VC Cafe

MARCH 1, 2024

Most startups equate the process of fundraising to dating – founders have to typically kiss a lot of frogs until the find the right fit. Investors are typically focused on stage, geo and in some cases sector , but there are always exceptions so it’s hard for startup founders to assess who might be interested to embark on their journey. In addition, founders thinking about starting a company can be overwhelmed by choice, as there are so many problems to tackle with technology, but it

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The Startup Magazine

JULY 24, 2024

Understanding the cost of order fulfillment is important for any Amazon seller aiming to maximize profits. Several key factors influence these costs, with product type, size, and weight being the primary determinants. For instance, a lightweight item incurs lower fees compared to a heavier one. Another major factor is the seasonality of sales. Fees can increase during peak periods, such as the holiday season, which includes the Holiday Peak Fulfillment Fee from October 15, 2023, to January 14, 2

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Hearpreneur

APRIL 28, 2024

Technology innovation is driving advancements in various industries, shaping our world today. From AI and machine learning to biotechnology, technology is revolutionizing our lives. Innovations like blockchain, virtual reality, and cloud computing are transforming business and communication. Entrepreneurs embrace these innovations to unlock possibilities, making them a cornerstone of modern entrepreneurship.

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This is going to be BIG.

JUNE 17, 2024

Sorry, you can’t. The decision to fund a company is a combination of a lot of human factors—an assessment of one group of humans by another group of humans, fraught with apples-to-oranges comparisons. Yet, everyone’s got an opinion about how a company measures up, especially the founder. ( If you want mine, I’m doing a little consulting now. ) So, how do you know what truth is?

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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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Board Effect

MAY 15, 2024

An engaged nonprofit board is like the wind in the sails of your nonprofit. It fosters innovation, helps navigate challenges and drives fundraising efforts. But how to achieve this level of engagement? Enter technology and board development — the secret weapons for enhancing board engagement. Engagement doesn’t happen by accident. Instead, it’s the result of purposeful and consistent efforts and planning.

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Duct Tape Marketing

JANUARY 19, 2024

The Top 5 Episodes of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast in 2023 written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing 2023 was a year of remarkable growth for the marketing industry. With a rapidly changing landscape, it’s never been a more exciting time to be an entrepreneur. I was able to visit with many phenomenal guests on the show this year.

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Steve Blank

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

A version of this article previously appeared in Fortune. If you haven’t been paying attention Apple has started shipping its Apple Vision Pro , its take on a headset that combines Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR). The product is an amazing technical tour de force. But the product/market fit of this first iteration is a swing and a miss.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 11, 2024

Goal setting, actionable tactics and allowing your leadership style to evolve and adapt will ultimately lead to career and business growth. The post How This Female CEO Drives Growth In Her Niche Franchise Brand appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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Brandanew

MAY 10, 2024

With profound grief, we would like to inform you that Peerbagh’s founder and board chair, Vatsala Kakroo (38) passed away on May 7th, 2024 at 5:35 am after an intense period of an untimely cancer diagnosis. She fought bravely but ultimately transitioned peacefully with her family around her. In 2021, Vatsala Kakroo founded the Everything […] The post Peerbagh founder and board chair Vatsala Kakroo passes away appeared first on Peerbagh.

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Gust

APRIL 11, 2024

Yielding 10x growth or more, known as “hockey-stick growth,” remains the goal for many investors. But only one percent of startups become unicorns; in fact, most VC-backed companies don’t reach their expected rate of return. “That means 95% of founders—or more—are gonna have a bad time,” explains Rand Fishkin, the author of Lost and Founder, and co-founder of Moz and more recently of SparkToro.

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VC Cafe

JULY 11, 2024

The creator economy, a sector that has captivated both consumers and investors alike, is experiencing a significant resurgence in 2024. Recent data from The Information’s Creator Economy Database reveals a robust rebound in funding for U.S. creator economy startups, with investments in the first half of this year already matching the total raised throughout the entirety of 2023.

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The Startup Magazine

JULY 26, 2024

There are numerous factors that need to be considered when undertaking a commercial construction project. From regulations to training, ensuring safety on site is crucial to prevent accidents and ensure the well-being of all workers involved. Let’s explore five key safety considerations that businesses must prioritize during commercial construction projects.

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Mike Michalowicz

JULY 17, 2024

“To succeed, we must first believe that we can.” – Michael Korda Maybe you’re just starting your business, or maybe you’re trying to make it more successful. At this juncture, it’s important to recognize the limiting beliefs that will hold you back from achieving your goals. Obliterate All the Excuses, Except for One “Excuses are like (insert expletive here).

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This is going to be BIG.

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

I’m very lucky. I know a lot of really smart, interesting people. That’s why I find myself telling a lot of people that I’d love it if they shared their thoughts more often in public. I don’t much care whether they do it in writing, or a newsletter, a podcast or on LinkedIn—but I feel like I every time I interact with them, I learn something or I’m inspired to think about things in a different way.

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David Cohen

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Recently, this post about our evolution came out from Techstars. Of course, as Chairman, I know of, and strongly support, the strategic changes that are happening at Techstars. We are strengthening our ability to invest in more startups and their founders than any other company in the world. And helping founders be successful has always been our goal.

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Duct Tape Marketing

MARCH 6, 2024

Navigating Failure: The Science of Failing Well in Entrepreneurship written by Tosin Jerugba read more at Duct Tape Marketing The Duct Tape Marketing Podcast with John Jantsch In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interviewed Amy Edmondson, the Novartis professor of leadership and management at the Harvard Business School. Renowned for her research on psychological safety and author of several acclaimed books, including The Fearless Organization, and the Science of Failing Well &

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Lightspeed Venture Partners

JULY 25, 2024

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

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ReadWriteStart

JANUARY 13, 2024

Startups in the cybersecurity sector are facing a daunting market environment , contending with decreased valuations and increasing pressure to sell while competing for vital funding and collaborations. In a progressively saturated market, these startups need to reevaluate their strategies and wisely distribute resources to remain competitive and sustainable amidst the demands of investors and well-established competitors.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 30, 2024

Following the herd mentality is a recipe for disaster in the investment world. Prioritize research, build conviction, and learn to anticipate the market instead. The post Following The Herd Isn’t A Smart Investment Strategy – Here’s 3 Reasons Why appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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SiliconHills

APRIL 2, 2024

When Lori Hawkins joined the Austin American Statesman in 1994 to cover technology, the city looked vastly different from what it does today. Dell was just ten years old at the time. It was the dawn of the information age, an economy built on computers, software, and the commercial Internet.

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Hearpreneur

JUNE 24, 2024

This motivational video is to help CEOs, entrepreneurs and business owners start the week off inspired to become great. Here are some takeaways from the video: Look forward and create what you want Champion mentality is about doing everything in your power to achieve the end result Change. Grow. Become The past is not equal to the future How do you make the most out of your life?

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OnlyOnce

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Happy Leap Day! One of the better books I’ve read in the last 6 months is James Clear’s Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones , which provides a great framework around habits. It’s worth a read, whether you’re talking about business habits/routines or personal ones. This isn’t a book review, but quickly while I have you – here’s a summary of his “laws”: HOW TO CREATE A GOOD HABIT The 1st Law: Make I

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The Startup Magazine

JULY 2, 2024

This article has been prepared by the experts at Turbologo to help you navigate the process of creating a professional logo online. Crafting a compelling logo no longer requires specialized graphic design skills or expensive software. With the right logo creation tools, you can design a logo that perfectly represents your brand in just a few simple steps.

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Mike Michalowicz

JANUARY 18, 2024

The need to prioritize employee well-being has become more critical than ever. Non-stop connectivity, increased workloads, and the challenges posed by remote or hybrid work setups have significantly elevated the risk of burnout among your team. Recognizing and addressing these challenges is not just a responsibility to check off your task list – it’s an essential investment in the success and longevity of any organization.

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crowdSPRING Blog

JANUARY 26, 2024

Learn how to create a powerful and successful digital marketing strategy for your business to increase growth and boost revenue.

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Our Own Start-up

JUNE 22, 2024

This blog post will explore the numerous advantages of good building security, ranging from boosting customer confidence and protecting valuable assets to ensuring employee safety and maintaining compliance with regulations. The post How Good Building Security Can Help Grow Your Small Business first appeared on Our Own Startup.

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Duct Tape Marketing

JUNE 13, 2024

The Power of Verified Reviews: Why Agencies Thrive with Clutch 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 interviewed Katie Hollar, the marketing lead at Clutch , a leading global marketplace for business service providers. Think of it as Yelp for marketing agencies.

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Lightspeed Venture Partners

JULY 17, 2024

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

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Entrepreneurs-Journey.com by Yaro Starak

JUNE 11, 2024

It was almost midnight in Brisbane, Australia. This night was the culmination of three months – or really two years – of preparation. I was about to click SEND on an email to my newsletter announcing the opening of my first product. This was MY product. 100% made by Yaro. I was 27 years old. […] The post I Was Nervous, But Excited… appeared first on Yaro.Blog.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Howard S. Friedman and Akshay Swaminathan shares strategies for capitalizing the value of your business data - at startup and beyond. The post 8 Strategies To Capitalize On Your Startup’s Data appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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SiliconHills

MARCH 28, 2024

At SXSW, Amy Webb’s talk emphasized the significance of identifying and responding to fundamental technological trends, especially those related to AI, the interconnectedness of devices, and biotech.

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Hearpreneur

APRIL 17, 2024

Being in love is great. Being in love with your business, when you’re an entrepreneur, is even better. Waking up each morning knowing you are getting ready to do exactly what you love is more than most people could ever say about any “job” they have had. Although there are days when tossing in your hat seems like a viable option, remembering how much you love your “job” can quickly snap an entrepreneur out of that mentality.

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The Entrepreneurial Mind

JUNE 26, 2024

I retired from Belmont two years ago. One of my retirement projects was to finally write a book my wife, Ann, and I have been talking about for decades. It was inspired by Studs Turkel’s Working, in which he interviewed people from all walks of life about their work. Most of his book contains direct […] The post Entrepreneurial Voices Now Available!

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The Startup Magazine

JULY 19, 2024

Efficiency and precision are crucial in today’s dynamic business environment. One area where this need is increasingly evident is in contract management. Traditional methods of handling contracts are time-consuming and prone to errors. However, with the advent of the digital revolution, automating contract lifecycles has emerged as a transformative solution.

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Mike Michalowicz

JANUARY 3, 2024

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crowdSPRING Blog

JANUARY 9, 2024

Discover key strategies for entrepreneurs to identify and navigate logical fallacies in business, enhancing decision-making and critical thinking.

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