VCs Are Partners, Not Bosses
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'Venture Capital Is a Pact With the Devil' 
Redbox executive Mark Achler says when you take on venture capital, you take on the investors' agendas. Watch video
What Happened When Grooveshark Couldn't Meet Payroll
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
Paperless Post's Long, Hard Road to Raise Money
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
Are You Ready to Raise VC Money?
Find out in these tips from Alexis Maybank, co-founder of Gilt Groupe, and Scott Gerber, founder of the Young Entrepreneur Council. Watch video
Why It's So Hard to Get Funded Right Now
When it comes to funding young companies, the investment community is constantly raising the bar. Here's why. Read more
What Venture Capitalists Want: 4 Tips
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
There's No Way Instagram Is Worth $1 Billion
The start-up may have pulled down a billion-dollar payday, but that doesn't mean it was worth it. Read more
Pitch to Get a Meeting, Not a Check
TechStars' founder David Cohen on how to get what you really need from an investor: an invitation to come back. Read more
What You Should Know About Investment Terms
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
Should You Pay to Launch to a Crowd?
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
Inside the Mind of a Venture Capitalist
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
What the JOBS Act Really Does for You
It will help more start-ups get out of the gate, but after that it's going to be messy. Read more
Are You Raising Too Much Money?
Gorging on capital can be the worst thing for your start-up's health. Here's why. Read more
Are You Ready to Seek Funding?
Determine if your company is ready for and worthy of investment. Ask yourself these questions from David Rose, Managing Partner of Rose Tech Ventures, and fo... Watch video
Fred Wilson's Latest Advice for Start-up Ninjas
When the Union Square Ventures VC showed up at Jeff Bussgang's HBS class, he advised start-up students that their new ventures should be hunch-driven early o... Read more
4 Things a Venture Capitalist Will Never Tell You
You may regard your VC as a partner. Good! Just be aware that the VC may think of you as cannon fodder. Read more
Elevator Pitch: Can Poshbrood Earn $500,000?
Poshbrood helps parents plan upscale getaways, with kids in tow. Will investors tag along for a $500,000 ride? Read more
Meet the Angels of Madison Avenue
Tech start-ups are getting a helping hand from an unlikely source: advertising agencies. Read more
Why You Don't Need Venture Capital
Young entrepreneurs often pursue funding first, product second. That's a dangerous path--and it won't do your company much good. Read more
How Not to Become 'Shark' Bait
'Shark Tank' contestant Megan Cummins learned the hard way what can happen to investor promises. Five ways to make sure it doesn't happen to you. Read more
The One Number That Changes Everything
If you look hard enough, you'll find there's just one number that tells you all you need to know about running your business. The trick is finding the right ... Read more
Will Your E-Commerce Company Make It? How to Tell
How can you tell if your e-commerce company is going to grow or fall flat on its face? These three measurements hold the key. Read more
6 Secrets to a Successful Start-up
How do you know if your company will succeed? Venture capitalists give their perspectives on traits that define the best start-ups. Read more
3 Numbers All Entrepreneurs Should Know
In the early days of a startup, it can be tough to find good data to help with decision-making. Put a priority on these three numbers, and you'll be fine. Read more
Why L.A.'s Start-up Scene Beats All Others
A five-time entrepreneur makes the case for launching a company in Silicon Beach. He's not the only fan. Read more
What To Ask the Person in the Mirror
Harvard Business School professor Robert S. Kaplan explains his questions for effective leadership, and identifying the impact you want to make. Watch video
Looking To Raise Capital?
Pravina Raghavan, New York District Director of the Small Business Administration, recommends you take advantage of free resources. Watch video
VCs Are Not Your Friends
If you're lucky, your investors will be likable and helpful, too. But their loyalties never lie with you. Read more
How to Judge a New Venture in 15 Seconds Flat
I ask one question to determine whether a new company has a future. The 15-second answer tells me all I need to know Read more
Can a Smartphone-Based Ultrasound Raise $4 Million?
Elevator Pitch: Mobisante created a hand-held, affordable, cloud-based ultrasound system. Will it be able to raise the money it wants to develop a tablet-bas... Read more
10 Lies Never to Tell Investors
All the confidence in the world won't convince a VC these statements are true. Here's why these 10 fibs hurt you -- and what to say instead. Read more
The 2 Things About Your Start-up Idea That Actually Matter
Y Combinator's Garry Tan hands you the only yardstick you need when starting a technology company. How does your idea measure up? Read more
The Social TV Space Heats Up
Social TV start-up GetGlue closes a $12 million round but it has plenty of competition. Read more
Big Money for Cheap Legal Services
Rocket Lawyer, which offers free legal documents and subscriptions for cheap legal advice, has raised $10.8 million. Read more
