Events
Seattle
Networking, Capital, Glenn Kelman, and Everything You Missed at Techstars Startup Week Seattle
By Conor Cawley | Oct 6, 2017 at 12:20 pm
In the land of Amazon, Microsoft and endless Starbucks Coffee, being innovative can be a pretty daunting task. After all, competition is steep in this beautiful Washinton city and if you don’t have what it takes, you aren’t going to make an impression. Fortunately,…
Events
Seattle
6 Questions to Ask When Monetizing Your Startup
By Adam Rowe | Oct 6, 2017 at 11:30 am
Many startups launch on an idea, but one integral aspect needs to be hammered out somewhere between a lightbulb moment and an IPO: The revenue stream. Everyone needs money, and sooner or later, a startup will need to pick a model. That’s how Hien…
Events
Seattle
How to Grow a Diverse Business in Saturated Markets
By Conor Cawley | Oct 5, 2017 at 3:50 pm
Growing a business is hard enough as it is. Between investor meetings, marketing campaigns, and sales initiatives, it can be too much for some. To make matters even more complex, trying to build a diverse company, which you should absolutely do, presents a number…
Interviews
Denver
Mark Cuban: Sales Cures All
By Tishin Donkersley | Oct 5, 2017 at 12:20 pm
It’s close to impossible to predict Mark Cuban’s next move, where he’s going to invest, what he’ll say or the next big idea. One thing we do know for sure is this bold and brash billionaire has a history of startup exits and innovation…
Healthy Entrepreneur
Denver
Brad Feld Cofounder of Techstars Talks Depression and Obsession
By Tishin Donkersley | Oct 5, 2017 at 11:30 am
Brad Feld, managing director of the Foundery Group and cofounder of Techstars, has battled his own demons. In his blog post, FeldThoughts, he addresses the realism of going through the highs and lows while building businesses, and that startup founders could face a similar…
Interviews
Seattle
Glenn Kelman of Redfin on How Fortune Favors the Bold
By Tishin Donkersley | Oct 3, 2017 at 3:50 pm
Selling your house is considered one of the number one stressors in life. And if you have small children and a full-time job, just go ahead and triple that stress level. Fortunately, companies like Redfin are redefining real estate solutions and streamlining transactions to…
Events
Denver
Kidpreneurs, Linda McMahon, and Everything Else You Missed at Denver Startup Week
By Conor Cawley | Sep 29, 2017 at 1:30 pm
There’s no shortage of activity in the Denver startup ecosystem and it came to fruition at Denver Startup Week powered by Chase for Business. Attendees were treated to talks from influential investors, government officials, and even celebrity investor Mark Cuban. They also enjoyed a…
Tips & How To’s
Denver
How to Gain Access to Flexible Capital
By Conor Cawley | Sep 27, 2017 at 9:20 am
In the startup world, capital, or a lack thereof, can cause a lot of problems for a budding business. Without it, employees can’t be paid, marketing campaigns can’t be launched, and the startup effectively can’t be run on a day-to-day basis. Fortunately, with supportive…
Interviews
Denver
Linda McMahon on Supporting Small Businesses and Growing the WWE
By Tishin Donkersley | Sep 26, 2017 at 2:00 pm
Back in the 1980s, a company called Titan Sports, now known as the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) gave us mainstream professional wrestling, which has grown into a globally recognized entity. Linda McMahon (cofounder and CEO) and her husband Vince started the company to bring…
Events
Denver
JPMorgan Chase Invests $300,000 to Support Underserved Entrepreneurs
By Conor Cawley | Sep 25, 2017 at 12:20 pm
Even just a few years ago, corporations and startups stayed on their side of the entrepreneurial landscape. Startups would innovate new products, while corporations would focus on growing their business. However, startups and corporations have begun cooperating in the form of corporate accelerators, meaningful…
Accelerator
15 Corporate Accelerators Giving Startups A Boost
By Jacob Faber | Aug 15, 2017 at 12:20 pm
The corporate world can sometimes seem very disconnected from the startup world. People entering into the world of business can either opt to seek security and gradual mobility in the corporate world or take a gigantic risk and start their own business. Both options…
Startup Spotlight
San Francisco
Startup Spotlight: Get Money Back, One Stop Tech Shop, and Horses
By Alena Sanderson | Aug 11, 2017 at 1:30 pm
Each week, TechCo features five tech startups that can help streamline your daily life. This week in Startup Spotlight, we found an app that unlocks hidden credit card benefits, a one-stop-shop of technology solutions, an AI public speaking coach, and more. Sift (San Francisco, CA)…
Ecosystems
Detroit
Cost of Living Isn’t the Only Thing Attracting Startups to Detroit
By Tishin Donkersley | Jul 10, 2017 at 12:35 pm
Detroit has seen a rejuvenation in their entrepreneurial community since the recession and has become an attractive place for startups to build their business. While Detroit’s primary industry is automotive, the city is surrounded by innovation changing the transportation, music and fashion industry, and…
Ecosystems
Detroit
JPMorgan Chase Invests $150 Million in Detroit for Economic Recovery
By Conor Cawley | May 23, 2017 at 11:20 am
Despite being a historical economic powerhouse, Detroit has undeniably fallen on hard times. However, with innovative entrepreneurs making moves and an economy that is ready to reclaim its former glory, the Motor City is poised for an impressive resurgence. And if you need some…
Interviews
Columbus
J.D. Vance on Hillbilly Complexities and Startup Cities
By Tishin Donkersley | May 12, 2017 at 2:20 pm
In his book, Hillbilly Elegy, J.D. Vance gives the world insight to his upbringing in Middletown, Ohio where people faced extensive socioeconomic barriers in a poverty-stricken town. From his mother’s multiple marriages and growing opioid addiction and absent father to finding sanctuary with his…
FinTech
Columbus
Security Needs to Be the DNA of Any Fintech Startup
By Tishin Donkersley | May 11, 2017 at 2:20 pm
Launching a fintech startup in a regulated industry is going to take a proactive approach. Surrounding yourself with mentors and experts in the field to guide you through the hills and valleys will be the key to success in fintech. Columbus Startup Week powered…
Startups & Apps
Columbus
5 Veteran-Led Startups Found at Bunker Labs Company Showcase
By Conor Cawley | May 10, 2017 at 3:30 pm
While the entrepreneurial experience can be hectic, stressful, and downright hard at times, veterans are often prepared to run a business because of the skills they learn in the service. From being accountable for everything you do to understanding the importance of adaptability, veterans…