Fundraising

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Starting a Business

'Be Confident When You Ask Someone For Money': Shaq Gives His Best Advice to Student Entrepreneurs

On the new show, "The Grind," Shaquille O'Neal leads a group of investors and mentors looking for the next big idea.

Starting a Business

This Couple Wanted to Make an Everyday Household Product 'Unquestionably Better.' Now Their Business Sees Over $200 Million Annual Revenue: 'Obliterated Our Goals.'

Scott and Missy Tannen, co-founders of luxury bedding brand Boll & Branch, weren't impressed with the products on the market — so they created their own.

Fundraising

Will Investors Bite on a Pizza Wallet? Find Out on the Wild Season Finale of 'Elevator Pitch.'

On the season 12 finale of "Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch," contestants teach investors to look at ordinary things in a whole new way.

Side Hustle

At Age 15, He Used Facebook Marketplace to Start a Side Hustle — Then It Became Something Much Bigger: 'Raised Over $1.6 Million'

Dylan Zajac, now a 21-year-old senior at Babson College, wanted to bridge the digital divide.

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10 Traits of Successful Entrepreneurs That Investors Love (Even If They Seem Like Jerks)

This article explores a thought-provoking question: Why do many successful entrepreneurs exhibit traits that might label them as "jerks?"

Fundraising

How to Use Left and Right Brain Strategies to Secure Funding For Your Startup

Whether you consider yourself "right-brained" or "left-brained," you must access your creative and analytical sides to convince investors to fund your business.

Fundraising

'Elevator Pitch' Meltdown: Watch the Moment That Broke This Entrepreneur's Brain

On this episode of 'Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch,' an investor makes an offer that leaves a contestant speechless.

Fundraising

They Turned Down an Early Pay Day to Maintain Control of Their Business. And Then Went on to Raise $190 Million.

Jason Yeh, co-founder and General Partner of Patron, explains the early-stage venture firm's creation and future outlook.

Fundraising

Venture Capitalists Are Pickier About What They Invest In — Here's How That Actually Benefits Startups

While hefty funding rounds often equate to success, a growing trend shows that leaner investments foster stronger, more resilient startups, prioritizing innovation over hype and creating sustainable growth.

Making a Change

These Are the Two Words That Inspired NBA MVP Russell Westbrook to Achieve Greatness on the Court, in Business, and in His Community

Russell Westbrook breaks down the simple phrase that drives his philanthropy, entrepreneurship, and community work.

Starting a Business

A Near-Tragedy Spurred This Dad's Invention — Now Worth Millions

This episode of 'Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch' features a sky-high bidding war that's not to be missed.

Starting a Business

After Curing Her Debilitating Pain With Traditional Chinese Medicine, She Started a Business to Deliver Ancient Treatments With Modern Tech: 'You Saved My Life.'

Founder and CEO Camilla Sievers shares the inspiration and growth story of Qi Health, a digital health platform focused on providing women access to TCM treatments.

Growing a Business

I Turned Down a $7 Million Deal After a Shocking Conversation With the Investor. My 'No' Led to a Surprise Email and $100 Million Exit.

Sarah Dusek, co-founder and CEO of travel company Few and Far, learned an important lesson when venture capital negotiations fell apart.

Fundraising

A Scary Shopping Experience Inspired This Entrepreneur to Launch Her Own Brand. Now It's Done Over $5 Million In Sales.

On this women-focused episode of "Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch," contestants compete to earn life-changing money from elite investors.

Leadership

'We Were Just Constantly Getting Made Fun Of' — How Athletic Brewing Crushed an 'Enormous Stigma' to Craft an $800 Million Business

Bill Shufelt fought an uphill battle to create a non-alcoholic beer that people actually wanted to drink. Now Athletic Brewing Company is one of the top 10 brewers in the country.