The Leanest Start-up in Silicon Valley
Kurt Varner is like a lot of young men trying to launch a business. Except that he's living in his car. It's kind of a necessity, it's kind of a gimmick--and... Read more
Kurt Varner is like a lot of young men trying to launch a business. Except that he's living in his car. It's kind of a necessity, it's kind of a gimmick--and... Read more
There are benefits and drawbacks of having a laundry list of investors. Here's how Susan Walvius and Michelle Marciniak did it with their bedding and sleepwe... Read more
Yaron Galai was a reserve naval officer in Israel when he founded his fourth company, Outbrain. That's why he found himself negotiating from the trenches. Read more
Some incubators and accelerators focus on creating great companies. This one hones its energy on transforming the hobbyist entrepreneur into a strong founder. Read more
With roots in a rugged agrarian work ethic, start-ups are thriving around Omaha--thanks in no small part to big spenders' bankrolls. We sent a lifelong New Y... Read more
Bruce Gibney, a partner at Founders Fund, explains why the next great technological revolution will come from the United States, not China. Read more
This CEO sold his last company to Nokia for $225 million. Now he's aiming for a billion-dollar business. Here's how Robert Herjavec went from penniless Canad... Read more
A look at the intersection of calculated risk, the minds of entrepreneurs, and why the best business owners make long shot bets. Read more
Pitching your company to investors daunting. We know that firsthand. So we picked the brain of a prominent venture capitalist, and got him to share secrets o... Read more
Advice from Barbara Corcoran, real estate guru and founder of the Corcoran Group, and Scott Gerber, founder of the Young Entrepreneur Council. Watch video
Redbox executive Mark Achler discusses the highs of his career as a venture capitalist. Watch video
Take a look at how different groups will fare under the new law. Read more
What's up with the superiority complex exhibited by both venture capitalists and entrepreneurs? Read more
Redbox executive Mark Achler says when you take on venture capital, you take on the investors' agendas. Watch video
Grooveshark founder Sam Tarantino wanted to reinvent the music business. But in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, funding was quickly drying up, and he ... Watch video
James Hirschfeld and his sister started Paperless Post to recreate invitations for the Web. But VCs wouldn't bite, and time was running out. Watch video
Find out in these tips from Alexis Maybank, co-founder of Gilt Groupe, and Scott Gerber, founder of the Young Entrepreneur Council. Watch video
When it comes to funding young companies, the investment community is constantly raising the bar. Here's why. Read more
Venture capitalists look for very specific items when determining whether to invest in a business. Use these tips to make sure you have a leg up on securing ... Read more
The start-up may have pulled down a billion-dollar payday, but that doesn't mean it was worth it. Read more
TechStars' founder David Cohen on how to get what you really need from an investor: an invitation to come back. Read more
Decipher deal terms before you raise money. Advice from Scott Gerber, founder of the Young Entrepreneur Council, and Mike Michalowicz, president of web optim... Watch video
Tech entrepreneurs flock to pricey events for the networking and the potential prize money. But there are cheaper ways to launch to the masses. Read more
Making an investment is like being at the racetrack: Sometimes we make investments based on gut decision, but the horse, jockey, and individual race matter, ... Read more
It will help more start-ups get out of the gate, but after that it's going to be messy. Read more
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