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What Happens When Startups Turn from Their Innovation Stage to Operational Excellence?

Both Sides of the Table

Nearly every successful tech startup I’ve observed over the past 20 years has gone through a similar growth pattern: Innovate, systematize then scale operations. As a startup in this phase you often raise capital, get press, hire staff and everything feels possible. As an early-stage VC I love this phase.

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Is a Venture Studio Right for You?

Steve Blank

This post previously appeared in the Harvard Business Review. But these look for founders who have a technical or business model insight and a team. Accelerators provide these teams with technical and business expertise and connect them to a network of other founders and advisors. Carlos stirred his coffee.

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Tackling The Talent Gap: Best Practices For Uncovering New Hires

YoungUpstarts

by Kristy Campbell, Chief Operating Officer at Rev1 Ventures. At Rev1, we’re knee deep in helping startups build and scale in the Midwest, including direct support for attracting executive and tech talent. When you think you’ve found the right hire, do your due diligence to ensure it’s a two-way fit.

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How to Wisely Utilize Debt for Business Expansion

The Startup Magazine

By strategically leveraging debt, businesses can access the capital needed to invest in new opportunities, expand operations, and increase profitability. You may need funding for new equipment, hiring additional staff, expanding facilities, or investing in marketing and advertising campaigns.

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Who are the Major Revenue-Based Investing VCs?

David Teten

So you’re interested in raising capital from a Revenue-Based Investor VC. A new wave of Revenue-Based Investors (“RBI”) are emerging. For background, see Revenue-Based Investing: A New Option for Founders who Care About Control. Investment Criteria: B2B SaaS or tech-enabled services with proven, recurring contracts.

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Recession ahead? Follow these Money Saving Tips for your Workplace

ReadWriteStart

Review Your Software Subscriptions “Reviewing your software subscriptions can be a quick way to reduce costs. ” — Phil Norton, Founder of Leave Dates In today’s digital age, software subscriptions have become integral to business operations. .”

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3 Tech Solutions That Make An Entrepreneur’s Day More Manageable

YoungUpstarts

From product development to market research, many startups are one-person operations in their early days. Even as their teams grow, entrepreneurs often feel that they must tend to every aspect of the business, including low-level tasks that distract from revenue-generating activity. The result? Wearing Your Many Hats With Style.