Fundraising is tough. Very tough. It took us 70 no’s before we got a yes.
Now that they're through with fundraising, this co-founder shares some of the tips he wishes he and his team knew before they started.
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Now that they're through with fundraising, this co-founder shares some of the tips he wishes he and his team knew before they started.
06/02/23
In today’s uncertain market climate, VCs are looking for an excuse to pass on a deal. How can you convince them to invest in you?
05/19/23
Check Warner, General Partner at Ada Ventures talks about her journey as a mother, a boss, and an investor, and how each has informed an open conversation about having children while running a company.
03/02/23
One seasoned founder talks through how to think about fundraising in a world that definitely isn't favoring the startup CEO.
02/02/23
Thought things were getting better? Think again. A frank discussion on our industry moving in the wrong direction, complete with rage and empathy.
01/27/23
A meaty list of key readings for founders as they go into 2023, from fundraising advice, to lessons learned, to structuring your startup and more.
12/28/22
VCs have touted the phrase: “We invest in founders.” That system is broken, and we need to break the cycles that have created a limited field of successful entrepreneurs and stunted the growth of both ideas and profit.
09/29/22
One Series A Founder & CEO walks through her experiences being pregnant while running her startup, and the leave policy she put in place to support parents in her workforce.
09/14/22
A lesson learned for startup founders: Planning early for team growth can pay dividends down the road, especially when your startup is growing fast.
08/01/22
SWITCH had a fantastic time hosting fantastic founders, investors and ecosystem leaders who were in attendance at this year's Collision Conference in Toronto. Photos are here!
06/29/22
In her new book, Anne Cocquyt lays out how taking the time to understand WHY you want to become an entrepreneur and WHY you want to start a business is key to success.
04/26/22
Don’t let your competitor’s successful raise announcements distract you. To achieve big things, you must run your own race.
04/21/22
We sat down with Dr Roshawnna Novellus to talk about her startup EnrichHER, which offers debt-based financing to New Majority CEOs.
04/15/22
A few healthcare tips for early-stage startups to make it easier to find the right health insurance coverage for employees.
04/07/22
Local business and startup communities are incredibly rich ground for help - it’s likely you could benefit from reaching out to folks in your community who’ve already been where you’re headed.
03/09/22
Learn more about how SWITCH can work with you as you grow your startup and your leadership style.