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Building a Business

3 Major Advantages of Investing in Startups

Retail investors can now access startups thanks to platforms like Republic and Wefunder. While it's a high-risk asset class, startups offer investors some significant advantages.

By Michael Lewis

Building a Business

10 Dos and Don’ts When Raising Capital for a Fast-Growing New Business

By Peter Daisyme

Building a Business

This Is Why Your Business Should Avoid Taking Investor Money

By Ross Andrew Paquette

Business Accounting

The Black Female Funding Gap and Those Who Are Changing the Tide

By Jennifer Spencer

Business Funding

Free Webinar | Mar. 18: Raising Capital After 2 Years of Business: Do’s and Don’ts

Join Mark J. Kohler, CPA & Small Business Attorney, as he discusses the options for raising capital and the do's and don'ts.

By Entrepreneur Insider

Human Resources

Why Are Venture Capitalists Still Funding Mostly White, Male Entrepreneurs?

A virtual roundtable discussion with three architects behind the recent, revealing "Diversity in U.S. Startups" report.

By Kenny Herzog

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.

By Mandela Schumacher-Hodge Dixon

Business News

Women and Minority Founders Still Vastly Underfunded, New Report Finds

While there are signs of incremental progress, insights from RateMyInvestor and Diversity VC suggest there's a long way to go in equitable funding.

By Kenny Herzog

Business News

These are the Top Venture Capital Firms of 2020

We ranked these 7 Venture Capital Firms on the basis of Investment to Exit Ratio only.

By Aman Jain

Thought Leaders

NFL Superstar Bobby Wagner on Creating a Vision Off the Field

The Seattle Seahwaks linebacker is also co-founder of Fuse Venture Partners VC.

By Danielle Sabrina

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.

By Rudina Seseri

Business Operations & Logistics

How PR Helps Startups Attract VCs Remotely

Launching a thoughtful PR campaign can help startups connect with VCs.

By Katie Griffing

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.

By Rudina Seseri

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.

By Arthur Langer

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.

By Kristen Aldridge

Thought Leaders

7 Tips for Early Stage Fundraising From a Venture Capitalist

Pitching investors is a nuanced process.

By Rudina Seseri

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.

By Nadjya Ghausi

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