TechCrunch

APRIL 6, 2022

Austin made headlines in 2021 for being “the place” for startup founders and venture capitalists alike to set up shop. That’s why TechCrunch has chosen to shine a spotlight on the city with a special episode of TechCrunch Live centered on the growing startup scene in Austin, Texas.

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TechCrunch

JULY 26, 2021

Soyombo is one of the few founder-cum-investors on the continent, despite his company not being the traditional VC-backed startup the world has become accustomed to. Non-traditional startup founder to an angel investor. How African startups raised investments in 2020.

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Founders Coop

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Not coincidentally, they also serve as training grounds for some of the world’s most successful startup founders. Although we haven’t been on the inside at Techstars for several years, we grew up with the program and have watched with growing dismay as it drifted away from its original focus on founders.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

What industry sectors is your tech ecosystem strong in? The Vilnius startup ecosystem is mainly dominated by startups developing business management systems (B2B, SaaS) and financial technologies. I think COVID-19 created more opportunities for Vilnius than risks in this regard. Top are startup founders like J.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 19, 2021

You’ll hear from top-tier investors, seasoned founders and respected subject-matter experts across the startup ecosystem. It’s a rare opportunity to ask questions and get answers from the folks who’ve been there, done that and want to help you move forward. It’s like a mini-MBA session on early-stage companies.”.

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Don Dodge

APRIL 6, 2015

None of the local VC firms invested. Seeing little opportunity here, Drew and Arash moved the company to Silicon Valley later that year. from Sequoia Capital and have gone on to raise over $1 Billion from VC investors. Why do startups join the Ycombinator program? It is like a 3 month boot camp for startups.

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Jason Malki

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

As a seasoned recruiter, his efforts have predominantly focused on structuring the executive teams of emerging VC and PE-backed ventures. Before founding Shields Group Search, Thomas hired the founders of companies for a VC studio at the inception stage. Shields Group Search was established to bridge this gap.

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David Teten VC

MARCH 1, 2022

The easiest way to work with and for VC funds is to become a part-time scout, getting paid for sourcing investments. How to find a job as a VC scout. VC recruiters list and compensation data. How to negotiate a partner role at a VC or private equity firm. Syllabus for how to launch, manage, and invest a VC fund.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 5, 2011

I’m inspired by the enthusiasm of the young, emerging startup ecosystem that is here. I gave him the same advice I give nearly all over-worked, control-freak, do-everything-yourself startup founders: “Your number one priority isn’t any of these things. I need to take some VC meetings.

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Y Combinator

MAY 22, 2019

39:40 – What’s a strong opinion he had about running a startup that he’s changed since running Meesho? 41:10 – How has the Indian startup ecosystem evolved? 43:30 – Can foreigners come to India and start a startup? 44:35 – Best advice for aspiring Indian founders.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 2, 2021

Syndicate leads are often experienced angel investors or successful startup founders. They have a wealth of knowledge from playing different roles in the building of a startup ecosystem. Investzilla is focused on unlocking that opportunity for them.”

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TechCrunch

MARCH 9, 2021

That said, Norway’s VC community has been somewhat dormant for a while. Are there startups that you wish you would see in the industry but don’t? What are some overlooked opportunities right now? Which areas are either oversaturated or would be too hard to compete in at this point for a new startup? E-commerce.

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