Examining the Thiel Fellowship: Is It Worthwhile?
The Thiel Fellowship is looking for its next batch of 24 college students to pay $100,000 to drop out of college. But has the model been a success? Read more
The Thiel Fellowship is looking for its next batch of 24 college students to pay $100,000 to drop out of college. But has the model been a success? Read more
For two companies with remarkable similarities, how is it that Tesla basks in the sun while Fisker's Battleship is sunk? Read more
Make sure that your product or service is worthy of receiving your customers' attention. Here's how to do it. Read more
Before you can help customers solve their problems, you have to prove that you deserve their attention. Here's how to craft a compelling unique value proposi... Read more
Understanding the difference between a new "platform" and "add-on" investments is key to any business owners talking to private equity groups (PEGs). Read more
When small business sellers own their buildings and land, they need to plan properly in order to successfully sell each. Read more
Inc. 5000 companies are better suited than VCs or angel investors to provide money and the skill necessary for establishing your start-up. Read more
This year's brutal election season turned Fisker Automotive into a political football. Here's how the car company coped. Read more
Tesla and Fisker each faced a cash crunch with huge ramifications. Can electric automobile start-ups actually make it? Read more
An annual ranking of top start-ups suggests VC funding and success go hand in hand. That's one huge mistake you don't want to make. Read more
If you need to cash to build your company but aren't keen on draining your personal savings or giving up equity to venture capitalists, there may be another ... Read more
A struggling lender's sale could further tighten small firms' access to capital. Read more
If a small company is disciplined enough not to waste from the get go, it can set itself up to beat the odds and flourish later. Read more
At a time when student-loan debt is crippling the American Dream, the British mogul has a big idea on how entrepreneurship can fix it. Read more
Sproutel makes toys that help children deal with chronic illness. Will investors play along? Read more
When his father, Ken Lerer, sold The Huffington Post, Ben Lerer realized it's not all about the exit. Watch video
You can learn to be a better entrepreneur by studying the analytic process of the PE portfolio manager. No, really. Read more
Managing partner of Satori Capital Sunny Vanderbeck says an overemphasis on short-term results can cause relationships with key stakeholders to erode in a bu... Read more
The clock is ticking on our 20-minute business model. Today's task: Describing potential customers for the new business - in five minutes or less. Read more
In this last part of founder and CEO of HappyFamily Shazi Visram's launch story she talks about becoming profitable without private equity funding. Read more
The founder of AOL makes a good case for why an IPO is often the best exit strategy for a company's founder. But Case has his reasons, and they may not be yo... Read more
In 2009, in order to build her organic baby food company, Shazi Visram raised $11 million--fast. Last year, HappyFamily Brands's sales hit $35 million. Watch video
CircleUp, AngelList, and other start-ups presented testimony today urging lawmakers to get moving on crowdfunding legislation promised in the JOBS Act. Read more
Cindy Gallop, founder of MakeLoveNotPorn, explains how every obstacle she encounters only proves why she must launch her "real-world" sex sites. Watch video
Negotiating with potential investors is never easy. Here's one option you never want to take off the table. Read more
Private equity groups have money to spend. But would they be a good buyer for your business? Here are four things to consider if a PEG comes knocking. Read more
Last week, Y Combinator's founder argued that Google suckers start-ups into bad deals. Google Ventures partner Kevin Rose responds. Read more
Does your big business idea need investment to realize its potential? Entrepreneurs who have been through the process of raising money have practical tips--a... Read more
Before you approach an investor to fund your growth strategy, make sure you are able to articulate what they will receive in return. Read more
Many growth company CEOs believe they need to raise venture capital to achieve success. Here are two reasons to reconsider. Read more
Silicon Beach is home to increasingly more incubators and accelerators. Here are three cool programs to consider. Read more
Puretech Ventures' David Steinberg talks about building a successful partnership with a VC firm. Read more
What happens when supporters do their part, but you can't do yours? Here's how to avoid upsetting your new fans. Read more
Don't blame the banks. While it can be difficult to get loans, the SurePayroll survey of small business owners finds most are not trying to. Read more
Restaurateur Joe Bastianich and his business partner, chef Mario Batali, took on a massive debt before their first restaurant together--they now have 23--too... Watch video
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