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i2E & Plains Ventures Surpasses $100M Milestone in Total Investments

Innovation 2 Enterprise

a nonprofit dedicated to fostering the growth of startups and entrepreneurs in Oklahoma, is proud to announce surpassing the $100 million mark in total investments. These investments, collectively over $100 million, have provided vital early capital to help startups throughout the state to thrive. i2E, Inc., About i2E, Inc.

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Why Navigating Politics Matters Even in the Most Innovative Environments

StartupNation

Why Politics Matter in a Startup In early-stage companies, decisions are often made quickly and informally. Map the informal networks and understand who people listen to and why. This requires investing in relationships that go deeper than the “oh yeah I’m super busy too” small talk at the start of project meetings.

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How to Communicate Impact Metrics to Investors

StartupNation

Making the data and story fit their specific interests helps ensure the information is useful and relevant. As a result, investors appreciated our transparency and clarity, which strengthened their trust in our team and conviction in our vision, ultimately leading to increased engagement and securing the next round of investment.

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i2E Showcases Startup Innovation at Bridge2 Cohort 3 Demo Day

Innovation 2 Enterprise

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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15 Innovative Pitch Deck Designs That Drove Investor Engagement

StartupNation

Rather than overwhelming them with blocks of text, I incorporated impactful visuals such as infographics, charts, and images to convey complex information in a visually pleasing way. This strategy aligns with today’s digital-centric investors who appreciate autonomy in exploring information.

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Ultimate Event for Entrepreneurs Comes to New Zealand: INSPIRE & SUCCEED

NZ Entrepreneur

In the full day of learning, attendees will get actionable insights from eight speaker sessions, plus the opportunity to network and connect with other entrepreneurs. Attendees who purchase a Diamond level ticket will have the opportunity to take a photo with Dan, plus network with like-minded peers in the Diamond Lounge.

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7 Proven Inbound Marketing Tips to Grow Your Startup

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All you need to know is to learn to tell stories, share valuable information, and keep your message authentic. But here’s the catch: To gain free access to the entire report, you need to provide enough information about your business to help HubSpot understand if you’re a potential lead for them or not. Provide immediate lead capture.

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