Building a Business
Pitching Luxury Tech? Investors Don’t Get It. Here’s How to Change That.
Most VCs don't speak the language of premium consumer experiences. Here's how to translate.
Pitching Investors
Thought Leaders
I’m a Fund Manager. Here Are 3 Things I Look for Before I Write a Check
Here's how to identify truly disruptive companies by spotting real innovation, category creation and scalable economics that drive outsized returns.
By Mike Alves
Building a Business
As a VC, I Can Predict a Startup’s Success in Minutes — And It Comes Down to 3 Traits (Not the Deck)
In venture capital, the deck is theater. The real signal comes from the founder sitting across the table. Three traits can reveal more about a company's future than any slide ever will.
By Charles Sims
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.
Building a Business
Why Raising VC Too Early Is the Fastest Way to Kill Your Startup
Venture capital can fuel growth, but raising too early can cost you control and ownership.
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
Building a Business
Not All Money Is Good Money — Why the Wrong Investor Is More Dangerous Than Running Out of Cash
Why the wrong capital can cost founders far more than it helps — and how to recognize the difference before it's too late.
Building a Business
10 Founder Traits Investors Look for Beyond the Pitch Deck
These are the subtle, human signals that founders reveal through their behavior, habits and presence that matter far more than anything they can put on a pitch deck.
By Rogers Healy
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 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.'
Building a Business
Do These Pitches Have What It Takes to Win Over a Board of Investors?
Find out on this episode of season 13 of 'Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch.'
Building a Business
Can This Cheeky Fashion Brand Impress Investors in Just 60 Seconds?
Find out on the latest episode of "Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch."
Business Funding
52 Emerging Investors Who Want You to Pitch Them Now
In this exclusive list for Entrepreneur,
AngelList identified emerging early-stage investors who have a great track record and love working closely with founders.
Building a Business
Why Founders Outside Silicon Valley Have an Advantage
As an investor in emerging markets, George Rzepecki looks for opportunities — and founders — that don't fit the Silicon Valley mold.
Building a Business
How to Build the Perfect Pitch Deck, According to Fundraising Experts
Follow this five page template to keep your pitch smart and focused.
Building a Business
Here’s Exactly How to Score an Investment From Shark Tank’s Robert Herjavec
To impress an investor, you need to know what they're looking for. For Robert Herjavec, it's not what you'd expect.
By Jason Feifer
Building a Business
Most Founders Obsess Over Their Pitch — and Overlook What Actually Gets a ‘Yes’
When investors go quiet, it's not always your idea that's to blame.
By Charles Sims
Business Funding
This Business Got 30 Million Views on TikTok — Is It Worth Millions of Dollars?
On the new episode of "Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch," contestants find out what really matters to investors as they battle it out in the boardroom.
Business Accounting
5 Daily Habits Investors Look For in Founders — and How to Build Them
Discover the habits that signal long-term success in founders — and why investors bet on discipline over hype.
Business Funding
‘That’s Insulting!’: Watch the Pitch That Got Investors Hot
On the new episode of 'Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch,' find out what investors want to hear — and don't want to hear — in the boardroom.
By Dan Bova
Business Funding
He’s Hungry for Success. Will His Twist on a Classic Sandwich Make Him a Millionaire?
See if 'Elevator Pitch' investors are willing to bet their lunch on an update of an iconic sandwich.
By Dan Bova
Business Funding
Is This Genius Greeting Card Business Worth Millions? See the Idea That Stunned Investors.
It's season 13 — will that be a lucky number for contestants in the kickoff episode of 'Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch?'
By Dan Bova
Business News
We Built a 7-Figure Business Without a Single Investor — Here’s Why Saying No to VC Was Our Smartest Move
Bootstrapping wasn't our original plan — but turning down venture capital taught us how to build a profitable, mission-driven company with total ownership and zero regrets.
Business Accounting
This $10,000 Mistake Could Derail Your Business Before It Starts — Here’s How to Avoid It
Most founders think they have 18 months of runway — until a small change in spending throws the plan off course. Here is how to pressure-test your forecast before it's too late.
Side Hustle
They Started a Side Hustle Producing an ‘Obvious’ Food Item. It Hit $300,000 Monthly Revenue Fast — On Track for Over $20 Million in 2025.
When Jason Rosenbaum and Hailey Swartz couldn't find the product they wanted to see on grocery store shelves, they took matters into their own hands.
By Amanda Breen
Business Funding
This One Founder Mistake Can Tank a Deal — Even If Your Business Is Solid
Investors don't just fund your future — they audit your past. A well-structured data room can be the difference between closing and collapsing.