Fundraising

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Fundraising

You've Got Dueling $100K Offers From Investors. How Do You Know Who to Choose?

On this episode of "Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch," one contestant has a very good problem to solve.

Fundraising

These Are the 3 Things That Make Daymond John Want to Give You Money

As he opens the fifth annual Black Entrepreneurs Day, superstar investor and entrepreneur Daymond John offers his best advice for getting the support you need.

Starting a Business

The Power of Bootstrapping — How to Build a Thriving Business Without Venture Capital

Here's how to bootstrap a resilient startup by balancing slow growth with early revenue, turning limitations into strengths and defining success on your own terms.

Fundraising

Did This Entrepreneur Find the Holy Grail for Burning Fat? Find Out What the 'Elevator Pitch' Judges Think.

Find out who flies high and who bottoms out on the new episode of "Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch."

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I Was a Founder Before I Became an Investor — Here's How It Shaped My Investment Strategy

Former founders are reshaping venture capital and startup consulting, offering unique operational insights and hands-on support. This shift towards founder-led investment and mentorship is creating a more supportive ecosystem for early-stage entrepreneurs.

Fundraising

How Is a Hologram Zoo Worth $120 Million? Find Out on the Season Premiere of 'Elevator Pitch.'

Watch to see which contestants can convince our board of investors that they have invented the next big thing.

Starting a Business

She Started a Business With $300 After Getting Laid Off. It Made $300,000 in Year 1 and Became a Multimillion-Dollar Company.

Bobbie Racette wanted to revamp the virtual assistance space — and provide job opportunities for underrepresented communities at the same time.

Branding

6 Ways to Subtly Refresh Your Brand and Can Keep Your Business Relevant

Even as your offer changes, your brand has to stay the same – true to the established identity that attracted guests in the first place.

Fundraising

4 Ways to Prepare to Raise Venture Capital

By preparing critical elements of your fundraising long before you ever need the capital, you can significantly improve your chances of raising capital and immediately improve other aspects of your business with minimal financial or time commitments.

Starting a Business

Want to Start a Business? Consider Buying One Instead — Here's Why.

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Starting a Business

He Started a Multimillion-Dollar Business That Brought Back the Espresso Martini — and Has Some Advice to Save Other Entrepreneurs Time and Money

Tom Baker, co-founder of Mr Black Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur, had a vision for two of Australia's biggest passions.

Starting a Business

This 30-Year-Old Started a Business to Stop Food Poisoning in Its Tracks. Now It's Raised Over $20 Million — and Taco Bell Is a Customer.

Christine Schindler, co-founder of PathSpot, is on a mission to detect harmful pathogens, like E. coli, before they make you sick.

Money & Finance

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Starting a Business

How to Ask Friends and Family for Money Without It Getting Awkward

Your friends-and-family fundraising round doesn't have to be scary, says celebrated investor Mike Maples Jr.