David Teten

DECEMBER 2, 2019

You’ve decided to launch a technology-enabled startup with a positive social impact! I worked with outsourced research firm Wonder * to identify all of the institutions we could who support tech impact startups with cash and community, and in many cases without dilution. Aspen Tech Policy Hub. Congratulations!

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 14, 2011

But those same words could easily be applied to the Singapore-based technology entrepreneurs present at Techventure 2011. Just a bit of background – the high-tech start-up scene in Singapore is said to be growing healthily in recent years. Plans for more Singapore-based technology incubators. Singapore Innovation.

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Singapore Technical Review Technology Incubator 198

The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 11, 2023

When expanding their businesses, most tech startups and the subindustries that comprise the tech industry typically follow this model. Because of this, getting seed venture money, for example, becomes more feasible for many startup companies, particularly those in the technology industry.

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The Startup Magazine

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

The event presenter, FUND, is a national connector of entrepreneurs, VCs, angel investors, and industry experts with a focus on deal flow and making connections. The FUND Conference brings together over 100 startups to present their early-stage products and pitches in front of hundreds of investors and industry leaders.

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The Startup Magazine

MARCH 30, 2022

And indeed even though this group stands to benefit most if the startup succeeds, they also take the biggest risks, even before angel investors, so it’s not necessarily an enviable position. Last of all, don’t let the pitch material of the startup’s founders sway you and sell you on a project without doing your own due diligence.

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Technical Review Due Diligence Angel Investor Startup 134

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Based on my recent experience as an angel investor, and advisor to new business owners, I now recommend that all entrepreneurs, especially introverts, learn and practice the discipline they need to build and nurture relationships with key constituents through the following activities: Formalize a mentoring relationship with someone you trust.

Entrepreneur 261

Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch Angel Investor Incubator 261

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 14, 2014

This source is a major focus these days, due to government initiatives to incent research and development on alternative energy and other technologies. Join a startup incubator. Bartering technically means exchanging goods or services as a substitute for money. Apply for contests and business grants.

Entrepreneur 283

Entrepreneur Intellectual Property Technical Review Incubator 283

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 1, 2017

This source is a major focus these days, due to government initiatives to incent research and development on alternative energy and other technologies. Join a startup incubator. Bartering technically means exchanging goods or services as a substitute for money. Apply for contests and business grants.

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Product Development Cost Developer Product 177

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 15, 2019

You can review all the specifics of this approach in the classic book by Nathan Furr and Paul Ahlstrom, appropriately titled “ Nail It then Scale It: The Entrepreneur's Guide to Creating and Managing Breakthrough Innovation ,” but I will net it out here. In my view, savvy “super angel” investors such as Mike Maples, Jr. ,

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Startup Angel Investor Technical Review Incubator 245

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

This source is a major focus these days, due to government initiatives to incent research and development on alternative energy and other technologies. Join a startup incubator. Bartering technically means exchanging goods or services as a substitute for money. Apply for contests and business grants.

Intellectual Property 309

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 12, 2018

This source is a major focus these days, due to government initiatives to incent research and development on alternative energy and other technologies. Join a startup incubator. Bartering technically means exchanging goods or services as a substitute for money. Barter your services for their services.

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Intellectual Property Technical Review Startup Incubator 134

The Startup Magazine

MAY 16, 2018

Due to his great ability for engaging communication, Mendlen was chosen as a speechwriter for Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer, composing landmark speeches featured in the media, including Bill Gates’ last speech and Ballmer’s first speech as CEO of Microsoft. Dea Wilson, CEO at Lifograph.

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Up and Running

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Also, high-tech high-growth startups have access to investment funding that would not be available to stable, established businesses that show only slow growth. Investors will look first to a summary , and then a pitch ; but if you get through that screening, they’ll want to see a business plan for the process of due diligence.

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NZ Entrepreneur

AUGUST 22, 2023

Watch the video interview now A network of more than 140 entrepreneurial businesses and organisations warns New Zealand is in danger of being left behind due to a lack of resources and insufficient policies to progress entrepreneurship. They collaborated to produce the manifesto, reflecting the views of network members.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 25, 2012

As a rule of thumb, it is a required first step, as outside investors will not normally consider providing any funding until they see “skin in the game” from one of these first two sources. This source often gets overlooked, but it should be a major focus these days due to government initiatives on alternative energy and technology.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 8, 2015

This source is a major focus these days, due to government initiatives to incent research and development on alternative energy and other technologies. Join a startup incubator. Bartering technically means exchanging goods or services as a substitute for money. Barter your services for their services.

Entrepreneur 120

Entrepreneur Intellectual Property Technical Review Incubator 120

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 18, 2014

You can review all the specifics of this approach in a book by Nathan Furr and Paul Ahlstrom, appropriately titled “ Nail It then Scale It: The Entrepreneur''s Guide to Creating and Managing Breakthrough Innovation ,” but I will net it out here. In my view, savvy “super angel” investors such as Mike Maples, Jr., Marty Zwilling.

Entrepreneur 283

Entrepreneur Startup Angel Investor Technical Review 283

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 12, 2017

You can review all the specifics of this approach in the classic book by Nathan Furr and Paul Ahlstrom, appropriately titled “ Nail It then Scale It: The Entrepreneur's Guide to Creating and Managing Breakthrough Innovation ,” but I will net it out here. In my view, savvy “super angel” investors such as Mike Maples, Jr. ,

Startup 161

Startup Angel Investor Technical Review Incubator 161

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 20, 2012

You can review all the specifics of this approach in a recent book by Nathan Furr and Paul Ahlstrom, appropriately titled “ Nail It then Scale It: The Entrepreneur's Guide to Creating and Managing Breakthrough Innovation ,” but I will net it out here. In my view, savvy “super angel” investors such as Mike Maples, Jr. ,

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Startup Angel Investor Technical Review Incubator 296

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 26, 2013

According to David Rose , CEO of Gust, venture capital investors funded about 1500 startups last year, with Angel investors backing over 50,000 more. Of course, with more startups, this is still a tough space, with VCs funding only one out of 400 requests they get, and Angels limiting their focus to one out of 40.

IPO 273

IPO Entrepreneur Social Media Startup 273

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 16, 2011

As a rule of thumb, it is a required first step, as outside investors will not normally consider providing any funding until they see “skin in the game” from one of these first two sources. This source often gets overlooked, but it should be a major focus these days due to government initiatives on alternative energy and technology.

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Technical Review Bootstrapping Startup Venture Capital 233

Duct Tape Marketing

APRIL 6, 2022

Founders Space was ranked the #1 incubator for overseas startups by Forbes and Entrepreneur Magazines. Click on over and give us a review on iTunes, please! We called them founder space, round tables, and we'd meet, I'd introduce 'em to angel investors and marketing experts and lawyers, and really try to help them get off the ground.

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San Francisco Technical Review Incubator Silicon Valley 97

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 19, 2015

According to Statistic Brain , angel investors, numbering almost 300,000, contributed a record $25 billion to early-stage startups in the U.S. With more startups, angels still limit their focus to about one out of 40 requests. Smartphone apps can be built for less than $10K, so who needs an investor?

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IPO Angel Investor Startup Incubator 120

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

You can review all the specifics of this approach in a new book by Nathan Furr and Paul Ahlstrom, appropriately titled “ Nail It then Scale It: The Entrepreneur's Guide to Creating and Managing Breakthrough Innovation ,” but I will net it out here. In my view, savvy “super angel” investors such as Mike Maples, Jr. ,

Startup 286

Startup Angel Investor Technical Review Incubator 286

YoungUpstarts

JUNE 1, 2019

The best way to explain the “gap” in the Traction Gap Framework is to review the three phases that every startup must pass through in order to succeed. In the go-to-product phase, you can get help from a plethora of incubators, accelerators and angel investors. Mind the Traction Gap? Go-to-Product. Go-to-Market.

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Cleveland Framework Marketing Early Stage 150

Austin Startup

AUGUST 10, 2017

Although we were studying finance, we were always more interested in tech. We were infatuated with tech. But we got serious in early 2016 when we developed deep conviction around the immense technical vision of Ethereum. We dive deep into white papers, review technology, economics, game theory, etc.

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Gust

JUNE 17, 2012

As a rule of thumb, it is a required first step, as outside investors will not normally consider providing any funding until they see “skin in the game” from one of these first two sources. This source often gets overlooked, but it should be a major focus these days due to government initiatives on alternative energy and technology.

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Technical Review Bootstrapping Venture Capital Incubator 164

Gust

JULY 12, 2012

The goal was to share our experiences in the realm of angel investing with an array of global audiences, by participating in various lectures, discussions and workshops. In all four countries we met passionate entrepreneurs who were eager to discuss their exciting startups, as well as angel investors looking to support them.

Community 121

Community Estonia Ireland Finland 121

Transformify

APRIL 15, 2016

The capital of Kenya, Nairobi, is a vibrant city offering various resources for young start – ups, including accelerator 88MPH and incubator i-Hub. Despite all these advantages, it seems that the foreign investors are still reluctant to invest in seed and early stage projects. The next step would be to secure funding.

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Kenya Africa Incubator Cofounder 45

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 1, 2010

As a rule of thumb, it is a required first step, as outside investors will not normally consider providing any funding until they see “skin in the game” from one of these first two sources. Startup incubators. Angel investors. Bartering technically means exchanging goods or services as a substitute for money.

Technical Review 149

Technical Review Bootstrapping Startup Venture Capital 149

The Startup Magazine

JULY 26, 2017

Waccal has officially launched its social community platform which startups and investors can use to compare ideas, seek funding and manage portfolios and due diligence processes. Waccal joins the ranks of companies like Angel List and Crunchbase, which aim to democratize and simplify startup investing.

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Technical Review Community Due Diligence Angel Groups 62

Austin Startup

FEBRUARY 23, 2019

UbiQD enabled this innovation with safer, cheaper, and more reliable quantum dot technology that it’s licensing from M.I.T., Your team has had incredible reviews on the UbiGro agricultural product. In October, UbiQD was one of the five selected companies for the Wells Fargo Incubator program. It works on cannabis too!

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Technical Review Startup Harvest Advisory Board 54

Up and Running

AUGUST 16, 2017

For example, The Embrace Warmer was created by asking mothers with premature babies what they disliked about traditional infant incubators in hospital maternity wards. For example, I recently read a tech business plan that was making a health application for smartphones.

Business Plan 127

Business Plan Hockey Stick Cofounder Salary 127

techcrunch.com

SEPTEMBER 2, 2012

There has been no shortage of controversy and criticism around the convertible note, a popular investing vehicle that’s used by seed stage and angel investors. But with many investors in a seed round whose note starts at different times, calculating these interest payments and schedules can be complicated for the startup.

Equity 87

Equity San Francisco Technical Review Angel Investor 87

Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 30, 2010

The prices of angel deals have recently crept up, VCs have also gotten their checkbooks out again, frothy deals are happening and people are feeling bullish. Here talking about lithium-ion batteries and the early lead we’ve squandered in that market: “ With some technologies, both scaling and innovation take place overseas.

Entrepreneur 298

Entrepreneur Technical Review Balance Sheet Government 298

Up and Running

AUGUST 28, 2014

Him and his team of technically-minded co-founders began with just a grant and the advisory help of the MBA faculty at American University. It’s like being part of an incubator program,” Tim says of the Kogod Business School, “It’s such a neat thing to be able to learn hands on.”. A business with simple origins but big plans.

Virgin Islands 127

Virgin Islands Technical Review Startup Cofounder 127

mashable.com

OCTOBER 16, 2010

View more jobs » Len Williams Angels, super-angels, venture capitalists and micro-VCs - they all have their advantages and disadvantages. A lot of companies used angel investors money to get off the ground and subsequently turned to VCs for following rounds. Companies like GrowPublic, Inc.

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Angel Investor Venture Capital Social Media Technical Review 84