by Fred M. Haney | Jun 19, 2024 | Entrepreneurship, Startups, The Fundable Startup
Why do venture capitalists focus so much on the management of startup companies? Why do VCs want experienced CEOs over great ideas and marketability, even? It’s the leadership factor. I recently wrote a blog touching on the topic of how choosing the wrong CEO...
by Fred M. Haney | May 1, 2024 | Business Models, Entrepreneurship, Startups
In my fifty years of experience working with hundreds of startups, I can safely say there’s one roadblock to startup funding that outweighs all others—and most companies will never know the real reason they did not get funded. So, what is this roadblock, and why is it...
by Fred M. Haney | Apr 17, 2024 | Business Models, Entrepreneurship, Fred Haney, Startups
There’s no question that there are massive opportunities in AI for startups and investors. However, I think the real question is: Are there too many opportunities? Below I’ll cover where I believe those opportunities will come from. Investment Opportunities in AI...
by Fred M. Haney | Feb 28, 2024 | Business Models, Entrepreneurship, Startups
In my last blog I covered the types of competition in startups. Because understanding competition is essential to developing a competitive positioning strategy, I highly recommend you read that blog first. This post is part two of the series, and it will cover...
by Fred M. Haney | Jan 24, 2024 | Entrepreneurship, Startups
When managing a startup in uncertain times, it pays to be aware of the conditions you may be facing. This can help you prepare to mitigate the issues that arise. Because of this I’ll be covering the potential challenges affecting startups in 2024, and offering...
by Fred M. Haney | Dec 20, 2023 | Entrepreneurship, Fred Haney, Pitch Deck
In my last blog I discussed the purpose of pitch decks and explained how many companies will overuse graphics. Graphics may make the deck look organized but they rarely contain the information investors are looking for. I’ll explain how you can begin creating winning...
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