According to a report released last year, San Francisco and New York are ranked as the top two startup ecosystems in the world, respectively. The cities were ranked according to …
The Power of Customer Centric Startups with Raja Mukerji
No matter what kind of business you’re operating, prioritizing customers is a sound strategy. However, research shows that customer centric startups in particular tend to have an advantage over their …
Evaluating Your Startup Debt Before Pitching Investors
Funding is a crucial concern for startup founders, and failing to secure startup funding is one of the biggest startup mistakes you can make. Unfortunately, many “traditional” sources of financing, …
Raising Funds for Your Edtech Startup Step by Step
If you’re a founder or executive at an edtech startup, the good news is that the edtech funding market is hotter than ever. According to a report on global edtech …
0 to 100 in 24 Months: How Strategic Networking Catalyzed a $110M Exit
In November 2021, freelance marketplace Fiverr announced it had acquired freelance management platform Stoke Talent. The acquisition meant a $110 million exit for Stoke Founder Shahar Erez who had begun …
Finding your Frequency: Making Your Mark as a Tech Startup with Jeff Pulver
Entrepreneur Jeff Pulver wears many hats. The internet pioneer, investor and tech startup founder has launched several companies and invested in more than 400 startups since 1998. Last year, cloud …
What You Need to Know About Angel Investors and NDAs
Seeking funding for your startup is always a tricky endeavor. When speaking with venture capitalists and angel investors, it’s important to be as honest and forthcoming about your business as …
Capitalizing on venture capital and startup funding trends with Henri Deshays
In 2021, startup funding broke records. According to a recent report by Crunchbase, global venture investment last year totaled $643 billion. That’s a 92 percent increase year over year from …
Go to Market Best Practices with Richard White
Since its founding in 2020, AI notetaker application Fathom has gained rapid traction. The startup announced it had raised a $4.7 million seed round earlier this year. Additionally, the application, …
Building Your Bench: How a Startup Advisor Can Accelerate Your Growth
No matter how many books you read or courses you take, building great startups is a skill that you learn through practice and experience. What’s more, even so-called “solo founders” benefit …
Co-Founder Speed Dating: Your Great Idea Needs Help
You’ve come up with a brilliant startup idea that will take the world by storm. Now you just have to execute it. Whether you’re looking for coding knowledge or leadership …
Demystifying Mexico Tax Compliance Complexity
In the past two years, the Mexican government enacted far-reaching changes to the Mexican income tax, value-added tax, and Federal Tax Code. While previous Mexican government tax reform efforts were …
Startup COO Salary: Here’s What You Can Expect to Pay a COO for Your Startup
Of all the startup roles—content strategists, controllers, COOs, and more—the job of COO (chief operating officer) is perhaps one of the most underappreciated yet valuable. The role of the COO …
Developing a Winning Go-To-Market Strategy with Daniel Koppel
In May, machine vision technology developer Prospera Technologies announced it had been acquired by Valmont, a global leader in designing and manufacturing products and services for infrastructure development and agricultural …
Strategic Technical Support Outsourcing with Sudheesh Subhash
According to a recent report, 53 percent of businesses expect their IT budgets to grow over the next 12 months. The report indicates the top factor driving companies to increase …