Cryptocurrency Explained
It is very likely that you have heard the term “cryptocurrency” a lot recently with the popularization and increasing adoption of the blockchain-based virtual currency. With…
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The Triple Bottom Line & Social Responsibility
The Triple Bottom Line is a concept that has become more prevalent over the past few years. Broken down into “Three Ps”, profit, people, and planet,…
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Preparing to Pitch
Pitching your startup to investors can be intimidating to many entrepreneurs. Will they like my idea? Will they see my passion for my business? Will I…
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The Female Founders of MicroVentures’ Portfolio
[Updated October 2024 to reflect current roles of female founders and current status of each company] Female founders are growing in numbers in the startup world.…
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2022 IPO Outlook
Initial public offerings (IPOs) in the latter half of 2021 included a few highly anticipated big names like Robinhood, Couchbase, and Expensify. Exit value reached $187…
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Trends and Industries to Watch 2022
With 2022 on the horizon, many are curious as to which trends and industries are expected to flourish in the next year. In 2021, we saw…
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How Much Should I Invest?
Investments are risky, and a good rule of thumb is to never invest more than you are comfortable to completely lose. Regulation Crowdfunding allows the average…
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NFTs Explained
You’ve probably heard the term “NFT” a lot lately, which makes sense; the NFT market has gotten a lot of recent press. But what exactly is…
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Honing Your Startup’s Elevator Pitch
Learn what a startup elevator pitch is, why they’re so important, what should go into one, and critical areas to hone to make it shine.
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