Proposal Tip of the Week: #3
So far in this series we’ve discussed 2 of my 3 recommended first steps for starting your pitch in a way that makes investors instantly grasp the value of your idea. Third up is the natural corollary...
View ArticleProposal Tip of the Week: #4
Tip #4 “How big’s the itch and is it spreading…like a rash?” To continue the itch metaphor from proposal tips #2 and #3 (which dealt with the importance of giving a clear explanation of the itch you...
View ArticleAIN on IntelligentCrowd.tv
Xavier Ballester, the co-director of our brokering division, appeared on Intelligentcrowd.tv offering some pearls of wisdom to investors and entrepreneurs alike, including: – How we evaluate startups...
View ArticleHow to get started on your business (for total Novices)…
I just got sent this simple infographic from our friends at www.personalicome.org. It’s a great reminder of all the avenues open to you if you’re starting out as an entrepreneur for the first time....
View ArticleThe Lean Startup Revisited – Does it really work?
The so-called ‘Lean Startup’ methodology, coined by Silicon Valley entrepreneur Eric Ries, has come into vogue in recent years and aims to address the problem of heavy cash outlay during the early...
View ArticleWhich is the best city in the world for startups?
I just stumbled across this infographic which gives some intriguing insights on the best city to be a startup in. Check it out… do you think they’ve missed anywhere?
View ArticleFinTech Connect Event in London
We recently partnered with FinTech Connect, a company that was launched with the vision of building a platform and community for the global FinTech industry. As part of this partnership, there are...
View ArticleIs Growth the Best Measure of Startup Success?
Growth gets a lot of attention in the startup world. A lot of attention. If you Google “startup growth“, you’ll find a plethora of articles, blog posts and tools all suggesting that growth is the most...
View ArticleStartup Investment – How do you get good deal flow?
Investors are all looking for a startup investment they believe will be successful. That much is self-evident. Of course, some investors will be looking to invest in companies in which they are...
View ArticleStartup Idea Secrecy: Why fearless learners change the world. And how to be one…
An open letter to entrepreneurs who think their idea is worth stealing… Dear smart person with $$$$ idea, Well done on your $$$$ idea. I don’t know what the idea is (you won’t tell me!), but I’m sure...
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