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Do VCs ever provide endorsements to earlier stage ventures they're monitoring for future investment?

Alex Vagner Inventor, disruptor with solid execution experience

July 28th, 2017

Disclaimer: Having spent over 18 years in Private Equity + having started/exited from 3 successful startups... I am 99% against current definition... More

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What are entrepreneurs of failed startups doing?

Dmitri Toubelis

Last updated on July 27th, 2017

I have failed more times then I succeeded and in most situation I would go back to salaried/contractual work, relax for some time enjoying 9-to-5... More

Question · Entrepreneurship · Front-end Development

I got fired from a startup because i asked for my salary.

Anonymous

Last updated on July 27th, 2017

I have been working for a startup for 3 months now, we are incubated so i had an office and i was the only employee with vesting after 6 months. I... More

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When should you quit your full time job and start building your business?

Alice Heiman Change your Game and Make More Sales. My clients increase sales 30% or more.

July 27th, 2017

When you can float yourself for 1 year without taking a paycheck from your new venture, you can quit your full time job. Your new business may not... More

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What is the biggest problem for tech founders to do with sales and why?

James Foy Solution Based-results driven -Inside Sales Manager

July 27th, 2017

Because they do not respect the intelligence of the salesperson or the craft that we must develop.

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When should you quit your full time job and start building your business?

Tabitha Rono Consultant and Investor

July 27th, 2017

Hi Rodrigo, Its a good thing that you have been able to start a business. You seem to have a dilemma on whether to quit and focus on your business.... More

Question · Saas · Sales

What is the biggest problem for tech founders to do with sales and why?

Harvey Galvin Scientist turned salesperson. Sell in Med Tech and researching how to help Tech Founders sell!

July 27th, 2017

I'm a scientist who is learning more about sales and especially complex B2B process. Is sales really inherent or can it be taught?

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What are entrepreneurs of failed startups doing?

sumit kumar Founder importandexport.com / former CEO eximdeals.com

July 27th, 2017

My dear, In my opinion you are not failure we all are learner. There is no hard and fast rule for success. Indeed, You are now more experienced and... More

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When should you quit your full time job and start building your business?

SRDC Bangladesh Managing Partner and CEO of SRDC, a research, training and consultancy firms in Bangladesh

July 26th, 2017

I am similar to your condition......My business is requiring full support from me.

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What is your best advice for first time entrepreneurs?

Atikpo Christian

July 26th, 2017

Focus and identify target group. Read more books about the concept and lot of research in order to develop strategic planning. write down your business... More

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What are entrepreneurs of failed startups doing?

Anonymous

July 26th, 2017

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Question · Board Evaluation · Board Management

What constitutes a strong board of directors?

Oluwatoyin Egedi Founder, Rullion Capacity Builders, help women start profitable businesses

Last updated on July 26th, 2017

I recently applied for funding from an investment bank and I was told that I did not have a strong board for my company. What constitutes a strong... More

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What are entrepreneurs of failed startups doing?

Sean Fuller

July 26th, 2017

Well from my experience, I had to refocus, retool then try again in another venture. So after my first start up failed. I got a Job and didn't work... More

Question · Healthcare · Product Marketing

What is the most efficient way to sell a cancer recovery guide to hospitals to distribute to their patients?

Lisa Lurie Co Founder & CEO, Cancer Be Glammed,

July 26th, 2017

I have just published a unique recovery guide for female cancer patients. It is an excellent support tool for oncologists, oncology nurses, and nurse... More

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What is your best advice for first time entrepreneurs?

Leonard Pieper Startup Enthusiast & Cofounder

July 26th, 2017

- go networking and connect with the right people - be ready to walk the extra mile - be passioned in what you are doing - listen to feedback, evaluate... More

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Do VCs ever provide endorsements to earlier stage ventures they're monitoring for future investment?

Raphael Socher Innovator with a vision. Trained engineer.

July 26th, 2017

Odds are on that if they're giving you the A-pass they're not willing to endorse you at this point. Otherwise they'd invest themselves.

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Whether to bring a friend as co-founder or founding team?

obi victor

July 26th, 2017

You make the decisions in your firm, the growth of every business is attainable to leadership... If you find in your friend qualities that can make... More