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11 outrageous ideas that made people ridiculously rich
Some entrepreneurs have struck gold with their quirky, kitschy ideas for products, toys, websites and more. While fads like Beanie Babies and Furby come and go, if the timing is right, there can be...
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The Chobani Food Incubator helps young food startups off their feet — here...
The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase.Chobani is one of the best-selling...
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The first-time founder's ultimate guide to pitching a VC
Entrepreneurship can feel like an uphill battle.This guide for first-time company founders pitching venture capitalists will make it a little easier.We asked experts — entrepreneurs and investors — to...
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5 female-founded venture capital funds to know — and the popular women-led...
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PRESENTING: The first-time founder's ultimate guide to pitching a VC
Just because you've binge-watched "Shark Tank" doesn't mean you know what it takes to deliver a successful pitch to investors.Convincing a venture capitalist to support your business is both an art and...
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The founders of a cookie startup used a rehearsal trick from Beyoncé to...
Before going on "Shark Tank," the founders of the Nui cookie company used almost the same technique as Beyoncé: boosting their heart rate while rehearsing their pitch.They also handed out cookies to...
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The 25 best MBA programs in the world for ambitious entrepreneurs
The best business schools in the world are ranked each year by education specialists QS Quacquarelli Symonds.QS recently released rankings for various MBA specializations, including the top programs...
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A founder who sold her first company for $25 million and landed Mark Cuban as...
Kim Taylor is building Cluster, her second startup backed by Mark Cuban.When she hires, she screens for people who think startup life is glamorous but aren't necessarily suited for the...
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The CEO of a $4 billion education startup shares how rejecting Silicon...
Chip Paucek is the cofounder and CEO of the education-tech company 2U.His first company failed after 10 years, and he said he considers the day he laid off most of his staff to be the worst of his...
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A startup founder who was rejected 148 times by VCs made these 2 small...
Kathryn Minshew is the cofounder and CEO of The Muse.She was rejected 148 times in her seed round of investing, she said on an episode of "Financial Grownup."But in her Series A round, she was more...
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The first-time founder's ultimate guide to building a winning pitch deck
Entrepreneurship is hard enough. But when you present your startup's pitch deck, you have to flaunt your design skills too.We asked successful entrepreneurs and investors how to do it right.Their tips...
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The glitz of 'entrepreneurship porn' leads startup founders to make fatal...
Starting a business isn't as exhilarating as it can seem, experts say.The rise of "entrepreneurship porn" is luring many ambitious young Americans into launching their own companies, when they might be...
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Top VCs reveal what they want to hear in a startup pitch — and what you...
Successful entrepreneurship often starts with a compelling investor pitch.We compiled insights from venture capitalists on what they're hoping to hear from you.For example: Hold your ground on...
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The ultimate guide to figuring out how (and if) you should start your own...
Should I start a business? It's a question on many ambitious professionals' minds.We asked entrepreneurship experts how to make the decision.Questions to ask yourself include: How much career stability...
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From IKEA to Home Depot, major companies are offering 'intrapreneurship'...
Home Depot, IKEA, and Accenture are examples of major companies with innovation labs.The labs are designed to attract the brightest minds in technology, giving them a place to channel their...
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8 things you should know before starting a small business
There's more to starting a business than just money and a good idea. Entrepreneurs with successful startups say you need to find a good accountant, have a diverse team, and find your niche. Here are 8...
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The first-time founder's ultimate guide to understanding stock options
Successful entrepreneurship means understanding tricky concepts like equity.We put together a comprehensive guide to granting stock options in your startup.Key tips include: Know the difference between...
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9 incredibly successful companies founded by military veterans
Some of the world's most recognized companies have founders who served overseas. The companies include retail giant Walmart, whose founder Sam Walton served as an Army captain.Here are other successful...
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IN-DEPTH Q&A: The cofounder of GroupMe — a text-messaging platform that sold...
Steve Martocci is CEO of the music-creation platform Splice. He's also the cofounder of GroupMe, which was acquired by Skype in 2011 when it was just over a year old.Splice recently raised $57.5...
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Inside the company helping veterans launch their own startups, from farming...
Bunker Labs provides online courses and community networks to military veterans looking to start their own business.The startups in Bunker Labs' incubator have raised $80 million in capital since...
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