TechCrunch

MARCH 26, 2021

Pre-seed round funding is under scrutiny: Is VC pandemic posturing here to stay? Amid the pandemic, investors became laser-focused on sections of the pitch deck that address monetization and business viability — signs that founders need to come to the table with better-defined businesses in order to succeed.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 2, 2023

For startup founders, determining which path is right for their business may require fundamentally rethinking the way they measure success. Until now, a seemingly endless stream of relatively cheap capital has been at the disposal of any startup deemed by the VC world to have high growth potential.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

The battle to win Startup Battlefield began long before TechCrunch Disrupt kicked off Tuesday. Startup founders from all over the world applied to what has been described as the most competitive batch in TechCrunch history. formerly Verizon Media and new TechCrunch corporate parent), a job he will officially begin September 27.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 27, 2012

He didn’t mean to make a media storm out of it – it was a simple comment on his Facebook page. But then Marc Andreessen weighed in – as did I and several others – and the media picked up on his comments. Enter social media and its importance as a traffic source. ” My 3.5 There are giant redwoods.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 30, 2022

Tech investors born after 1996 “have raised funds, garnered social media followings and profited from the Gen Z mentality,” says Andrew Chan, a senior associate at Builders VC. A Gen Z VC speaks up: Why Gen Z VCs are trash. 6 ways to make sure your startup is using the right GTM model. yourprotagonist.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 1, 2022

We have an outstanding cohort of VCs ready to hear their pitches and follow up with tough Q&As — and we’re thrilled to add three more to the slate. Did you miss the other Startup Battlefield VC judges? Startup Battlefield isn’t just thrilling to watch; it’s a masterclass in how investors think. Did you know?

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Jason Malki

AUGUST 3, 2023

When I launched WePrep in college, I was researching key drivers for startup success and was introduced to the world of VC. It’s an interesting part of the startup ecosystem because you get a birds-eye view of the market and can help multiple startups simultaneously. How can our readers follow you on social media?

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TechCrunch

APRIL 6, 2023

Get your facts straight : That’s what the Indian government is saying to Facebook, Twitter and other social media companies about posting any misinformation. Startups and VC Meal replacement startup Yfood did a thing today. Also, in case you missed it, Taylor reports on Twitter labeling NPR a state-backed media.

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AsiaTechDaily

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

” Further, upon asking about the specific qualities of startup founders, “the motivation, unique insight and resourcefulness of startup are things that I look out for,” Jeshua expressed. For founders opting for VC funding, swift closure of funding rounds is advised to maintain focus on product development.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 13, 2021

3 lies VCs tell ourselves about startup valuations. The tortoise and the hare’ story is playing out right now in VC. ‘The tortoise and the hare’ story is playing out right now in VC. What’s driving the global surge in retail media spending? What’s driving the global surge in retail media spending?

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TechCrunch

MAY 14, 2021

When you’re head-down and nose to the grindstone — I’m looking at all you hard-working early-stage startup founders — it’s easy to miss a deadline for an outstanding opportunity. Case in point: competing in Startup Battlefield at TechCrunch Disrupt 2021 in September. 11 words and phrases to cut from your VC pitch deck.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

MARCH 3, 2023

Am I being duped by Twitter-speak and startup mentor nonsense spouted by people with no skin in my game? It’s well intentioned on the part of the second or third time founder turned angel, VC, or accelerator mentor. Yet, it’s almost universally not helpful to tell a startup founder to just ship it.

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AsiaTechDaily

MARCH 28, 2023

Register Startup founders are often too focused on the amount of money they can get from an investor that they mostly fail to see the value that other investors have to offer to grow their businesses further. Indelible Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in B2B SaaS startups that can scale internationally.

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TechCrunch

MAY 10, 2021

training with the TC Battlefield team to make sure they’re primed and ready to face a panel of expert VC judges. We recently announced the first of our Startup Battlefield judges — Terri Burns , a partner at GV (formerly known as Google Ventures). Want a few more details about how Startup Battlefield works? Yeah, them.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 24, 2022

One of the best investments aspiring or freshly minted early-stage startup founders can make is attending TechCrunch Early Stage. How to Get Earned Media: When wielded properly, press can be an invaluable weapon. ASTRSK founder Elliot Tomaeno has spent his life telling startups’ stories to the press.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 17, 2022

That’s right, tech’s OG conference dedicated to early-stage startup founders — and the ecosystem that supports them — kicks off tomorrow at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. They’ll unpack the numbers and nuance behind the headlines and will wade through the hype to keep you up-to-date on the world of business, tech and VC.

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AsiaTechDaily

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Register Startup founders need to be authentic and prepared when they get the chance to meet prospective investors, according to Rex Fong, founding partner at investment and advisory group Capitale Ventures. Rather than tapping traditional VC funding, emerging venture stage companies went public at early stage (e.g. Remember Me.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 1, 2022

In my distant past as a startup founder, long before I became a writer at TechCrunch, exhibiting at TechCrunch Disrupt turned out to be a huge moment for my first startup. Startups and VC. David Nage discusses how regulatory scrutiny is impacting venture investment in web3.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 16, 2022

I am doubtful that I could ever be a venture-backed startup founder. Guess that’s why I’m a journalist and not a startup founder! VCs clamor to fund real estate investing startups. Former VC brings smart financial advice to people who really need it, instead of just the rich : In announcing this $24.4

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 17, 2020

Why one successful early-stage VC firm is getting into SPACs now. Discuss the unbundling of early-stage VC with Unusual Ventures’ Sarah Leary & John Vrionis. Extra Crunch: How COVID-19 and the resulting recession are impacting female founders. Startup founders set up hacker homes to recreate Silicon Valley synergy.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 20, 2012

Tracy DiNunzio isn’t your typical Silicon Valley startup founder. She did her first tech startup after the age of 30. Tracy built her company, Recycled Media , out of necessity. Tracy was an artist throughout her 20′s but she watched her then husband found a tech startup. That may soon change.

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StartupNation

FEBRUARY 14, 2021

The biggest challenge for a startup founder is knowing where to focus. Find testimonials, gauge their social media presence, and seek feedback from peers. We try to assess whether the founder is coachable or not,” Luigi Congedo of the VC firm BootstrapLabs , said. “We Your team is lean, the margin of error narrow.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

For some aspiring to be tech entrepreneurs, I often suggest a two-step process, as I argued in this post that “ The First Startup Founder You Need to Invest in Is You.” The narrative of this discussion is something like this: I meet a 35-40-year-old founder with two kids and mortgage.

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TechCrunch

MAY 18, 2021

If you fit that description, we want you to apply to compete in the Startup Battlefield at TechCrunch Disrupt 2021 on September 21-23. Any early-stage startup founder with an MVP — regardless of your category or geographic location — is eligible to apply. 11 words and phrases to cut from your VC pitch deck.

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Jason Malki

JULY 13, 2023

Exploring Shaun Gold’s Entrepreneurial Journey as Nightlife Ninja, Entrepreneur, Bestselling Author, and VC I had the pleasure of interviewing Shaun Gold. He is a successful entrepreneur, VC, 2x best-selling author, speaker, super connector to startups and standouts, Jeopardy contestant, and screenwriter/executive producer.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 30, 2021

We want our founders to focus on building without the pressure of a VC looking for a quick exit,” Riney told TechCrunch. Riney and Sawayama, who were co-founders of 500 Startups Japan, launched their first fund in partnership with 500 Startups in February 2016. “We

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AsiaTechDaily

MAY 17, 2023

Moreover, founders must learn to embrace the challenges of fundraising, honing their pitching and networking skills in the process. Koh urges startup founders to “put on their big person pants and git gud at it”, emphasising the need for them to showcase their abilities and dedication to their business.

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StartupNation

MARCH 2, 2021

We tend to get polluted because the media sensationalizes, and obviously for good reason, it’s amazing when someone in their twenties creates a multi-billion dollar company, it’s a sensation. So, does that media bias extend to the venture capital community? A 50-year-old startup founder is actually 2.8

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Startups and VC Card collectors often dispute how much their cards are worth. Ron takes a look at how Boston offers a world of advantages for startup founders. Valuable clouds : Kyle reports how cloud security startup Wiz, now valued at $10 billion, raises $300 million. New Jersey–based CollX raises $5.5

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Startup Catalyst

MARCH 27, 2018

Doing startups, Angel and VC investing is mainstream. Corporates are actively involved with startups – intentionally interacting by either running incubators and accelerators themselves or through Techstars, 500 Startups, Plug And Play for example; investing; or intentionally being first customer.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 24, 2020

Here’s how fast a few dozen startups grew in Q3 2020. Late-stage deals made Q3 2020 a standout VC quarter for US-based startups. Founders don’t need to be full-time to start raising venture capital. Three views on the future of media startups. Extra Crunch. million for Quake.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Workshops, breakouts and roundtables — led by established founders, leading subject-matter experts and VCs — cover core entrepreneurial topics across fundraising, marketing and operations. Check out the agenda ! TechCrunch Early Stage takes place on April 20, 2023, in Boston, Massachusetts.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Ben Rubin explains why the Web3 era of social media will help everybody get paid. Early Q3 indications show India’s startup ecosystem is going gangbusters. Which form of venture debt should your startup go for? Besides traditional VC, crowdfunding, venture banks and venture debt funds are all viable options. Any advice?

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 22, 2023

From Axios: “Retail trading platform Robinhood is launching an independent media brand called Sherwood that will be led by veteran tech editor and media entrepreneur Joshua Topolsky. How can fintech startups outlast the VC winter? Reports CFO Dive : “Wilmington N.C.-based

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 18, 2020

In an interview with author and MIT professor Sinan Aral , Managing Editor Danny Crichton discussed some of the debates currently swirling around the desire in some quarters to regulate social media platforms. Dear Sophie: How did immigration change for startup founders in 2020? Image Credits: Sophie Alcorn. Ambitious in Albany.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 28, 2023

What’s it like to be a startup founder? Each episode features an interview with an early-stage founder to tell the story behind the startup. Currently a partner at Pillar VC, Wilcox commercialized electronic paper displays by founding E Ink, which Amazon acquired in 2009. Not the hype, not the spin.

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TechCrunch

MAY 29, 2021

Regardless of how groundbreaking their product idea might be, immigrant Americans will always be more wary of putting their eggs into the entrepreneurship basket, at least as long as 93% of all VC money continues to be controlled by white men. company served as a moment of inspiration for other diverse founders around the world.

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