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Why I cringe when you say you’re raising a $1.5m seed round.

Hippoland

of entrepreneurs I meet with). Most entrepreneurs understand on some level that fundraising is all about messaging. But, messaging how much you are raising and for what specific milestones are equally important. Company A: -Raised a seed round of $500k -Now raising another seed round of $2.5m ” I cringe.

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The 37 Greatest Business Ideas for Young Entrepreneurs

Mike Michalowicz

Here are a few business ideas for young entrepreneurs. #1 Who is better suited to do both than a young entrepreneur? Think B2B as well. 20 Use the Allowance as Seed Money. In teaching kids to develop an entrepreneurial mindset, you can start by helping them to think of their allowance as seed money.