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Overall VC Fundraising Drops 33%, But AI Investment Surges

Tech.Co

IPO interest may be on the rise, particularly with sectors that are meeting the political moment, from national security and defense technology to fintech and crypto … and, of course, AI. AI’s status as the hottest buzzword is continuing to keep US startups high on the hog.

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53 Questions Developers Should Ask Innovators

TechEmpower

” Of course, it’s more complicated than just checking boxes on a question list. Even when they have talked to multiple developers or development firms, we’re often the first to ask basic questions like “Who are your customers?” ” or “Are you developing for desktop, tablet, mobile, or all three?”

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Keep A Real Job Until Your New Venture Shows Traction

Startup Professionals Musings

Of course, you might be able to pay yourself a salary from the investment, but this will be minimal and critically watched. Of course, you must not short your day job, so you need the passion of your new idea to keep you energized enough to excel in both. Starting a company fulltime is stressful and lonely.

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8 Smart Tips To Soliciting Friends And Family Funding

Startup Professionals Musings

Of course, the average beginning amount per startup is low, and usually in the form of a convertible loan, rather than an equity investment. Large amounts from professional investors come later, when you have proven yourself, and are ready to scale the business.

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Understanding What’s Going on in #LATech

Both Sides of the Table

Of course we compete from time-to-time but you’re way more likely to find us binding together to build a great tech ecosystem than fighting or bad-mouthing each other. for future Upfront Ventures growth :) but when we heard a year ago that they were joining forces we were super happy for them and for LA. We love LA!

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7 Steps To Finding Investors Aligned With Your Values

Startup Professionals Musings

Of course, none of these sources should be approached casually, and none will give you the relationship and terms you are looking for without proper win-win planning.

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Three magic questions to increase your sales:   

Berkonomics

Of course, it took all of a minute to use my search engine to figure out that he was attempting to apply his credit offer to the retail price, not the sale price, and twice for two products instead of once for the installation as a whole.