As an entrepreneur, receiving rejection from investors is not uncommon. It can be difficult to accept, and it’s natural to feel discouraged or even question your abilities. However, it’s important to remember that every successful entrepreneur has experienced rejection at some point in their journey. In this blog post, we will discuss some strategies for…
First Republic Bank’s financial troubles have led to discussions about a potential takeover by the FDIC, prompting urgent efforts to save the bank through private means. Ultimately, after several banks submit final bids, the FDIC seizes the bank and sells it to JPMorgan Chase & Co. The fact that three major banks were vying to…
If you are an early stage startup looking to raise capital for your company, this resource is for you. Fundraising can be a daunting process, but with the right mindset, approach, and tools, you can secure the funding you need to take your business to the next level. As an experienced founder turned investor, I…
Banks have a wealth of information about their customers’ lives, but many fail to use this knowledge to its full potential. However, there’s a solution: a platform that enables banks to transform their data into innovative products that precisely match their customers’ needs. With this tool, banks can successfully market the most appropriate products at…
As an experienced investor, I understand the challenges that early-stage founders face when it comes to calculating their startup’s valuation. Low valuations can impact cap table structures for future fundraising rounds, while high valuations can lead to fewer rounds in the future. To avoid unnecessary friction with investors, it’s crucial for founders to determine a…
As the founder of Green Joy, Vo Quoc Thao witnessed the impact of excessive plastic consumption and irresponsible waste management firsthand. She saw a plastic straw lodged in a turtle’s nostril and witnessed shorelines polluted with plastic waste. This experience drove her to create a solution that would reduce plastic waste and protect the environment.…
A picture of a plastic-free world is difficult to imagine. It is undeniable that despite their undecomposable nature, plastics serve many useful purposes. So functional, in fact, that we depend on them to carry out vital everyday activities. What’s more impossible to imagine, however, is a picture of a world without seabirds and marine animals.…
With the explosion of AI tools, early-stage startup founders have access to more data and insights than ever before. While this is undoubtedly a positive development, it also presents a challenge when it comes to investor outreach and pitching. As more and more founders turn to AI to automate their outreach efforts, investors are becoming…
The European startup scene has been growing rapidly over the years, with many exciting ventures emerging in various sectors. However, getting the attention of US investors can be a daunting task for seed stage startups in Europe. With the market being fragile, investors are becoming more cautious, and scrutiny is at an all-time high. So…
Plastics For Change has developed an ethical sourcing marketplace platform that connects waste collectors with global brands to provide a consistent supply of high quality recycled plastics from fair trade supply chains. They are proud to be the largest source of fair trade verified recycled plastic service brands like The Body Shop and L’Oreal. To…
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