Thought Leaders
‘I’m Black. I’m a Woman. Let’s Talk About Raising Venture Capital.’
As a Black woman, I'm part of a demographic that's least likely to successfully raise venture capital. But there are ways to shift that narrative.
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Thought Leaders
Why the Voices Around Your Boardroom Table Matter
It's painfully obvious that the startup community is still challenged by the task of creating board of director representation that reflects a diverse and inclusive membership.
Business Operations & Logistics
How PR Helps Startups Attract VCs Remotely
Launching a thoughtful PR campaign can help startups connect with VCs.
Thought Leaders
VCs Consider This Trait Most Important When Choosing Entrepreneurs to Invest In
The eight stages of the entrepreneurial journey - and why VCs care.
By Alon Braun
Business News
SEC Expands Accredited Investor Rule
More investors will qualify to make investments into startups, venture companies and funds and private offerings.
By Mat Sorensen
Business Accounting
When Negotiating Term Sheets, How Much Is Too Much?
In the changed venture capital market, many investors are now making once-unthinkable demands.
By Alex Gold
Building a Business
5 Tips for Deciding Whether to Go Public or Stay Private
Navigating a high-growth company can be difficult for every entrepreneur to manage.
By Ashik Karim
Thought Leaders
A Venture Capitalist Shares 6 Ways Startups Can Prepare for the Unexpected
How to deal with the crisis that's affecting every part of the globe.
Building a Business
Seeking Capital? Ask Yourself These 3 Questions First
Statistics report around 75 percent of venture-based startups fail, so make sure you can answer these three questions before getting into business.
Business Accounting
How to Profit Without Venture Capital
As VC investors tighten their purse strings, your business can still be successful.
By Alex Gold
Building a Business
From Walnuts to Wall Street: Brandon Dawson Is on a Mission to Help Businesses Scale to 10X Levels
How the self-made serial entrepreneur went from 2.4 GPA to selling his company for over $150 million.
Thought Leaders
7 Tips for Early Stage Fundraising From a Venture Capitalist
Pitching investors is a nuanced process.
Building a Business
Telltale Signs That You Shouldn’t Be Raising Venture Capital
Most entrepreneurs think they need VC funds to start a business, but the reverse is often true.
By Alex Gold
Building a Business
Why Emotional Fundraising Is Bad for Your Business’s Health
Entrepreneur and angel investor Paul Hickey on how to stop the capital killers inside each of us.
By Randy Garn
Building a Business
How a VC Wants to Be Pitched
Accel partner Andrew Braccia breaks down the basics of selling your idea to venture capitalists.
Building a Business
The Importance of Getting Advisors to Invest in Your Business
Outside consultants can show true conviction with their capital.
By Alex Gold
Thought Leaders
Honest Communication Is What Keeps Investors Happy
In a culture where little white lies prevail, you should be prioritizing the truth.
By Kara Goldin
Business Accounting
Startups Must Get Creative as Early-Stage Investors Shift to Larger Deals
The swashbuckling masters of the universe of who fueled the early days of Silicon Valley have aged and it shows in their investment choices.
By Greg Shepard
Business Accounting
How We Can Beat Venture Capital’s Diversity Problem
Minorities and females are yet to be fully integrated into the venture-backed technology world. So, what can we do?
By Kyle Stoner
Business Accounting
How to Drive Growth — With or Without VC Funding
Funding is important but not as important as smart leadership.
By Alex Song
Business Funding
3 Warning Signs That Your Startup Isn’t Positioned to Secure Funding
Funding is available. The problem is startups not positioning themselves to attract investors.
By Amber Colley
Business Ideas
What Do Pitching and Investing Look Like In a Post-Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos World?
An entrepreneur and VC share their experiences and insights in the wake of the Theranos scandal that shocked the biotech world.
By Nina Zipkin
Business Accounting
To Break up the Boys’ Club, Ladies, Why Not Start Your Own Venture Capital Firm?
Women in VC roles can't rely on public relations fixes, token nods or the chivalry of their male colleagues. They have to do it themselves.
By Lisa Suennen
Building a Business
Everything You Need to Know to Pitch an Investor
Asking investors to fund your business is uncomfortable, intimidating and at times even excruciating. Here's how to make it better.
By Scott Kupor
Business News
15 Companies That Jeff Bezos Has Invested in
See where Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has invested his money.
Thought Leaders
The Basics of Raising Capital for a Startup
Unless you have a clearly defined plan and a path to follow, you're going to waste precious time.
By Thomas Smale
Business Accounting
Let’s Settle This Once and for All: ‘Can You Be a Good Mom and an Entrepreneur?’
In honor of International Women's Day, a contributor answers this (kind of antiquated) question yet again and offers some solutions.
By Katica Roy