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Why Investors With an Entrepreneurial Past are Vital to Startup Success

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In this article, I would like to focus on one significant trait that some investors possess — an entrepreneurial background that enables them to establish strong connections with startups and better understand the 'pains' and challenges new founders face.Based on my personal experience as an entrepreneur I would like to highlight key aspects of communication with startups and why your

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7 Questions Every Founder Should Ask Potential Investors

When I've pitched investors in the past, I prepare for the questions they'll likely ask me, from market opportunity and size to financial metrics and timeline. From my own experiences and having consulted for multiple founders, I've learned that it's just as important to interview your investors as it is

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Crayola Launches Crayola Flowers Online Florist Business

Those flower bouquets you drew as a kid can finally jump off the page, thanks to Crayola's latest endeavor.On Tuesday, the art supply brand launched an online florist called Crayola Flowers in partnership with Mrs. Bloom's, a flower distributor, per CNN. The two companies will sell bouquets nationwide, with prices

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Why Investors With an Entrepreneurial Past are Vital to Startup Success

In this article, I would like to focus on one significant trait that some investors possess — an entrepreneurial background that enables them to establish strong connections with startups and better understand the 'pains' and challenges new founders face.Based on my personal experience as an entrepreneur I would like to

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How to Get Your First Meeting With a Top Venture Capitalist

In the world of startups, having the right guidance can make all the difference. This is where the Intro platform comes into play, offering unparalleled access to the world's most in-demand experts for one-on-one video calls. If you're looking to grow your business, build a successful product, or fundraise, look

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3 Ways to Shore Up Your Business Finances in a Tight Economy

Around the country, many small businesses are feeling the burden of inflation. Increased costs on everything from raw supplies and shipping to labor and utilities are cutting into the already razor-thin margins that many of them operate with. Add to this the threat of a looming recession and other macroeconomic

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Eating Disorder Survivor Raises Raises $75 Million For Startup To Save Others

Kristina Saffran nearly died during her freshman year of high school. She had anorexia nervosa, considered one of the most fatal mental health disorders, and was in and out of the hospital as doctors struggled to find a solution. It was a family-based outpatient treatment that finally helped her recover.She

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Former Uber Exec Tells How Startups Can Raise Billions

Through Entrepreneur's partnership with the expert advice platform Intro, you have the opportunity to connect with successful business people like former Uber CBO Emil Michael via one-on-one video calls.Emil Michael has certainly made his mark on the tech industry. From his time at Uber to his tenure at Klout, Michael's

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3 Ways Dairy Farming Made Me a Better Entrepreneur

For more than 60 years, my family has owned and operated a mid-sized dairy farm in Junction City, Wisconsin. I spent many of my formative years at the barn working alongside my grandparents, parents, uncles, aunts and cousins milking, "sweeping in" and making hay. And while I'm sure I caused

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How to Attract Investors During Tough Times

Whether the economy is doing well or in a phase of uncertainty, the fundamentals of building an investable start-up remain the same. You don't need to be a mind reader to determine what investors want to know.Here are five tips to help convince potential investors that your solution solves a

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Is AI Opening the Door for the 100x Founder’?

Founding a startup is incredibly demanding. The challenges of simultaneously raising capital, hiring and finding product market fit can be overwhelming for new founders. Being a founder in Web3 is an order of magnitude made even more complex with the additional regulatory, business model and technical considerations and risks that

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