StartupFred WilsonWhat Does Trump Mean for Startups?Union Square Ventures chief Fred Wilson has some thoughts on last night’s election.
MoneyMinda ZetlinDo You Need a Wealthy Background to Be a Successful Entrepreneur?Research shows entrepreneurship has more to do with a moneyed family than a ‘risk-taking gene.’
StartupJosh Linkner‘Give Everything You’ve Got to One Thing’Venture capitalist Josh Linkner describes exactly what you need to do to impress an investor.
StartupChristine Lagorio-ChafkinMayra Jimenez: Starting From ScratchMayra Jimenez’s swimwear company, The Orchid Boutique, highlights the talents of her native Colombia
InnovateLeigh BuchananBuild Successful Businesses Out of Helping LivesRarely does Sir Richard Branson start a business just because he thinks he’s going to make money out of it.
StartupLeigh BuchananBusiness Is All About DetailsUnless you get thousands of tiny details right when you launch a new business, you’ll have nothing.
StartupMichael LechterA Primer on Equity DilutionThe concept of dilution is a major factor when deciding on a financing strategy.
StartupMichael LechterInvestors Invest in ManagementThe team you have in place will figure prominently in an investor’s decision to fund your business.
StartupMichael LechterBe Careful with Provisional Patent ApplicationsThere are reasons why you might want to file a provisional application, but saving money is not one of them.
StartupMichael LechterPatents as an IncentiveSecuring a patent offers an incentive to both inventors and investors.
StartupMichael LechterImpressing Your AudienceThe first step is to find an audience for your great business idea. The second is being sure you make a great first impression.
MoneyMichael LechterThe Definition of SuccessConvincing risk-averse investors that you have a plan for success, and profits, will help secure financing for your business.
StartupMichael LechterKeeping It ConfidentialMaking the most of your intellectual property when seeking investors means making sure it’s not compromised.
