TechCrunch

APRIL 11, 2022

Lean in and learn about one of the most value-packed ways to experience TC Sessions: Mobility 2022 , our annual deep-dive focused on the rapidly evolving world of transportation technology and early-stage startups. . Here’s what your $725 Early-Stage Startup Demo Package includes: .

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

MARCH 21, 2024

Pictured left to right: Barry Snyder, Erin Kerner, Bob Dornich (TechCelerator Coach), Michael Irvin “We are thrilled to witness the success of these promising startups and their potential to drive economic growth in the Erie region,” remarked Brian Slawin, Portfolio Manager for Ben Franklin CNP. cnp.benfranklin.org/techcelerator.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

MARCH 10, 2023

Stories, Slides, and Data Primary data set of public 3-minute pitches and 2-minute Q&As I have spent more than a decade coaching thousands of people on how to tell stories. As a result, I began meticulously cataloging the pitch conversations I listened to and ended up with nearly four hundred thousand words in transcript data.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 17, 2023

It’s too early to determine whether SVB’s downfall heralds a new era for venture capital, but based on anecdotal evidence, off-the-record discussions and chats with co-workers, it seems like we’re back to business as usual as far as pre-revenue startup fundraising is concerned. Más o menos.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

MARCH 1, 2022

STATE COLLEGE, PA –Ben Franklin’s Tech Celerator @StateCollege; a partnership with the Invent Penn State initiative, is again offering local tech entrepreneurs, grad-students, professors, and university researchers a fun, informative 10-Week Business Startup Boot Camp. This is a no-cost opportunity! All you need to spend is your time.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 21, 2022

“Oftentimes, investors have a sense of whether a pitch is going to go somewhere within the first 15-20 minutes of a conversation.” We also asked each of them to name a pro forma pitch practices that founders should retire. How to pitch me: 4 VCs share what they’re looking for in March 2022. All of the above!

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 25, 2023

Running a school bus network is complex, and in a world where tech savviness is variable, creating tools is crucial. Somewhere in that latticework of challenges, there’s an opportunity, which BusRight jumped on. Somewhere in that latticework of challenges, there’s an opportunity, which BusRight jumped on.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 14, 2022

There’s a galaxy of talented and/or well-connected startup founders out there, but few have any prior fundraising experience, which levels the playing field by an inch or two. What kind of opportunities are you looking for in Q1 2022? Tell us how you’d like to be approached by a founder with their initial pitch.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 17, 2022

billion networked devices projected to be in use by 2023 and the growth rate currently at around 10%. If these sums sound very large, it’s because outsized funding is the order of the day for large enterprise startups taking on networking infrastructure leviathans like Cisco, Juniper and Huawei. (It

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

STATE COLLEGE, PA –Ben Franklin’s Tech Celerator @StateCollege; a partnership with the Invent Penn State initiative, is again offering local entrepreneurs, grad-students, professors, and university researchers its VIRTUAL 10-Week Business Startup Boot Camp. This is a no-cost opportunity! Visit [link]. appeared first on BFTP/CNP.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 26, 2024

Angel investment fund selects six companies to pitch live on USD campus on May 9. Tickets for live pitch event now available. – SaaS MarTech startup that drives sales of travel products by connecting brands, influencers, and travelers. Founder, CEO Olivia Rutman, CTP Landng Inc.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

TechCrunch Editorial is on the hunt for 200 early-stage founders to feature in Startup Battlefield at TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco this September. To highlight global innovation across multiple sectors, we expanded the Startup Battlefield program and it was a wild success, last year. Are you ready?

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American Entrepreneurship

DECEMBER 8, 2023

in 17 startups since 2019. You’re part of a knowledgeable group of investors who work collaboratively to evaluate each startup and its ability to provide valuable, marketable solutions and good returns.” Accredited investors are invited to nation’s largest angel conference, which has invested $4.8M It’s inspiring,” says Luckhurst.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 4, 2023

Calculating ARR is easy, but it’s a hard number to budge, as it’s a direct reflection of how well a startup is doing in terms of product-market fit. “This represents a huge opportunity for the startup community, and we are seeing lots of companies with a head start on this idea.”

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This is going to be BIG.

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

She was pitching for a pre-seed round of $400k. The startup ecosystem is a terrific manufacturer of bad fundraising advice. Founders hit the street with their pitch deck, some make it, and some don’t, but nearly all of them ascribe a lot more human influence over the process than there probably is. I’m a female founder.

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Angel Capital Association

MARCH 25, 2024

The Angel Capital Association (ACA) Summit represents a beacon for black investors, founders, and high-growth startups. The summit offers an unparalleled opportunity for learning, networking, and investment discovery, specifically tailored to empower the black entrepreneurial ecosystem.

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AsiaTechDaily

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Register The South Korea Ministry of SMEs and Startups, in collaboration with the Korea Startup Forum, is set to host the highly anticipated “COMEUP 2023,” set to take place from November 8 to 10 at the renowned Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) in Seoul.

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AsiaTechDaily

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Register The TOP100 programme, created by e27 to provide early-stage startups with access to a platform that facilitates connections for partnerships, funding opportunities, and more in the Asia Pacific, returns this year with Echelon Asia Summit 2023. startups, particularly projects targeting Web2.0

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Ben Franklin’s TechCelerator is offering a 10-week business boot camp with a chance to win up to $10,000 in prize money to help you launch your startup. This comprehensive program aims to equip participants with the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to kickstart their startup journey. Ready to Launch Your Startup?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

As the captain of your ship, you’ll navigate a vast sea of opportunities. In the high-stakes adventure of entrepreneurship, the search for your ideal clients and employees can become a thrilling quest. But here’s the catch – to reel in your ideal fish, you’ve got to know where to cast your line.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 22, 2021

The MaC Venture Capital founding managing partner hadn’t actually seen Wonderschool’s original pitch deck before investing in the remote education startup. Their partnership was a bit of Silicon Valley luck, good timing and some old fashioned networking. “He Fittingly, the startup’s origin also has its roots in SV networking. “I

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TechCrunch

APRIL 26, 2022

Exhibiting your early-stage startup at TC Sessions: Mobility 2022 in San Mateo, California on May 18-20 is one of the fastest ways to discover new opportunities and accelerate your growth potential. Networking done right with our AI-powered CrunchMatch platform. Networking at TechCrunch is opportunity’s secret sauce.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

APRIL 24, 2021

Advice for non-technical founders for finding a serious CTO for your startup Finding a co-founder is hard work. As a serial technical founder, I often get approached for co-founder opportunities. It goes without saying that being a startup founder is more popular than ever. Finding a technical co-founder is even harder.

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This is going to be BIG.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

When people describe what they hate about networking, they often use the word “transactional” in a negative way. Or, you’re pretending not to know what you want or hiding it, in order to prevent me from having the opportunity to make that judgment myself as to whether or not this is going to be a fit. It’s deceptive.

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This is going to be BIG.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2011

A professional social networking site has hired a content focused executive away from a traditional media company's digital arm. Similarly, when I'm reading a piece of content, I may want to spread it across my professional network--and especially when I'm publishing one. Don't know if you noticed, but LinkedIn has an editor now.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 23, 2021

Early-stage startup founders and investors need to keep their fingers on the sector’s very rapid pulse and the best place to do that is, you guessed it, TC Sessions: Mobility 2021 on June 9. Double down on essential exposure and increase your opportunities. Bring your team and increase your networking opportunities.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 23, 2022

Who’s ready for startup bootcamp, TechCrunch style? Learn about the essential skills every startup founder needs to know — from successful founders, experienced VCs and subject-matter experts. How to Craft Your Pitch Deck. We’ve got some great ones on tap. How to Find Your Perfect Co-Founder Match. We can’t wait to see you!

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TechCrunch

APRIL 9, 2021

Startup Alley is ground zero for entrepreneurial opportunity. It’s where hundreds of savvy, exhibiting startups increase their brand recognition, connect with investors, grow their network, expand their customer base and garner invaluable media coverage. Ready to make a minimal investment for maximum opportunity?

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

They’ll network and connect to build game-changing startups. The heart of every Disrupt — even our virtual incarnations — is Startup Alley. It’s where hundreds of innovative startups exhibit their products, platforms and services. It’s the Startup Alley Crawl — think pub crawl without the remorse.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Fintech regulations in Latin America could fuel growth or freeze out startups. In the short term, women founders can take action to boost their chances at VC success in the current investment climate, including leveraging their community and support network and building the necessary self-belief to thrive. Get funded, as a woman.

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StartupNation

AUGUST 8, 2021

Related: This Entrepreneur Shares How She Bootstrapped Her Startup (and How You Can, Too). Startups are always risky, so jeopardizing your personal relationships a risk you should avoid if possible. Startup competitions. Pitch your business idea at a competition to earn startup funding. Friends and family.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 26, 2021

Among several improvements, we’re thrilled to ramp up the Pitch Deck Teardown. In short, folks can submit their pitch decks to get feedback from investors and founders alike. The importance of the pitch deck can’t be underestimated. But we’re popping the lid off of that black box with the Pitch Deck Teardown.

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David Teten VC

JULY 27, 2021

Some of the greatest areas of innovation opportunity are at the intersection of sectors historically segregated , e.g., computational biology. Amazon offers “AWS Activate Founders for Self-Funded Startups”, “ a free program for startups with no outside funding, ideal for new student startups. Many universities (e.g.,

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 14, 2021

I imagine that other competitors discover the competition by a referral, or maybe they are motivated by their mentors or network to join. I have no opportunity to win even the local competition.” However, I met and pitched my business to people that I follow on social media as business role models. I thought, “Meh.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

JANUARY 2, 2024

Out of 14 applicants, eight finalists were selected to participate in Ben Franklin Technology Partner’s TechCelerator Business Bootcamp , a program designed to help entrepreneurs explore the likelihood of success for a startup business idea. Over the past ten years, the program has helped create dozens of new tech startups.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 29, 2021

Despite the fact that capital is abundant and dozens of startups get funding every day, the process of raising institutional capital is anything but simple. From getting an investor’s attention to nailing your virtual pitch meeting to the legal aspects of your term sheet, there is plenty to navigate. You should def come hang out!

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 17, 2020

GoCardless says it will use the funding to accelerate its open banking strategy, which will see it combine open banking-enabled bank-to-bank payments with the global bank debit payments network it has already built out. That’s because, amongst other things, debit and credit cards expire, breaking any subsequent recurring payments.

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