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Terry Rydz Terry Rydz
Updated on April 22, 2024

Governments Have Q4 Money for Startups, but You Need to Pitch Now

Laying the groundwork early is your best chance to see a solicitation drop in June or July with your company’s name written all over it.

Laura González-Estéfani Laura González-Estéfani
Updated on April 22, 2024

Rest in Peace, Traditional Venture Capital

The future of startup investment will be operator-led.

Lloyed Lobo Lloyed Lobo
Updated on April 22, 2024

Software Startups Shouldn’t Gamble When Claiming the IRS R&D Tax Credit

You can’t cut your risk of an audit to zero, but here are the most important ways that you can avoid raising red flags — or getting stung if the taxman does decide to take a closer look at your books.

Thomas Falk Thomas Falk
Updated on April 22, 2024

3 Investment Principles for Life After the Pandemic

Predicting the future is risky business. That’s why VCs should diversify, follow a long-term strategy and seek less obvious opportunities.

Russ Heddleston Russ Heddleston
Updated on April 22, 2024

3 VC Pitch Trends You Should Know When Forming Fundraising Plans

Even in a frenzied marketplace, startup founders still face an uphill battle to differentiate themselves.

Russ Wilcox Russ Wilcox
Updated on April 22, 2024

How to Pitch a VC Successfully (Even Over Zoom)

Compose the perfect story for a financial audience, know your hook, and practice.

Jonathan Beck Jonathan Beck
Updated on April 22, 2024

Why NFTs Are a Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing

To protect their money and invest it safely, people need to know about the vulnerabilities of NFTs — and how to dodge a future bullet.

Robert Cote Robert Cote
Updated on April 22, 2024

How to Navigate Global Expansion and Protect Your IP as a Young Startup

If your company has a promising IP proposition, you need to find a way to scale globally, fast. Our expert lays out what you need to know.

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Joe Procopio Joe Procopio
Updated on April 22, 2024

If You’re Raising Startup Money, Unlearn These Investor Myths

No, they don’t “throw around” money on big risks. For the most part, they’re spreadsheet-scouring risk mitigation machines.

Mike Whitmire Mike Whitmire
Updated on April 22, 2024

Your Accountants Are Secretly Cool. Help Them Show It.

Research shows that people think accounting is boring, and recruitment rates are dropping. Fortunately, companies can make some simple changes to transform the job and make it more attractive.