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Why Startups Are Ready For A Reboot

YoungUpstarts

The pandemic has caused a severe downturn in global economies. Most startups have been competent in managing their cash burn by determining how they spend and utilizing government subsidies to meet their goals. NBC News points out several companies that filed for bankruptcy during the later months of the crisis.

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6 Stories of Successful New Entrepreneurs to Inspire Your Business

Up and Running

Rather than seeking private funding, the company’s owners obtained funds through DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency), committing them to building products for government use. Since its inception, iRobot has sold over 30 million robots globally. Black Diamond — Skiing to success.

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PowerUp Podcast returns for season three

NZ Entrepreneur

You might know Boring Oat Milk as an overnight success, but it took seven years, two near-bankruptcies and a whole lot of expert help to bring to life. The global energy sector is shifting fast, and Elemental Group is in the middle of an exciting transition from traditional to renewable energy generation. Morgan Maw, Boring Oat Milk.

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What Global Crises Teach Businesses about Marketing

Women Entrepreneurs Can

While governments are helping out, it may not be enough for your company. And, in some cases, the money isn’t available right away, meaning that mounting debts cause SMEs to file for bankruptcy. The post What Global Crises Teach Businesses about Marketing appeared first on WECAN. What have you learned from this crisis?

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Editorial: We owe a duty of care to founder mental health and it requires a collaborative solution

NZ Entrepreneur

The founder of one global Kiwi clothing company recounted to me a few years ago a high pressure situation that had him curled in a ball at the bottom of the shower, puking his guts out. What mechanisms have we, the business community, put in place to help ourselves grapple with something everyone knows is so commonplace?

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Austinites represent at SXSW 2018

Austin Startup

In this interview, hear how WWE co-founder Linda McMahon fought back from bankruptcy to build her company into a publicly traded entertainment and media powerhouse. Salon H When Health Care Goes High-Tech with Michael Dell and Dean Clay Johnston As a global business leader, Michael Dell transformed the way people buy and use computers.

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Flexible VC, a New Model for Companies Targeting Profitability

David Teten

Aunnie Patton Power writes, “According to the Global Impact Investing Network, 85% of Impact Investors look for market rate or close to market rate returns, but they are cognizant that pushing for a full company exit might have negative impact on the company’s founding mission. Governance. Flexible VC. Venture Debt.