Building a Business
I’m an Investor — Here’s What Founders Are Still Getting Wrong in 2026
Founders are still raising capital in 2026. The difference is how prepared they are when they walk into the room.
By Rogers Healy
Fundraising
Business Funding
The 7 Rules of Building Strong Investor Relationships After the Check Clears
Founders earn long-term credibility by communicating misses clearly and before problems escalate.
Business Funding
Think You Can’t Grow Without a High-Profile Investor? Here’s How I Built an 8-Figure Business Without One.
Got rejected by investors? Your company isn't doomed. Here's why you might actually be better off.
By Mike Feazel
Business Funding
Stop Wasting Time and Cash on Hiring This Position Too Soon in Your Startup Journey
Hiring senior finance can unlock leverage — but only once the right foundation exists. Startups that see real value from finance leadership first build clarity, feedback loops and decision-ready numbers.
Business Accounting
I’ve Watched Natural World Factors Sink Deals. Do This Before Raising Capital.
Investors are quietly pricing nature-related risks into capital decisions.
By Vian Sharif
Business Funding
I’ve Raised 8 Figures of Funding as a Black Founder — Here’s How to Overcome the Bias and Prejudice in VC
Venture capital's bureaucratic barriers and biases make raising capital difficult, especially for minority founders.
By Solo Ceesay
Business Funding
How I Raised $1 Million in Just 6 Weeks — and What I Learned Along the Way
Fundraising, when done right, becomes the fastest way to evolve your narrative, your model and your strategy.
By Alex Levkin
Building a Business
How I Won Over Investors and Raised $1.5 Million Without a Network or Experience
I didn't have a co-founder, prior exits or a deep-pocketed network. I still raised a $1.5 million seed round. Here's how I positioned my pitch to win.
Business Accounting
Private Capital Isn’t Just for the 1% — How Entrepreneurs Can Invest Like the Rich
Many entrepreneurs know how to raise private capital — but far fewer understand how to invest it.
Business Funding
How to Raise Capital Without Losing Control or Clarity
Raising capital isn't just about building a pitch deck — it's a marathon of psychology, timing and storytelling.
Business Funding
Watch Out for This Major Red Flag When You’re Starting a Business, Says a Serial Investor
Entrepreneur and investor Kim Perell shared the advice on the latest episode of 'Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch.'
Business Funding
Investors Called This Pitch ‘Nearly Perfect.’ Was It Good Enough to Strike a Deal?
Find out on episode seven of 'Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch.'
Business Accounting
The Quiet Revolution Making Business Ownership More Attainable Than Ever
The next generation of deal-makers isn't waiting for a fund; they're building one, fraction by fraction.
Building a Business
How to Raise Money In an AI-Obsessed World
The founder of AngelList says that the competition has changed dramatically. But the opportunity lies inidentifying new frontiers.
By Avlok Kohli
Business Funding
Your Guide to Tapping Foreign Venture Capital — Without the Headaches
This playbook reveals four actionable strategies for founders to protect and maximize the value of international investments, turning potential financial vulnerability into a competitive advantage.
By June Yuan
Building a Business
Her Business Predicted a Gen Alpha Trend and Saw $100 Million in Sales Last Year
Kimberley Ho needed her brand to appeal to tweens — and their parents.
By Amanda Breen
Business Accounting
Private Debt Can Be a Powerful Growth Tool — If You Use It Wisely. Here’s What Founders Need to Know.
Private debt is on the rise as a powerful alternative financing option for entrepreneurs, but it comes with risks that can't be ignored.
By Oleg Tsyura
Building a Business
My Business Tapped Into a Misunderstood Market and Made $760,000 in Year 1
Daniel Rotman's real-world pain point inspired an innovative — and lucrative — business.
By Amanda Breen
Building a Business
Is Your Startup Lacking Real Substance? Here’s How to Spot the Red Flags Before They Destroy Your Venture.
Too many startups fail because founders and investors put on a show instead of building substance. Here's how to recognize the red flags of startup theater.
By Noman Shah
Building a Business
How to Build a Startup That Actually Attracts a Venture Capitalist
From gaining early traction to strengthening your team and digital presence, here are the real-world steps founders must take to become truly investable.
Building a Business
This Is What the CEO of Kickstarter Wishes Aspiring Entrepreneurs Knew
Everette Taylor founded his first company at 19 — this is his best advice for people who want to start a business.
Building a Business
These Brothers Started a Business to Improve an Everyday Task. They Made Their First Products in the Garage — Now They’ve Raised Over $100 Million.
Coulter and Trent Lewis had an early research breakthrough that helped them solve for the right problem.
By Amanda Breen
Business Funding
Free Webinar | June 16: How to Fundraise: Insider Advice from a Top-Tier Venture Capitalist
Join us on June 16th to discover insider strategies and hard-earned lessons from one of the country's most prolific angel investors. Learn how to secure the right funding and partners to grow your business.
Business Funding
How to Prepare Your Startup for Early-Stage Funding in a Tight Market
Early-stage funding is tightening quickly and becoming harder to secure. Here's how to position your startup for success.
By Greg Cucino
Building a Business
Today’s Biggest Companies Are Acting Like VCs. Here’s Why Startup Founders Need to Pay Attention.
From internal growth arms to venture-style capital deployment, big companies are moving fast — and founders should take notice.
Business Funding
Founders Keep Getting This One Piece of Advice — But It’s Setting Them Up for Failure. Here’s What They Really Need to Hear.
Some consultants tell founders to focus on "vision" and ignore the numbers. That advice sounds good, but it can quietly kill your round.
Building a Business
These 5 Toxic Founder Traits Always Make Me Walk Away From a Business
As a venture capitalist, I've found that even the most brilliant idea can fail if led by a toxic founder. No technology, market opportunity or promising niche can save a company if its internal atmosphere is poisoned by manipulation.