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When their first company failed because major retailers took so long to pay, Stacey Abrams and Lara Hodgson couldn't accept the status quo. So they built NowAccount, a novel solution that lets small businesses get paid right away. Turns out, big businesses love it too.

The VC landscape is changing, and successful investors will be the ones who embrace the change and move with it.

Many first-time founders believe that venture capital is the only funding source for startups. In reality, many early-stage startups receive their initial funding from alternative sources. Here, we explore the pros, cons and risks of the six most common alternative funding sources for early-stage startups.

How personal touches elevate small startups in a corporate world.

Here are the top five industries and projects that are currently leading the market and the steps you need to take to attract investors effectively.

The VC market took a beating in 2023, and the VC funding market is not going to reopen anytime soon. This article will teach you how to survive a difficult funding market like today, so you can live to fight another day.

Let's explore the pivotal role of honesty in the entrepreneurial journey and uncover the risks associated with weaving a web of deceit.

During a tough fundraising year overall last year, the value of cybersecurity and AI unicorns saw double-digit growth.

As she continues to scale her company, Denise Woodard, CEO and founder of Partake Foods, has a few things to share with other Black women starting businesses.

Whether you're at the ideation stage, just started your venture, or looking to scale, this webinar will address three crucial pillars for success: funding, marketing, and scaling. Register now →

Spicewell founder Raina Kumra explains what drove her passion to put healthier salt and pepper on the table.

Remember that businesses like Grammarly, Spanx, TOMS shoes, YouTube, and Apple were once small businesses, too. So, while the journey may be challenging, it's worth working for!

Campus founder Tade Oyerinde and investor Shaquille O'Neal discuss the debt-free mission of the online community college.

Maybe "attitude is not everything," but it's pretty darn close.

Sabeena Ladha, founder and CEO of DEUX, drew on her childhood love of sweets and experience in the food space to create a different kind of snack company.

The importance of social capital, especially for startups, is more than just a cliche.

Consistency leads to constant motivation, and before you know it, you'll reach the pinnacle of success, one goal at a time.

Elise Whang's and Emily Erkel's respective careers in law and retail strategy consulting provided crucial skills for establishing and growing LePrix, an innovative platform for luxury resale.

If your current networking strategies have proven to be ineffective, it's time to shake things up a bit. Here's how.

Investors want fast growth and a speedy exit — but what if a company's founders think differently?

These are the five kinds of people you need in your corner.

Entrepreneurs often turn to the same sources of conventional wisdom to improve their odds in the fight for venture capital dollars. Entrepreneurs need to abandon the shackles of conventional wisdom and strive to create unique pitches.

Have your capital-raising efforts been unsuccessful? Here are a few key areas you need to focus on.

Raising investment rounds in these tumultuous times is like navigating a storm. Founders have to be especially thoughtful when it comes to crafting a pitch that will keep their company sailing straight.

No one teaches us how to network for results, and that's why I took on the task over a decade ago. To help you make the most of your next meet-up or conference, here are some of my top practices.

Setbacks serve as a stark reminder of the volatility and unpredictability inherent in business.