Business Funding
Beach House Ventures Gives Beauty Brand-Building a Bold New Look
Co-founders Shaun Neff and PJ Brice announce their new one-stop shop for beauty and lifestyle brand-building and growth.
By Dan Bova
Incubators
Thought Leaders
The Importance of Creating Incubator Programs for Entrepreneurs
The mission of an incubator is to make sure deserving entrepreneurs get a real chance to succeed.
Business Funding
You Can’t Get VC Funding for Your Startup. Now, What?
Take heart, because there are other paths to take to launch a company -- some very popular, and others virtually unknown.
Thought Leaders
This Company Finds Tough Problems In the World, Then Launches Startups to Solve Them
Kairos is a company that creates companies. And those companies have a mission: Solve the problems that really need solving.
By Mary Pilon
Business Accounting
Snapchat’s Parent Company Plans to Invest $1.5 Million in Media Startups
Snap has announced a new accelerator program called Yellow focused on 'mobile storytelling.'
Thought Leaders
This Incubator for Women-Focused Businesses Finds the Color Pink Empowering, Not Demeaning
The Pink Ceiling, founded by successful entrepreneur Cindy Whitehead, is unapologetically pink, candid and a little irreverent.
Online Presence
Schools Weren’t Built for Tomorrow’s Leaders
Venture off campus to cultivate your entrepreneurial mindset in ways the curricula simply can't.
By Ishan Goel
Business Accounting
How to Build a Startup Ecosystem
If you're the only startup in town, it's going to be tougher than if you're launching in a healthy startup ecosystem.
By George Deeb
Building a Business
Rising to the Challenge: Incubator Looks to Help Women Immigrants Start Their Own Food Business
Hot Bread Kitchen's baking has fueled a game-changing food incubator.
Building a Business
Startup Accelerators Aren’t Banking on Exits Any More
Accelerators are increasingly selling a range of services to generate ongoing revenue, without waiting years for startups to be sold.
By Miklos Grof
Building a Business
8 Cities Whose Entrepreneurship Communities Are Booming
There are amazing startup communities outside of the bay area. Here are some of the best.
By Andrew Medal
Building a Business
Accelerator vs. Incubator: Which Is Right for You?
Most startups could benefit from being in an incubator, but fewer are a fit for an accelerator.
Business News
Walmart Is Opening its Own Tech Incubator in Silicon Valley
The retail giant wants to get a foothold in emerging technologies.
Building a Business
5 Niche Incubators and Accelerators That Could Be Good for Your Business
If you're looking for a helping hand for your startup, these niche helpers could give you the assistance you need.
Building a Business
What I Learned From Mentoring Startups in the World’s Best Accelerators
Read this if you're a startup in the pre-accelerator phase.
By Yoav Vilner
Business Accounting
5 Organizations Helping Minority Startup Founders Succeed
Several organizations have emerged as leaders in the effort to help minority entrepreneurs in the United States.
By Luke Cooper
Building a Business
Why We Need Startup Accelerators and Ecosystems
Mentorship and guidance are time-tested ways to ensure that you're at the top of your game.
By Gerard Adams
Building a Business
Every Startup Gains From An Incubator Or Accelerator
Every startup can benefit from the right incubator or accelerator, if they are realistic about their needs.
Building a Business
Google Reportedly Building In-House Startup Incubator, ‘Area 120’
Teams of Google employees with great business ideas will be able to pitch Google for funding and free time to work on them.
By David Murphy
Building a Business
Within 10 Years, the Number of Accelerator Programs in the U.S. Has Increased Tenfold
The growth rate is especially impressive considering the country went through the Great Recession.
Tech
Watch Entrepreneurs From Techstars NYC Pitch Their Startups at Demo Day
Altogether, 14 companies presented to an audience filled with venture capitalists and startup entrepreneurs.
By Laura Entis
Building a Business
How Coworking Helped an Education Accelerator
EDGE partnered with AlleyNYC to host their education accelerator.
Building a Business
Why the Number of Accelerators Is Accelerating
Because they solve real problems that venture capitalists face in financing companies, accelerators are not simply a fad.
By Scott Shane
Business Accounting
Y Combinator Creates New Fund to Invest In Its Later-Stage Companies
The $700 million pool gives the incubator the ability to bet big on winner.
By Laura Entis
Building a Business
This Launchpad For Outdoor Activewear Practices What It Preaches
The C21 Accelerator in California works proactively with companies that promote active lifestyles.
Building a Business
Art and Design Get a New Launchpad Opportunity with New Inc Incubator
Technology incubators have traditionally underserved artists and designers, but New Inc is changing that, 100 members at a time.
Building a Business
This Washington, D.C. Launchpad Helps Social Enterprises Help Others
The Halcyon Incubator offers a stipend, mentorship, PR help and more.