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Christie Kerner’s Take on Venture Madness & All Things Entrepreneurial
Blog, Events, Expert Advice, Startup, UncategorizedI guess you could say I’m a little fanatical about building businesses. But even beyond the art and science of launching companies, I’m completely dedicated to the brave entrepreneurs who are largely willing to do whatever it takes to succeed.…
Venture Madness Competitor Spotlight: Beacon Biomedical
Blog, Events, Expert Advice, Startup, UncategorizedBefore Beacon Biomedical decided to enter the Venture Madness competition, they were looking for the smartest next move for their business. When the angel investors they’d been meeting with suggested they talk to the Arizona Commerce Authority…
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.
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.…
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…