A disclaimer about this newsletter’s title: I didn’t quite watch 243 one-minute startup pitches myself during Y Combinator’s Demo Day last week. I think I probably set a personal record for pitch ...

Apply for the first-ever Silicon Prairie Startup Week Pitch Competition by Oct. 6 for your chance to win the $10k grand prize! Showcase your startup in front of investors, mentors and community ...

Have you ever sent a cold pitch email to an investor only to wait in silence for a response? You are not alone, but the reason may not be as simple as the investor not being interested in your company ...

Xpanceo is betting big on turning us all into cyborgs with smart contact lenses, securing a cool $40 million to make our sci-fi dreams a reality. Co-founders Roman Axelrod and Valentyn S. Volkov are ...

Ignota Labs uses AI to pinpoint the cause of toxicity problems in failed drugs. The startup recently raised $6.9 million to modify drugs for another chance at clinical trials. See the pitch deck that ...

The entrepreneurial dream often hinges on a single moment: standing before potential investors and convincing them your startup deserves their money. This high-stakes presentation can make or break ...

Pitching pumps the lifeblood of most startups as a fundamental strategy for receiving funding, securing shelf space and earning consumer engagement, but it doesn’t come naturally to most entrepreneurs ...

While some were impressed by the startup’s approach, a few thought it was unprofessional.

As an experienced entrepreneur, venture capitalist and Startup World Cup chairman, I recently wrote about how legacy corporations can become more innovative by attending startup competitions and ...