YoungUpstarts

JUNE 12, 2014

The decision to leave the security of a traditional job for the uncertain life of an entrepreneur is difficult. You’re giving up financial stability, committing a lot of time, and accepting the challenges of running your own business. You’re going to make less money as an entrepreneur initially.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

In this world of constant change, new technologies, and a thousand cultures, it’s evident and somehow comforting to me that the basic rules for business prosperity really haven’t changed in the last hundred years. Business success is still more about the people than the technology or idea involved. Personal initiative. Enthusiasm.

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The Next Web

JULY 20, 2013

They speak about how they love to help entrepreneurs build successful companies, yet when I ask them to give me feedback on my business plan or idea, they usually don’t even bother writing me back. Yes, it is true that some entrepreneurs either don’t receive a response or get a pre-made template. VCs are arrogant. Calendar day.

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ReadWriteStart

MARCH 8, 2021

Every startup entrepreneur wants to see their company grow. So what are the biggest barriers startup entrepreneurs experience in their route to achieve long-term growth? Even fewer are successful with the original business model that spawned them. And more importantly, how can you avoid or overcome them? . Visibility .

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Duct Tape Marketing

APRIL 6, 2022

Founders Space was ranked the #1 incubator for overseas startups by Forbes and Entrepreneur Magazines. Steve is also the author of Surviving a Startup: Practical Strategies for Starting a Business, Overcoming Obstacles, and Coming Out on Top. But I, what I wanna do in the a book is tell entrepreneurs, you can't just dive into it.

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Professor VC

MAY 29, 2008

What does it take to be an Angel Investor? To the SEC, it means that you are an accredited investor and To the man (or woman) on the street, a minimum qualification would seem to be an interest and ability to invest in early stage ventures. I think this sentiment has given angel groups a bad name. Email This BlogThis!

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

If you are one of the thousands of entrepreneurs who need equity funding to get your startup going (no loans to repay), you are probably overwhelmed at the prospect of finding, contacting and pitching to the huge number of qualified angels and investment groups around the country. Recruit a team with complementary skills.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 25, 2015

In this world of constant change, new technologies, and a thousand cultures, it’s evident and somehow comforting to me that the basic rules for business prosperity really haven’t changed in the last hundred years. Business success is still more about the people than the technology or idea involved. Personal initiative. Enthusiasm.

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Up and Running

MARCH 11, 2015

I like to follow these blogs through Feedly, but you can often sign up to get email alerts for new posts from most of these blogs. What do you get when a successful entrepreneur becomes a VC and then starts blogging about his experiences? Here’s a list of our favorite VC blogs, in alphabetical order. andrewchen.co.

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Steve Blank

JANUARY 20, 2014

Part 1: Bend, Oregon Ecosystem and Entrepreneurs. So what types of entrepreneurs and startups exist in Bend? In addition to local entrepreneurs building startups, I found something else I wasn’t expecting in Bend: a deep pool of talented Valley transplants who’ve made their way to Bend – either during their careers or after.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 25, 2016

Many startup businesses – tech or otherwise – fail. In our industry we applaud the efforts for entrepreneurs to have tried and we know that today’s failure can bring the experience for tomorrow’s success. As they see you grow the become intrigued and probably analyze your business model and potential.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 17, 2014

In this world of constant change, new technologies, and a thousand cultures, it’s evident and somehow comforting to me that the basic rules for business prosperity really haven’t changed in the last hundred years. Business success is still more about the people than the technology or idea involved. Personal initiative. Enthusiasm.

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ReadWriteStart

MAY 29, 2012

Serial tech entrepreneur, speaker and consultant Scott Steinberg , author of The Crowdfunding Bible , explains how to make crowdfunding work for your startup. Crowdfunding] investors are not as sophisticated as professional venture and angel investors. Often [entrepreneurs] don’t understand the time commitment involved.

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Tim Keane

JUNE 19, 2012

Startups and angels: Along the way to success. By Tim Keane, Angel Investor, Golden Angels Investors, LLC. Technology versus market risk in angel investments » June 19, 2012. Signup for email updates. Enter your Email. Angel Capital Association website. « | Main. It depends.

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Tim Keane

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

Startups and angels: Along the way to success. By Tim Keane, Angel Investor, Golden Angels Investors, LLC.   When we talk to entrepreneurs (or explain to others what we do) we often explain this in risk terms. Signup for email updates. Enter your Email. Picking Ventures: Part 2.

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Sophia Perl of Wisdom

JUNE 14, 2010

I do my best to support the organization because I believe in their mission of helping women entrepreneurs to start up. Angel Investor and Entrepreneur Round Table in San Francisco. There were 4 angel investors ready to share their thoughts and feedback on people’s ideas and business models.

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Steve Blank

AUGUST 8, 2016

Values – who and what founders and customers hold dear – were the focus on today’s Entrepreneurs are Everywhere radio show. The program examines the DNA of entrepreneurs: what makes them tick, how they came up with their ideas; and explores the habits that make them successful, and the highs and lows that pushed them forward.

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Hearpreneur

AUGUST 5, 2020

We asked entrepreneurs and business owners about the industries that are ripe for disruption and here are the response; #1- The hemp extraction. You often have to call or email back and forth with an agent to get quotes. The prevailing trends may favor some industry while others prove to be more profitable over time.

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Startup Lessons Learned

SEPTEMBER 15, 2008

So far, I have found "lean startup" works better with the entrepreneurs Ive talked to than "agile startup" or even "extreme startup.") The wise entrepreneur will take this advice seriously in order to distill his ideas down to their essence. What are the characteristics of a lean startup? No more, no less. Good stuff. Great blog!

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Steve Blank

AUGUST 8, 2016

Values – who and what founders and customers hold dear – were the focus on today’s Entrepreneurs are Everywhere radio show. The program examines the DNA of entrepreneurs: what makes them tick, how they came up with their ideas; and explores the habits that make them successful, and the highs and lows that pushed them forward.

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Tim Keane

JUNE 28, 2006

Startups and angels: Along the way to success. By Tim Keane, Angel Investor, Golden Angels Investors, LLC. « How to assure yourself that no professional investor will ever want to invest in your venture: | Main. Managing Investor Relationships » June 28, 2006. Signup for email updates.

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Up and Running

MAY 28, 2015

We recently had Tim Berry, Palo Alto Software founder and business planning expert, present our Bplans audience with his latest advice on lean business planning. ” and our first instinct as entrepreneurs and business owners is yes, let’s do drive-through. Tell your angel investors a story about need.

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 30, 2017

This article is part of our “ Business Startup Guide ”—a curated list of our articles that will get you up and running in no time! People often ask us for a list of steps they can use to start their own business. From business type to business model to physical location, there are so many variables!

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Tim Keane

OCTOBER 8, 2008

Startups and angels: Along the way to success. By Tim Keane, Angel Investor, Golden Angels Investors, LLC. « The Whitehorse Daily Star - good advice for entrepreneurs | Main. Last week, our angel group reviewed a business with an online lie detector technology.  Enter your Email.

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Tim Keane

DECEMBER 14, 2009

Startups and angels: Along the way to success. By Tim Keane, Angel Investor, Golden Angels Investors, LLC. Signup for email updates. Enter your Email. Greg Gianforte: Bootstrapping Your Business: Start And Grow a Successful Company With Almost No Money. Angel Capital Association website.

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Tim Keane

OCTOBER 2, 2007

Startups and angels: Along the way to success. By Tim Keane, Angel Investor, Golden Angels Investors, LLC. « Thoughts for New Angels | Main. | Is Business Model Analysis Important To You? Investors love entrepreneurs who understand their business model, and can describe it accurately.

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Up and Running

MAY 2, 2014

It’s a simple truth that every entrepreneur knows: Getting the capital to start or grow your business is often harder than running the business itself. Instead, people want to get to know you, the entrepreneur, and to see your progress, even if over a short time period. Venture Capital and Angel Investors'

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Tim Keane

OCTOBER 19, 2006

Startups and angels: Along the way to success. By Tim Keane, Angel Investor, Golden Angels Investors, LLC. Due diligence: An Entrepreneurs Perspective » October 19, 2006. Signup for email updates. Enter your Email. Angel Capital Association website. Thinking about pricing.

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Tim Keane

MARCH 9, 2011

Startups and angels: Along the way to success. By Tim Keane, Angel Investor, Golden Angels Investors, LLC. How to prepare a sales forecast for a business plan » March 09, 2011. « Leaving a Trail | Main. | How should I finance my new venture?  I’ve written a lot about that topic ( [link] ).

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Tim Keane

NOVEMBER 11, 2008

Startups and angels: Along the way to success. By Tim Keane, Angel Investor, Golden Angels Investors, LLC. « Paying attention to the business model: Whos in charge here? What Entrepreneurs and Angels Want To Know. What Entrepreneurs and Angels Want To Know.

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Up and Running

APRIL 27, 2015

It’s true that no one is perfect, and this shows itself in the business world as much as it does anywhere else. While entrepreneurs strive to do their best, mistakes are sometimes unavoidable. Petraeus’ situation proved that it’s not a good idea to mix business with pleasure—it’s as simple as that!

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Hippoland

JANUARY 29, 2016

If you are fundraising, you’ll need at least 2 decks: An email deck An in-person meeting deck If you are participating in a Demo Day with an accelerator, you’ll also need a Demo Day deck. But, there are some major differences… What is an email deck? Lastly, an email deck serves to provide context. Be visual (i.e.

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Professor VC

SEPTEMBER 26, 2011

However, I have seen some blog posts posing the question about whether the same principles of valuing baseball players could be applied to entrepreneurs. I encourage entrepreneurs to give it a shot and let me know what you think. Email This BlogThis! What does it take to be an Angel Investor? Steve Bennet.

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Professor VC

APRIL 1, 2010

Negotiating an Angel Deal in your PJs. was part of a Dow Jones VentureWire webinar last week titled Negotiating An Angel Deal: What Angels, Entrepreneurs & VCs Need to Know. This will both reduce the number of angel investors and make it more difficult to syndicate across stage lines. Well, not exactly.I

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Tim Keane

MAY 22, 2006

Startups and angels: Along the way to success. By Tim Keane, Angel Investor, Golden Angels Investors, LLC. « Compensation for Entrepreneurs | Main. Pick Your Investor With Care.   Deals that were put together so poorly that the entrepreneur had little room to work. 

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Up and Running

JULY 26, 2013

In a recent webinar, serial entrepreneur Caroline Cummings answered some commonly-asked questions on how to pitch and get funding. A: Just focus on the market need, your business model, your team, what you’ve accomplished to date that is relevant to the investment, and your funding needs. Did we miss your question?

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Tim Keane

NOVEMBER 9, 2011

Startups and angels: Along the way to success. By Tim Keane, Angel Investor, Golden Angels Investors, LLC. Signup for email updates. Enter your Email. Greg Gianforte: Bootstrapping Your Business: Start And Grow a Successful Company With Almost No Money. Angel Capital Association website.

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