3 things we learned mapping Baltimore’s startup ecosystem–Universities are central
Even in a midsized city such as Baltimore, there are hundreds of resources available to help entrepreneurs grow their startups, small businesses, and nonprofits. From accelerators to mentorship programs, these resources are offered by universities, government agencies, nonprofits, and other local companies to help strengthen and grow the city’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. Knowing what resources are […]
Raising Seed Funding From a Traditional VC Is Harder Than Ever. Here’s Why
Without a doubt, you’ve heard reports that the VC industry is booming. And it truly is; bigger deals, bigger exits, and bigger funds are making a splash in Venture Capital. After all, who could forget the culmination of SoftBank’s $100 billion “megafund,” Spotify’s historic direct listing, or the roof-shattering $14 billion Series C round raised by Ant Financial […]
True Blue Fund will support early-stage startups at U of Toronto
Entrepreneurs and their early-stage startups at the University of Toronto will soon have access to a new financial support fund worth up to $5 million. Called the True Blue Fund, the new program announced today provides philanthropists a way to support U of T’s entrepreneurship and innovation activities. The university is committing $2.5 million to match donations to […]
What Makes a Successful Startup Team
When venture capital investors are doing due diligence, they focus carefully on the financial side of the business. Does the company have an interesting business model? How big is the addressable market? What are the growth plans of the company? They hire expensive experts and use advanced data tools to answer these questions and ensure […]
[Recommended Watch for Our Community] ‘The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley
I like movies. Especially those that take you on a rollercoaster that leaves you walking away with a mixed bag of unresolved thoughts/feelings/ideas. Movies that make you think. I highly recommended cautionary documentary and the rise and fall of Theranos. Theranos was an extreme case of potential fraud, patient abuse, and it seems like a […]