Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 24, 2011

Business incubators for sharing services were all the rage back in the days of the dot-com bubble (700 for profit, many more non-profit). Incubators I hear mentioned most often include YCombinator , led by Paul Graham in Silicon Valley, and TechStars , located in Boston, Boulder, New York City, and Seattle.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 4, 2016

In my view, starting a new business has never been easier, and according to reports from the Kaufmann Foundation , the numbers are finally here to show it. The number of startups rose in 2015 for the first time in five years, with the largest year-over-year increase in two decades. Fundraising through online platforms and crowdfunding.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

If you run a social marketing technology startup, check out the U.S.-based based EXPANDMYBRAND Startup Challenge , organized by social media agency EDGE Collective.

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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.

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The Next Web

DECEMBER 2, 2013

With mobile development agencies and product incubators on the rise and more corporate “labs” spinning out each day, there’s no shortage of talent to help you build the next great Web or mobile app. Here are their breakdowns of the costs and time investments to create 10 of the world’s hottest startups. 1) Twitter. 4) WhatsApp.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 25, 2016

Many startup businesses – tech or otherwise – fail. Trying outrageous new things or even trying mundane things but in new ways but with extreme quality & innovation is what fuels the tech startup industry. But today I want to give you advice on how to decrease your odds of failure in a startup.

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This is going to be BIG.

FEBRUARY 7, 2010

About a year and a half ago, I wrote that New York needed more dedicated early stage capital. First Round Capital makes 11 new investments in NYC, hires me to be here fulltime, and announces a new NYC office in Union Square. Roger Ehrenberg is announces a new $25 million fund. Startups apply here.

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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. Chicago’s 1871 Chicago’s Technology and IHCC’s LatinX Incubator Selection. Olga: As a startup, we’ve been self-funding because our mission is important to move forward. Aspen Ideas Festival Ricardo Salinas Scholar.

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crowdSPRING Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

startup ecosystem for many decades. Despite repeated efforts, only a few cities outside the Valley (New York and Boston) have historically had the critical mix of VC funding, network, and talent to fuel vibrant startup centers. Best startup city rankings have reflected this truth for a long time. Austin, TX.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

Rising along with Korea’s burgeoning entrepreneurship ecosystem, Seoul-based WAHA Offices - a serviced office and business incubator hybrid office solutions targeted at startup companies – last week opened its third location, after its first in Seoul’s Gangam district and its second in Singapore.

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Gust

OCTOBER 29, 2014

On October 1st, 2014, after more than two years of partnership and development, Gust proudly joined the Mayor of the City of New York and IBM in announcing the launch of Digital.NYC , NYC’s new official hub for tech and startups. Most of the profiles of startups and investors are provided by Gust.

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Austin Startup

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

In September 2017, I spent 2 weeks in Austin, Texas to understand what makes this vibrant startup ecosystem tick. It follows up on my posts discussing why early stage startups should — or should not — move to Silicon Valley. Should Early Stage Startups Move to Austin because of Capital? Money is like gasoline during a road trip.

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ReadWriteStart

OCTOBER 9, 2012

Startup accelerators are great, as far as they go. The problem is that, after startups enjoy several months of pedal-to-the-metal support and mentorship, the vast majority of them exit the programs and hit a brick wall. Ecosystm + Incubator = Ecobator. Startups Remain Vulnerable For Two Years. OK, maybe not.).

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ReadWriteStart

OCTOBER 9, 2012

Startup accelerators are great, as far as they go. The problem is that, after startups enjoy several months of pedal-to-the-metal support and mentorship, the vast majority of them exit the programs and hit a brick wall. Ecosystm + Incubator = Ecobator. Startups Remain Vulnerable For Two Years. OK, maybe not.).

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Startups need funding to bring their product to market and get to profitability. But how do you go about finding startup investors? In many cities with a startup scene, there are angel investors. A successful startup can yield a pot of gold if there’s an initial public offering. Startup Incubator or Accelerator.

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crowdSPRING Blog

JULY 30, 2017

startup ecosystem for many decades. Despite repeated efforts, only a few cities outside the Valley (New York and Boston) have historically had the critical mix of funding, network, and talent to fuel vibrant startup centers. with their startups growing by 81.2 Silicon Valley has dominated the U.S.

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David Teten

JULY 25, 2011

On Friday morning, I witnessed another volley of shots being fired from New York City at Palo Alto during FinTech Innovation Lab ‘s Inaugural Investor Day. The Lab is a collaboration between the New York City Investment Fund and Accenture, with support from the New York banking community.

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Startup Lessons Learned

SEPTEMBER 15, 2008

Lessons Learned by Eric Ries Monday, September 8, 2008 The lean startup Ive been thinking for some time about a term that could encapsulate trends that are changing the startup landscape. After some trial and error, Ive settled on the Lean Startup. Of course, many startups are capital efficient and generally frugal.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 8, 2012

Business incubators for sharing services were all the rage back in the days of the dot-com bubble (700 for profit, many more non-profit). Incubators I hear mentioned most often include YCombinator , led by Paul Graham in Silicon Valley, and TechStars , located in Boston, Boulder, New York City, and Seattle.

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The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 10, 2020

One thing this historic city doesn’t often get noticed for is its emerging Philadelphia startup scene. In the US, places like San Francisco, Austin, Seattle, and Washington, DC get the lion’s share of attention as startup sweet spots. Startups are taking notice of the city’s smart, hungry workforce. A Robust Talent Pool.

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David Teten

SEPTEMBER 5, 2014

I was excited to see that GLG (formerly Gerson Lehrman Group), the industry leader, is now offering a professional network service geared to the needs of the startup community: GLG Share. Like many established finance & media companies, GLG knows that the tech startup sector is a growing part of the economy.

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ReadWriteStart

JULY 19, 2023

of the American population is involved in the startup industry. Effective and efficient mentorship in these startup companies from when they first emerge is pertinent to overcoming the challenges these businesses will undoubtedly face in their infancy. remains a hub for startup development and success.

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ReadWriteStart

MARCH 22, 2011

announced today that, thanks to its success, its Founder Labs pre-incubator program will become its own, separate organization. Moreover, the program will expand from its current San Francisco location to New York City, with the first east coast program set to begin in May. We've got startup fever in addition to spring fever.

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mashable.com

OCTOBER 16, 2010

During a presentation at Startup School at Stanford University earlier today, the prolific investor discussed the state of startup funding with a packed auditorium of students and entrepreneurs. That’s no longer true, thanks to a new class of investors known as the super angels. In the middle of that was a gaping hole.

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ReadWriteStart

OCTOBER 9, 2012

Startup accelerators are great, as far as they go. The problem is that, after startups enjoy several months of pedal-to-the-metal support and mentorship, the vast majority of them exit the programs and hit a brick wall. Ecosystm + Incubator = Ecobator. Startups Remain Vulnerable For Two Years. OK, maybe not.).

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Startup Lessons Learned

AUGUST 26, 2009

Lessons Learned by Eric Ries Wednesday, August 26, 2009 Building a new startup hub Last week, I had a unique opportunity to spend some time in Boulder at the behest of TechStars. It was a great experience to see a relatively new startup hub in action - and thriving. Its easy to take Silicon Valley for granted.

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Austin Startup

JANUARY 25, 2020

Austin, TX Fast forward 4 years later, here I am working for a startup at the South By South West Tech & Music festival in Austin, TX. SXSW brings a huge chunk of the music and tech world together in one city every year in March, and most startups launch their products there every year. That’s when I began to think of New York.

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ReadWriteStart

JUNE 1, 2021

Not only are they trying to get their inspired endeavor up and running, but they also are struggling to acquire the much-needed capital to actually successfully fund the startup. Fortunately, the advent of the internet has changed the way startups get their funding, making access to a variety of financial resources easier than ever before.

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crowdSPRING Blog

JULY 30, 2017

startup ecosystem for many decades. Despite repeated efforts, only a few cities outside the Valley (New York and Boston) have historically had the critical mix of funding, network, and talent to fuel vibrant startup centers. with their startups growing by 81.2 Silicon Valley has dominated the U.S.

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Feld Thoughts

APRIL 22, 2013

On Digital Sabbath #5, I read Tech and the City: The Making of New York’s Startup Community. I got through half of it on my flight home from New York on Saturday morning; the balance laying on the couch next to Amy on Saturday evening. I experience this all the time in New York.

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mashable.com

OCTOBER 16, 2010

During a presentation at Startup School at Stanford University earlier today, the prolific investor discussed the state of startup funding with a packed auditorium of students and entrepreneurs. That’s no longer true, thanks to a new class of investors known as the super angels. In the middle of that was a gaping hole.

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Angel Investor Venture Capital Social Media Technical Review 83

Gust

SEPTEMBER 30, 2012

Business incubators for sharing services were all the rage back in the days of the dot-com bubble (700 for profit, many more non-profit). Incubators I hear mentioned most often include YCombinator , led by Paul Graham in Silicon Valley, and TechStars , located in Boston, Boulder, New York City, and Seattle.

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mashable.com

AUGUST 31, 2010

Apple Declared "Marketer of the Decade" This iPhone 4 Costs $8 Million Next Apple Event Goes "Back to the Mac" View More » Mobile Starbucks Stores in New York Now Acce. You should consult with a legal or tax professional before making decisions about business incorporation. Steve Jobs Speaks Candidly About the.

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Startup Lessons Learned

JULY 3, 2009

Lessons Learned by Eric Ries Friday, July 3, 2009 Lean Startup fbFund wrap-up Last week I had a real blast meeting with the companies at the fbFund incubator at Palo Alto. The Lean Startup fbFund Edition View more documents from Eric Ries. We tend to equate startup success with making money, but that is a poor choice.

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Up and Running

JUNE 27, 2017

startups choose to run their business from home , but your home office may not be a suitable environment if your startup is growing and you want to bring more people on board or meet with clients. It’s important to find a coworking space that’s a match for your startup both in terms of your business requirements and ethos.

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The Startup Magazine

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

At this year’s FUND Conference in Chicago, Illinois, over 100 startups presented their early-stage companies in front of hundreds of investors and industry leaders. The startups ranked most highly by investors and startup enthusiasts in terms of scalability and longevity received votes on how well they connected with investors.

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crowdSPRING Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2010

So I considered resources that I use on a regular basis, that provide real value to me in my own life as a startup co-Founder and that I think others will benefit from. My favorite business section of any newspaper is the one I read daily in The New York Times. This is what I get when I read Paul Graham.

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