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Samuel Garcia Samuel Garcia
Updated on April 22, 2024

Startups: Now Is the Time to Seek Instant-Payback Models

Relying on long-term cost savings is no longer a good sales pitch because enterprise buyers need your company to cut expenses and make them money — now.

Russ Wilcox Russ Wilcox
Updated on April 22, 2024

Why Your Startup Should Avoid Corporate Partnerships at Seed Stage

Corporate partnering at seed stage can distract you and even permanently lower the arc of your startup’s trajectory.

Russ Wilcox Russ Wilcox
Updated on April 22, 2024

How Much Should Startups Invest in Intellectual Property?

Before investing in patents, all startups should take two simple, low-cost steps: briefly check freedom to operate and put the right legal documents place.

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.

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