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Zack Ellison Zack Ellison
Updated on May 28, 2024

10 Top Strategies for Raising Startup Capital

It’s competitive out there. Being pleasant, being prepared and being truthful are among the ways to stand out in a sea of startups.

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Jacob Biba Jacob Biba
Updated on May 22, 2024

26 Top Venture Capital Firms in Tech

Meet the VC firms backing the products you use every day.

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Zack Ellison Zack Ellison
Updated on May 14, 2024

Founders, Here’s What to Look for in an Investor

It sometimes can be better to turn down money than partner with the wrong investor.

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Laura Fredricks Laura Fredricks
Updated on April 25, 2024

Asking Your Manager for Things Doesn’t Have to be Scary. Here’s Why.

Asking your manager for a raise, promotion or more resources isn’t easy. Follow these steps to overcome your fears and ask for what you want. 

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Jacob Vaus and Eli Weiss Jacob Vaus and Eli Weiss
Updated on April 23, 2024

The Next Space Primed for AI Disruption Isn’t What You Think

Digital tools have streamlined the creative process, but we’ve just seen the tip of the iceberg. Smart VCs and AI-based companies should focus on funding and making products that will allow creators to truly unleash their full potential.

Rachel Lo Rachel Lo
Updated on April 22, 2024

VCs Need to Stop Using This Phrase

Venture capital has a nasty habit that makes life harder than it needs to be for founders, and especially those from diverse backgrounds. The good news is that a simple solution can go a long way toward fixing things.

Jeff Rumage Jeff Rumage
Updated on April 22, 2024

VC Investors Share Tech Funding Predictions for 2023

Will VC funding see a resurgence in 2023, or should the tech industry brace itself for a more constrained funding environment?

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Jeff Rumage Jeff Rumage
Updated on April 22, 2024

Q3 VC Funding Is Down, but 2022 Funding Is Still Above Historic Averages

Take a look at how much capital these tech markets secured in Q3.

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Gordon Gottsegen Gordon Gottsegen
Updated on April 22, 2024

Is Tech Recovering? Q3’s Top Funding Rounds Suggest So.

2020 has brought a wave of challenges, but many tech companies are prospering in the second half of the year.

Ari Joury, Ph.D. Ari Joury, Ph.D.
Updated on April 22, 2024

Why COVID Won't Usher in a Future of Full Digital Transformation

For some industries, coronavirus-induced changes are here to stay. For most, though, in-person connection is too central to allow full digital transformation.