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Arjuna Costa and Lisa Mikkelsen Arjuna Costa and Lisa Mikkelsen
Updated on April 22, 2024

Is Your Board Strong? 5 Ways for Founders to Tell.

Do you leave meetings feeling drained? If so, your board might need a tuneup.

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Salvatore Minetti Salvatore Minetti
Updated on April 22, 2024

What Investors Look for in an AI Startup

In a field where competition is so intense, how can you stand out?

Concetta Yates Concetta Yates
Updated on April 22, 2024

Intelligent Automation Can Help Startups Scale Faster

It’s all about process efficiencies.

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Christopher M. Scharff and Henry Kaskov Christopher M. Scharff and Henry Kaskov
Updated on April 22, 2024

Trade Secret vs. Patent: Why the Differences in Valuing Matter

Trade secrets can be just as valuable as patents, so it’s important for startups to understand how both are valued and how potential investors really view them.

Peter Pellizzari Peter Pellizzari
Updated on April 22, 2024

Intellectual Influencers Need a Place to Go. Twitter Is Not It.

Love it or hate it, Twitter is here to stay, but there's a better way to talk about ideas on social media.

Ignacio Castro Ignacio Castro
Updated on April 22, 2024

An Insider’s Guide to Founding a Startup in Boston

The city’s community, resources, infrastructure and quality of life make it a clear choice for entrepreneurs looking to escape Silicon Valley.

Joe Procopio Joe Procopio
Updated on April 22, 2024

Why Startups Need to Break Stuff

It’s all about innovation.

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David Ryan Polgar David Ryan Polgar
Updated on April 22, 2024

Improving Social Media Starts Here

Right now, the social media landscape is controlled by a small number of players, even though their decisions affect large swaths of the population. Fixing the problems we face will take greater participation from everyone involved.

Christian Kletzl Christian Kletzl
Updated on April 22, 2024

3 Rules for Founders Who Want to Improve Their Fundraising Efforts

Fundraising can be a tricky process. These three guidelines can help to remove some of the guesswork.

Ero Georgiades Ero Georgiades
Updated on April 22, 2024

Make Sure the AI You’re Buying Isn’t Just a Marketing Gimmick

How can founders overcome obstacles and ensure they are truly benefiting from game-changing tech?