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fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

How startups can 'break through the noise' and grab attention, according to a marketer-turned-VC

"You can have as much money as you want to pour into the algorithm and buy ads," Kaplan told Business Insider. "But if you don't have the right founder who's able to build a community and the attention that you need to build a real product that people want, all of that money ... is meaningless."
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fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago
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Discord and Mercor investor Niko Bonatsos departs General Catalyst, plans new VC firm | TechCrunch

Niko Bonatsos left General Catalyst to start a new early-stage VC firm focused on backing young founders and underappreciated consumer businesses.
fromTechCrunch
9 months ago
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Forerunner's long game: As startups stall before IPO, all options are on the table | TechCrunch

Forerunner Ventures has embraced the new norm of alternative to traditional IPOs, viewing it as a sign of growth rather than failure.
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago
Venture

Discord and Mercor investor Niko Bonatsos departs General Catalyst, plans new VC firm | TechCrunch

fromTechCrunch
9 months ago
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Forerunner's long game: As startups stall before IPO, all options are on the table | TechCrunch

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fromForbes
4 months ago

Why Media-For-Equity Could Transform The Future Of Personal Finance

Media-for-equity enables cash-strapped consumer startups to trade equity for premium advertising, boosting brand awareness without large cash outlays.
fromBusiness Insider
6 months ago

Why a VC is betting AI is 'the opposite of social media' and will forge more human connections

"Today, usage is dominated by these generalist AI systems, such as OpenAI's ChatGPT or Google's Gemini, but we're seeing, starting with specific categories, this move into more specialized apps."
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