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Views on the Ground: Scenes from Our Chicago Founder Fly-In

Revolution

Portfolio company leaders from across the country touched down in the Windy City to connect with fellow Rise of the Rest-backed founders on tactical tools for turbulent times. VP of Platform and Portfolio Success, Amira Ouji, and Head of Community, Liz Westhouse, recap the event below. That outlook shaped the conversations that followed.

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Resilience in Entrepreneurship is the X Factor for Success

American Entrepreneurship

Peer communities (online forums, founder groups, Slack channels) provide shared experiences and emotional validation. Successful entrepreneurs have a mindset that enables them to move past failure. Most importantly, their approach increases their chances of success because they view failure as an opportunity to learn.

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The Entrepreneurial Path: Essential Tips for First-time Founders

American Entrepreneurship

Two prominent entrepreneurs share their views on starting a business plus 10 tips every first-time founder should have. A founders journey when taking on the challenge of launching a startup is filled with highs and lows.Their path to success will have challenges, setbacks, and moments of doubt.

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The Role of Alternative Funding in Startups

StartupNation

Peer-to-Peer Lending Peer-to-peer (P2P) funding is usually done through a P2P website such as LendingClub, Kiva, Funding Circle, or Zopa. Funding a startup can be challenging, especially if you’re new to the game. There’s lots of competition. Many seek an alternative route as traditional funding doesn’t always work out.

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Supergut Secures New Funding and Expands Leadership to Drive Growth in Gut Health

American Entrepreneurship

She is also the Operating Partner at Full Frame Growth Partners that led the recent funding round and was previously the Founder and Managing Partner of Creekside Ventures. The company offers functional superfoods and supplements that help optimize digestion, control appetite, and boost metabolic health.

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8 Must-Have Tips to Protect Your Startup

StartupNation

Founding team conflicts have doomed many promising ventures. As you set out on this journey, protecting your business means more than just securing your data or drafting airtight contracts. It means building a resilient, adaptable, and innovative company. Build Your Early Team with Care Building a startup starts with the people behind it.

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EnCharge AI Raises $100M for Development of First-of-its-kind Analog In-memory-computing AI Chips

American Entrepreneurship

Amongst these are key players in the semiconductor, consumer electronics, and defense industries, including Samsung Ventures, RTX Ventures, and In-Q-Tel, as well as other investors like Maverick Silicon, Capital TEN, and Morgan Creek Digital.