Revolution

OCTOBER 4, 2022

GM, Ford, and Chrysler benefitted from the broader network around them as much as members of the network benefitted from being proximate to the nation’s automobile behemoths. Where will they be able to tap into a supportive entrepreneurial network?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Evaluate investors thoroughly, not just based on the size of their check, but whether they can provide strategic advice and introductions that support your vision. Founders are so anxious to avoid the pain of missing payroll or running out of cash in the near term that they make hasty decisions on investors that cost them later.

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American Entrepreneurship

DECEMBER 8, 2023

They learn how to assess startups’ products, management, market opportunities and business models; how to perform due diligence, evaluate an investment pitch, and make informed investment decisions. SDAC angel investors can expand their network through structured seminars, and socials, and by becoming a member of the USD President’s Club.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 27, 2024

The membership community will be a resource base for the Women’s Fund, a women-centric network that will help source, invest in, and support top female-led startups. Data about Funding Women Founders While data analysis shows that female startup founders are very strong candidates for funding, biases in venture capital remain.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 24, 2023

Budget-minded entrepreneurs and early-stage startup founders take heed — this is no time to procrastinate. Don’t wait…the early bird gets the…SAVINGS: Buy a $249 founder pass and save $200 before prices increase on April 1 — that’s no joke. Here are just a few examples of the topics we have on tap.

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Angel Capital Association

MARCH 25, 2024

The summit offers an unparalleled opportunity for learning, networking, and investment discovery, specifically tailored to empower the black entrepreneurial ecosystem. This platform not only facilitates networking with potential investors but also offers invaluable feedback and validation from experienced industry experts.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 19, 2023

Successful startup founders do not spring fully formed from the head of whatever god or goddess keeps tabs on entrepreneurs. It takes time to educate yourself, learn essential skills and acquire a smart, connected network. Other entrepreneurs just like you: Building a startup can be a lonely endeavor.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Though some businesses may never be truly sustainable, a venture firm in Seoul argues that emerging climate-tech startups will help big manufacturers do better overall. The early-stage VC had already set up five social impact funds and backed 81 startups since 2020, after Han acquired the firm in December 2019.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 25, 2023

Budget-minded entrepreneurs and early-stage startup founders take heed — this is no time to procrastinate. Don’t wait…the early bird gets the…SAVINGS: Buy a $249 founder pass and save $200 before prices increase on April 1 — that’s no joke. Here are just a few examples of the topics we have on tap.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 26, 2021

Building a startup is never easy, especially when you’re in the early innings and navigating a huge learning curve. Education, support and sage advice are arguably as essential to startup success as fundraising. Find all that — and connect with your early-founder community — at TC Early Stage 2021.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 17, 2023

The early stages of building a startup is no cakewalk even during a strong economy — much less during the uncertain one we’re currently living in. Buy an early-bird founder ticket for $249 and tap into a day packed with: Workshops led by leading founders and VCs. Learn directly from founders who have paved the way.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Access to funding and lack of support systems are some of the greatest challenges faced by startup founders in sub-Saharan Africa. It is these gaps that continue to inspire the development of new programs like Madica by US-based venture capital firm Flourish Ventures , which hopes to lessen the burdens of building startups.

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Paul G. Silva

AUGUST 9, 2023

If you run a global network of widget factories then presumably you know a lot about the costs, risks, and expected revenue of opening a new widget factory. If startup founders refuse to kill a bad idea, they eventually run out of money. A few pearls of wisdom How good are you at killing ideas?

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Startup Blogpost

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Tobias Liebsch , Co-Founder, Fintalent.io Lead With Data for Investment Traction As a startup founder seeking investment, one major challenge I’ve faced is effectively communicating our vision and potential for scalability to prospective investors with limited time. Investors appreciate specifics over vagaries.

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NZ Entrepreneur

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

If we want to maintain and support sustainable economic growth while meeting the broader needs of society, we will need an economy underpinned by innovation and new technologies. It is our startup sector which will drive this innovative progress. Startup founders are our ambitious problem solvers. Risk and reward.

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NZ Entrepreneur

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Want to tap in to the best startup advice from entrepreneurs who are out there doing it? Welcome to ‘500 Founders’ where we ask innovators from around New Zealand for their top insights for first time startup founders. Surround yourself with people and things that lift you up and support you. Never give up.”

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AsiaTechDaily

MAY 25, 2022

The biggest accelerator program, sponsored by the Korean government, supported by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups (MSS), and organized by the National IT Industry Promotion Agency (NIPA), will be held for 3.5 The participating startups come from various countries across Europe, North America, and Southeast Asia.

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AsiaTechDaily

AUGUST 1, 2022

The Endeavor ScaleUp Growth Program is a non-dilutive (does not invest in the chosen company/without equity) accelerator program that provides startup founders with access to resources, successful industry leaders, and numerous mentors throughout Endeavor’s local and international network in order to scale the business.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 21, 2021

If there’s one thing every early founder needs it’s information, and you’ll find it in abundance at TechCrunch Early Stage 2021. Attend both to double your knowledge, double your networking, double your opportunities. Listen to what these early-stage founders said about TC Early Stage 2020. “I I recommend going to Early Stage.

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Jason Malki

JANUARY 15, 2024

GoAhead’s Managing Partners met through their respective Stanford networks. It doesn’t take much to catch the startup bug if you spend any sort of meaningful amount of time on Stanford’s campus. What major trends do you expect to see in technology innovation over the next 5 years that excite you?

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StartupNation

JUNE 1, 2021

As part of my role as a partner of HealthInc, I sit on the jury for the startup competition in which 20 finalists pitch their ventures, with 10 then selected to enter the program. The winners receive support, including an investment, to accelerate and scale their ventures. Franklin D. Warm introductions. Put yourself out there.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Not only are there few female partners in VC funds, we are also not doing enough to support female founders. Startups received an unprecedented amount of financial investment during the pandemic, yet female founders lost ground. Research has proven repeatedly that diversity is good for business.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

An ecosystem builder is a person, institution, or team that works towards a common goal to forward innovation, technology, equity, and opportunity in an ecosystem by creating initiatives, programs, and networks to help all succeed. We continue to grow and scale startups to date. What motivates you as an ecosystem builder?

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Revolution

OCTOBER 11, 2018

This years’-long shared experience has helped to foster an interconnected web of relationships that support our investment efforts with our $150 Million Rise of the Rest Seed Fund. comprised of the nearly 100 startups we have already invested in from across 50+ cities in the US? The real value is the networks. Leverage?—?and

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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. With that, we are on our way to build a track record, carve our niche, grow our AUM and LP networks. Remember Me.

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Impact Hub

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Impact Hub Network Global team Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp This is where the story of Patagonia and Impact Hub Zurich begins. It absorbs carbon emissions, provides oxygen, supports biodiversity, and offers renewable energy solutions. Spread the word within your network. The need for action has never been more urgent.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Startups and VC. Edge computing cloud and global data network Macrometa has raised $38 million led by Akamai Technologies, as the two announce a new partnership and product integrations, Catherine reports. Kyle has more. The funding also included participation from Shasta Ventures and Sixty Degree Capital.

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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! The newly launched Zettle Terminal connects to the internet via Wi-Fi or a free-of-charge pre-loaded SIM card on the 3G and 4G networks to enable business owners to operate on the go.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Back then, local tech leaders and founders thought that “Phoenix isn’t a a software tech town.” Software entrepreneurs assumed there wasn’t the infrastructure or ecosystem to support their entrepreneurial activities: No talent. And these companies, in turn attract talent, customers, investors and other support.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 22, 2019

Today, there are more nonprofits and incubator programs supporting potential entrepreneurs than ever before. These business and mentorship networks have made great strides helping entrepreneurs in local communities across the U.S. A number of local governments have also implemented programs to help startups.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 1, 2020

James Sutcliffe is the founder and CEO of The Founding Network , a collaboration platform for high-growth founders. If I were to pick one thing that unites the global tech scene in terms of culture I would point to the respect and reverence accorded to startup founders. James Sutcliffe. Contributor.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

We’re just about two weeks away from launching TC Sessions: Space 2020 , our first focused foray into early-stage space startups and the essential satellite industries that support them. Out-of-this-world networking. Connect and build relationships and opportunities with the global space startup community.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Once you’ve reached out, pitch them on why they should support your launch! From there, you want to identify all of your existing audience channels, potential support sources, and the effort/work required for you to hit your benchmark for each source. They’ll likely be the most vocal and willing to support you.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 24, 2021

“Whether you’re in people ops, a founder or seeking a job in Silicon Valley, I would love to answer your questions in my next column.”. Dear Sophie: I’m a startup founder looking to expand in the U.S. A lot has changed over the last year – can I still come? .” ecosystems combined.

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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. How to Build Your Early VC Network — Turning Social Capital into Financial Capital: If you haven’t heard of Nik, Josh or Gefen, where have you been?

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 3, 2021

Afterpay brings global revenues, global users and a more diverse merchant network to Square,” Alex notes. “It Developers may delight in solving complex technical problems, but the problem of a career path is one many don’t think much about, Juniper Networks CTO Raj Yavatkar writes in a guest column. That seems like a lot. In the U.S.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 22, 2021

If you’re beginning to build a startup, it’s an efficient way to advance your knowledge across key startup topics.” — Katia Paramonova, founder and CEO of Centrly. Build community and expand your network. Ever feel like you’re going it alone? Jessica McLean, Director of Marketing and Communications, Infinite-Compute.

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