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12 Pieces of Bad Advice Often Given to Startup Founders—and What to Do Instead advice founders startup venture capital Feb 05, 2025

In the challenging world of startups, advice flows freely—from investors, mentors, peers, and countless online sources. While guidance can be invaluable, not all advice is good advice. In fact, some c...

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The 15 Rules to Supercharging Your Startup mark cuban startup strategy vcii Nov 13, 2024

Embarking on the journey of building a startup is both thrilling and daunting. It's a path filled with uncertainties, challenges, and the potential for immense rewards. As a founder, your mission tran...

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Beyond The PayPal Mafia – Alumni Power entrepreneurship founders paypal mafia startup venture capital Oct 14, 2024

The term “PayPal Mafia” has become almost mythical in the world of Silicon Valley and global tech entrepreneurship. It refers to the group of former PayPal executives and employees who went on to crea...

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Playing It SAFE with Protection: The Reality Behind SAFE Notes in Startup Financing fundraising safe startup venture capital Oct 13, 2024

Within venture capital (VC) and startup financing, SAFE (Simple Agreement for Future Equity) notes have become a preferred method for raising funds. Introduced by Y Combinator in 2013, they have gaine...

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Stealing Ideas: A New VC Asset Class and welcoming the AI Robinhood startup stealing ideas vcii venture capital Aug 21, 2024

The Dark Side of Innovation

In the world of startups, innovation is often hailed as the holy grail—a beacon of originality and creativity that sets one venture apart from the rest. However, behind th...

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Retaining Startup Health: The VCII's 5 Forces Startup Ownership Model startup startup ownership model vcii Aug 17, 2024

Introduction - Building to Last

If you want to Exit, then you have to Last! Not just the startup, but as a founder: your dreams, your enjoyment, and your wealth!  

Building a startup is a complex matt...

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