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Tissa Richards Tissa Richards
Updated on March 20, 2025

Don’t Let Investors Waste Your Time

Just because an investor agrees to meet with you doesn’t mean they’ll give you a check. As a founder, your job is to figure out who will and not let pointless meetings take up your valuable time.

Don’t Let Investors Waste Your Time
Tissa Richards Tissa Richards
Updated on March 20, 2025

Don’t Make This Easily Avoidable Mistake in Your Investor Pitch

Despite knowing their product inside and out, a lot of founders faceplant when it comes to investor pitches. If you want to maximize your chances at funding success, you need to tailor your message to the audience.

Don’t Make This Easily Avoidable Mistake in Your Investor Pitch
Brian Nordli Brian Nordli
Updated on March 20, 2025

Early Stage VC Activity Isn’t Slowing Down in 2021

A recent 500 Startups survey took the pulse of early stage investors. Here’s what it found.

Early Stage VC Activity Isn’t Slowing Down in 2021
Brian Nordli Brian Nordli
Updated on March 04, 2025

Remitly raises $135M to help immigrants send money to their relatives

Last year, millions of immigrants worldwide transferred $528 billion back to their families in other countries — but not all of it made it that far.

Anton Chashchin Anton Chashchin
Updated on January 29, 2025

4 Fintech Trends That Buoyed the Industry in 2024

Despite a huge investment drop in recent years, fintech made a splash last year. Here’s what happened.

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Colin Campbell Colin Campbell
Updated on November 26, 2024

How to Successfully Sell Your Startup

Knowing when and how to sell your startup isn’t an exact science, but there are ways to maximize your value. Here’s how.

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Brian Raddatz Brian Raddatz
Updated on November 19, 2024

3 Ways Patents Can Boost Your Tech Startup’s Success

Standing out in a sea of startups can be challenging. Obtaining a patent can significantly improve your company’s odds of success. Here’s how.

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Zack Ellison Zack Ellison
Updated on October 29, 2024

Common Pitfalls in Investor Pitches and How to Avoid Them

Our expert shares tips for perfecting your pitch to avoid the mistakes that could cost you funding.

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