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Startup founders are often too focused on securing funding. They also often have the misconception that to make it in their industry, putting all their efforts towards funding is what will guarantee them success. While this is true in the later stages of founding a startup, there is a lot of pre-execution that goes before […]
In today’s dynamic and competitive startup landscape, the need for a network enablers is ever more apparent. Entrepreneurs need more than just business acumen and a groundbreaking idea to carve out their success —they need superchargers. Superchargers are investors and operators that can supercharge a business rapidly through strategic advice, network introductions, and capital. They […]
In this episode, we are interviewing Joe Zhao, Managing Partner at Millennia Capital. Millennia Capital is a New York based venture fund focused on high-tech sector investments across financial services, enterprise, and internet-enabled businesses. Millennia’s investments include Palantir, Digital Ocean, Robinhood, Marqeta, and SpaceX among others. Joe Zhao is a member of the World Economic […]
In the world of start-ups, achieving ‘unicorn’ status, a privately held start-up valued at over $1 billion, is a symbol of remarkable success and innovation. While Silicon Valley, New York, and London are often considered the birthplaces of these entities, numerous underrated cities worldwide also have impressive start-up ecosystems. These emerging tech hotspots offer an […]
The startup ecosystem is built on the foundation of accelerators, which provide crucial support and investment for early-stage ventures. However, the case of Newchip “Accelerator” stands as a cautionary tale, as it deviated from the traditional accelerator model and ultimately faced a harsh downfall. This article delves into the rise and subsequent bankruptcy of Newchip, […]
In this episode, we are interviewing Lara Druyan, Managing Director at Silicon Valley Data Capital! Lara is a Managing Director at Silicon Valley Data Capital, a venture capital fund dedicated to investing in fintech, software, artificial intelligence, and analytics. Previously, she was the Head of Innovation for Royal Bank of Canada where she built a […]
In this episode, we are interviewing Dan Ciporin, former General Partner at Canaan Partners! Dan was a general partner at Canaan Partners, an early-stage institutional venture capital firm, until late 2020. While at Canaan he focused on financial technology (over 50% of his portfolio, including early-stage investments in Lending Club and Shopkeep), e-commerce, and marketplaces. […]
As a start-up founder, you might be familiar with networking. In businesses especially, what we have doesn’t matter as much as who we know. Because who we know helps people take a chance on us first. As most of our professional opportunities are the result of our connections, it is wise to bank on the […]
We just crossed 500 Superchargers on neonVest! This is a major milestone and we couldn’t be more proud for what we’ve accomplished, and couldn’t be more excited for what’s coming next! What is a supercharger on NeonVest, and why are they so important? If you’re a startup founder, you must be familiar with the somewhat […]
What a night! We had a blast co-hosting a panel with Starta about corporate Venture Capital. The event was completely sold out and it was a really fun time. Panelists included: Starta is a venture ecosystem that finds, fosters, and funds early-stage talent in tech. Starta’s ecosystem includes an early-stage VC fund, an accelerator program in […]
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