TechCrunch

MARCH 22, 2021

Join us for two program-packed days dedicated to founders in the earliest stages of startup life (pre-seed through Series A). The event agenda features interactive presentations that cover a range of essential topics like fundraising, operations, growth, product-market fit, product management and more. The TC Early Stage Pitch-Off.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 11, 2021

The first day is packed with presentations designed to help you learn (or deepen your knowledge of) essential startup skills — product fit, growth marketing, fundraising and a whole bunch more. We’ve tapped some of the best startup ecosystem experts who will not only impart their wisdom, but they’ll also take and answer your questions.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 11, 2023

Maybe it’s just the way I’ve been experiencing San Francisco, but it feels like the more social energy around us is less cocky, more present. In the rest of this newsletter, we’ll talk about pitch deck teardowns and artificial intelligence.

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Angel Capital Association

MARCH 25, 2024

For black investors and founders, these sessions are a goldmine of information, offering insights into the latest trends, strategies for successful investing, and guidance on navigating the complexities of the startup ecosystem.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 29, 2022

In 2014, Prayank Swaroop made a pitch to the storied venture firm Accel, where he worked as an associate, about future marketplaces in India. At the time, Flipkart and Snapdeal were the only two e-commerce startups in India that had shown a semblance of scale. Swaroop’s presentation from 2014. Image credits: Accel).

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Plus, you don’t have to choose between presentations that air simultaneously. Hot Tip: Looking to increase engagement and exposure for your space startup? Buy a Startup Exhibitor Package and you’ll get five minutes to pitch your company live to thousands of global attendees. What can you expect on this space odyssey?

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Andreessen Horowitz

MAY 6, 2024

Remember, a warm introduction or direct contact with the individual or their closest decision makers (such as managers and/or lawyers) can set the stage for a successful pitch. It allows you to present realistic opportunities and waste far less of your and their time.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

Boulder is quickly becoming a startup mecca on par with Silicon Valley — largely due to the Techstars accelerator, which has cultivated the city’s startup ecosystem. This presents out-of-towners with opportunities to connect with fellow startup leaders and potential investors. Boulder, Colorado.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 31, 2021

In less than 24 hours, thousands of new startup founders from around the world will tune in to day one of TC Early Stage 2021: Operations & Fundraising. Want to build a better startup? Buy your ticket , join your community and learn the best startup practices from those who earned their expertise by doing.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

With venture investors committing to funding Black and minority founders, alongside the growing availability of government-backed proposals, such as New Jersey allocating $10 million to a seed fund for Black and Latinx startups , can we expect to see fundamental change? How many ethnicities are present in the executive ranks?

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Accelerators, incubators, entrepreneurship training programs and workshops, co-working spaces, maker spaces, universities, pitch events and competitions, networking events and meetups, venture capital firms, angel investors, government and other civic programs, and mentors. Ecosystem Mapping Resources. There are a lot of other ways.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Yeah, baby, we are ready to jump right into a jam-packed day dedicated to the growth and success of the entire early-stage startup ecosystem. TechCrunch Startup Battlefield presented by Capital Connect by J.P. Welcome to the first day of TechCrunch Disrupt ! Latecomers always welcome: Buy a pass right here.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

So, in keeping with our mission, we present to you today a list of Ukrainian tech companies and initiatives you can support, the products you can use, and the startups which you – if you’re an investor – can look at funding. But over 90% of Ukrainian startups say they need financial support to survive the war.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

How to manage third-party cybersecurity risks that are too costly to ignore After a record 2022, 8 investors explain why it’s ‘still just Day 1’ for Africa’s startup ecosystem Image Credits: Natalia Ivanova (opens in a new window) / Getty Images Despite the downturn, Africa had a record year in 2022: 1,100 investors poured $6.5

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TechCrunch

JULY 21, 2021

We’re the proud hosts of the Extreme Tech Challenge (XTC) Global Finals , and the pitch competition action starts tomorrow, July 22 at 9:00 am (PT). Pro housekeeping tip: Attending this virtual pitch fest is 100% free, but you need to register here first. Not familiar with XTC ? The road to the XTC finals was crowded, to say the least.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 13, 2023

. “For people working at those startups, that means some (in some cases, all) of their employee stock options spent 2022 underwater,” writes Secfi CEO Frederik Mijnhardt. Here’s some candid advice for late-stage startup workers: Full TechCrunch+ articles are only available to members. That’s no hot take.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 2, 2022

Bonus: Your pass also includes access to our online day on October 21 — catch fresh analyst commentary from the Disrupt Desk, roundtable discussions and replays of the live presentations. . Get ready for 3 in-person days filled with fascinating founders, smart VCs and a bevy of experts spanning the startup ecosystem.

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Gust

NOVEMBER 8, 2012

As I write this, days after the 2012 presidential election, I’m probably not alone in feeling relieved that the political jeering and soapboxing that reached a feverish pitch during the seemingly endless campaign season has finally subsided. Intellectual Property.

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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. But it’s more than just listening — all the presentations are highly interactive. Day one will be packed with presentations and break-out sessions and day two…well that’s a whole new realm of opportunity.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 1, 2016

That’s money that fuels our startup ecosystems. There are even LP fund-of-funds who raise capital with a main marketing pitch of providing better access to direct investments. The full presentation can be downloaded on SlideShare or viewed below. Final upfront lp survey data 2016 from Mark Suster.

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Don Dodge

APRIL 6, 2015

I remember the Demo Day in 2007 where DropBox presented to about 30 Boston area Angels and Venture Capital investors. Two years earlier I saw another Boston based startup called Carbonite pitch a similar cloud backup solution to investors. The presentations were folksy and unpolished. None of the local VC firms invested.

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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. The coronavirus crisis, in general, hasn’t affected the Vilnius startup ecosystem in the same way as the rest of Europe.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 27, 2021

” Katai also shared his impressions of Romania’s startup ecosystem, suggestions for maintaining top-of-mind status with customers, and reinforced the often-overlooked need to continually repurpose content to grab mindshare. Boston’s startup market is more than setting records in scorching start to year.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

You’ll hear from top experts, founders and investors from across the startup ecosystem. We’re talking issues that every startup founder needs to master or understand well enough to delegate wisely. He’ll offer insights on how to network, craft a great pitch and target the best investors for your success.

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David Teten VC

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

We organized a series of HBS Angels pitch nights, joint with a range of affinity groups for HBS Alumni: HBS African-American, HBS Healthcare, HBS LBGT, and HBS Latino. From the study: “More than men, women founders and their presentations are subject to challenges and pushback. Concentration in consumer/branded products startups.

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David Teten VC

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

We organized a series of HBS Angels pitch nights, joint with a range of affinity groups for HBS Alumni: HBS African-American, HBS Healthcare, HBS LBGT, and HBS Latino. From the study: “More than men, women founders and their presentations are subject to challenges and pushback. Concentration in consumer/branded products startups.

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