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How Early-Stage Startups Can Prepare for Their Big Break

Tech.Co

CTA also has a massive global network and startup programs that help their 2,000+ members navigate through everything from daily challenges to government regulations, and create opportunities for founders thrive. Add Mentors to Your Roster. Regardless of one’s stage, mentors are a must have for any founder.

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What Makes a Great Independent Board Member?

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The second is that they are usually very experienced operators that can mentor the founding team. you can build that with your personal peer network. I think when you choose an independent board member you should be thinking about somebody who can mentor you. Independents are critical to avoiding “VC group think.”

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amSTATZ Social Network For Fitness Gurus, Athletes & Events | Interview With Founder

Tech Zulu Event

The fitness professional network develops business tools that make it easier for fitness professionals to run their businesses and keep their clients engaged between training sessions. Bobby’s strong sales acumen, genuine charisma and leadership abilities make him an invaluable asset to the founding team.

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Attention Startup Accelerators: Your Job Is Not Over After Demo Day

InfoChachkie

One member of the LaunchTN network of nine regional accelerators, ZeroTo510, in the Greater Memphis Accelerator Consortium, was listed in TechCrunch’s accelerator ranking. My Forbes co-contributor Geri Stengel concurs that something is happening in the Volunteer State, writing last month about that state’s emerging women entrepreneurs.

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This is How Startups “Level Up” After Raising Money

Both Sides of the Table

If you’re an early investor like I am that often means writing the first $2-3 million check into a business that previously had either survived on fumes or on a $500,000 angel round. The best ones bring in more executive leadership so you can appropriate allocate resources across sales, marketing, product, engineering and support.

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10 Marketing Lessons for Early-Stage Tech Startups

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I worked with an entrepreneur who was to appear at a startup networking event where he was to talk about his company’s plans. They certainly struggle to find mentors as there is nothing more frustrating than trying to help a company who is afraid to tell you anything. Nobody likes writing re-hashed stories.

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6 Steps To Move From Inspiration To Business Reality

Startup Professionals Musings

There are lots of resources available for the challenge of that activity, including the Internet and mentors like me. Writing down key parameters will force you solidify the specifics, and mentally commit to them. Present at trade shows and network with your ten-slide pitch to build your following.

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