VC Cafe

JANUARY 22, 2021

A few months ago, VC Cafe launched a series on startup engagement and outreach programs of large tech companies. After covering Google startup outreach and support (from first hand experience), today I’m happy to add Amazon and AWS, by looking into the variety of ways startups can engage with the commerce and cloud giant.

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VC Cafe

MARCH 1, 2024

Most startups equate the process of fundraising to dating – founders have to typically kiss a lot of frogs until the find the right fit. Climate tech – We have a fair chance of avoiding catastrophic climate change if startups offer commercial solutions to decarbonize society or remove carbon from the atmosphere.

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Steve Blank

MARCH 8, 2011

It was designed to bring together many of the new approaches to building a successful startup – customer development, agile development, business model generation and pivots. Startups, are not about executing a plan where the product, customers, channel are known. – not just web-based startups.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 29, 2018

In fact, it’s almost impossible to succeed without social media networks these days. When you have a stock that you’ve curated, you can find the clients who would be interested. As we approach 2019, you should seriously consider if you have what it takes to develop a social media management service.

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David Teten

AUGUST 29, 2012

a pitch event featuring ten early stage tech startups, Tuesday night , September 4 at Microsoft’s midtown office at 1290 Avenue of the Americas. A news curation dashboard for teams and organizations. Chalkable is a NYC based company and a proud member of of 500 startups. I’ll be a judge for IGNITE!, Presenting Companies.

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Gust

NOVEMBER 7, 2011

If your startup can’t be bothered with social media, or has no plan to take advantage of it, then you are definitely at risk these days. Find the right people to staff your campaign and curate its content and evolution. Lead generation continues to be the biggest benefit of social networking for U.S. small businesses.

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David Teten

JULY 12, 2013

Major conferences seek startups to feature at no charge. These conferences are not only a great way to raise your startup’s profile, they also serve as valuable networking opportunities within the tech/VC community. For an exhaustive list of business plan competitions, check out MIT Global Startup Workshop’s list.

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The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Access To Extensive Networks and Vendor Discounts Professional event planners have built extensive networks over time, comprised of suppliers, vendors, and other industry professionals. Part of their network includes access to exclusive or preferred venues, which can significantly elevate an event’s prestige.

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David Teten

JULY 12, 2012

For startup companies trying to build buzz around their brand, but without the capital to launch a full-fledged PR campaign, there are a lot of ways to hack the PR game. These conferences are not only a great way to raise your startup’s profile, they also serve as valuable networking opportunities within the tech/VC community.

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The Next Web

MAY 4, 2013

Editor’s note: This is a guest post by Sangeet Paul Choudary who analyzes business models for Internet startups at his blog Platform Thinking. This is similar to the critical mass of users that is needed on a social network for users to find value in the network. Matching: Curation of products/service.

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mashable.com

MAY 28, 2010

How do you find that perfect Twitter handle or that ideal epithet for your blog, website or startup — one that’s snappy and memorable, and that you won’t hate by next year? 3) Check the social network username site www.knowem.com to see who else is using something similar. Auto-Tune the News" Curates: Our Fav.

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mashable.com

OCTOBER 16, 2010

During a presentation at Startup School at Stanford University earlier today, the prolific investor discussed the state of startup funding with a packed auditorium of students and entrepreneurs. These investors usually raise a smaller fund and make investments into startups that range in the hundreds of thousands of dollars.

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mashable.com

OCTOBER 16, 2010

During a presentation at Startup School at Stanford University earlier today, the prolific investor discussed the state of startup funding with a packed auditorium of students and entrepreneurs. These investors usually raise a smaller fund and make investments into startups that range in the hundreds of thousands of dollars.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 20, 2017

The initiative labelled as AI.SG, will see more collaboration with companies and startups to power the country’s AI efforts. There’s automated financial trading or automated content curation systems, such as creating automated news digests around sports or finance. Human-enhanced AI.

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View from Seed

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

NYC Tech is bursting at the seams with nightly networking events at floors and floors of co-working spaces. The Guide is a living resource intended to equip anyone interested in the New York City startup ecosystem with an information arsenal to help plot his or her own journey. Digital.NYC has a deep database of local startups.

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mashable.com

AUGUST 31, 2010

Auto-Tune the News" Curates: Our Fav. Nellie Akalp is the CEO & Co-Founder of CorpNet , her second incorporation filing service company based on the simple philosophy of truth in business and her strong passion to assist small business owners and entrepreneurs. Kanye Wests Epic Hip Hop Opera "Runa. Lady Gaga Hits 1 Billion Views on You.

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mashable.com

AUGUST 31, 2010

Auto-Tune the News" Curates: Our Fav. Nellie Akalp is the CEO & Co-Founder of CorpNet , her second incorporation filing service company based on the simple philosophy of truth in business and her strong passion to assist small business owners and entrepreneurs. Kanye Wests Epic Hip Hop Opera "Runa. Lady Gaga Hits 1 Billion Views on You.

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thebarefootvc

DECEMBER 16, 2011

Powered by cell phones and social networking platforms, we saw revolutions taking place, businesses being transformed and our daily lives made more convenient (if we could tear ourselves away from our Facebook and Twitter updates). As of year-end, Foursquare had over 15 million users, with an exponential growth rate globally.

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The Next Web

JANUARY 26, 2014

Ohad Frankfurt is the cofounder and CEO of Swayy , a personalized content curation and management platform. However, we quickly realized that building a product is only a small piece of the startup puzzle. As an early stage startup, there are a lot of risk factors to face before you will find success. Coworking space.

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crowdSPRING Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2010

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Tap global design network – [link]. Tap global design network – [link]. Essential Startup Funding Tips from 8 Seasoned Investors – [link]. Need a logo?

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www.kalzumeus.com

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

What The Rails Security Issue Means For Your Startup. in security , startups. Many startups use Ruby on Rails. We’re A Startup. We’re A Startup. Patrick McKenzie (patio11) blogs on software development, marketing, and general business topics. Greatest Hits. Standing Invitation. by Patrick.

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Up and Running

AUGUST 24, 2020

Whether it’s better service, streamlined applications, or greater job curation, there are plenty of ways to disrupt this emerging service. AI has been a consistent presence and focus for startups and technology companies over the last 10-years. 5G Network. Work with a startup mentality. Artificial Intelligence.

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Gust

SEPTEMBER 27, 2014

We have spent a great deal of effort to pull together some of the smartest experts in the money-raising field, and the blog is carefully curated to be useful specifically to entrepreneurs seeking funding. You really should have spent a heck of a lot of time beforehand in thinking through all of the issues surrounding your startup.

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The Next Web

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

Rick Boerebach is a co-founder of ZEEF.com , a curated link directory built by passionate experts. He has a background in affiliate marketing and development and is a startup enthusiast in general. Affiliate marketing can help your startup rise above the clutter and increase your revenue. What is affiliate marketing?

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The Next Web

JANUARY 27, 2014

The hardware renaissance in startups over the past few years, coupled with the accelerating interest in the Internet of Things, led us to seriously consider crowdfunding. In our research for the right options, we discovered Dragon Innovation , a crowdfunding platform specific to hardware startups. Here’s our story. 9) Launched!

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ReadWriteStart

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

We had written code for 8 months in our home town of Missoula, Montana before it occurred to us we might need to raise money to launch our startup. FitzGerald is the co-founder and CEO of Submittable , a cloud-based submission platform used by thousands of publishers for accepting and curating digital content. But the site worked.

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The Next Web

DECEMBER 12, 2013

It’s important to constantly question traditional assumptions whenever new platforms arise, as it’s these disruptions which incumbents often fail to adopt, leaving room for innovative startups to spring ahead in new land-grab opportunities. Communities are incredibly hard to create and curate so they cannot simply be bolted on.

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The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Here’s another from The Startup Magazine Founder Interview Series. His unique experiences as an entrepreneur and CxO advisor provided him with a high-impact set of business development and leadership skills that also help startups and SMEs navigate their entrepreneurial challenges.

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mashable.com

JUNE 8, 2010

Small startups rarely have a recruiting professional on their team — or even someone who has enough spare time to imitate a recruiting professional. One effective strategy is to recruit job seekers who already have their hearts set on working for a startup. The site grew out of Startup Digest , a mailing list of startup events.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 26, 2015

Here are some specifics that I recommend as a startup advisor for maintaining a properly balanced perspective. Effective personal networking involves reaching outside your level of expertise, and interacting with people who can balance your perspective. Keep up on business issues as diligently as on technology issues.

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Up and Running

MARCH 5, 2018

This article is part of our Business Startup Guide —a curated list of our articles that will get you up and running in no time! Consumer Cellular targets senior citizens with simpler plans, a curated selection of phone options, a focus on affordability and reliability, and a partnership with the AARP. and Israel.

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Up and Running

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

This article is part of our Business Startup Guide —a curated list of our articles that will get you up and running in no time! Much has changed since Edison’s day, but sweat equity is still the most effective kind of startup capital. Use this startup checklist —it will guide you through every aspect you’ll need to consider.

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 12, 2022

It is possible to work full-time as a freelance writer if you build a large enough network and get recommendations from pleased clients. We are FriendTales, a mental health startup that is focusing on the pre-teen audience before they develop a mental illness. Thanks to Keith Mint, Minted Empire ! #3- 3- Affiliate Marketing.

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mashable.com

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

Designing and critiquing logos for web-based companies and startups is a pursuit of endless fascination for many of us. Over the years, we’ve seen enough startups come and go (and rebrand and merge) to fill a volume with how and how not to develop and execute a logo for a web company. Learn more here.

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mashable.com

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

Designing and critiquing logos for web-based companies and startups is a pursuit of endless fascination for many of us. Over the years, we’ve seen enough startups come and go (and rebrand and merge) to fill a volume with how and how not to develop and execute a logo for a web company. Learn more here.

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mashable.com

OCTOBER 27, 2010

Entrepreneur Connect Entrepreneur Media, the parent company of Entrepreneur Magazine , hosts this online network of entrepreneurs. EFactor The authors of business networking book The N Factor venture up the alphabet a little bit to bring you the EFactor. LinkedIn’s LinkedIn giant network of professionals is another advantage.

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Brandanew

MAY 6, 2016

Curate and provide content of value to the customer. Tools for content curation and sharing must become a key part of every salesperson’s arsenal. then actively share relevant content on those sites and networks. And when a prospective customer does show interest, use resources such as socially enabled CRM systems.

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