The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Artificial intelligence continues to be a bright spot in the world of venture capital. In Q3 of 2024, AI-related startups landed $19 billion USD, which equates to 28% of total venture dollars. While the buzz around AI has seemed to draw attention away from other areas of the tech sector over the past year, its also acted as a positive for the tech ecosystem as a whole.

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Duct Tape Marketing

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

How to Attract Your Ideal Customers with the Right Brand Archetype written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing The Duct Tape Marketing Podcast with Jane McCarthy In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast , Sara Nay steps in as host to interview Jane McCarthy, a seasoned brand strategist and author of The Goddess Guide to Branding.

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, launching an online business has become an attractive option for aspiring entrepreneurs. However, the path to success in the digital realm requires careful planning and consideration of various factors. This blog post outlines a business checklist for entrepreneurs with plans to earn digital money , covering essential aspects that can make or break your online venture.

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Berkonomics

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

I expect that you have a story about how insurance saved you lots of money in your past. And of course, thats the purpose of paying for policies when you think youll never need them. So, here comes the fact: Business insurance is one of the more poorly managed mitigations of risk in small and many medium sized corporations, often because of failure to assign the responsibility to an individual or department, and sometimes just from the willingness to bet against the event and save cash.

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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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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

With the growing popularity of mobile healthcare services, starting a mobile IV therapy business can be a lucrative opportunity. Below, we aim to guide you through essential tips and considerations to ensure your business succeeds in this burgeoning industry. The mobile IV therapy sector presents a unique chance for entrepreneurs to meet increasing consumer demand for convenient healthcare solutions. 1.

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Board Effect

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

How to strengthen volunteer board communication Effective communication is the cornerstone of a successful board, particularly for volunteer boards where engagement and trust are paramount. Ellen Glasgow, Managing Director for Mission-Driven Organizations at Diligent shares five strategies for building strong volunteer board communications. These strategies, including active listening and fostering a culture of trust, are essential for enhancing board member engagement and organizational perform

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Hunter Walker

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Sometimes I write a post just to be able to send the URL to people when they ask me a specific question. This one is “what advice do you have for someone who is a new VC analyst or wants to join a firm at that level?” If you’re joining a venture capital firm as a junior professional I’d recommend against being a generalist, or trying to get good at everything.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Understanding the basics of business law is crucial for entrepreneurs and small business owners. Compliance with regulations and laws can prevent legal issues that could slow down or even shut down a business. Adam Malone , an experienced medical malpractice lawyer in Atlanta , shares an overview of some key areas of business law that entrepreneurs should be familiar with.

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Board Effect

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Imagine this scenario: Arguments among board members are creating turbulence for a nonprofit board. The tension is causing some members to consider quitting. The source of the conflict is intense disagreement about the boards mission. The chairperson pushes for a high-profile gala to attract wealthy donors, arguing that increased funding will secure the nonprofits future.

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deal architect

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

I was chuckling to myself as I was watching SAPs "Unleashed" presentation last week. I kept getting flashbacks of the SNL skit from the 2000 More Cowbell featuring Christopher Walken, Will Ferrell, Jimmy Fallon and others (see video below). It.

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Hearpreneur

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

This motivational video is to help CEOs, entrepreneurs and business owners start the week off inspired to become great.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

In the world of handmade soap businesses, the tools and methods used can make a big difference in the final product. One such tool that offers significant advantages is the use of custom soap molds. These molds allow creators to produce soaps that stand out in both design and functionality. Custom soap molds allow soap makers to craft unique designs that can help differentiate their products in a competitive market.

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Mike Michalowicz

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Train people well enough so they can leave, treat them well enough so they dont want to. – Richard Branson Once you’ve hired the right person, it’s time to set them up for success. This is more than just showing them where the coffee machine is. It’s about immersing them in your company culture, aligning them with your mission, and ensuring they hit the ground running.

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This is going to be BIG.

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Is your firm feeling like Two VCs enter, one must leave given the limited number of partnership slots? It doesnt have to be that way. Venture Capital Is a Team Sport: Navigating the Partner Track with a Collaborative Mindset I was talking to one of my VC coaching clients a recently promoted young principal at a firm that's likely to raise a much bigger fund next time around.

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Hunter Walker

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Homebrew makes investments by consensus – it works because there’s just two of us. We’ve done it this way for two reasons – first, it works internally given our style of decision-making and respectful but loud debate. Second, it matters to us externally that founders know it’s always Homebrew making the investment – never a situation where one of us was excited and the other one didn’t block it.

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Duct Tape Marketing

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The 7 Roles Every Small Business Owner Must Master (and How to Manage Them All) written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing The Duct Tape Marketing Podcast with John Jantsch In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I discussed the many hats small business owners wear and how to manage them effectively. Running a business often feels like spinning platesbalancing leadership, sales, client management, and more.

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Mike Michalowicz

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

One of the most critical decisions you’ll ever make is who you hire. But not just any hire. You need the right hire. The right employee can elevate your business, help you scale faster, and add long-term value. The wrong hire can cost you. If youre not familiar with it already, Ill tell you this: one of the best investments you can make as an entrepreneur is ensuring you hire employees who are the right fit for your business.

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VC Cafe

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

The original version of this newsletter was published on Linkedin. This week’s edition is dedicated to Shiri, Ariel and Kfir Bibas z”l. We are all heartbroken. May their memories forever be a blessing. The word “Firgun” (pronounced ‘feer-goon’)is an informal modern Hebrew term and concept in Israeli culture (originally Yiddish), which describes genuine, unselfish delight or pride in the accomplishment of the other person.

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deal architect

FEBRUARY 19, 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. Jim Goldfinger, 40 year CRM veteran and his colleagues have built an innovation platform that sits.

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Lightspeed Venture Partners

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

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

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

More critical thought is needed to approach the challenge of social media marketing than ever before particularly as users abandon traditional platforms. The post Anticipating Changes In The Social Media Landscape For Marketers appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

If there’s one thing that is needed in business, it’s women. Inclusivity in business for women is as important as anything else. Women tend to experience different challenges when attempting to advance their careers and there are often roadblocks in front of women, especially women of color, that are underrepresented across the corporate pipeline.

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Our Own Start-up

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Across the spectrum of addiction recovery therapies, equine therapy emerges as a unique and profound method of supporting individuals as they navigate the complexities of sobriety. The post From Gallops to Growth: How Equine Therapy Transforms Lives in Recovery first appeared on Our Own Startup.

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Lightspeed Venture Partners

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

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

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Boise State University enters 2025 with strong momentum under the leadership of Alicia Estey, chief financial and operating officer. The post Alicia Estey: Reinventing Student Experience And Education At Boise State University appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Social media is a wonderful tool for businesses and individuals to use. Whether its for personal enjoyment or for the benefit of company success, there are certainly many ways to make use of it in 2025. If youre a business and youre looking to use social media to your advantage in 2025, here are five ways to improve your social media presence. Focus on the Right Platforms Firstly, you should focus on the right platforms.

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Duct Tape Marketing

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

Weekend Favs February 15th written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing My weekend blog post routine includes posting links to a handful of tools or great content I ran across during the week. I dont go into depth about the finds, but I encourage you to check them out if they sound interesting. The photo in the post is a favorite for the week from an online source or one I took on the road.

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Lightspeed Venture Partners

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

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

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Retirement is being reinvented. Elizabeth Zelinka Parsons shares three ways highly motivated entrepreneurs are making the most out of it. The post Encore! Encore! Encore!: 3 Ways Highly Motivated Entrepreneurs Are Reinventing Retirement appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Canadian entrepreneurs are facing what can only be described as an unpredictable economic outlook in the coming year, with inflation, interest rates, and political turbulence combining to create a stew of spicy flavors that may be welcomed by those with a sense of adventure but dreaded by those who crave stability and security. The Bank of Canada is expected to continue cutting its policy rate, with some predicting it will reach as low as 2.5% by the end of next year, down from its peak of 5.0%

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VC Cafe

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

Youve probably heard CEOs talking about how AI is reshaping the workforcesometimes in ways that sound straight out of a sci-fi script. Goldman Sachs CEO recently suggested that AI could take over writing IPO prospectuses. At Meta, executives have hinted that AI will reduce the need for entry-level coding jobs. And its not just talkcompanies are already shifting hiring strategies based on what AI can automate.

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Lightspeed Venture Partners

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

The post K2 Space appeared first on Lightspeed Venture Partners.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Modern wiring systems are adaptable solutions that bring flexibility, safety, and long-term savings to ever-changing spaces. The post Rethinking Electrical Wiring In Spaces That Are Constantly Updated appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Governments around the world develop policies designed to create real change. Yet, time and time again, ambitious plans stall, resources go underutilized, and outcomes fail to meet expectations. Why? Because policy creation and execution are two entirely different challenges. Having a strong policy is only the foundationwithout a well-structured implementation strategy, even the most promising initiatives can fade into bureaucratic deadlock.

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Key Takeaways: Discover how influencer marketing is revolutionizing the beauty industry. Learn about the strategies that beauty brands are adopting to succeed. Recognize how social media platforms may increase brand engagement and reach. Table of Contents: Introduction The Rise of Social Media Influencers Effective Strategies for Beauty Brands The Role of Video Content Authenticity and Trust in Influencer Collaborations Leveraging Data and Analytics Case Studies of Successful Campaigns Challenge

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Lightspeed Venture Partners

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

The post Investing in Frontera: A New Model for Autism appeared first on Lightspeed Venture Partners.

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