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Samuel Garcia Samuel Garcia
Updated on April 22, 2024

Why VCs Look for Startups With Low Customer Acquisition Costs

When customers don’t need a lot of hand-holding to see your product’s value, you’ve found your sweet spot.

Shirish Nadkarni Shirish Nadkarni
Updated on April 22, 2024

The Secrets to Winning VC Money, According to Livemocha’s Founder

As a serial entrepreneur, I've built companies from the ground up and sold them at a huge profit. Here are my strategies for getting the investment you need to grow your business.

Kevin McArdle Kevin McArdle
Updated on April 22, 2024

5 Signs It’s Time to Start Exit Planning

Whether you’ve been in business for a couple years or your startup has momentum, it’s never too early to start exit planning. Here’s how to know when it’s time to sell your startup. 

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Joe Procopio Joe Procopio
Updated on April 22, 2024

Risk Averse? Don’t Let It Stunt Your Startup’s Growth.

Ask yourself four questions about risk tolerance versus risk aversion.

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Tissa Richards Tissa Richards
Updated on April 22, 2024

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.

Tatum Hunter Tatum Hunter
Updated on April 22, 2024

Your Startup Is Likely Eligible for Stimulus Loans. Here’s How to Be Ready.

Small-business stimulus money disappeared fast. Startups should start preparing now if they want to apply for future funds.

Tissa Richards Tissa Richards
Updated on April 22, 2024

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.

Rob Weber Rob Weber
Updated on April 22, 2024

The Weird and Wonderful Things Midwest Founders Do After They’ve Had a Big Exit

Whether you stay on post-transaction, become an investor or write a book, there’s a lot to be excited about after your hard work results in a successful sale.

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.

Tatum Hunter Tatum Hunter
Updated on April 22, 2024

The Coronavirus Stimulus Package Includes $350B for Small Businesses. But What About Startups?

Language in the economic stimulus package leaves unclear whether VC-backed startups will be eligible for relief.

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