2020 feels like the start of something new. Not only is it a new decade but it could also be the year that you finally act on your entrepreneurial ideas 📈 If you're thinking about starting a side hustle or a startup to kick off the new decade read this 👉bit.ly/2ZissRP

So... What does it ACTUALLY take to be a successful entrepreneur? This question was recently asked in a Facebook Group for entrepreneurs and some of the responses are not as you might expect... See what they cited as the most important traits... 👉bit.ly/2SrGShs

A founder recently sent 1517 their deck which, while designed beautifully and had elements they were looking for, lacked substance that most most interested them. It's not just what you want to do but HOW you're going to do it! Check out their response 👉bit.ly/2MqJKHy

Recently TechCrunch just wrapped their annual conference where top investors shared insight into venture capital and entrepreneurs pontificated about the future of startups. Check out the moments that defined startups in 2019 here 👉tcrn.ch/39bz0qa

Trying to start a business and working full time can be extremely difficult, but the two don't always have to be mutually exclusive. If you're currently going through these motions or possibly thinking of doing so check out this article 👉bit.ly/2J5to5u

If you struggle with time management or procrastination, former President Eisenhower created a productivity hack whilst in office now coined the Eisenhower Matrix, proven to help prioritize tasks and increase productivity Check it out 👉 bit.ly/2RkjFgq #startup

Most people, and particularly entrepreneurs, are working themselves to the bone. If you find yourself struggling to optimize your days, your probably falling into the trap of one of these 12 mistakes 👉bit.ly/2PdMVmb

Your success as a founder is correlated to your confidence. There's no magic solution that will suddenly make you a more confident person. But, by focusing on making small steps, you can transform yourself from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset 👉bit.ly/2Wg1UgV

Earlier last month, PayPal announced it was acquiring Honey for $4 billion. And Bam Ventures made 300 times its investment in Honey as a result. Learn what made Honey so successful and why early stage VCs took a chance on the internet startup 👉bit.ly/2OOPjkG #startup

Ever wonder how VC's evaluate early-stage startups differently than later-stage ones? Check out the link below to learn more so you can best position yourself in the fundraising process! #fundraising #startup #venturecaptial 👉bit.ly/2tEFbmD

It's not worth hiring a communications agency before Series A, but you still need to start getting your name out there. If you own an early stage startup, check out the article below to learn more on how to do PR properly and cost effectively 👉 bit.ly/2Ll8RLn

Over time the swashbuckling masters of the universe of who fueled the early days of Silicon Valley have aged and it shows in their investment choices... #siliconvalley #innovation #startups 👉 bit.ly/2Lg4rqG

5 reasons why your having difficulties in raising VC 💰 1. You're too early for funding 2. You aren't highlighting a unique selling point 3. Your service already exists 4. Established companies might beat you to market 5. You aren't showing authenticity 👉 bit.ly/2TKurhh

While CTOs at early-stage startups are seen as the technology visionaries, the reality is, their roles and decisions truly revolve around making the business successful. If you own a tech startup check out 7 lessons for any #CTO 👉bit.ly/38nAIU2 #tech #startup #founder

Delegation is leadership in its purest form, without it, the quality of work suffers, productivity decreases, and startup growth is capped even if the developed product works at scale. Check out four jobs @forbes thinks you shouldn't delegate 👉bit.ly/33oaqPy #startups

While the jury is out on the correct playbook for a successful pitch, early-stage startup entrepreneurs can still avail of some tips and guidance. Here's what actually happens at a #startup #pitch and what investors wish to hear 👉bit.ly/2YcMWLz

Diversity, equity and inclusion is a problem that the tech industry seems to talk a lot about, but hasn’t yet figured out how to fix In an effort to bridge that gap, a group of powerful stakeholders in the Chicago tech ecosystem are taking a closer look 👉 bit.ly/34NQrum

We found a step by step guide to show you how to build a profitable technology business by quickly learning what customers want and will pay for so that you don’t waste your resources in ineffective strategies and solutions. 💡#startup #entrepreneurship 👉bit.ly/2v76ztO

There are clear and quantifiable stages that every startup goes through. Knowing what, when and how to cross a bridge is critical to the journey of every startup. Here are the 5 biggest stages of a startups journey from Idea to Scale 👉 bit.ly/2Geiubw #entrepreneurship

Forbes 30 Under 30 was recently announced! Meet the young investors of the 30 Under 30 #Venture Capital list for 2020, transforming their industry one investment at a time 👉bit.ly/37hGpCY #innovation #grit #forbeslist