ReadWriteStart

MAY 5, 2011

At the final roundtable, we worked with just two entrepreneurs and then spent the rest of the time on Q&A, which in itself was interesting. In the Q&A, Bill Gordon introduced himself as one of the principals of the Stamford Innovation Center, an incubator being formed in Connecticut. These resellers buy devices from the U.S.

Costa Rica 115

Costa Rica Incubator Silicon Valley India 115

YoungUpstarts

JUNE 7, 2018

One of the biggest challenges facing startup businesses is getting adequate financing – without hobbling future performance. It’s not just an issue of knowing where to start and what options fit best with the entrepreneur’s personal and business circumstances, cash needs and credit rating. Of course not.

Entrepreneur 109

Entrepreneur Incubator Finance Canada 109

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 30, 2019

My first advice for new entrepreneurs is to pick a domain that doesn’t have the sky-high up-front development costs, like online web sites and smart phone apps. Join a startup incubator. In reality, the financing valley of death tests the commitment, determination, and problem solving ability of every entrepreneur.

Intellectual Property 219

Intellectual Property Technical Review Startup Incubator 219

ReadWriteStart

JUNE 1, 2020

I have often been asked about Startup Funding by entrepreneurs. Here is Startup Funding, a Comprehensive Guide for Entrepreneurs. Incubators and Accelerators. Then we have startup platforms like incubators and accelerators. If you are facing any problem you can always check out this: Business Loan vs. Equity Financing.

Startup 150

Startup Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch Seed Stage 150

YoungUpstarts

APRIL 7, 2016

Moreover, startups don’t necessarily face the same issues other business models do – although finances may plague more than less – with trouble-shooting having now entered unchartered territory. In a landscape that also features incubators and accelerators, Startup Labs are creating an industry of their own. What is a Startup Lab?

Seed Stage 100

Seed Stage Silicon Valley Incubator Asia 100

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 8, 2015

My first advice for new entrepreneurs is to pick a domain, such as online web sites and smart phone apps, that doesn’t have the sky-high up-front development costs. Join a startup incubator. In reality, the financing valley of death tests the commitment, determination, and problem solving ability of every entrepreneur.

Entrepreneur 120

Entrepreneur Intellectual Property Technical Review Incubator 120

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 9, 2021

Some people even believe that entrepreneurs must be born with the right genes, and no element of education is relevant. In my view, the most effective entrepreneurs are those with a background of an array of real-life experiences, both positive and negative, as well as good academic and coaching activities.

Entrepreneur 373

Entrepreneur Chad Incubator Dilution 373

Feld Thoughts

JULY 22, 2011

They suggested we call this “Finance Fridays&# to bookend Fred’s MBA Monday’s – I checked with Fred to see if he was ok with this and his response was “Hell yes. His focus was to incubate an internal start-up which is built on state-of-the-art technology, novel business model and innovative products.

Finance 135

Finance Congo Chicago Cambodia 135

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 1, 2017

My first advice for new entrepreneurs is to pick a domain that doesn’t have the sky-high up-front development costs, like online web sites and smart phone apps. Join a startup incubator. In reality, the financing valley of death tests the commitment, determination, and problem solving ability of every entrepreneur.

Product Development 177

Product Development Cost Developer Product 177

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

My first advice for new entrepreneurs is to pick a domain that doesn’t have the sky-high up-front development costs, like online web sites and smart phone apps. Join a startup incubator. In reality, the financing valley of death tests the commitment, determination, and problem solving ability of every entrepreneur.

Intellectual Property 309

Intellectual Property Technical Review Venture Capital Startup 309

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 12, 2018

My first advice for new entrepreneurs is to pick a domain, such as online web sites and smart phone apps, that doesn’t have the sky-high up-front development costs. Join a startup incubator. In reality, the financing valley of death tests the commitment, determination, and problem solving ability of every entrepreneur.

Intellectual Property 134

Intellectual Property Technical Review Startup Incubator 134

The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 4, 2023

Chicago’s 1871 Chicago’s Technology and IHCC’s LatinX Incubator Selection. How has the Pandemic changed the way one should approach their finances? Having experienced the pandemic, here are some helpful tips to keep in mind when overseeing your finances: Building emergency savings to cover six months of monthly expenses is a must.

Founder 146

Founder Chicago Illinois Community 146

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 23, 2021

Anyone who works with entrepreneurs will tell you that all are different. The Opportunist is the speculative part of the entrepreneur in all of us. The Specialist entrepreneur will enter one industry and stick with it for 15 to 30 years. Of course, discovering your entrepreneur type is only the beginning. Specialist.

Entrepreneur 335

Entrepreneur Framework Incubator IPO 335

ReadWriteStart

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Colombia has a few industries with massive potential for disruptive transformation , in particular, health and finance. Ruta N.com, a public-joint venture established in 2009, also helped the city earn significant attention by providing landing services, office space, and incubation for startups. Industry gaps.

Colombia 146

Colombia America Technical Review Startup 146

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 16, 2012

A while back I heard a talk by Dave McClure, a long-time angel investor, who also proclaims to be one of the “new breed” of venture capitalists in Silicon Valley, as CEO of 500Startups , which is either a micro-VC seed fund, or a startup incubator, or both. The hard part for entrepreneurs is figuring out what it takes to play.

Early Stage 253

Early Stage Finance Seed Stage Entrepreneur 253

YoungUpstarts

MAY 28, 2014

Fundraising is arguably the most important issue for any entrepreneur. Unless you’re a serial entrepreneur who has started and sold companies in the past. Enter Competitions and Incubators. Advice For The Young At Heart Asif Khan Funding fundraising startup startup financing' by Asif Khan, CEO of Caremerge.

Security 178

Security Incubator Technical Review Bootstrapping 178

Up and Running

AUGUST 18, 2014

Startups have some unique struggles, especially in regard to financing. This is especially true for those teams or individuals that become a part of an accelerator or incubator program. Ever heard of the serial entrepreneur? Key difference #2 – the relationship with funding. Is a startup business right for you?

Small Business 154

Small Business Exit Strategy Cofounder Angel Investor 154

ReadWriteStart

JUNE 1, 2021

For many fledgling entrepreneurs, trying to start up their own business can be an admittedly exhausting and arduous task. Were you to ask any entrepreneur what their most pressing concern was regarding their product or idea, they would most likely unhesitantly reply “money” — or, rather, the complete lack thereof. Crowdfunding.

Security 92

Security Finance Angel Investor Incubator 92

Version One Ventures

JULY 22, 2014

AngelList makes it easier for founders to reach angels and there are hundreds of accelerators and incubators to choose from. Any entrepreneur trying to navigate the financing landscape should be aware of the over-abundance of angel money compared with subsequent rounds. Is your opportunity at least $100M?

Finance 167

Finance Seed Money Bootstrapping Angel Investor 167

The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 11, 2023

The following is a condensed explanation of seed funding: Seed money is a form of early-stage financing that new businesses receive from investors in exchange for a share of ownership in the company. The term “seed financing” refers to the stage of funding that comes from first equity. What exactly is the seed funding?

Seed Stage 125

Seed Stage Technical Review Early Stage Due Diligence 125

YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

If these are the kinds of questions you have, the book “ Start-Up Guide for the Technopreneur, + Website: Financial Planning, Decision Making and Negotiating from Incubation to Exit ” is likely to be of help.

Technical Review 155

Technical Review Private Equity Thailand Incubator 155

ReadWriteStart

JUNE 16, 2011

Zendesk is heavily financed by Benchmark and Charles River and has 10,000 customers. You can read more about Freshdesk on the 1M/1M Incubation Radar today. You can also read more about Bizosys on the 1M/1M Incubation Radar today. As an entrepreneur CEO, she ran three companies: DAIS, Intarka and Uuma. Discuss.

India 123

India Bootstrapping Non-Compete Entrepreneur 123

ReadWriteStart

SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

An entrepreneur should pick this one up ASAP. This is an open opportunity for an entrepreneur to build a custom solution. Sequoia has financed them. I started doing my free Online Strategy Roundtables for entrepreneurs in the fall of 2008. Cloud-based legal records management, digitization, archival, retrieval.

Cloud 117

Cloud Fractional CTO Entrepreneur Bandwidth 117

Austin Startup

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

Any founding business requires at least two key figures: One who knows the business, the Entrepreneur; and the Architect who puts ideas into motion. Keep in mind, you can be anyone — the Entrepreneur, the Architect, or some guy with a bright idea (We’ll come back to this one later), but building a strong team tops the list.

Software Review 54

Software Review Technical Review CTO Hire San Antonio 54

Up and Running

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Most healthy businesses need business financing at some point. Startups have to deal with starting costs and ongoing businesses have to finance growth and working capital. Financing options depend on what kind of business you have. Don’t waste your time looking for the wrong kind of financing. You should.

SBA 161

SBA Venture Capital Angel Investor Technical Review 161

Gust

JULY 8, 2012

A while back I heard a talk by Dave McClure, a long-time angel investor, who also proclaims to be one of the “new breed” of venture capitalists in Silicon Valley, as CEO of 500Startups , which is either a micro-VC seed fund, or a startup incubator, or both. The hard part for entrepreneurs is figuring out what it takes to play.

Early Stage 177

Early Stage Finance Seed Stage Entrepreneur 177

ReadWriteStart

JULY 28, 2011

This week, I've had several meetings with venture funds, incubators, corporate accelerators and other significant players in the startup eco-system. The same applies to Malaysia, where our partner, the MAD Incubator, is in search of 10 good deals to put through the 1M/1M program. iFood.tv.

Incubator 128

Incubator Silicon Valley Malaysia India 128

NZ Entrepreneur

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

With talent in sales, marketing, and technology, Niesh was still missing some critical processes and systems – including elements of finance and human resources – to support their growth. The findings from this collaborative workshop are outlined for entrepreneurs and business mentors in a recent case study available here.

Global 50

Global New Zealand Incubator Startup 50

Steve Blank

OCTOBER 7, 2011

I spent the month of September lecturing, and interacting with (literally) thousands of entrepreneurs in two emerging startup markets, Finland and Russia. What I found in Finland was: a whole lot of smart, passionate entrepreneurs who want to build a startup hub in Helsinki. 9-to-5 Venture Capital.

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Finland Venture Capital Government Russia 324

ReadWriteStart

SEPTEMBER 3, 2010

It's now been about three years since I joined the fray as an entrepreneur and tech blogger. While foreign entrepreneurs wait for the Startup Visa to become a reality so they can go launch their startups in the US, France has quietly had a similar program in place for some time. Incubators, Accelerators, Competitions.

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France Technical Review Incubator Early Stage 163

ReadWriteStart

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

I know that many, many entrepreneurs are feeling dejected because of investor rejections. Parallel6 is already clocking over $1 million in revenue and is looking to enhance its customer acquisition and also raise some financing. Please note that I work exclusively with 1M/1M entrepreneurs. Statisco Economic Analytics.

North Carolina 116

North Carolina San Diego Entrepreneur Balance Sheet 116

Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

More than 750,000 entrepreneurs have used LivePlan to help them get their businesses started and to keep them growing and thriving. . Accelerators and incubators. ecosystem of startups and small business includes many accelerators and incubators. Whereas an incubator helps with the beginning stages. is different.

Business Plan 82

Business Plan Incubator Software Review Programming 82

ReadWriteStart

MARCH 24, 2011

This week's One Million by One Million roundtable was our 75th session, and we worked today with three entrepreneurs from the Midwest region of the United States. The discussion today was around Social Media financing and go-to-market strategy. As an entrepreneur CEO, she ran three companies: DAIS, Intarka, and Uuma. Discuss.

Illinois 114

Illinois Entrepreneur Silicon Valley Chicago 114

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 5, 2015

I challenge any entrepreneur, for example, to define the difference between "seed-stage" and "early-stage" financing. Most investors won’t touch a first-time entrepreneur at this stage. Startup incubator seed funding. Yet, knowing this distinction is important.

Seed Stage 120

Seed Stage Finance Early Stage Incubator 120

VC Cafe

JULY 4, 2011

Startup incubators have grown in double digits in the last couple of years. Following the success of Ycombinator and TechStars, in recent years we have seen literally hundreds of regional incubators set up in the rest of the US and Europe , across campuses and within vertical industries, such as mobile or finance.

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Incubator Entrepreneur Startup Bootstrapping 97

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Later, in my second career as an entrepreneur with startups, I realized that limited resources and fresh insights actually created the mindset that relied on market change and innovation to survive. Build a small dedicated team, sometimes called strategic planning, or change incubator. Make your innovations frequent and dynamic.

Marketing 293

Marketing Incubator Business Plan Finance 293

YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 23, 2017

While starting out as an entrepreneur, you won’t have enough cash or experience to start and run a start up on your own, so you may believe it’d be best to include others with more experience to guide you in the direction you’re heading. We all decided right away that we’d put in our own money and sweat as equity. Plan, Plan and Plan.

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Cofounder Sweat Equity Equity Dilution 109