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Startups need investors who bring not only cash to the table, but also their networks and business acumen.

Is your business worthy of fame? If so, pay attention to what the Sharks have to say ...

There are cures waiting to be discovered in the ever growing mountains of medical data.

Here's why lifestyle businesses appeal to so many entrepreneurs.

While a great idea or product may put your emerging growth company in the running, breaking away from the crowd does take a significant amount of homework.

Don't try to be all things to all people--focus on that one thing your business can be doing that is better than everyone else.

Women provide a unique perspective that is often missing in venture capital firms.

Sophia Amoruso's company raised $3.5 million for the venture.

Last year, the largest VC deal for a female team was $165 million -- a stark contrast to that for males, which was $3 billion.

Women and people of color seldom win the backing of venture capitalists, but they have a promising alternative with equity crowdfunding.

Often, male VCs just don't understand products for women -- or they need to ask their wife or daughters first.

With the number of women founders rising, women investors are an important success factor for them.

Monique Idlett-Mosley is working to change the narrative around success.

Do your due diligence.

Rockets of Awesome founder Rachel Blumenthal had found a valuable mentor in Kirsten Green, founder of Forerunner Ventures. And when Green invested in Blumenthal's business, their relationship only got stronger.

Building networks of trust is key for social entrepreneurs.

Figuring the valuation on a company that isn't making money is subjective but not arbitrary.

Women, people of color and LGBTQ founders receive less than 10 percent of venture capital. Arlan Hamilton is changing that.

Follow these do's and don'ts to make the most of your funding without making any lavish mistakes.

Right now, the VC market feels as effervescent as a bottle of Moët. Here's what to do if and when the fizz goes flat.

Expanding your network is the only way you'll meet the investors you need to grow your business.