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We seemed to be rocking it — lots of press, major partnerships. Then we learned a harsh lesson.

There are many missteps you can take when growing your business, but there are also important steps you need to take. Don't miss one.

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.

Faire is a platform for small businesses, but it grew big the wrong way — almost becoming a $12 billion wreck. Here's how it fixed the problem, and why you should think twice before skyrocketing.

With Foursquare, we chose 150 small, independent businesses that epitomize main street America, bringing people together and making their communities more vibrant.

Brian Lee cofounded companies like LegalZoom and ShoeDazzle — and he believes many beliefs about business these days are nonsense. Sure, it's harder to raise capital. But it's actually cheaper than ever to start a company.

By focusing on user experience, staying lean and dominating one market before expanding, you can avoid common pitfalls and build a strong foundation for long-term success.

Success is such an arbitrary concept. It looks different for everyone. For me, these 3 questions helped redefine what I wanted from my business, and what it would take for me to feel truly successful.

These are the lessons I learned from working with — and getting screwed by — the wrong VC.

Focus on one side of your marketplace first, build value for sellers or buyers and the other side will follow.

Success in business often comes from mastering the mundane, daily processes. Discover how "boring magic" — the unglamorous but essential elements — can drive long-term growth and stability for startups.

Selecting a co-founder for a startup is quite similar to choosing a life partner. It's a long-term commitment, and it's crucial to make the right choice to avoid driving each other crazy.

Here's how Family Offices can provide patient capital, strategic partnerships and long-term growth opportunities for mission-driven entrepreneurs.

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.

From a small tech startup overseas to a growing U.S. job board software leader, here's how I turned my vision into a successful reality, one step at a time.

Here are seven key insights to guide your journey to becoming the next unicorn.

Building a successful startup requires adaptive strategies, strong mentorship and a focus on scalable processes.

Here's how entrepreneurs can effectively pitch their companies to potential customers and stakeholders.

These four ideas will help your marketing strategy stay competitive and drive long-term results.

VC funding has become more scarce over the years, posing a challenge for many startups. But, a lack of funding can be a secret weapon for businesses.

Leah Solivan took her company from idea to Ikea acquisition.