One entrepreneur's learnings from the not-so-dark side of venture capitalism and how the right mindset surrounding investments can support grassroots entrepreneurs.
Zoe PedenApril 5, 2018
The process of raising investment feels frustrating and opaque to many entrepreneurs. It doesn’t have to be this way. Read what several entrepreneurs think.
Zoe SchlagJanuary 19, 2017
Because understanding investor motivations is so important, we're going to let you in on the secret: there are only four reasons people invest in startups.
Rafe FurstDecember 14, 2016
For venture investors who work in emerging markets, early-stage investing can be a rollercoaster. Here's how this company dealt with a crisis—and prospered.
Arjuna CostaOctober 14, 2016
Many entrepreneurs hide their troubles from outsiders. But investors aren't outsiders—they're business partners. This post shares how to keep them informed.
Michael Luni LibesMay 31, 2016
Understanding and being proactive about improving the unit economics of your social venture can empower your team to create lasting impact.
Zehra AliApril 26, 2016
A message to all entrepreneurs raising money—make sure you pick the right investors who will help see you through a crisis because one day you'll have one.
Mike QuinnMarch 4, 2016
The potential for miscommunication between entrepreneurs and investors is massive. As an entrepreneur, here are four questions you need to ask to avoid it.
Jana SvedovaFebruary 3, 2016
This new online matchmaking platform launched at the 2016 World Economic Forum facilitates “blended” financing specifically for developing countries.
ImpactAlphaFebruary 1, 2016
This post is about the tradeoff between being inventive and copying a known business model—a lesson often overlooked by entrepreneurs and investors alike.
Michael Luni LibesDecember 22, 2015
Two things drive decisions: greed and fear. Recently, fear seems to be sticking around. But you can build great companies in times of both greed and fear.
Brad FeldNovember 16, 2015
Organizations evolve, people grow apart and sometimes things get messy. How do you handle this stuff founder-to-founder in front of employees and investors?
Brittany LaneOctober 30, 2015
Watch interview with serial tech entrepreneur & founder of 8 billion dollar company and learn how to evolve from failure and lessons on picking your investors.
Unreasonable MediaFebruary 23, 2013