Why VC Confidence Matters To Every Young Company
Blog, Expert Advice, Funding & Fundraising, Startup, Uncategorized
When it comes to confidence, a rosy outlook among VC’s can be clouded. And that will cast a shadow on the future of start-ups everywhere. Here are some of the symptoms to recognize, and treatments to keep the VC community healthy and fit.
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5 Tips For Building An Entrepreneurial Culture That Lasts
Blog, Events, Expert Advice, Startup
Like any business, for a startup to succeed, it must first get the culture right. Find the right people to do the right things. Appreciate, respect, and give credit to those responsible for successes. Build a culture that will attract, retain…
How To Master The Art Of The 60-second Pitch
Blog, Events, Expert Advice, StartupYou have 60 seconds to make an impression. That is about 200 words. Open with a hook that piques interest and close with a request—ask for something. Write out your story and then hone it for the most powerful pitch you can create. To make…
Invest Southwest’s Venture Madness Competition Seeks Next Unicorn Company, Now Accepting Entries for March, 2016 Event
Press Releases, StartupInvest Southwest announced today that entries are now open for the 2016 Venture Madness competition. In partnership with the Arizona Commerce Authority, Invest Southwest will select 64 early-stage companies to compete in the bracket-style, head-to-head competition for a chance at the $100,000 shared prize.
Invest Southwest’s Venture Madness Competition Seeks Next Unicorn Company, Now Accepting Entries for March, 2016 Event
News + Announcements, Press ReleasesBracket-style match-up event offers $100,000 total cash prize to startup winners, applications open October 1, 2015
Invest Southwest announced today that entries are now open for the 2016 Venture Madness competition. In partnership with the…
How To Build A Sustainable User Acquisition Machine
Blog, Expert Advice, StartupTo start your startup, we are looking for growth! You found a problem and solved it (plus, you have identified and validated the audience looking for this improvement). So now it’s time to scale. It is important to get traction for your idea.…
4 Legal Tips Startups Cannot Afford To Miss
Biz Laws + Regulations, Blog, Expert Advice, Startup, UncategorizedWhen starting the path of a startup, it is important to ensure protection of your people, your product, your presence and your process. Invest the time to take security measures for your efforts whether on your own or with counsel from a lawyer.…
Who. What. How. Three Secrets Investment Bankers Wish Every Startup Knew
Biz Laws + Regulations, Blog, Expert Advice, Funding & Fundraising, StartupMany entrepreneurs fail to consider what investment bankers can do to help them raise money. Let’s look at investment bankers — who they are, what they do, and how they differ from a VC or an angel — and key reasons that hiring an investment…
Six Success Principles to Ponder for High Performance
Blog, Expert Advice, StartupSuccessful entrepreneurs are admired for high performance. They amplify the best within themselves. They challenge themselves in new ways. In these efforts, underlying principles guide them. Give them focus.
Here are six principles for high…
Three Ways to Find Your First Customer
Blog, Events, Expert Advice, Startup, UncategorizedTake your startup idea to the next level—a startup company—by getting paying customers. <click to tweet> Whether you are hoping to pre-sell your product or if you are ready to make a sale, here are three sources that may lead to your…