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The Rule of X and how cloud leaders should think about growth versus profit
Assigning equal weight to growth and profitability for late-stage businesses is flawed and has caused misguided business decisions.
Startups and physicians must unite to empower women’s health
Women’s health, as it has existed for the past 200 years, is dead. One hammer for all of our problems will no longer suffice.
Until recently, many startups have prioritized growth at all costs, using abundant venture capital to acquire users and dominate markets without regard for profitability or sustainability. However, recent market conditions…
Here are the best options for raising capital for late-stage startups
There are multiple ways to finance the growth stage of your business, but it’s essential to always have an eye on your long-term goals.
Ask Sophie: How do we transfer H-1Bs? Can we transfer green cards too?
Sophie Alcorn, attorney, author and founder of Alcorn Immigration Law in Silicon Valley, California, is an award-winning Certified Specialist Attorney in Immigration and Nationality Law by the State Bar Board…
Choosing the right deep tech fund manager: 4 essential questions for investors and founders
To master deep tech investing, a VC fund manager must understand market opportunities that are growing in size and at a rate that cannot be ignored.
Strategies for building AI tools people will actually use at work
The application of generative AI in the workplace is a long game, and we’re in the very early stages.
Crafting unforgettable startup names that resonate, inspire thought, and make competitors wince
In today’s digital and global economy, a brand name can mean the difference between being remembered and being completely forgotten.
EV sales are thriving. Here’s how the US can stay in the race
Jon McNeill, founder of venture studio DvX and vice chair of the Cruise board, weighs in on where the U.S. stands in the EV revolution.
Companies embracing the PaaS paradigm must recognize that there won’t be a one-size-fits-all workload solution.
As generative AI shapes the next generation of application products, we can expect even more sweeping evolution.
Deep tech startups must use these 4 techniques when fundraising
It is imperative to show that investors’ money will go into a product that genuinely has the power to change the world.
Navigating 2024: The impact of interest rate plateau on financial startups
The rise in interest rates has primarily influenced the shift to a more challenging environment for startups over the past 18 months.
Why in-house platforms can undermine your business strategy
While the allure of absolute control is compelling, technical leaders must critically reassess its long-term viability.
Most of the world’s top-valued private companies are software companies. That’s not surprising — innovations in AI, social media, and e-commerce thrill users and attract huge investments. But while technological…
Ask Sophie: Does the H-1B visa require founders to give up equity and control?
Sophie Alcorn, attorney, author and founder of Alcorn Immigration Law in Silicon Valley, California, is an award-winning Certified Specialist Attorney in Immigration and Nationality Law by the State Bar Board…
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Deep tech exits: Not just science fiction anymore
Many earth-changing deep tech solutions are being commercialized, and successful exits continue to increase in number and size.
Seed founders should consider these factors before partnering with multistage funds
Right now, in late 2023, the IPO market is halted, and late-stage deals rarely happen because funds and entrepreneurs cannot find common ground on pricing. The seed-stage arena has become…
As part of the Metrics That Matter series, we’ve written about three analyses to track the path to profitability and two metrics to calibrate retention and expansion. These metrics serve…
Technology alone isn’t a sustainable moat for AI products, especially with the barrier to entry only continuing to go down.
Negotiating cross-border investments: Insights from a seasoned investor
For LatAm startups, investments from foreign VCs can bring in experienced advisers and contributors who can help the company expand to new markets.
Today we’re focusing on metrics and business environments that apply to most SaaS companies — not the unicorn outliers.
It’s time for a heat check on the subscription economy and its proposed value to customers
Companies employing subscription licensing have grown between three and four times faster than the S&P 500 over the past 12 years.
The benefits of a well-run marketplace are numerous: a far more valuable user experience for your customers, a differentiated product and new revenue streams.
In conditions today, completing even a Series A round is a powerful symbol of your fintech project’s promise.
Ask Sophie: What’s the fastest green card if we are from India or China?
Sophie Alcorn, attorney, author and founder of Alcorn Immigration Law in Silicon Valley, California, is an award-winning Certified Specialist Attorney in Immigration and Nationality Law by the State Bar Board…
A three-step process to launch and sustain your merged brand
When companies merge, there’s almost always significant trepidation, so your first job must be to offer your stakeholders peace of mind.
Consider three lenses when building your go-forward brand
Your business must ensure that internal and external targets understand what the merged company will deliver and how it will make it happen.
Generative AI has been the trend to watch. It’s transforming the software paradigm and unleashing previously unimaginable opportunities.
Venture capitalists have a role to make people feel welcome and included in what can otherwise be a cliquey and closed environment.
