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Alejandro Cremades is a fundraising consultant and M&A advisor.
2019-12-02 15:48
Learning about venture capital terms can take a while and I have never come across a venture capital dictionary. There are a lot of terms to get your head around, especially when you are try… Read More
2019-12-01 11:21
Sean Harper and Lucas Ward ran into each other in a local coffee shop. That chance meeting has resulted in a startup that is disrupting one of the largest industries on the planet, and a bus… Read More
2019-12-01 11:20
Sean Haper and Lucas Ward are the cofounders of Kin Insurance which fixes home insurance through intuitive tech, affordable pricing, and world-class customer service. The company has raised… Read More
2019-11-29 21:10
What are the best ways to learn about startup fundraising?
You can have the best startup business idea in the world, but it may not go anywhere without the funding to make it happen.
Unfort… Read More
2019-11-29 20:36
Startup accelerators and incubators help businesses during their infancy to reach their initial goals. This is done in a number of ways including by offering finances, advice, and even facil… Read More
2019-11-29 18:52
What is a 409A valuation? It isn’t as easy as you might think. Public companies are valued by their share price. What the public is willing to pay for a share is what it’s worth… Read More
2019-11-28 12:47
Michelle Cordeiro took her first fashion startup from launch to exit in just four years. She got funded even before opening an office and raised $15M to give women their own brand.
We caugh… Read More
2019-11-28 12:45
Michelle Cordeiro Grant is the co-founder and CEO of Lively which delivers bras and undies that blend high-style, comfort, and simplicity. The company raised $15 million prior to its acquisi… Read More
2019-11-27 13:30
Are you wondering how funding rounds work for startups?
The big numbers thrown around in the media might make you think that one big fundraising campaign or two is enough to finance your bus… Read More
2019-11-26 12:18
Arad Levertov has raised tens of millions of dollars to innovate in the fin-tech space to make access to credit more efficient.
We recently got together for an episode of the Dealmakers Pod… Read More
2019-11-26 12:09
Arad Levertov is the cofounder and CEO of Sunbit which is a financial technology platform that helps retailers and customers split in-store purchases into manageable payments. The company ha… Read More
2019-11-25 14:16
When thinking about ways to fund your business without giving up equity it is critical to understand the pitfalls and rewards that come with it.
In this article, we are going to explore how… Read More
2019-11-24 12:08
Andrew Feldman is a true serial entrepreneur. He has already created and exited over $1 billion in startups and has raised $200M for his next venture.
We got together for a recent ep… Read More
2019-11-24 12:06
Andrew Feldman is the co-founder and CEO of Cerebras Systems which is a computer systems company dedicated to accelerating deep learning. The company has raised so far $200 million from top… Read More
2019-11-21 14:17
Jeff White is a true serial entrepreneur. With two successful exits under his belt, he is now on his next big data startup.
As an entrepreneur, Jeff has certainly pulled off so… Read More
2019-11-21 14:02
Jeff White is the co-founder and CEO of Gravy Analytics which is the leading provider of real-world location intelligence for marketers. The company has raised over $20 million from investor… Read More
2019-11-19 17:53
Are you wondering how to build a fundraising story for your business? In essence, you should never try fundraising for your startup without a great story.
If you want to rocket your chances… Read More
2019-11-19 14:59
Sammy Dorf has set the bar pretty high for entrepreneurs and startups. His cannabis company raised $100M after many months of effort, over the course of one extraordinary weekend, and went o… Read More
2019-11-19 14:27
Sammy Dorf is the cofounder of Verano Holdings which is a vertically-integrated operator of licensed cannabis cultivation, manufacturing and retail facilities dedicated to improving lives by… Read More
2019-11-18 02:58
Convertible notes are one of many fundraising options for start-up entrepreneurs making it essential to understand the pros and cons of convertible notes. The way that convertible notes work… Read More
2019-11-17 11:04
Marco Zappacosta has raised $400M for his marketplace startup that is unlocking the largest industry digital hasn’t fully solved yet.
If you think a billion dollars is big busi… Read More
2019-11-17 10:56
Marco Zappacosta is the co-founder and CEO at Thumbtack which is an online marketplace that connects millions of people with local professionals for their projects. The company has raised ov… Read More
2019-11-14 16:52
Alex Friedman is an experienced businesswoman, who has brought a wealth of knowledge to make millions of lives easier. So far LOLA has raised millions of dollars to fund her mission, and the… Read More
2019-11-14 16:37
Alex Friedman is the co-founder and CEO of LOLA which is the first lifelong brand for a woman’s body, providing the transparency and candor women deserve when it comes to products and… Read More
2019-11-12 18:21
Cybersecurity expert Fred Kneip has raised almost $60M for his startup so far. It all started with a winning PowerPoint that has drawn the attention of a host of the most enviable investors… Read More
2019-11-12 17:32
Fred Kneip is the co-founder and CEO of CyberGRX which provides the most comprehensive third-party cyber risk management platform to cost-effectively identify, assess, mitigate and monitor a… Read More
2019-11-11 13:24
Want to know the skills top founders master when fundraising? These are the skills you’ll need in order to land that funding.
The media can often make it sound incredibly easy and simp… Read More
2019-11-10 13:03
Nathan McCauley lives and breathes cybersecurity. He’s been involved in some of the best-known tech startups and has now launched his own. His crypto company has already attracted some… Read More
2019-11-10 12:42
Nathan McCauley is the co-founder and CEO of Anchorage which is a crypto-native digital asset custodian that uses modern security engineering to help institutions safeguard their investments… Read More
2019-11-09 03:28
Need a business plan template? Check out this step by step plan to crafting one that will work for your venture.
Every startup business needs a business plan template. You know the saying, … Read More
2019-11-09 03:12
As a startup, your competitor analysis template is one of the most important and influential parts of getting off the ground. Here’s what to include in your competitor analysis templat… Read More
2019-11-09 02:50
What do entrepreneurs need to include in an executive summary template for it be successful and effective?
The executive summary template is a crucial and pivotal document for all startup bu… Read More
2019-11-07 13:29
Reuven Moskowitz has started and sold multiple companies. His latest venture has raised over $50 million to advance technology for law firms. They’ve got some incredible case studies a… Read More
2019-11-07 13:14
Reuven Moskowitz is the founder and CEO of Litify which provides technology solutions for law firms by providing a trusted, intelligent, user-friendly platform for practice management. The c… Read More
2019-11-07 00:13
A marketing campaign template will help your startup breakout your individual campaigns, gain more focus and improve the accuracy and outcome of your efforts.
All too often marketing efforts… Read More
2019-11-06 23:57
Every startup needs a marketing strategy template to get things going. Without a written plan it is going to be virtually impossible to stay on track, keep the team focused and really enable… Read More
2019-11-05 13:53
What is the right path when evaluating the pros and cons of different sources of startup funding for your venture?
There’s more than one way to fund your startup. Each has its own pros… Read More
2019-11-03 12:42
Valentin Stalf has raised $670 million to disrupt the banking world. His fintech startup is now valued at $3.5 billion, making it one of the largest in Europe today.
In our rec… Read More
2019-11-03 12:33
Valentin Stalf is the co-founder and CEO of N26 which provides mobile banking solutions. The company has raised more than $600 million from some of the world’s most well-known investor… Read More
2019-11-02 14:26
What are some of the reasons to start your own business? Is starting your own business the best path forward at this point in time for you?
Here are at least twenty reasons why you should di… Read More
2019-10-31 12:46
Michael Wystrach was born into the farm to table movement, even before it was a thing. He was raised to be an entrepreneur, and since school and a stint in investment banking has launched on… Read More
2019-10-31 12:24
Michael Wystrach is the co-founder and CEO of Freshly which delivers gourmet ready-made meals, prepared and delivered to your door. The company so far has raised $110 million from investors… Read More
2019-10-30 13:11
What were the ages of successful entrepreneurs when they started? Age is one of the top excuses that would-be entrepreneurs use as a crutch not to pursue their visions.
Are you too young to… Read More
2019-10-28 12:38
Looking for the largest markets that have experienced low innovation to launch a hyper-growth startup? Want to know which sectors could offer the best growth potential for making startup inv… Read More
2019-10-27 11:37
Bhavin Turakhia is a man on a mission. He’s been building and selling companies since he was just 17 years old. His macro approach to starting businesses and proven startup acumen make… Read More
2019-10-27 11:35
Bhavin Turakhia is a serial entrepreneur that has found five companies. The first company he started at 17 got acquired for $160 million. He is presently heading Radix – a leading regi… Read More
2019-10-24 13:28
Immad Akhund is a true serial entrepreneur who has been on both sides of the table and many times. His latest startup has raised tens of millions of dollars to become the Google of the banki… Read More
2019-10-24 13:27
Immad Akhund is the co-founder and CEO of Mercury which is a bank for startups, engineered in Silicon Valley for tech companies. The company has raised over $25 million from investors like A… Read More
2019-10-22 13:16
Austin Russell began his first real startup at just 16 years old. He got paid $100k to drop out of college to go all-in on making fully autonomous driving a reality.
He’s… Read More
2019-10-22 13:04
Austin Russell is the cofounder and CEO of Luminar which is an autonomous vehicle sensor and software company. The company has raised over $250 million from investors like Peter Thiel, The W… Read More
2019-10-21 21:45
You’re not going to get far in business or stay in business for long without a good marketing plan template to start building your own pln. So, what should be in yours?
Even if you nev… Read More
2019-10-21 12:50
This startup pitch deck delivered a 100x return to investors and helped this uber competitor to go on to raise hundreds of millions of dollars.
Careem was an Uber alternative based in Dubai… Read More
2019-10-19 15:25
How to find buyers for your business?
Selling a business is unlike selling anything else. This is especially true when it comes to achieving an exit for your startup. So, where are they, buy… Read More
2019-10-18 13:30
What do you need to know about startup advisors before you launch and to get to the next level?
Startup advisors can make a huge difference in your venture. Though there can be a substantial… Read More
2019-10-18 13:05
A clear action startup company action plan template can be one of the most valuable assets you have as a startup entrepreneur. So, what should a startup company action plan template look lik… Read More
2019-10-17 13:05
Rebecca Minkoff is well known for not only her line of designer bags and accessories but her high tech shops that blend interactive technology with tailored experience and fashion.
If you&r&hell…Read More
2019-10-17 12:42
Rebecca Minkoff is the founder and creative force behind Rebecca Minkoff, which is a fashion brand distributed in 900 stores worldwide. The company is doing more than $100M in revenue. Rebec… Read More
2019-10-16 12:11
How to compensate startup employees without money during the early stages of a venture is an art. Cash for salaries is one thing you may not have a surplus of as a young startup. Even if you… Read More
2019-10-15 13:03
Eric Kinariwala has revolutionized the pharmacy industry with his latest venture, Capsule.
In a recent exclusive interview on the DealMakers podcast, he provided an insider&rsq&hell…Read More
2019-10-15 13:00
Eric Kinariwala is the founder and CEO of Capsule is a healthcare technology business rebuilding the pharmacy from the inside out. The company has raised so far $270 million from Thrive Capi… Read More
2019-10-14 15:02
Getting ready to raise money for your startup? Here we will be breaking down the pitch deck as well as the digits you need to know about creating and presenting the presentation that will ge… Read More
2019-10-14 13:27
Thinking about selling your business? What are the questions potential buyers will ask startups?
Selling a business is often the best move. Maybe you receive an offer too good to refuse. It… Read More
2019-10-13 13:52
Thejo Kote knows a thing or two about building startups. Two of the ventures he has cofounded were accepted by Y Combinator. One sold for over $100M. He is now working on his third venture… Read More
2019-10-13 13:38
Thejo Kote is the co-founder and CEO of Airbase which is an all-in-one platform for spend management, giving companies unprecedented financial control and visibility. The company has raised… Read More
2019-10-12 20:24
Wondering how startup financing rounds get oversubscribed? Ready to launch your first fundraising campaign and want to make sure you bring in enough money? How do some startups seem to attra… Read More
2019-10-12 19:27
Need a startup business plan template for your new venture?
What’s the best layout for a business plan? What role should it play in your small business startup? How do you best make it… Read More
2019-10-12 18:43
Will investors fund my startups? Does your startup really have a chance of getting funded?
Whether you are still debating whether fundraising is the right path right now, or you’ve had… Read More
2019-10-12 11:07
Who are the 10 most successful entrepreneurs and what made them insanely rich?
There may be only a dozen or so truly iconic entrepreneurs that stand out for their wealth and accomplishments… Read More
2019-10-11 08:57
Are you wondering how to start a business with almost no money and if it is even possible? Why should you, even if you just sold your last startup for millions and have plenty of cash?
No ma… Read More
2019-10-11 07:41
Ready to build a highly successful business? In this article, you will find the 10 tips for building a successful business.
Here are the steps to take to create a valuable and growing… Read More
2019-10-10 16:22
Dimitri Sirota has been on both sides of the table as a founder and investor. He is now on his third venture of his own and has invested in at least eight other startups as an angel. What ha… Read More
2019-10-10 11:47
Dimitri Sirota is the co-founder and CEO of BigID which develops a software that helps companies have a secure customer data and satisfy privacy regulations. The company has raised so far $9… Read More
2019-10-08 15:17
Today, Chuck Cohn’s EdTech startup enables you to connect in about 20 seconds to an expert in just about any subject. His startup is now probably one of the most popular and best-funde… Read More
2019-10-08 15:03
Chuck Cohn is the co-founder and CEO of Varsity Tutors which is a live learning platform that connects students and professionals with personalized instruction to achieve any goal. The compa… Read More
2019-10-07 17:43
Due diligence is no fun for entrepreneurs who are selling their startups. So how important is due diligence in acquisitions?
This is the least fun part of being an entrepreneur. Even if it w… Read More
2019-10-06 08:11
Ben Sigelman is redesigning the fabric of how software is developed. Some of the most notable VCs are backing his mission with tens of millions of dollars.
Sigelman has a love for de… Read More
2019-10-06 07:50
Ben Sigelman is a co-founder and CEO at LightStep, a company that makes complex microservice applications more transparent and reliable. The company has raised $70 million from investors lik… Read More
2019-10-05 14:26
One of the biggest challenges in acquisitions for entrepreneurs is making sure the employees are taking care of. What happens to employees after your company gets acquired is one of the area… Read More
2019-10-03 13:12
Having spent time on both sides of the table, Shoaib Makani has learned a lot about the patterns of successful startups and how to find a unicorn opportunity to harness and ride.
Sho… Read More
2019-10-03 12:29
Shoaib Makani is the co-founder and CEO of KeepTruckin which is helping trucking companies manage their fleets and have their drivers legally log their hours. The company has raised over $20… Read More
2019-10-02 11:17
Working on starting and growing your own venture? Check out the 300 best tools and Resources For Entrepreneurs.
Taking a look at the journey’s of the most successful entrepreneurs, com… Read More
2019-10-01 13:40
Shishir Mehrotra knows a thing or two about disrupting things in a really big way. Despite trying to fight his destiny to be in tech, he has raised millions of dollars to launch startups and… Read More
2019-10-01 13:17
Shishir Mehrotra is the CEO and Co-Founder of Coda which creates online documents and the utility of applications into a single new canvas. The company has raised over $60 million from inves… Read More
2019-09-29 12:44
Lior Elazary is a true serial entrepreneur. He sold his first business while still in school, and is now heading up a robotics startup worth hundreds of millions of dollars.
Whether… Read More
2019-09-29 12:18
Lior Elazary is the cofounder of inVia Robotics which provides next-generation robotics warehouse automation solutions for e-commerce distribution centers and supply chains. The company has… Read More
2019-09-27 12:08
When you look at the list of startup founders who dropped out of college and went on to make millions or even billions, or to just disrupt the world, it’s like a who’s who of ent… Read More
2019-09-26 12:39
Sujai Hajela and Bob Friday took their own journeys before landing at the same company. Then they joined forces to raise $90 million to build a tech company that was recently acquired for ov… Read More
Sujai Hajela And Bob Friday On Selling Their AI-Powered Startup To Juniper Networks For $405 Million
2019-09-26 12:22
Sujai Hajela and Bob Friday are the cofounders of Mist Systems which is leading the transition to AI-driven IT, making Wi-Fi predictable, reliable and measurable by providing visibility and… Read More
2019-09-24 12:05
Stuart Landesberg has raised millions in startup capital to create a new consumer-driven experience that puts more products in homes that are good for them and the environment.
As a founder… Read More
2019-09-24 11:40
Stuart Landesberg is the co-founder and CEO of Grove Collaborative which has an owned direct-to-consumer e-commerce platform for natural home and personal care products. The company has rais… Read More
2019-09-24 03:05
Ready to sell your startup business? Make sure you’ve covered these bases if you are wondering what to do when selling your business in an all stock acquisition.
Selling a startup is a… Read More
2019-09-24 02:27
Thinking of selling your startup? Here’s what you need to know about startup acquisitions.
Having sold my own company, interviewed dozens of the most successful founders with big exits… Read More
2019-09-22 11:40
Sanjay Shah bootstrapped his technology startup from nothing to $250 million in revenue before accepting private equity funding.
Bootstrapping may not be as common as raising big mon… Read More
2019-09-22 11:08
Sanjay Shah is the founder and CEO of Vistex which is an enterprise software company, providing solutions to drive customer growth and partner relations. The company was bootstrapped to $250… Read More
2019-09-21 14:51
Ready to raise millions of dollars for your next startup fundraising round? You may be wondering what are the slides you need in your pitch deck?
Below is an in-depth commentary on a pitch d… Read More
2019-09-20 12:13
Looking for some empowering reading material. It’s no secret that leaders read. Today’s billionaire investors and entrepreneurs are among the most hungry readers. So what are the… Read More
2019-09-19 12:28
Vivek Ravisankar has raised tens of millions of dollars for a tech startup with an admirable goal: his venture, HackerRank, is making resumes obsolete while unlocking an enormous amount of t… Read More
2019-09-19 12:01
Vivek Ravisankar is the CEO and co-founder of HackerRank, a company that is on a mission to match every developer to the right job based on skills, not pedigree. The company has raise… Read More
2019-09-18 13:25
How entrepreneurs get paid after an acquisition?
There’s plenty to think about and keep you busy without even considering trying to navigate an exit for your startup.
The acquisition… Read More
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