VC Cafe

MARCH 21, 2022

Below is the first landscape of Israeli startups building the Metaverse, which we published last month in Calcalist , which helps explain our view a bit. We mapped over 50 startups that collectively raised more than $3.5 The Israeli startups building the Metaverse (Source: Calcalist / Remagine Ventures ). Gaming + web3/NFTs.

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Startup Lessons Learned

OCTOBER 7, 2016

Guest post by Jennifer Maerz, contributing editor of Lean Startup Co. It’s been exciting to watch the Lean Startup movement grow from a practice utilized in the tech world to one implemented in a wide variety of sectors ranging from enterprise to education, religious organizations, nonprofits, and government groups.

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The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 24, 2024

Design a loyalty program Establishing a loyalty program is another amazing strategy to foster customer engagement and retention. Another idea to make your loyalty programs more effective is to incorporate tiers that users can progress through as they gain more points or purchases.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 19, 2010

Our guest this week on #TWiVC was Dana Settle , partner at Greycroft Partners , a venture capital firm with offices in New York and Los Angeles. Another topic we debated early in the program was “lean startup” vs. “ fat startup ” where we both took the obvious hedge and said “it depends.” OTHER DEALS: 1.

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Steve Blank

JUNE 8, 2021

Although the class was run completely online, and even though they were suffering from Zoom fatigue, the 10 teams of 42 students collectively interviewed 1,142 beneficiaries, stakeholders, requirements writers, program managers, industry partners, etc. – while simultaneously building a series of minimal viable products.

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View from Seed

JANUARY 27, 2021

We are looking to bring on board a versatile new team member to support the varied internal operations of the firm as well as collaborate with the partners on our external programs and communications with the broader entrepreneurial community. You act as an “ invited guest.”. What Will The Job Be Like.

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Gust

JULY 12, 2012

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. The following day, I delivered a four hour workshop on capital sources and pitch strategies for fifteen entrepreneurs in the Propel program.

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The Startup Magazine

DECEMBER 21, 2022

For instance, top nonprofit CRMs have fundraising thermometers, donor fundraising programs, analytics, and much more. These influencers are more likely to partner with your nonprofit if they believe in your cause. Nonprofits should look to partner with entertainment venues in their communities. Social Media Marketing.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Keep your eyes and mind open to free sources of innovation in every ecosystem, including open-source software, university cooperative programs, and the many incubators and accelerators supported by volunteers and communities. Invest in communication skills and use all platforms. Establish a governance process to support efforts.

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The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 4, 2023

Today we present Olga Camargo as part of The Startup Magazine’s Female Founder Interview series. She launched her financial practice, FARO Associates LLC (Latina/woman-owned/Minority Business Enterprise), and new fintech project, SHENIX, on her culturally-relevant financial services research and community needs. My own experience.

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Mucker Lab

OCTOBER 10, 2023

SDR Strategy & Model Checklist In the intricate world of sales development, finding the balance between art and science is crucial for a startup's success. Instead, identifying a narrow target market and focusing efforts there is key, especially for startups with limited resources.

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Austin Startup

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Pre-swag surf group photo of HBCU@SXSW students and Spike Lee at Capital One House Over the past several years, tech communities across the United States have attempted to make significant progress towards increasing diversity and inclusion in their industries. The business model is simple.

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Austin Startup

MARCH 14, 2020

Capital Factory’s Saturday Startup Spotlight series features intimate chats with some of the latest founders taking hold of the startup ecosystem today. 2020 is about growth: increasing brand awareness, reservation count, and Tesla partners. What do you want our community to know about eCarra? We’re creating a machine.

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Steve Blank

APRIL 16, 2020

Pre-pandemic these coffees were usually about what startup to join or how to find product/market fit. You could consider alternate vocations – medical research or joining a startup in therapeutics, diagnostics , medical devices , or digital health (mobile health, health IT, wearable devices, telemedicine, and personalized medicine).

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Startup Lessons Learned

AUGUST 20, 2020

I’ve long been an advocate of using Lean Startup principles to advance non-profits and philanthropic organizations, whose work is so urgently needed at this moment in history. Its creation was a chance to see how Lean Startup principles can be applied to philanthropic work as well as high-growth startups.

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This is going to be BIG.

MAY 14, 2012

I'll bet you don't know where the Center of NY's Tech Community and Center of Creativity is. In fact, it is "well-known internationally as the original home of New York's technology community.". Despite the attempts at seeding things way downtown, Flatiron and Soho is where tech startups grew, just like today.

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Feld Thoughts

JULY 20, 2020

I recently was in an email thread where a Black founder had a powerful and clear response to the question from one of her corporate partners. The question was: How can our (the corporate partner’s) team better support diversity in our work, particularly in our sourcing, diligence, and onboarding efforts? It follows.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 21, 2023

In general, this won’t happen for a new startup unless you have a good credit history, or existing assets that you are willing to put at-risk for collateral. Trade equity or services for startup help. Negotiate an advance from a strategic partner or customer. Join a startup incubator or accelerator.

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Austin Startup

JULY 2, 2019

Second, since we help grow startups, it’s important to note that diversity makes business sense. We’re proud to be working with local leaders to develop more consistent LGBTQ+ community events that extend well beyond Pride Month. “First, we know that promoting diversity is just the right thing to do. Check out our photo album.

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The Startup Magazine

MARCH 13, 2020

Jay Hart , a retired 30-year veteran of the Florida police force, has spent the last decade helping communities push information to residents with his public safety focused MCALERT app. The app is a useful tool for connecting communities with important information quickly during emergency situations and community-wide events.

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Duct Tape Marketing

JULY 2, 2021

Key Takeaway: The Small Business Expo is all about helping small businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups. With events in over 45 cities around the country, the Small Business Expo has built a community that supports the growth of small businesses and brings people together all across America. It’s a huge gathering.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

30 nations currently have investment-based citizenship or residency programs. Strong relationships with clients and business partners are essential for international entrepreneurs to ensure the long-term viability of their enterprises. The industry of citizenship by investment is rapidly expanding and constantly changing.

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Rob Go

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

There is a wealth of resources that are unique to this town and a vibrant community of hackers, product designers, business people, and investors at various stages in their career. Mobile Mondays : Boston chapter of the world’s largest Mobile professional community. HBS Startup Tribe. Olin College Foundry Program.

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Austin Startup

MARCH 19, 2020

AFWERX’s Virtual Conference Previews What’s Next for Our Startup Scene Amid Coronavirus…We’re Going Virtual! Despite the sudden setback, we quickly got up, dusted ourselves off and got to work pivoting to continue to support our community. What happens when you’re handed lemons? You make lemonade.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 16, 2018

So having a good communication network is essential for your startup. Being a new startup, you should be careful while selecting one. Due to its reliable services, Charter Spectrum can help you a lot to grow your startup. Faster communication with partners. These benefits will grow your startup.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 26, 2016

Running a startup is exhilarating. For an increasing number of successful startups, they are foregoing London, New York, or Silicon Valley for the business-friendly UAE. It is this connectivity that has made the UAE as a whole the location for an increasing number of successful startups. There are a variety of reasons.

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The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 18, 2020

As part of The Startup Magazine Female Founder series , we sat down with award-winning entrepreneur Elizabeth Colón. Growing up in a home with two deaf sisters and parents who spoke very little English, Elizabeth saw the many ways that language can be a barrier for individuals who do not have the means to communicate on their own.

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Feld Thoughts

MARCH 20, 2018

As many of you know, my partner Jason is from Detroit. Jason is returning to Detroit to sprinkle some of the wisdom he has learned along the way with the Detroitpreur startup community at Bamboo Detroit on April 5th from 6-8 pm. The Motor City. Thanks to Jason’s generous sponsorship of this event, attendance is free to all.

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David Cohen

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

We are strengthening our ability to invest in more startups and their founders than any other company in the world. For those of you in Boulder or Seattle that interpreted the communications as a disparagement of the startup community and its impact – that was definitely not the intent. We’re sorry for that.

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David Teten

FEBRUARY 28, 2012

On February 16, I visited Washington, DC, where I attended an HBS Club of DC lunch on the Case Foundation and Startup America. One of those partnerships is with Startup America , who was also featured at the lunch. Michael leads the Social Innovation team, which works with programs and grants. • Startup America is an example.

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Austin Startup

AUGUST 2, 2018

In that time, I’ve been consistently delighted by the support and enthusiasm of the Austin startup community. In July I spoke on a panel at 3 Day Startup Global Roundup, an opportunity that sprung out of a connection in a Female Founders Facebook Group. It’s like that warm belly feeling after a full bowl of ramen.

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Startup Lessons Learned

OCTOBER 11, 2018

As we put the final touches on Lean Startup Conference 2018 , I wanted to take a moment to share more about some of the panels, workshops, and events. For the whole program, please take a look here. That’s the growth management strategy that prioritizes speed over efficiency in an environment of uncertainty as an organization scales.

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David Teten

AUGUST 15, 2013

How can a tech startup engage with a Fortune 500 company for mutual benefit? The chasm between the typical Fortune 500 company and a startup is typically too vast for a standard partnership. I worked with our intern team to look for the Fortune 500 companies making the strongest effort to reach out to the tech startup community.

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Austin Startup

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Volo co-founders Nicola Donadini, Melissa Mitchell and Lotis Bautista The Forrest Four-Cast: February 18, 2019 Fifty diverse startups will aim to impress a panel of judges and a live audience with their skills, creativity and innovation at SXSW Pitch Presented by Cyndx. Grow our partner community and get more people actively volunteering.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 29, 2021

An underutilized, but valuable resource, every startup should investigate is a formal or informal connection to your alma mater, including any local university. Look for special programs for entrepreneurs, like the Arizona State University Furnace Technology Transfer Accelerator program that I am familiar with, available to non-students.

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Austin Startup

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

The Forrest Four-Cast: February 7, 2019 Fifty diverse startups will aim to impress a panel of judges and a live audience with their skills, creativity and innovation at SXSW Pitch Presented by Cyndx. Our team is experienced with over 150 years of research and software product development experience that includes five startups and an exit.

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Startup Lessons Learned

NOVEMBER 19, 2012

Guest post by Sarah Milstein, co-host of The Lean Startup Conference. At a party in NYC recently, I was challenged by a VC to name the biggest company currently using Lean Startup practices. I think he expected me to describe a medium-sized startup or maybe some small, old-school media organization.

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