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3 Simple Ways to Secure Your Business Premises

Women Entrepreneurs Can

As a business owner, you’ll have quite a bit to look after. One of the more notable of these is security. You’ll have to secure your business premises for more than a few reasons. Some of the more notable of these include: Preventing theft of any inventory or belongings on-site. Making sure your employees are safe as they work. Bringing down your insurance costs long-term.

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A Bite-Sized Guide for Startups in New York

The Startup Magazine

There is a reason why New York City is often referred to as The Big Apple – everyone wants a bite of it. New York is among the best states in America to start a business. There are high tax rates and fierce competition here, but it is one of the world’s biggest markets, with well-developed infrastructure and access to funding. Source: Pixabay Below is a bite-sized guide for startups in New York.

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How to Land and Excel in Your VC Summer Internship

VC Cafe

While the summer is half way gone, it’s peak season for summer internships and as we’re fresh off our latest round of summer internship interviews for Remagine Ventures , I wanted to share tips on how to get a VC internship and how to make the most of it in the job. These tips could be applicable to a wider range of interviews/jobs but were written with Interns/entry level candidates in mind.

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Slikk

Lightspeed Venture Partners

menu menu About Team Companies Founder Experience Stories Launch About Team Companies Founder Experience Stories Launch Faction Gaming Jobs LP login Events Lighthouse Contact Slikk Founders Akshay Gulati - CEO Om Prakash Swami - CTO Bipin Singh - CPO Founded 2024 Stage Seed Invested 2025 Status Private Lightspeed Team Rahul Taneja - Partner // Advisor Romit Mehta - Vice President // Advisor India’s first quick-commerce fashion platform, Slikk delivers clothing and accessories within 60 minutes a

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Building Healthy Innovation Ecosystems for Your Projects

Speaker: Nick Noreña, Innovation Coach and Advisor, Kromatic

Every startup and innovation project exists within an ecosystem that either helps or hurts that project. As innovation managers, we need to keep a pulse of that ecosystem and make sure we're helping those innovation projects we're managing every step of the way. In this webinar, Nick Noreña will walk through an Innovation Ecosystem Model that he and his team at Kromatic have developed to help investors, heads of product, teachers, and executives understand how they can best support innovation in

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AI, Analytics & Content Strategy: Andy Crestodina on the Future of Digital Marketing

Duct Tape Marketing

AI, Analytics & Content Strategy: Andy Crestodina on the Future of Digital Marketing written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing Listen to the full episode: Overview In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, John Jantsch welcomes Andy Crestodina, co-founder and CMO of Orbit Media Studios, to explore the rapidly changing world of digital marketing.

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Top Tips for Generating Innovative Startup Business Ideas

Hearpreneur

The ability to pinpoint innovative startup business ideas is a cornerstone of successful business ventures. It involves a keen understanding of market dynamics, consumer needs, and the competitive landscape to discover opportunities where a startup can make a significant impact. 17 Top Tips for Innovative Startup Ideas from Today’s Entrepreneurs For those eager to start your business, this blog post combines unique business concepts poised to flourish in today's market as shared by entrepreneurs

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Israeli Tech Rebounds Stronger Than Ever in H1 2025

VC Cafe

Israeli tech is back—and the numbers prove it. According to a mid-year analysis by Startup Nation Central, private capital investment in Israeli startups reached $9.3 billion in H1 2025 , the strongest half-year showing since the 2021 boom. That’s a 54% jump from H2 2024, marking a clear vote of confidence from global investors despite regional instability.

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Are YOU the bottleneck in your business?

Berkonomics

Every business has bottlenecks At many board meetings, I can be counted upon to ask , “Where’s the bottleneck this month?” Senior management is usually prepared with an answer, and a good discussion of resource availability and application follows. Sometimes, the bottleneck is not so visible to the CEO. In those instances, I follow with: “Do you notice people waiting at your door, telling you that they were waiting for your response or decision, even if you were unaware of this?

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Bold Moves for Future-Ready Marketing: What to Stop Doing Immediately

Duct Tape Marketing

Bold Moves for Future-Ready Marketing: What to Stop Doing Immediately written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing TL;DR The future of marketing belongs to those who have the courage to stop outdated practices. Cut excessive and generic content, ignore vanity metrics, prioritize authenticity, build trust, let go of comfort zones, use technology wisely, adapt for AI, and focus on community over funnels.

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Blind to Disruption – The CEOs Who Missed the Future

Steve Blank

How did you go bankrupt?” Two ways. Gradually, then suddenly.” Ernest Hemingway, The Sun Also Rises Every disruptive technology since the fire and the wheel have forced leaders to adapt or die. This post tells the story of what happened when 4,000 companies faced a disruptive technology and why only one survived. In the early 20th century, the United States was home to more than 4,000 carriage and wagon manufacturers.

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Fleet Management Tips for Businesses That Rely on On-Time Deliveries

Women Entrepreneurs Can

If your business lives and dies by on-time deliveries, you already know how thin the margin for error can be. A missed delivery window doesn’t just upset a customer. It disrupts the supply chain, eats into your profit, and chips away at trust. Keeping your fleet running like a well-oiled machine isn’t a luxury. It is a necessity. Whether you’re managing a handful of vehicles or overseeing a full-scale operation, the pressure never really lets up.

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AI Adoption is starting with consumers first

VC Cafe

Before AI transforms entire industries, it’s already transforming our everyday lives, one assistant, one agent, one GenAI-powered consumer app at a time. Historically, the biggest tech companies have often been in the consumer space, from giants like Apple, Amazon, and Google to recent giants like Uber and Airbnb. While only 5 out of 140+ companies in a recent Y Combinator batch were consumer-focused, the consumer market for AI is poised for significant growth.

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LogicFlo AI

Lightspeed Venture Partners

menu menu About Team Companies Founder Experience Stories Launch About Team Companies Founder Experience Stories Launch Faction Gaming Jobs LP login Events Lighthouse Contact LogicFlo AI Founders Udith Vaidyanathan - Co-founder and CEO Arun Ramakrishnan - Co-founder and CTO Founded 2024 Stage Seed Invested 2025 Status Private Lightspeed Team Rohil Bagga - Vice President // Advisor Dev Khare - Partner // Advisor LogicFlo AI is an AI agent platform purpose-built for life sciences organizations 

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The Four Conversations: Blair Enns on Leading, Pricing, and Selling Expertise

Duct Tape Marketing

The Four Conversations: Blair Enns on Leading, Pricing, and Selling Expertise written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing Listen to the full episode: Overview In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, John Jantsch interviews Blair Enns, founder of Win Without Pitching and a leading authority on selling creative and consulting expertise.

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7 Strategies To Succeed As An Entrepreneur During Times Of Turbulence And Uncertainty

YoungUpstarts

Lauren McDanell explores how startups can lean into their strengths and use turbulence as a catalyst for innovation, growth, and success. The post 7 Strategies To Succeed As An Entrepreneur During Times Of Turbulence And Uncertainty appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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Overpaying Invoices: The Hidden Issues Haunting Your Business Finances

Women Entrepreneurs Can

Normally, we talk about underpaying when the topic of invoices comes up. Businesses are guilty of terrible invoice management, meaning clients and customers don’t pay the full amount on time. Everyone is aware of this, so it’s not the biggest shock in the world. However, most businesses aren’t aware that overpaying invoices can be just as bad, if not worse.

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DTC in 2025: Not Dead, Just Evolving

VC Cafe

In 2018, I wrote about the rise of Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) brands as they disrupted legacy incumbents with better design, pricing, and customer intimacy. Seven years later, some say DTC is dead. But they’re wrong—DTC isn’t dying. It’s evolving. Just last week, Unilever announced the acquisition of Dr. Squatch for $1.5 billion. Dr Squatch created a social-first, male grooming brand with a cult following and a mastery of modern digital growth playbooks which most recently went viral for selling S

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Why Investors Don’t Care About Your Business

Steve Blank

Founders with great businesses are often frustrated that they can’t raise money. Here’s why. I’ve been having coffee with lots of frustrated founders (my students and others) bemoaning most VCs won’t even meet with them unless they have AI in their fundraising pitch. And the AI startups they see are getting valuations that appear nonsensical. These conversations brought back a sense of Déjà vu from the Dot Com bubble (at the turn of this century), when if you didn’t have internet as part of your

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Outgrow Your Competition: The Proactive Sales System with Alex Goldfayn

Duct Tape Marketing

Outgrow Your Competition: The Proactive Sales System with Alex Goldfayn written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing Listen to the full episode: Episode Overview In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, John Jantsch interviews Alex Goldfayn, bestselling author and CEO of the Revenue Growth Consultancy. They dive into his new book, Outgrow: How to Expand Market Share and Outsell Your Competition , discussing why proactive outreach is the key to consistent sales growth—espec

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Redefining Homeownership: A Shifting Era

Women Entrepreneurs Can

In the last ten years, the real estate market has witnessed a significant transition in what homebuyers want. Where buyers once sought out spacious formal living rooms, today’s buyers prioritize flexible, open layouts that support working from home and foster meaningful family time. Functional home offices, multi-purpose guest rooms, and outdoor living spaces have all surged in popularity.

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3 Ways to Inform People About Your Business

Mike Michalowicz

You want to grow your business, but you’re stuck doing what everyone else does, just a little bit better. That’s the problem. And it’s killing your chances of getting noticed. It’s possible, and common, for you to get caught in the “better” trap. I bet you tirelessly work to improve your product, your service, and your marketing, making it faster, cheaper, prettier, or more efficient than the competition.

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The Rise Of Youth Entrepreneurship: Why Now Is The Time To Nurture The Next Generation Of Innovators

YoungUpstarts

Nurturing entrepreneurial skills in kids positions them to become the innovators of tomorrow, bringing fresh ideas to the marketplace with the confidence needed to make them a reality. The post The Rise Of Youth Entrepreneurship: Why Now Is The Time To Nurture The Next Generation Of Innovators appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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The AI Elephant in the Room

VC Cafe

It’s no secret that artificial intelligence has fundamentally reshaped market dynamics, prompting a frenzied pursuit of transformative potential among both company founders and venture capitalists. Yet, the recent surge in valuations for nascent AI ventures often defies conventional financial logic, presenting what some in Silicon Valley candidly dub “vibe valuing”—an ability to conjure staggering valuations with little regard for traditional spreadsheet metrics.

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How to Grow Your Auto Detailing Startup Into a Thriving Business

The Startup Magazine

Starting a new business can be both exciting and challenging, and choosing the right business structure is crucial. According to the Small Business Administration, an LLC is one of the most common business structure types for small businesses. The LLC, or Limited Liability Company, offers flexibility, tax advantages, and personal liability protection, making it an ideal choice for many auto detailing startups.

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7 Ways to Make Sure That Your Workplace Is a Safe Environment

Women Entrepreneurs Can

Proper safety is one of the most important aspects of running an effective business. If you ignore health and safety guidelines, your company could suffer. The obvious problems are that your employees could get hurt or even killed. This is understandably terrible for morale because people don’t want to risk their health for a job if they don’t need to.

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Forget Going Viral. Get Real. Get Different. (Even on TikTok)

Mike Michalowicz

You want to grow your business. You’ve sharpened your offer, improved your service, and made your branding a little sleeker. You’ve tried to be better than your competitors. Better isn’t enough if no one knows you exist. Trying to be “better” is just playing the same game, slightly more efficiently. It means you’re still operating in the same box, using the same tactics, wearing the same gray suit as everyone else.

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How AI Is Revolutionizing PR and SEO: Real-World Strategies with Jon Mest of JustReachOut.io

Duct Tape Marketing

How AI Is Revolutionizing PR and SEO: Real-World Strategies with Jon Mest of JustReachOut.io written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing Listen to the full episode: Overview In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, John Jantsch welcomes Jon Mest, founder of JustReachOut.io and ChatRank.ai, to break down the evolving relationship between AI, public relations, and SEO.

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Start with 10M shares. Yes, Ten Million.

Gust

Using equity to strategically incentivize your early team is essential for most startups’ success. However, many startups initially incorporate with far too few shares to handle all the kinds of grants they will need. Follow the standard 10M authorized shares count to avoid wasted time in corporate clean up. The post Start with 10M shares. Yes, Ten Million. appeared first on Gust.

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10 Industry Trends That Are Shaping Online And Offline Shopping Today

YoungUpstarts

Starting an online business? Here’s a quick overview of the major trends that are influencing and shaping how people shop today, both online and in-store. The post 10 Industry Trends That Are Shaping Online And Offline Shopping Today appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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Build Systems That Run Forever – The Power of the Mini-SOP

Mike Michalowicz

One of the biggest myths in entrepreneurship is that the more involved you are in every part of your business, the more successful it will be. Lies, I tell you! Hustle culture glorifies being “in the weeds.” But I’m gonna lay it down: if your business can’t run without you, then you don’t own a business. You’ve built yourself a very demanding job. The path to freedom doesn’t come from working harder.

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Meta’s Rewriting Hiring Playbooks: Winning AI Talent with Bold Compensation

Lightspeed Venture Partners

menu menu About Team Companies Founder Experience Stories Launch About Team Companies Founder Experience Stories Launch Faction Gaming Jobs LP login Events Lighthouse Contact 07/10/2025 AI Share on twitter Share on facebook Share on linkedin Copy link Meta’s Rewriting Hiring Playbooks: Winning AI Talent with Bold Compensation For decades, the tech world held certain “truths” that felt like gospel.

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Monday Motivation: Why Passion Fuels Entrepreneurial Success

Hearpreneur

Starting a business is tough, but having a strong “why” can help you push through roadblocks, stay focused, and build mental, emotional, and financial endurance. This motivational video is to help CEOs, entrepreneurs and business owners start the week off inspired to become great.

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From Freelancer To Founder – Lessons In Leading Creative Teams And Clients Alike

YoungUpstarts

A solo entrepreneur looking to grow into a proper business outfit? Know that managing teams and serving clients is far from working by yourself. The post From Freelancer To Founder – Lessons In Leading Creative Teams And Clients Alike appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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Top Scaling and Growth Mistakes You Need to Avoid

Women Entrepreneurs Can

Expanding and supporting growth on the back of success for your small business is a strong indicator that the business is doing well. For many small businesses, expansion can be the next logical step in the evolution of their company. That being said, there are many mistakes businesses can make when it comes to growing what they do and expanding their business.

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Delegating is a Power Move

Mike Michalowicz

If it’s what you hate, delegate! You probably heard this before. And sure, that’s decent advice. But this week, I want you to take a new approach because there’s something far more dangerous than work you hate. It’s the work you love. Yep. That sweet, satisfying, “I could do this all day” kind of work; the work you guard like Gollum and his precious.

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Roxanne Oulman

Lightspeed Venture Partners

menu menu About Team Companies Founder Experience Stories Launch About Team Companies Founder Experience Stories Launch Faction Gaming Jobs LP login Events Lighthouse Contact Roxanne Oulman CFO Operating Partner. Menlo Park. Roxanne brings three decades of hands-on executive and boardroom experience to her work with Lightspeed’s portfolio companies, advising on financial strategy, leadership, and operational scale.

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