Innovation 2 Enterprise

JUNE 25, 2025

Earlier this month, ten dynamic Oklahoma startups took the stage at Bridge2 Demo Day, marking the conclusion of the third cohort of i2E’s Bridge2 Pre-Accelerator. Bridge2 is Oklahoma’s premier pre-accelerator for scalable, tech-enabled, early-stage startups. Bridge2 helped us get laser focused.

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American Entrepreneurship

JUNE 10, 2025

Hear from those who have overcome common challenges, how they have persevered to build their startups and how you can build an entrepreneurship mindset of resilience. Most importantly, their approach increases their chances of success because they view failure as an opportunity to learn. This is entrepreneurial resilience!

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 12, 2025

December 20, 2024 ) Applications for Delawares fifth annual Startup302 funding competition will be accepted January 2 through 26 from technology-enabled startups with high-growth potential and at least one founding team member from an underrepresented group. Additional sponsorship opportunities are available.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 5, 2025

Networking Opportunities and Connections One of the most valuable benefits of one-on-one mentoring is the network and connections that come with it. Experienced mentors often have an extensive network of contacts theyve built over the years. He attributes much of his success to the mentors he gained throughout his career.

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StartupNation

JULY 5, 2025

Effectively communicating your startup’s impact metrics to investors can make or break your funding opportunities. This article presents key strategies, backed by expert insights, to help you showcase your startup’s value and growth potential.

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Jason Malki

MAY 4, 2025

Startups were drowning in regulatory complexity, and most compliance solutions felt like relics from another era. Theres something exciting about helping startups go from we hope this is legal to were setting the standard. If you had to share, words of wisdom, with a Founder whos about to start their own startup, what would theybe?

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StartupNation

MAY 16, 2025

Funding a startup can be challenging, especially if you’re new to the game. What are the options, benefits, and risks of alternative financing for a startup? Startups may seek alternatives to bank loans for several reasons. Today, there are many more options, a development that has opened the doors to more startups.

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StartupNation

JUNE 14, 2025

Running a newly acquired small startup can be highly unpredictable. You see, the biggest mistake startup owners make is tying their personal financial futures to the success of their business ventures. Income diversification can be a marvelous way to mitigate some of the financial challenges of starting or buying a new startup.

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StartupNation

JUNE 4, 2025

For example, when pitching a renewable energy startup, I used a visual timeline to showcase the growth of the clean energy market, highlighting the potential for exponential returns. This visual representation not only conveyed the market opportunity effectively but also made the pitch deck more memorable and engaging.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 19, 2025

Instead of spending the summer doing routine internship tasks, students will have the opportunity to push their programming skills to the next level. Additionally, they will receive exclusive perks, including attendance at the AI Startup School (June 16-17) and access to YCs network through co-working events.

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StartupNation

MAY 27, 2025

Hiring is tough for any business, but startups face a unique set of challenges that set them apart from more established companies. When you’re building a startup, you often find yourself competing with well-known brands that already have a reputation and a clear market presence. But if you want to succeed, you need a top team.

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StartupNation

JULY 15, 2025

When we think of startup culture, we often picture open office layouts, team happy hours, and a “no politics, just progress” mantra. Startups pride themselves on being the antithesis of traditional corporate environments with lat hierarchies, fast-moving decision-making, and transparent leadership. Titles may not reflect actual power.

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StartupNation

MAY 20, 2025

Building strong teams in tech startups isn’t just about hiring skilled developers — it’s about fostering ownership, motivation and long-term commitment. Here’s how startups can apply this approach, from hiring the right people to keeping them engaged and motivated. The best way to assess this? Keep your goals dynamic and focused.

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StartupNation

MAY 18, 2025

That $12,000 lesson taught me something critical: for startups, contract management isn’t a luxury—it’s survival. Speed vs. Risk: Finding the Right Balance For startups, speed is oxygen. The Problem: Most startups see contracts purely as defensive documents rather than business acceleration tools.

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Jason Malki

JANUARY 29, 2025

My motivation to launch my startup came from identifying a gap in the market where I believed I could make a real difference. I saw an opportunity to innovate and bring a unique solution that wasnt being fully addressed by existing players. Starting a startup is a thrilling but challenging journey.

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American Entrepreneurship

JUNE 13, 2025

The newly launched fund will focus on pre-seed and seed stage startups developing AI applications. In a major boost for the artificial intelligence startup ecosystem, Seven Stars, a new venture capital firm founded by former SV Angel Partner Steven Lee, has officially launched its $40 million inaugural fund to support early-stage AI startups.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 14, 2025

At the same time, Launchpad@Stevens supports student innovation by providing mentorship, funding, and networking opportunities. Empowering Student Entrepreneurship The $50,000 donation from Chegg will be instrumental in supporting student-led startups, providing funding for materials, supplies, and essential technological resources.

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NZ Entrepreneur

MARCH 16, 2025

Watch/listen to the Interview: In this interview Richard Liew talks with James Burnes , Chief Executive at Ministry of Awesome , a Christchurch New Zealand based startup hub helping high growth startups throughout New Zealand to start, grow and scale up. And then Day Two is that traditional day of inspiration.

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Startup Blogpost

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Swayam Doshi, Founder, Suspire Swayam, welcome to Startup Blog Post! Could you tell our readers a little about yourself and your journey in the startup world? My journey in the startup world began with a strong passion for sustainability and a desire to make a meaningful impact. Networking is another key aspect I’d emphasize.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 20, 2025

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. A Robust Network of industry leaders, policymakers, military officials, and investors working across high-impact sectors.

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StartupNation

JULY 2, 2025

4 Employee Incentives that Help Startups Compete for Top Talent Build Community-Focused Practices When your business becomes part of something bigger, whether that’s your neighborhood or a global initiative, it amplifies your impact and strengthens your reputation. But community connection can go even deeper.

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Impact Hub

MARCH 5, 2025

Impact Hub Network Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp The Asia-Pacific region, with its diverse array of climates, ecosystems, and economies, is particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change. By using biochar, farmers see improved yields while also gaining the opportunity to earn income through carbon credits.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 19, 2025

AI presents a tremendous economic opportunity for New Jersey, poised to create good-paying jobs, catalyze new discoveries, grow our start-up community, and foster long-term economic growth, said Governor Murphy. Winners will also receive mentorship and advisory support from the Administrators network of subject matter experts.

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StartupNation

JUNE 23, 2025

Renato Ferreira , Founder & Advisor, Insight Sales Adapting to Changing Market Dynamics: 12 Stories of Resili ent Startups Transparency Maintains Trust During Production Setback One of the largest crises I encountered was early in our journey when we hit an unplanned production setback. A few weeks later, we began to adapt.

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Revolution

MARCH 10, 2025

Cambium is working to change that, creating a playbook for reimagined resource and material networks. Scaling a BetterSystem A recurring theme among the 150+ startups weve backed is that, often, the countrys biggest challenges are the most compelling innovation opportunities.

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StartupNation

JUNE 29, 2025

When considering “unconventional sales tactics” and doing so with a particular focus on startups, the entire issue can be summed up in a simple rule: startups need to use sales best practices as opposed to intuition, demonstrations and ego. Every single company that rushed to demo eventually closed the business.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

A Bold Vision for AI Conference Format HumanX aims to break the mold of traditional AI conferences, focusing on showcasing cutting-edge AI technologies and creating opportunities for executives and professionals to engage in real, in-depth dialogue. Curated Networking Opportunities HumanX recognizes the value of meaningful connections.

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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. Impact Hub Network Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp Nearly half (47%) of Romanian women hold back from launching their own businesses due to fear of failure.

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Jason Malki

APRIL 24, 2025

Kevin Bulger is an entrepreneur and investor with a diverse background spanning startups, sustainable ventures, and international tourism. startup ecosystem, including a role at Farmers Fridge, a fast-growing food techcompany. The opportunity to grow and expand my network by meeting like-minded individuals is also a huge valueadd.

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StartupNation

JULY 11, 2025

The startup that went public five years later. 10 Questions a Seasoned Business Angel Asks Startup Founders Room to Grow Beyond the Current Results Investors aren’t only interested in what your business is today. Investors want to see opportunities that don’t hinge on one person. Everyone’s heard the stories.

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Hunter Walk

MARCH 3, 2025

Of course Screendoor has an eye towards new VCs with identities, backgrounds and networks which are ADDITIVE to the venture ecosystem to better serve founders, so while the structure of the playbook is duplicative, the people running the playbook aren’t – and that’s the key.

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StartupNation

JUNE 11, 2025

If you’re willing to look beyond what you’re already doing, you can find countless opportunities to diversify your revenue. This means they’re missing out on opportunities to connect with your audience across many different platforms. If you want to give this strategy a try, be sure to look at your options.

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StartupNation

JUNE 11, 2025

If you’re willing to look beyond what you’re already doing, you can find countless opportunities to diversify your revenue. This means they’re missing out on opportunities to connect with your audience across many different platforms. If you want to give this strategy a try, be sure to look at your options.

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Jason Malki

JANUARY 16, 2025

He is the Founder and CEO of TAPinto , a network of more than 95 franchised online local news and digital marketing platforms in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Florida. If you had to share, words of wisdom, with a Founder whos about to start their own startup, what would theybe? What motivated you to launch yourstartup?

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StartupNation

JUNE 20, 2025

Setbacks are inevitable, but they’re just opportunities to learn and grow. Recognize Opportunities and Scale Thoughtfully When we made the decision to franchise 100% Chiropractic in 2015, it wasn’t done hastily. Keep your vision clear, stay patient, and trust in the process. Success doesn’t happen overnight.

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American Entrepreneurship

JUNE 12, 2025

The 65 medtech startups were chosen from 1500 applicants and represent the top 4% of medtech ventures worldwide. MedTech Innovator (MTI), the world’s largest and most influential accelerator for medical technology startups, has unveiled the 65 pioneering companies selected for its prestigious 2025 Accelerator Cohort.

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Leapfunder

JUNE 5, 2025

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