Lightspeed Venture Partners

JUNE 25, 2025

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NZ Entrepreneur

JUNE 24, 2025

This is the story of an unusual games company making unusual games, built by a woman who followed an unusual career path. Melanie (Mel) Langlotz is the founder and CEO of Geo AR Games , a game design studio that utilises augmented reality for “creating digital experiences that positively impact the world, fostering education and empowerment with simulations and serious games.

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Hearpreneur

JUNE 26, 2025

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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Mike Michalowicz

JUNE 23, 2025

Marketing can be tricky. The variables are endless. Timing. Messaging. Your offering. Your prospects are all at a picnic. Who knows? Invisibility is often more dangerous than failure. We pour energy, money, and creativity into marketing, and sometimes? Crickets. Why is this? Because in most cases, we play marketing too safe. Boring marketing is invisible marketing.

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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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Steve Blank

JUNE 24, 2025

The PowerPoints embedded in this post are best viewed on steveblank.com We just finished the 15th<>annual Lean LaunchPad class at Stanford. The class had gotten so popular that in 2021 we started teaching it in both the winter and spring sessions. During the 2025 spring quarter the eight teams spoke to 935 potential customers, beneficiaries and regulators.

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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 24, 2025

Let’s be real— running a small business isn’t for the faint of heart. You’ve got customers to serve, bills to pay, and about a million other things demanding your attention. And now, in 2025, local SEO isn’t just a nice-to-have. It’s a lifeline. When someone in your area Googles what you do, you need to show up. Not on page four. Not under three big chains.

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

JUNE 23, 2025

In 2025, people have ingrained wellness as an important part of their lifestyle. More and more folks are prioritizing preventive health, longevity, and personalized care than ever before. But with hundreds of clinics popping up, how do you know which ones are truly ahead of the curve? For a hint, you will find the best clinics keeping up with trends and even shaping them.

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VC Cafe

JUNE 23, 2025

In the ’90s, Microsoft Internet Explorer vs. Netscape Navigator was one of the biggest tech wars of the dot com bubble. The stakes were high: the winner was going to control the gateway to the Internet, and Netscape went public in 1995 with a market cap of $2.9 billion… Today, we’re witnessing “Browser Wars 2.0,” but the terms have fundamentally changed.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 23, 2025

Learning to say no might be one of the most underrated growth skills in entrepreneurship. Here are three moments when it matters most. The post The Power Of Saying No: 3 Moments Every Entrepreneur Needs To Recognize appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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Mike Michalowicz

JUNE 25, 2025

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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Women Entrepreneurs Can

JUNE 23, 2025

When you want to start a business, you’ll want to make sure you do it the smart way. You’ll be taking on a lot of work and responsibility, after all. That way, you’re in a much better position to see success in time. There’s plenty involved in this, and more than a few factors could be vital to focus on. They’ll have a significant impact on your business.

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Gust

JUNE 24, 2025

Define roles and commitment levels before discussing equity. Founders work full-time and commit for years—justifying larger ownership stakes. Valuable part-time contributors deserve equity too, but at levels that match their actual commitment. The post Co-Founders vs. Founding Team Members: The difference is in both Equity and Expectations. appeared first on Gust.

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Duct Tape Marketing

JUNE 25, 2025

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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VC Cafe

JUNE 26, 2025

2025 is shaping up to be a comeback year for Israeli FinTech. The acquisition of Melio by Xero for up to $3 billion (including earn-outs) is just the latest milestone in what’s already been an impressive year (especially considering the wars in the background). Melio, founded in 2018 between New York and Tel Aviv, processes over $30 billion in payments annually and serves 80,000+ U.S.

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

JUNE 23, 2025

Anyone can clean, most of us as responsible adults do at least some cleaning every week in our own homes. However, not everyone can run a cleaning business. What separates the one off jobs from having a steady income isn’t how well you mop a floor, it’s how you manage your time, price your services, communicate with clients and stay consistent week after week.

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Gust

JUNE 26, 2025

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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Feld Thoughts

JUNE 23, 2025

As I gear up for the official launch of Give First: The Power of Mentorship this week, I spent the weekend reading, playing with my 7GL, running, celebrating my 32nd wedding anniversary with Amy, and hanging out with some friends who were in town. Ben Wiener’s book Fever Pitch: A Novel About Selling Your Vision, Raising Venture Capital, and Launching Your Startup was delightful!

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Berkonomics

JUNE 26, 2025

Ever think about growing your business with the plan to sell it someday, cashing in on your hard-earned work over the years? Or if you’re an employee with stock options, are you aware of the increases in value you can make with your efforts? Then again, you may be an architect or doctor or other professional managing your business, knowing that the end game value of your client or patient list is small and not easily transferred to any buyer without attrition.

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

JUNE 22, 2025

Following growth on the back of success for your small business is a strong indicator that the business is doing well, and it can be the next logical step in the evolution of your company. However, there are many mistakes one can make when it comes to growing what you do and expanding your business. And no one wants to undermine what they’ve done and how they’ve done it, risking everything they’ve worked so hard for.

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Lightspeed Venture Partners

JUNE 25, 2025

menu menu About Team Companies Founder Experience Stories Launch About Team Companies Founder Experience Stories Launch Faction Gaming Jobs LP login Events Lighthouse Contact Snabbit Founders Aayush Agarwal - Founder and CEO Founded 2024 Stage Series B Invested 2025 Status Private Lightspeed Team Rahul Taneja - Partner // Advisor Romit Mehta - Vice President // Advisor Snabbit is India’s first Quick-Service App offering on-demand home services.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 23, 2025

Here are five key principles from the startup world that nonprofit leaders can apply to build sustainable, scalable organizations. The post How Nonprofits Can Apply Startup Thinking To Scale Their Impact appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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Feld Thoughts

JUNE 22, 2025

Amy and I have helped start several non-profits over the last 30 years. While our Anchor Point Foundation covers a wide range of initiatives, most of the projects we’ve co-founded have been based in Colorado and focused on either entrepreneurship or the environment. One of my greatest joys is funding small, startup nonprofits that other people create, which inspire me.

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

JUNE 23, 2025

We know that you started your business for yourself, because you wanted to see success. But, the thing is that when you decide to do this, you’re not supposed to make it all about you, it’s supposed to be about your customers and your potential customers. Now, we understand that this can be tricky in the beginning, which is why we’re going to be giving you some advice.

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Hearpreneur

JUNE 23, 2025

Stoics faced wars exile and death but remained clear, focused and unwavering in purpose. In this post we explore stoic principles and how you can stop distractions and fuel your inner drive. This motivational video is to help CEOs, entrepreneurs and business owners start the week off inspired to become great.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 23, 2025

For any founder or business leader feeling the pressure of a volatile market, Jeff Ustin shares some lessons that have kept Western Bagel open for almost 80 years. The post What Over 75 Years In Business Taught Us About Surviving Market Shifts appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 23, 2025

When you’re building something new, flexibility is power. And for startups, waterjet cutting offers a rare kind of adaptability—one that doesn’t force you to compromise between precision, material versatility, and budget. Unlike many other cutting methods, waterjet cutting doesn’t burn, melt, or warp your material. Instead, it slices cleanly with a high-pressure stream of water, sometimes enhanced with fine abrasive particles.

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

JUNE 27, 2025

You know that feeling when you open a website, and everything just works? Like, you know there’s some innovative ways (and maybe a little over-the-top elaborate) to make a website look amazing, but you’re just proud of what’s working right now. For example, the menu is exactly where you expect it to be, nothing lags, and checkout doesn’t feel like solving a riddle.

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Feld Thoughts

JUNE 27, 2025

I spent two days in Toronto (hosted by Matt Golden at Golden Ventures) and a day in Upstate New York (hosted by Martin Babinec ) this week as part of the launch of Give First: The Power of Mentorship. Many others were involved in making this a fantastic trip that touched over a thousand people. Extra special thanks to Julia Baird and Olivia Goldstein for the awesome support.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 25, 2025

"Set Your Own Goals-Or Someone Else Will" is not a feel-good motivational read but a practical guide for those who are tired of drifting and want to design a life they control. The post Set Your Own Goals Or Someone Else Will appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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Mike Michalowicz

JUNE 23, 2025

The Insight: Bulk discounts aren’t always a bargain Let’s be honest: we love a deal. Buy three, save ten bucks? In. Family-size everything? In. That mega-pack of avocados at warehouse clubs? Oh yeah, in. But bulk buying only saves you money if you actually use what you buy. Otherwise, you’re just throwing money into your fridge, letting it spoil, and then dragging your wasted “savings” out to the trash.

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

JUNE 27, 2025

A sales funnel is an interesting concept, because just like fishing, even a solid bite doesn’t necessarily mean the end of the journey. To fish well, you have to learn how to reel your fishing rod capably, so the fish, large as it may be, will tire and won’t snap the line as you bring it in. In some cases, the battle can seem lost, until the fish provides one final tug, and you see the opportunity once more.

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Lightspeed Venture Partners

JUNE 25, 2025

Lightspeed Venture Partners is a multi-stage venture capital firm focused on accelerating disruptive innovations and trends.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 27, 2025

Whether you own the business or lead within one, build something strong enough to set you free. That’s the clearest definition of success, says Pat Alacqua. The post I Failed At Retirement — And Found What Success Really Means appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 22, 2025

The journey to love is often sparked by outward curiosity, about where to find the right person, how to catch their eye, and how to keep them interested. Brandon Wade, the founder of Seeking.com , believes that before love can be shared, it must first be understood within. For him, real success in dating didn’t come from external strategy alone. It began when he turned inward.

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

JUNE 24, 2025

Involving your audience before, during, and after events will make them feel special and important. It is mostly about building relationships that keep your visitors engaged and participating in several spheres. The first step involves captivating your audience beforehand with strong teasers and early notifications that make them curious. At the event, the focus shifts to using interactive methods, important speakers, and real-time updates that build a lively atmosphere.

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Lightspeed Venture Partners

JUNE 25, 2025

Amber joined Lightspeed in 2025 as an Enterprise Partner, where she backs highly technical founders working to build the next generation of enterprise AI software and infrastructure.

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