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Venture Madness Competitor Spotlight: Picmonic
Blog, Expert Advice, Funding & Fundraising, StartupPicmonic is the visual learning platform that improves memory retention by turning dry facts into unforgettable images. As co-founder and CEO, I’ve devoted much of my life to this entrepreneurial mission. When I heard about Venture Madness,…
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…
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…
Why Phoenix Deserves a Spot on the List of Best Cities for Startups
Biz Laws + Regulations, Blog, Startup
Due to the growing community of tech entrepreneurs, Phoenix has earned the nickname “Silicon Desert.” In the latest Kaufman Metropolitan Area Rankings for Startup Activity, Phoenix moved from 12th last year to 14th this year after topping…