Buffalo’s youngest entrepreneurs: Age is no obstacle for these five startups
At 18, Zandra Cunningham knows exactly what she wants to do in life. “I want to build an empire,†she said. The Buffalo-born founder and CEO of Zandra Beauty, which has a studio and lab at 255 Great Arrow Drive in Buffalo, dreams of construct.....»»
Funding wrap: Serial entrepreneurs return with new startups, new money
While local startup funding has declined significantly from its peak years in 2021 a.....»»
Meet the winners of the 2024 Inno Fire Awards
Leaders are building startups in Buffalo that span industries, from retail to higher education to finance. These companies are landing huge strategic partnerships, building strong teams and growing their customer bases......»»
State funding in doubt for Launch Minnesota, grant-maker to startups
The program, which provides grants, mentorship and community building to early-stage entrepreneurs, has distributed over $3.2 million to more than 100 startup companies throughout the state......»»
How entrepreneurs can bolster their company and emerge from the pandemic as new market leaders
The pandemic's impact and innovation gaps have created an opening for new startups to emerge and disrupt existing markets. Prepared lead.....»»
Guest Column: Let TV"s sharks sink their teeth into KC startups
Guest Columnist Mike Braude writes that he would love to see more Kansas City entrepreneurs appear on "Shark Tank.".....»»
UNM taking applications for program to help biology startups scale
Entrepreneurial programs have helped new businesses find their footing, and several exist for entrepreneurs in New Mexico......»»
These Are The Ten Impressive Green Startups
More and more entrepreneurs now are coming up with green ideas, or ideas that tackle environmental issues. Some startups take up green initi.....»»
Outside the Box: Learning from Big Tech’s missteps is putting these startups on a stronger growth path
How Midwestern entrepreneurs and VCs succeed with a measured approach ......»»
Semiconductor knows no borders: Q&A with Silicon Catalyst partners
While many might be deterred by the hefty costs of starting a semiconductor company, there are still many other entrepreneurs with a silicon dream knocking on the door of Silicon Catalyst (SC), an incubator and accelerator for semiconductor startups......»»
43North serves as bullhorn for Buffalo"s tech community
The annual competition is on ice this year, but 43North's portfolio of startups continues to put down roots in Buffalo......»»
Robert Martin Co. welcomes startups
Westchester County’s Element 46 incubator program has a new home for its latest cohort of budding entrepreneurs. Element 46’s startups will be located at new workspace at Robert Martin Company’s headqu.....»»
Top VC firms warn startups to brace for hard times
In October 2008 renowned venture-capital firm Sequoia Capital warned its entrepreneurs to hunker down and brace for years of difficulties. The VC firm has sounded the alarm again. “Having weathered... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
A look at the startups that could produce "more Minnesota millionaires"
Lunar Startups, an accelerator supporting entrepreneurs from underserved or underrepresented backgrounds, has selected more than a dozen startups to participate in its third cohort. Lunar Startups is one of the Twin Cities’ newest startup accelerators.....»»
This incubator is helping entrepreneurs in war-torn Iraq launch startups like vegan meal services and art classes
Young entrepreneurs in Iraq are starting unlikely businesses in food, fashion, and art. Startups emerging in Iraq include a plant-based meal delivery service, an art class company, and an eco-friendly clothing brand. T.....»»
Companies largely choosing coworking for Charlotte debut. What"s the next step?
What started out as a place for startups and entrepreneurs to have a physical.....»»
Area startups fish for "Shark Tank" invitations at KC casting call
Area entrepreneurs filtered into Kansas City's Gem Theater Friday, waiting for their turn to head backstage to pitch to "Shark Tank" casting producers. More than 400 entrepreneurs signed up to pitch for the ABC TV show, which features "sharks" who off.....»»
Group aims to grow local startups capable of landing big dollars
A new group plans to take Orlando’s startup scene to the next level by finding and growing companies that have the chance to make it big. The Entrepreneurs Alliance of Orlando launched on Jan. 29 at a kickoff event in Winter Park. The organization w.....»»
5 things every founder should know before they even think about raising money
Morsa Images/Getty Images Dreamers // Doers is a networking community of women entrepreneurs, creatives, and change-makers. Many of their members are founders of startups .....»»
Atlanta entrepreneur picked to lead Google for Startups
Google for Startups announced one of Atlanta’s most successful entrepreneurs and community leaders has partnered with the tech giant to cultivate new startups. Jewel Burks Solomon was named the Head of Google for Startups in the U.S. last week. Sol.....»»
PRESENTING: Even lean startups benefit from a detailed business plan. Here"s a step-by-step guide to writing a winning strategy that will boost your startup"s chance at success.
Dominick Reuter/Business Insider For all of the popularity of pitch decks, business plans still serve an important function for entrepreneurs who are building a business. A 2017 study of more than 1,000 US entrep.....»»