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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.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsFeb 22nd, 2019

Funding wrap: Serial entrepreneurs return with new startups, new money

While local startup funding has declined significantly from its peak years in 2021 a.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 10th, 2024

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......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 26th, 2024

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......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 29th, 2021

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.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderApr 15th, 2021

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.".....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 1st, 2021

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......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMar 9th, 2021

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.....»»

Category: blogSource: valuewalkFeb 27th, 2021

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 ......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchJan 18th, 2021

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......»»

Category: topSource: digitimesJan 4th, 2021

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......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsDec 15th, 2020

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.....»»

Category: realestateSource: realestateweeklyMar 20th, 2020

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......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkMar 14th, 2020

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.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMar 8th, 2020

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.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMar 6th, 2020

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.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsFeb 29th, 2020

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.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsFeb 22nd, 2020

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.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJan 30th, 2020

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 .....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderJan 28th, 2020

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.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJan 24th, 2020

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.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderJan 19th, 2020