What to Do When Meeting With a VC
We recently discussed what not to do when meeting with a VC for the first time. Ranging from over-ambitious financial projections to missing the “no,” there…
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What Not to Do When Meeting with a VC
So you, budding entrepreneur, have just been invited to meet with a VC. You’ve developed an attention-grabbing idea, you may have an early product model, and…
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What Investors Look for Beyond Financials: Information Security
Today we’re continuing to explore what VCs and other investors seek in startups before they decide to invest. We’ve already mentioned the importance of having a…
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What Investors Look for Beyond Financials: Social Media
You’ve carefully crafted your pitch deck to showcase your product, your team, and your revenue, sales numbers, signups, and projections. But other factors are playing an…
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What Investors Look for Beyond Financials: Startup Management Team
As an entrepreneur, you’ve worked hard to support your idea. You’ve created a memorable pitch, you’ve identified your potential market size, and you’ve maybe even achieved…
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Trends We Saw at Techstars Austin Demo Day
We at MicroVentures were honored to attend the Techstars Austin Demo Day this year. Founded in 2007, Techstars operates accelerator programs in cities across the U.S.…
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Our Favorite People to Follow on Twitter
Twitter is one of the best social media sites for joining a conversation and one of the easiest ways to stay abreast of world events in…
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How to Bootstrap Your Startup
Turning your startup into a successful company without taking outside capital is a daunting task; but it is possible, if you’ve got the time, dedication, and…
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8 Essential Tips for a Successful Startup
It’s no secret, a high percentage of startups don’t make it. So what steps can you take now to increase your chances of success? Ensuring success…
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