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Founders need to know whether the people they're getting into business with understand how to operate during a downturn.

A recent survey of founders indicates that even as startups take a closer look at their cloud spending, growth is still a priority.

To run 60-minute startup board meetings that create value, replace your 80-slide deck with a simple three-page memo.

ARR has always been a key metric, but with valuations down across the board and new money too tight to mention, it’s now a lodestar.

Psychedelic startups want to make psilocybin, ketamine and other substances more mainstream, but how are investors approaching this space?

Autonomous tractors, semi trucks and warehouse restocking bots have gone from concept to reality. Is robotics mainstream now?

We spoke to 13 of the top robotics VCs to discuss where the category is and what the future looks like.

You don’t need to hire a mega-influencer like Serena Williams or a Kardashian to build buzz for your startup.

Startups often lack a deep bench of managerial talent, which means layoffs are usually handled with little empathy and poor communication.

If your marketing plan doesn’t include TikTok, YouTube Shorts or Instagram Reels, well, can you really call it a marketing plan?

You can’t create a magic plan to save your startup — there are simply too many factors outside of your control.

The hunt is already on for another mythical animal that best represents startup attainment in a down market, like "ARRmadillo."

If or when you get laid off, there's a chance that a TechCrunch reporter will find out before you do.

With the end of 2022 right around the corner, here's a look at some of the more interesting answers some of our surveys unearthed this year.

For 2023, it appears investors are focusing on trends that are relatively safer and likelier to bear fruit

Startups that don't have PMF, supportive investors or a manageable burn rate should already be planning to reduce headcount.

Relying on vanity metrics is like attending a Little League awards dinner: Everyone goes home a winner!

Life as a startup founder is never dull. That’s doubly true for Black founders, who routinely struggle to raise funds, be noticed and get their fair share of attention.

As the fundraising climate reverts to pre-pandemic levels, Black founders discuss how they're preparing for next year.

"Growth at all costs" is a fairy tale made possible by cheap money that helped VCs set expectations for founders — and each other.