National media is still king when it comes to putting a new product on the map. Ellen Degeneres may have had her Oscar’s selfie retweeted 1 million times last night, but don’t forget that it was Oprah’s first @oprah tweet on her former talk show that helped make Twitter the success it is today. An … Continued
Startup Revealed™: Alley NYC Pitch Contest
To say that entrepreneurs are money hungry would be repetitive. Starved for revenue and investment money while toiling away 24/7 to bring definition to their vision, entrepreneurs are almost always on the prowl for a financial lifeline. Pitch contests, a phenomenon of recent years, have become one of the newest means to keep a company … Continued
Startup Revealed™: KissStarter Campaign (Ep. 4)
Every startup needs an audience and more money. Today, there are no shortage of technology shows, business plan competitions, accelerators, and Meetups available to build awareness, media attention and possibly catch the eye of an investor. Lori Cheek, Founder of Cheek’d, an innovative and fun twist on dating technology, took her show on the road this summer, visiting … Continued
Startup Revealed™: Summer Lovin’ (Episode 3)
The hubris often associated with entrepreneurial success has been dialed back lately and it is a welcomed change. In this compelling video with TechCrunch, highly respected venture capitalist Mark Suster details the numerous mistakes he made earlier in his startup career that came very close to bankrupting his company. Retrospectives can teach a lesson, but … Continued