Raising your first VC round can feel like the Inquisition. Here are 12 of the hardest questions VCs ask — and how to answer each of them like a seasoned pro.
Categories Money
Money is something all entrepreneurs think about -- especially how to make sure we have enough of it.
While money doesn’t define success, it’s often the reason startups fail. From managing cash flow to making payroll, the way you handle your startup’s cash is critical to your company’s growth. #StartupLab’s mentors have been there, done that -- and they reveal their best tips for financing your startup (from VCs to angels to incubators, banks and SBA loans), cutting costs, pricing your product right, balancing your budget, paying taxes and even finding talented accountants and CFOs once you’re ready to start focusing on the bigger picture.
3 Reasons Women Should Pitch Their Startups More Often
Natalia Oberti Noguera, Founder and CEO of the Pipeline Fellowship, explains the benefits of pitching your startup — and why more women should do it.
4 Ways to Save on Startup Office Space
Running a startup doesn’t mean sitting in cubicles or large conference halls — or paying for those types of spaces. Here are four low-cost office options.
3 Ways to Improve Your Startup Pitch Deck
Make sure your pitch deck shows investors real progress by answering these three simple questions.
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