-stage startups.

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StartupNation

JULY 5, 2025

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. Tips for other founders: 1.

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American Entrepreneurship

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

AI continues to open up new frontiers as innovators apply the fast-emerging technology in ways that gain investor support. The technology-driven beauty company also announced the appointment of Jo Lawson as its new Chief Executive Officer and the transition of co-founder Nathan Harding back to the role of CTO.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 12, 2025

Many startups are founded with great ideas but fail because the founder lacks the adaptability, problem-solving ability, or grit to push through setbacks. This mindset is not just for business owners; it’s valuable for startup founders, intrapreneurs (employees who innovate within companies), freelancers, and even students.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 21, 2025

The Good Soil Forum tackles this issue head-on, providing financial tools, mentorship, and a network of supporters committed to helping businesses flourishespecially in undercapitalized communities. Jakes Group and Founder of the Good Soil Movement. Jakes, Chairman of the T.D.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 10, 2025

Gridware now has the necessary support to expand its innovative continuous power grid monitoring solution that was successfully piloted last year. With the support of S equoia Capital , the company plans to scale its production of Gridscope devices, expand its workforce, and increase its reach to more utility partners across North America.

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American Entrepreneurship

JUNE 19, 2025

Lioncrest Ventures has officially launched with the debut of a $100 million multi-strategy investment platform designed to support growth-stage technology companies. Founders Spotlight: Leib Bolel Leib Bolel brings over a decade of venture capital and international technology leadership experience to the firm’s founding team.

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NZ Entrepreneur

JUNE 11, 2025

In Founder Focus we introduce entrepreneurs and change-makers working on innovative startups, social enterprises and SME’s around Aotearoa New Zealand. At a glance Founder/s: Kate Forward & Stephen Ponsford Business: puawai Founded: 2024 HQ: wellington Can you tell us a bit about your business?

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 5, 2025

The funding will fuel the companys expansion into retail, drive product innovation, and support the hiring of top-tier talent. She is also the Operating Partner at Full Frame Growth Partners that led the recent funding round and was previously the Founder and Managing Partner of Creekside Ventures.

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StartupNation

JULY 2, 2025

A strong company culture grows from genuine care, and when people feel supported, they naturally want to be part of it and share it with others. As a founder or executive, your actions become the blueprint for your organization. These small gestures signal care, and over time, they shape a culture where people feel seen and supported.

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HPA

JUNE 24, 2025

This investment leverages HPA’s operating expertise in AI to support Moonnox. With robust analytics and modules like Call Pilot and Doc Assist, Moonnox empowers firms of all sizes to leverage generative AI for better client engagement, faster delivery, and sustained competitive advantage.

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 21, 2025

We believe this presents a massive opportunityand were building our firm to be the go-to partner for founders innovating in this space. Backing Bold Founders from Day Zero Creator Ventures specializes in pre-seed and seed-stage funding, writing checks ranging from $200,000 to $2.5 Thats what we bring.

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Jason Malki

JULY 16, 2025

. · Developed creative, non-dilutive financing that supported rapid growth. His expertise in navigating the complexities of startup environments has been instrumental in driving growth and sustainability for various companies. Mentors entrepreneurs and provides hands-on support to portfolio companies. They cannot.

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Impact Hub

MARCH 5, 2025

The Bayer Foundation Women Entrepreneurs Award, powered by Impact Hub, supports these change-makers and their groundbreaking work in the Philippines, Thailand, and Indonesia. Through innovation, technology, and sustainable practices, women entrepreneurs are transforming the future of food security and climate resilience.

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NZ Entrepreneur

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

At Magnify, we help founders of SMEs to grow a healthy sales pipeline without the risk of hiring. Sales tech changes, but at the very heart – sales is about building positive relationships that sustain your business. Its our job to set founders and business leaders up for sales success.

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StartupNation

JUNE 23, 2025

Maybe the dream wasn’t sustainable. With support from peers and the incredible State of Search community, we fixed the issue, restructured the backend, and got things back on track. These strategic adjustments were vital for building a sustainable foundation for long-term growth. At first, I blamed myself.

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Impact Hub

MARCH 6, 2025

How Capsule is supporting young women to build thriving businesses Despite Romania’s growing startup ecosystem, women founders remain disproportionately low. Its a striking reminder that beyond financial resources and business plans, confidence and support networks are essential for female entrepreneurs to thrive.

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NZ Entrepreneur

MARCH 18, 2025

Taking place in Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington, the premiere event will present pioneers in business, innovation and leadership, including innovative founders Brianne West , Nadia Lim , Sam Stubbs , Iyia Liu , special guest Dan Carter and more. View the full session agenda here.

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StartupNation

JUNE 27, 2025

And you’re not alone — research shows that burnout is common among high achievers, including founders, who are juggling constant uncertainty and responsibility. 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. You’re not lazy.

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HPA

JANUARY 8, 2025

HPA led the first round of institutional capital in 2014, providing subsequent capital and strategic support to help drive growth and innovation. The firm invested in the founder’s vision and shared Smith’s belief that the company could revolutionize the way food is made to positively impact people and the planet.

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StartupNation

JULY 21, 2025

And entrepreneurs who are listening closely are already pivoting toward new strategies, recognizing that waiting for government support may no longer be a viable option. SMBs are getting creative: Entrepreneurs are blending asynchronous work, outsourcing, and internal upskilling to build agile and sustainable team structures.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 14, 2025

Originally developed by military respiratory therapists and later refined by Surgicure Technologies founder, Irena King, the device offers a reliable, patient-specific approach to securing breathing tubes. This investment marks a transformative moment for Surgicure Technologies, said Irena King, CEO and Founder of Surgicure.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 5, 2025

Table of contents : Resolution gap index Conversions from AI recommendations Insight adoption rate Prompt-to-result satisfaction score AI-to-human completion ratio Ethics and bias score Resolution gap index Getting an answer to your customer support question isn't the same as getting the right answer.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

APRIL 11, 2025

Each founder brings a bold, innovative idea aimed at solving real-world challenges for our elder population in Pennsylvania. Support your favorite founder. Support Age Tech innovation that could help your loved ones And maybespark your own big idea. Why Attend? Be inspired by some of the regions most exciting innovators.

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StartupNation

MAY 21, 2025

Their insights offer practical guidance to help your startup make smarter, more informed decisions that support long-term growth. This switch decreased our operational latency by 30% and enabled us to support our expansion into international markets effectively. Company-wide perspective beats departmental perfection.

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American Entrepreneurship

JUNE 27, 2025

co-founder Jerry Yang, and Guillermo Rauch, CEO of Vercel. Healthcare System Since launching in January 2025, Mandolin has already been deployed in over 700 clinic locations and supports more than 250,000 new patients annually. We just tell it what needs to get done, and it does the work.” Real-World Impact Across the U.S.

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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. Founders often feel they have to carry everything themselves.

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HPA

OCTOBER 22, 2024

“The next big shift in supply chain efficiency is simply smarter packing,” said James Malley, Paccurate Co-Founder and CEO. With the new funding, Paccurate will continue to enhance and build upon platform capabilities and features, forge new partnerships with prominent solution providers, and support its growing customer base.

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NZ Entrepreneur

MARCH 27, 2025

It could be about a founder who saw a gap in the market, a product that solves a unique problem, or a company culture that sets it apart. Dan McCarthy is Head of SEO at Fabric Digital Supporter Spotlight: Offers and services from NZ Entrepreneur supporters!

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 25, 2025

That's when I started experimenting with LinkedIn marketing tools to find a sustainable rhythm that actually works for lead generation and business growth. But if your goal is to boost engagement and actually sustain it, Aware gives you the right nudge at the right time. month (billed annually); Business plan from $12.36/profile/month

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American Entrepreneurship

JULY 17, 2025

is a missed opportunity for American jobs and a vulnerability in our energy security,” said Dr. Johnnie Stoker , CEO and founder of Ultion Technologies. As both an investor and customer, we understand the risks of depending on overseas battery suppliers,” said Nate Walkingshaw , co-founder and CEO of Torus. As the U.S.

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