Version One Ventures
APRIL 17, 2025
Shifting healthcare systems from reactive to proactive care is critical the best outcomes occur when people can take action early, before a condition becomes a diagnosis. Thats why we are excited to announce that we have led a $2.5m pre-seed round for NiaHealth and are thrilled that they are coming out of stealth and we can share what they have been building.
Hunter Walker
APRIL 17, 2025
I ran into Joe Hyrkin after his company Issuu (where he’d been CEO) was been purchased by Bending Spoons. Since I’m always interested in startup outcomes – especially those where there’s a private equity-like exit , Joe was kind enough to share the backstory with me, and here with you! Five Questions with Joe Hyrkin Hunter Walk: You sold Issuu to Bending Spoons , which has recently acquired a number of legacy products including Evernote, Meetup, WeTransfer and Brightcove.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
The Startup Magazine
APRIL 4, 2025
The Edtech market is expected to grow by 16% between this year and 2029, providing a great deal of opportunity for startups. To date, much of the growth of the EdTech sector has focused on technology that enhance student learning. However, there is also opportunity for companies that prioritize long-term impact and help educators adapt to this new environment.
Rembrandt Communications
MARCH 30, 2025
Tips to Avoid Website, SEO and Other Communication Service Rip-Offs I get it. You have a lot going on. But you need fresh new content on your website, newsletters, emails, social media, etc. so, you may fall victim to those exciting marketing messages you receive on a daily basis (I know. I receive them, too!). After all, those SEO/PR/marketing companies claim that theyll take care of everything for you.
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
VC Cafe
MARCH 31, 2025
Michael Seibel first joined YC as a founder (twice: w07, w12) once with the live streaming service Justin.TV (which morphed into Twitch) and later on Socialcam, another streaming app. Michael later served as a group partner, managing director, and CEO of YC. The YC companies Michael has worked with are worth a combined $192 billion. A few weeks ago Siebel announced that he is stepping down from Y combinator.
Women Entrepreneurs Can
APRIL 14, 2025
On paper, everything looks fine. Youre managing customers just fine during peak hours , those tasks are getting ticked off, and emails are answered. Plus, reports go out more or less on time. Basically, the tools your business relies on every day are functioning, technically. But behind the scenes, things feel heavier than they should. Projects that should take a few clicks somehow require hours.
Start Up Roar brings together the best content for start up professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Duct Tape Marketing
APRIL 14, 2025
Small Business Owners: Who Should You Hire for Marketing? written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing Table of Contents 1 In-House Marketing Team 2 Outsourced Marketing Agencies 3 Marketing Leadership for Small Businesses: The Hybrid Approach 4 Making the Right Hire When it comes to marketing leadership for small businesses , choosing who to hire can feel overwhelming.
YoungUpstarts
APRIL 4, 2025
by Justin Bookey, author of“Ping Pong Leadership“ The best lies about me are the ones I told. Patrick Rothfuss There is unfair competition, and there is effective competition.Outright breakingofrules, misleading others for hurtful advantage orexploitation? Thats not cool. Laws and conventions exist to address majorviolations. But when is a little misdirection justified?
Women Entrepreneurs Can
APRIL 4, 2025
Data breaches arent just a big business issue anymore. As a small business, you might assume you’re under the radar, but the truth is that youre a growing target. Hackers know smaller teams often have looser security protocols, which makes them easy entry points. One of the biggest vulnerabilities? User access. How your team logs in, what they can access, and how well you manage those credentials matters more than you think.
The Startup Magazine
APRIL 4, 2025
Key Takeaways Discover why short-form video is revolutionizing brand marketing. Learn key strategies for crafting engaging content. Understand how brands harness trends to connect with audiences. What is Short-Form Video Marketing? In the fast-paced digital age, platforms like TikTok spearhead a revolution in how brands engage with consumers through short-form video marketing.
VC Cafe
APRIL 9, 2025
Can’t stop hearing about AI Agents and MCP? there’s a good reason for it. We’re witnessing a shift towards autonomous systems capable of handling increasingly complex tasks. However, a critical challenge has emerged: how do these intelligent agents interact with the vast landscape of existing tools, data, and even each other? Two recent developments are poised to revolutionise this: Anthropic’s Model Context Protocol (MCP) and Google’s Agent2Agent (A2A) protocol.
Mike Michalowicz
APRIL 10, 2025
When I first stood behind a microphone to share my story, I had no idea what it would become. Back then, I wasnt Mike Michalowicz, speaker and author. I was just a guy who had built businesses, made a lot of mistakes, and, more importantly, learned a few things the hard way. If you had told me then that speaking would become a major part of my lifes work, I probably would have laughed and said, Im not cut out for that.
YoungUpstarts
APRIL 3, 2025
Online tutoring is the golden ticket for teachers in 2025, declares Elliot Phillips, founder of The Teacher Project and bestselling author of "Teaching on Your Own Terms". The post The Teacher-Entrepreneur’s Guide: Building A Six-Figure Online Tutoring Business In 2025 appeared first on Young Upstarts.
Lightspeed Venture Partners
APRIL 15, 2025
Lightspeed Venture Partners is a multi-stage venture capital firm focused on accelerating disruptive innovations and trends.
The Startup Magazine
APRIL 3, 2025
When you’re injured due to someone else’s negligence, the path to compensation can take two routessettlement or trial. While most personal injury cases settle out of court, some escalate to litigation, raising the stakes for both sides. Personal injury law book on a table. Image source But is going to court the right choice for you? The answer depends on several factors, including the complexity of your case, the willingness of the opposing party to negotiate, and the legal landscape
deal architect
APRIL 6, 2025
As we have moved to virtual briefings, I have increasingly been excerpting short video segments (with permission) as part of my Analyst Cam series. Rob Zwiebach, VP Product Management at Workday, does a rapid-fire summary of what is included in.
Mike Michalowicz
APRIL 1, 2025
Heres one of my favorite business strategies. I dont solely rely on it. But I like it a lot. One of the simplest and most effective ways to grow your business is to ask for a referral. I know, I know, youve heard this before. But if youre like most business owners, youre either not asking at all, or youre doing it the wrong way. And by wrong, I mean sending out some generic, mass email begging for referrals like a kid shaking down the neighborhood for cookie sales.
YoungUpstarts
APRIL 9, 2025
The most successful small business marketers aren't those doing the most they're those doing the right things consistently well, says Kim Schmitz. The post The Strategic Advantage: How Busy SMB Owners Can Win At Marketing With Less Effort appeared first on Young Upstarts.
Lightspeed Venture Partners
APRIL 15, 2025
Lightspeed Venture Partners is a multi-stage venture capital firm focused on accelerating disruptive innovations and trends.
The Startup Magazine
APRIL 4, 2025
Car accidents can happen anywhere and at any time. This is particularly true about cities, like Las Vegas known for its busy streets. Whether it is a minor crash or a serious collision, the aftermath can be stressful. Victims often deal with injuries, vehicle damage, and insurance claims, making it essential to take the right steps after an accident.
Start Up Blog
APRIL 5, 2025
You have more power than you think… (Listen to Steve read this post below with full Samma vibes added!) Vibe Coding is RAD. And if you can talk, describe, or vibe an idea you can now build software – No syntax – No debugging marathons. Just words + AI = working code. For decades, coding was a mysterious art, locked away behind keyboards and cryptic symbols for nerds like me.
Mike Michalowicz
APRIL 8, 2025
Ever feel like your business is a never-ending game of whack-a-mole? You’re constantly putting out fires, and just when you think you’ve got things under control, another issue pops up. It’s exhausting, right? But here’s the thing: sometimes, the biggest wins come from focusing on the small stuff – Especially when it comes to your customers’ user experience.
Hearpreneur
APRIL 7, 2025
This motivational video is to help CEOs, entrepreneurs and business owners start the week off inspired to become great.
Lightspeed Venture Partners
APRIL 15, 2025
Lightspeed Venture Partners is a multi-stage venture capital firm focused on accelerating disruptive innovations and trends.
The Startup Magazine
APRIL 1, 2025
In the recent past, sports goods have become environmentally friendly, including sustainable pickleball paddles, Frisbee discs , and other products made from recycled materials. However, with this increase in green choices comes a single question: Are such eco-friendly choices as good as the traditional ones? Yes! The products are great in performance and have other advantages to the athlete and the environment.
Berkonomics
APRIL 10, 2025
Well, you may not be alone. Many executives and managers have made the mistake of using the financial and sales forecast to plan and execute hiring of new employees – so that they could be trained and up to speed when the demand arrives. The balance between preparedness and cost Although hiring early does add to overhead by bringing employees aboard before they become economic contributors to the bottom line, there is much to be said about consistent or improved service quality by having t
YoungUpstarts
APRIL 17, 2025
According to Timothy Wingate, President of G+F Business & Financial Consulting LLC, success in the construction business begins with a clear, well-defined vision. The post The Blueprint For Construction Success: Essential Elements Every Contractor Needs appeared first on Young Upstarts.
Hearpreneur
APRIL 14, 2025
This motivational video is to help CEOs, entrepreneurs and business owners start the week off inspired to become great.
Lightspeed Venture Partners
APRIL 15, 2025
Lightspeed Venture Partners is a multi-stage venture capital firm focused on accelerating disruptive innovations and trends.
The Startup Magazine
APRIL 1, 2025
In todays competitive market, finding leads is only half the battleturning them into qualified appointments is what really drives revenue. Thats where appointment setting companies come in. They help businesses fill their calendars with sales-ready prospects, letting your team focus on closing deals instead of chasing cold leads. But not all appointment setting companies are created equal.
Women Entrepreneurs Can
APRIL 3, 2025
A business network operates as its organizational foundation within the current digital environment. Companies heavily depend on the internet to carry out their basic operations together with customer and partnership logistics making it crucial for every business aspect. Most companies today must build strong cybersecurity defenses because cyberattacks increasingly target businesses regardless of their size.
YoungUpstarts
APRIL 16, 2025
Its essential that you keep up with the latest developments and implement solutions that will help you work smarter and faster in your business. The post How To Improve Your Business With Technology appeared first on Young Upstarts.
Berkonomics
APRIL 17, 2025
Here is one that is so important to the continued health of a growing company that it cannot be overstated. Its a bit complex for novices. But hang in there as I explain a bit about accounting classification of assets and liabilities. Differences between types of assets and liabilities First, lets be sure we know what is short in term and what is long in term.
Lightspeed Venture Partners
APRIL 9, 2025
Lightspeed Venture Partners is a multi-stage venture capital firm focused on accelerating disruptive innovations and trends.
The Startup Magazine
APRIL 4, 2025
A bicycle accident can happen in a split second, leaving a rider shocked, confused, and injured. In the United States, more than 130,000 cyclists suffer injuries each year , and over 1,000 lose their lives in crashes. Image Source Acting fast after an accident is critical. Delays can harm a rider’s health, weaken legal claims, and reduce the chances of fair compensation.
Women Entrepreneurs Can
APRIL 4, 2025
When you’re building a SaaS startup, marketing can feel like a constant guessing game. Youre juggling product decisions, hiring needs, and investor pressureall while trying to get the right users through the door. It’s not that you dont have ideas. Its that there are too many options and not enough time to figure out which ones actually work.
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
100 
Let's personalize your content