Venture debt has been gaining traction with startups worldwide as a source of funding, but what do investors and entrepreneurs need to know before taking the leap? In short, venture debt is a type of loan that a startup takes out from investors after it reaches certain predefined milestones. These investments are generally structured with… Continue reading Taking another look at venture debt
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4 ways generative AI makes founders more interesting to journalists
Generative AI has been hailed as a revolutionary technology for entrepreneurs and has recently been gaining a lot of attention from journalists. With the rise of advanced technologies like natural language processing and machine learning, it is clear that generative AI has the potential to revolutionize the way businesses operate. By leveraging this technology, business… Continue reading 4 ways generative AI makes founders more interesting to journalists
Deal Dive: Cutting through the noise in a category clouded by catastrophic failure
The rapid innovation in the technology industry has caused substantial disruption in the industry. In recent years, a relatively new concept known as “deal diving” has become an increasingly popular practice. Deal diving is the process of analyzing large portfolios of products and services to identify and capitalize on lucrative opportunities that have been overlooked… Continue reading Deal Dive: Cutting through the noise in a category clouded by catastrophic failure
How to manage uncertainty with Habi and Inspired Capital on TechCrunch Live
Uncertainty is one of the greatest challenges that entrepreneurs face when trying to grow their business. Whether it’s dealing with volatile markets, new regulations, or the unknown future of their business, it can be daunting to navigate the unknown. Fortunately, there are a number of tools and resources available to help entrepreneurs manage uncertainty, such… Continue reading How to manage uncertainty with Habi and Inspired Capital on TechCrunch Live
TechCrunch roundup
As technology continues to grow and evolve, it can be difficult for entrepreneurs and startups to stay on top of the latest headlines and developments. To help, here’s our TechCrunch+ roundup of the week with a focus on big data’s cloud backlash, CVC pitch tips, and de-risking hardware startups. Big Data’s Cloud Backlash Big data… Continue reading TechCrunch roundup
Roundtable raises funding round on Roundtable
Today, the Silicon Valley startup Roundtable announced that they have successfully raised a funding round to grow and develop their platform even further. Founded back in 2020, Roundtable is a crowdsourcing platform that is designed to help entrepreneurs and early-stage startups to collaborate and gain access to resources and advice from experts. The recent round… Continue reading Roundtable raises funding round on Roundtable
Your MVP doesn’t need to be perfect; it needs to be stage appropriate
When creating a Minimum Viable Product (MVP), entrepreneurs are tempted to try and make the product perfect before launching it. However, having a perfect MVP from the start is not the goal. Instead, entrepreneurs should strive for what is known as a “Stage Appropriate MVP”, or an MVP that meets the needs of the customer… Continue reading Your MVP doesn’t need to be perfect; it needs to be stage appropriate
VC Mark Crane explains how to raise funding beyond Silicon Valley
As the startup world turns, venture capital funds in Silicon Valley are becoming harder and harder to come by. But all is not lost, as venture capitalist Mark Crane explains, there are several ways you can succeed in getting funded, even if you’re not operating out of San Francisco or California. First and foremost, Crane… Continue reading VC Mark Crane explains how to raise funding beyond Silicon Valley
Despite myriad flaws, US remains top spot for Black startup founders seeking VC dollars
The tech industry in the United States has come a long way over the years. From the days of Silicon Valley, the tech industry has become increasingly more diverse, with more and more Black founders gaining traction in the business world. Despite all the progress, many Black entrepreneurs face discrimination, either subconsciously or overtly, when… Continue reading Despite myriad flaws, US remains top spot for Black startup founders seeking VC dollars
SBF’s handcuffs aren’t loosening up anytime soon
In recent days, Singapore’s Straits Times Business Forum (SBF) has published a series of articles about how Singapore’s economic policies are stifling small businesses and entrepreneurs. The Straits Times Business Forum (SBF) is a platform designed to promote thought-provoking discussion on Singapore’s financial policies, with a specific focus on the impact of these policies on… Continue reading SBF’s handcuffs aren’t loosening up anytime soon