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How you manage your cash can make or break your startup, but no one ever tells you the best way to do it. Until now! As the business account of choice for 1 in 3 US startups, we know a thing or two about optimizing your cash and extending your runway, and we’ve laid out our recommendations for the post-SVB reality here: https://bit.ly/45PTBOg

Getting your startup acquired is wild. I've been there as a founder. The startup ecosystem deserves a platform that helps startups get acquired by making the whole market more efficient. There's platforms for discovery. There's platforms for raising capital. But not so much the exit. This is why acquire.com exists.

Welcome to the first chapter of our new series on startup business! In this series, we'll dive into various aspects of starting and scaling a successful business. To kick things off, let's talk about a crucial topic: why funding is required by startups.

Lost on how to scale your startup? Louise Morgan, Founder of Vupop™, connected with relevant C-suite talent using our platform, giving her the support she needed to grow her business. This is the main reason why Connectd was founded - increasing founder accessibility to experts and investors. And with programmes like Connectd For Startups, we’re going to make this even easier. Watch below to hear more 👇

Private: How to Scale Startups Successfully: Strategies and Case Studies Scaling a startup is pivotal in determining whether your business transforms into an industry leader or falls by the wayside. This guide will delve into the strategies, challenges, and success stories that can assist you in navigating the complex journey of successfully scaling your startup... Click the link below to read the full article now! https://lnkd.in/gamiAP7x

If we know anything about startups, it’s that they are faced with plenty of unique challenges — ones that other types of businesses may never have to consider. That’s why you need to be prepared to confront them head-on. Check out our latest blog on 8 unique challenges faced by early-stage businesses, complete with our tips for tackling them: https://lnkd.in/gp3Uqhqv

When I see founders who pour their hearts into their startups, it makes me excited for them. Passion for what you do or the impact you’re trying to make is what fuels resilience and ultimately your success. Embrace it

An essential new book for founders of high-growth startups: Pattern Breakers by Mike Maples, Jr. helped by Peter Ziebelman. Mike is essentially saying you must do the non-obvious to win, but you must do it in a very methodical and thoughtful way. Great founders live in the future, find powerful inflections in the market, and develop insights nobody else thought of.

Starting a business is tough—we’ve been there. That’s why Startups.com is built to provide everything founders need to thrive: from expert mentorship and funding guidance to exclusive perks and a community that’s got your back. You don’t have to go it alone. With Startups.com, you’ll have the tools and support to take your business further. Find out how we can help you unlock your startup’s full potential.

Investors give startup founders money to grow the startup. Growth is not optional, it is the very thing you sold them a stake for. It’s extremely stressful. Losing your OWN money is one thing. Losing your investor's money is next-level stress. This is why I do what I do at Midstage Institute. I help founding teams speed up their startups systematically. So they don’t need to have those awkward no-growth investor meetings. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gtFy_Zhe