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5 Must-Have AI Tools for Startup Founders in 2025

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5 Must-Have AI Tools for Startup Founders in 2025

Artificial intelligence solutions now play a vital role in launching and scaling startups, offering efficiency gains, improved decision-making and versatile applications. From automation to web search, these tools help businesses stay competitive. Selecting the right AI requires evaluating integration capabilities, scalability and alignment with business goals. The technology can enhance analytics, customer engagement and operations. … more

AI 101: Top 7 Must-Have AI Tools and Apps for Startup Founders

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Launching a startup is a rollercoaster—exciting, fast-paced, and sometimes overwhelming. The right artificial intelligence (AI) tools can make all the difference, helping you stay organized, efficient, and ahead of the competition. Here’s a list of the best apps for startup founders. 1. Notion – The All-in-One Workspace Founded: 2016Founders: Ivan Zhao, Simon LastMain Use: Documentation, project management, knowledge … more

7 Early-Stage Founder Funding Traps—And How to Sidestep Them

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Raising early-stage funding is one of the most exciting—and perilous—phases of a startup’s journey. A single misstep can derail your growth, dilute your equity too soon, or even scare off future investors. Here are seven of the most common funding mistakes founders make—and how to avoid them. Mistake #1: Raising Too Early (Or Too Late) … more

Bootstrap SEO That Works: Jake Peterson’s Founder Framework

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Jake Peterson, Senior SEO and Analytics Manager at Go Fish Digital

Jake Peterson never planned to become senior SEO and web analytics manager at Go Fish Digital.  “I kind of stumbled backward into the SEO [search engine optimization] and digital marketing world,” he said. “I come from an editorial background and really enjoyed the content side. But everything I did was behind a paywall.” This realization … more

Tired of Building Startups? Try Funding Them Instead

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The path from underrepresented founder to venture capitalist is rarely linear, but it’s one filled with invaluable lessons, resilience, and the power of rewriting the narrative. For many founders from marginalized backgrounds, breaking into the VC world isn’t just about securing capital—it’s about reshaping who gets to control it. The Founder’s Struggle is a Strength … more

Seattle’s Top 5 Early-Stage VC Funds for New Founders

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Seattle's Top 5 Early-Stage Venture Capital Firms for New Founders

Seattle is experiencing a revitalization – and a major factor is investor support for early-stage founders. Many venture capitalists here prioritize traction over pedigree, with even major players like Microsoft (M12) and Amazon quietly funding local entrepreneurs. But the true stars are the local investors: a tight-knit community dedicated to uplifting founders and paying it … more

The Recession-Proof Startup Blueprint for 2025

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The Recession-Proof Startup Blueprint for 2025

As the possibility of a recession grows, many entrepreneurs are adapting their strategies. With the U.S. potentially facing a recession (defined as two consecutive quarters of declining GDP), businesses must prioritize adaptability.  While recessions bring challenges, utilizing careful planning and targeted marketing can help a startup do more than just survive the storm.  What is ‘Recession-Proof’? … more

Sergio Paluch: From Communist Poland Refugee to Beta Boom Co-Founder

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No matter where you come from or where you’re going, every immigrant’s journey is unique. Sergio Paluch—co-founder and managing partner of Beta Boom, a pre-seed and seed fund investing in overlooked founders—is no exception. He has made it his life’s mission to dismantle inequity in venture capital and disrupt industry norms. For Sergio, where you’re … more

Decade by Decade: The American Immigrants That Built Generation-Defining Tech

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Decade by Decade: How American Immigrants Built Generation-Defining Tech

For 200 years, immigrant minds have fueled America’s tech dominance. With each new wave of migration, generation-defining innovations follows. Today, this legacy continues as immigrant founders dominate fields from semiconductor manufacturing to artificial intelligence.  Here are their accomplishments: decade by decade, breakthrough by breakthrough. Timeline 1840s–1850s (Early Industrial Era) Antonio Meucci (Italy) In 1856, Italian immigrant … more

Cutting Through the Chaos: How to Improve Focus in 2025

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Today’s political and financial climate has left many on edge. Beyond current events, modern distractions, especially our phones, eat away at concentration. This constant stimulation, along with shrinking human attention spans, can make completing a single task feel impossible.  But research shows several effective methods to improve focus and workplace productivity. Here are the best … more

Vegas Goes All-In: Nevada’s 8 Best Startup Incentives Helping Founders Win Big

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Nevada Vegas Startup VC

While Nevada isn’t traditionally recognized as a tech hub, state government leaders are working to change that narrative. With the Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) leading the charge, the region is aggressively pursuing tech sector growth to diversify its economy beyond tourism and gaming—industries that face increasing volatility.  The state offers compelling advantages … more

Top 4 Vegas VC Funds Backing Big Wins

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Las Vegas is betting on more than blackjack these days. From university-backed funds to state-run accelerators, the city’s venture capital scene is dealing a new kind of hand. Nevada’s business-friendly policies, such as zero corporate income tax, provide a financial edge as the emerging VC ecosystem draws in a variety of specialized investors. Additionally, this … more

The Women Who Invented (and Are Rebuilding) Your Computer

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While tech history predominantly celebrates male innovators, women have been the foundational—yet often overlooked—architects of computing since its inception. From Ada Lovelace’s pioneering algorithm to Fei-Fei Li’s groundbreaking AI research, these women overcame systemic gender and racial barriers to create foundational technologies, including WiFi, programming languages, and search engines. Their stories expose the glaring gaps … more

Empowering Women Founders: Chicago’s Inspiring Rise

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If you were in the Chicago tech hub before the 2010s, you might have asked, “Where are all the businesswomen?” Today, these entrepreneurs and founders are celebrated for the innovation and growth they have brought to the city. In a victory for the tech hub’s progress, Startup Genome’s research named Chicago the top global ecosystem … more

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