Business Funding
22 Cap Table Red Flags That Can Derail Your Fundraising (and How to Fix Them)
A poorly structured cap table is a silent killer of fundraising efforts. Here are some common red flags that can cost you valuable investments.
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Building a Business
Why Startup Founders Should Look Beyond Traditional Funding and Tap Into Alternative Forms of Capital
Here's why the future belongs to those who dare to think differently about capital.
By Will Fan
Building a Business
‘Be Confident When You Ask Someone For Money’: Shaq Gives His Best Advice to Student Entrepreneurs
On the new show, "The Grind," Shaquille O'Neal leads a group of investors and mentors looking for the next big idea.
By Dan Bova
Business Funding
How to Use Left and Right Brain Strategies to Secure Funding For Your Startup
Whether you consider yourself "right-brained" or "left-brained," you must access your creative and analytical sides to convince investors to fund your business.
Business Funding
They Turned Down an Early Pay Day to Maintain Control of Their Business. And Then Went on to Raise $190 Million.
Jason Yeh, co-founder and General Partner of Patron, explains the early-stage venture firm's creation and future outlook.
By Dan Bova
Business Funding
Venture Capitalists Are Pickier About What They Invest In — Here’s How That Actually Benefits Startups
While hefty funding rounds often equate to success, a growing trend shows that leaner investments foster stronger, more resilient startups, prioritizing innovation over hype and creating sustainable growth.
By Rob Grazioli
Building a Business
A Near-Tragedy Spurred This Dad’s Invention — Now Worth Millions
This episode of 'Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch' features a sky-high bidding war that's not to be missed.
Building a Business
I Turned Down a $7 Million Deal After a Shocking Conversation With the Investor. My ‘No’ Led to a Surprise Email and $100 Million Exit.
Sarah Dusek, co-founder and CEO of travel company Few and Far, learned an important lesson when venture capital negotiations fell apart.
By Amanda Breen
Thought Leaders
How the Tragic Death of His Childhood Best Friend Inspired NFL Running Back Latavius Murray to Do Something Big for His Community
Latavius Murray explains his heartfelt mission to build a community center for his hometown and for others like it.
By Dan Bova
Business Accounting
I Was a Founder Before I Became an Investor — Here’s How It Shaped My Investment Strategy
Former founders are reshaping venture capital and startup consulting, offering unique operational insights and hands-on support. This shift towards founder-led investment and mentorship is creating a more supportive ecosystem for early-stage entrepreneurs.
By Rob Grazioli
Human Resources
I Secured Funding for My Startup — Here’s How I Kept My Team Motivated After the Fundraising High
Securing a successful fundraising round is a significant achievement for any startup, but maintaining team motivation afterward is crucial for sustained growth. This article explores six key strategies for keeping your team engaged and driven post-funding.
Building a Business
Want to Start a Business? Consider Buying One Instead — Here’s Why.
Founding a startup is stressful and can take years to pay off — if it ever does. Entrepreneurship through acquisition (ETA) allows aspiring founders to own businesses without spending the time and energy to start their own.
Business Funding
A Bad VC Deal Destroyed My Multimillion-Dollar Company. Here’s What I Wish I Knew Before I Signed.
These are the lessons I learned from working with — and getting screwed by — the wrong VC.
Business Funding
You Can Make or Break Your Startup in 60 Seconds — Here’s How to Make Each One Count
An elevator pitch gives you one minute to convince potential investors to consider your business as a lucrative opportunity. As venture capitalist myself, here are a few helpful tips that'll catch an investor's attention and make them want to hear more.
Business Funding
I Have Helped Founders Raise Millions. Here Are 7 Fundraising Mistakes I See Many Startups Making — And What You Need To Do Instead.
Sometimes, success comes down to saying a sentence the "right" way.
By Pedro Sostre
Building a Business
What Do You Need for the Perfect Elevator Pitch? It Takes 3 Simple Elements.
On this food-focused episode of "Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch," discover the secret sauce that gets investors hungry to make a deal.
By Dan Bova
Building a Business
Stop Chasing These Vanity Metrics if You Want to Succeed
Don't chase after superficial metrics; instead, concentrate on what is truly important.
By Darian Shimy
Business Accounting
I’m a VC With Over 50 Startup Investments. Here Are the 4 Secrets to Securing Funding for Your Ventures.
Investor relationships are crucial in most businesses, but navigating them is no walk in the park. These insider tips from a former founder and current venture capitalist reveal how entrepreneurs can tap into the investor mindset and masterfully manage investor relations.
By Zain Jaffer
Business Funding
‘I Am Your New Dumbest Friend!’ Watch the Head-Spinning Pitch That Left Investors Stunned.
On this episode of 'Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch,' one contestant shares a brilliant idea. But is it a money-maker?
Business Funding
You Don’t Need Venture Capital Anymore — Here Are 4 Funding Alternatives
Are you hoping to raise capital for your business without traditional investor interference? Here are four alternatives you could pursue.
Business Funding
Watch the Pitch That Landed $10K in 60 Seconds
On this family-focused episode of 'Elevator Pitch,' see which entrepreneur scores an unexpected payday.
By Dan Bova
Building a Business
What I Learned From The First 3 Months of Fundraising My 6-Figure Business
What you learn in the first three months of fundraising your business is the most critical. Here are things you should know — that you'll only learn once you begin the process.
Business Funding
After Bootstrapping My Tech Company for 25 Years, Here’s What I’ve Realized About Funding
Explore the contrasts between bootstrapping and venture capital funding for startups, detailing how each option affects company control, culture, and growth.
Business Funding
5 Tips for Pitching a Winning Business Idea
Discover how to create and deliver a compelling business pitch to investors with five key steps.
Business Funding
Getting Funding as a Minority-Owned Business Shouldn’t Be a Far-Fetched Dream. Here’s How This CEO is Making Public Capital More Available to All.
Historically, minority-owned businesses have faced barriers that limit their access to public capital and other necessary financial resources essential for scaling operations, innovating products, and expanding into new markets. It shouldn't be this way — raising public capital should be accessible for all, not just a privileged few.
By Joe Cecala
Building a Business
6 Effective Strategies to Secure Funding
Use these six proven strategies to secure the funding you need.
Side Hustle
This Former Tesla Employee Started a Side Hustle to Save Gen Z Time — Now It’s Raised Over $40 Million From the CEOs of Salesforce, Uber and More
Dylan Diamond is co-founder and CEO of Saturn, the app that helps high schoolers manage busy schedules.
By Amanda Breen