Actors on stage... Long before 'lights, camera, action' are the auditions. In the startup world, those auditioning are likely the startup's founders. However, many star…
Quality (over quantity) It's been an almost absent year for M&A, but tech valuations are rising, especially for later-stage startups. Despite fewer deals in 2023, l…
Rolaids... VC funds were getting bigger and bigger, feeding the idea of capital abundance and lavishly funded startups. Now, raising more and boasting bogus valuations…
An eye on AI (or sleeping with one eye open?) Last week, the Biden Administration released an executive order laying out a broad range of safety and security measures f…
A, B, C, it's easy as 1-2-3 ... Innovation has been fast and furious for the Fintech sector, with lots and lots of money thrown toward startups to build and scale. But…
The Game of Monopoly... Monopoly, the game, is about 'growing rich' by buying properties, charging rent, and making 'smart decisions' to stay afloat. But more than anyt…
Time Keeps on Slipping... Amid the uncertainty of world events, the startup community, domestically and abroad, is being impacted. Earlier this year and this past week,…
Late to the party ... Sometimes, it's beneficial to be late to the party; just showing up is still fashionable. The same can be said for startups, as late-stage funding…
Pivoting... As investors pivot their funding into differing sectors, startups must also pivot their strategy and development to meet time-sensitive goals. "Goals?" you…
On Top Of The World "I've tried to cut these cornersTry to take the easy way outI kept on falling short of something I coulda gave up then, butThen again, I couldn't…
Does valuation = profitability? This year has seen fewer unicorn births, lower funding awards, and more exits. Amid the noise is the valuation data that may not tell th…
The bigger they are (the harder they fall)... Many VC-backed startups have closed down or seen valuations fall in the past few quarters, with their IPO dreams shattered…