Fundraising

Looking for the best fundraising ideas? From nonprofits to corporate funding, discover how you can grow your capital from virtual fundraisers, events, and more.

Starting a Business

He Started a Multimillion-Dollar Business That Brought Back the Espresso Martini — and Has Some Advice to Save Other Entrepreneurs Time and Money

Tom Baker, co-founder of Mr Black Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur, had a vision for two of Australia's biggest passions.

Starting a Business

This 30-Year-Old Started a Business to Stop Food Poisoning in Its Tracks. Now It's Raised Over $20 Million — and Taco Bell Is a Customer.

Christine Schindler, co-founder of PathSpot, is on a mission to detect harmful pathogens, like E. coli, before they make you sick.

Money & Finance

How the 2024 Election Outcome Could Affect Interest Rates and Impact Your Finances

Let's take a look at how each candidate's policies could impact interest rates if they win the election.

Starting a Business

How to Ask Friends and Family for Money Without It Getting Awkward

Your friends-and-family fundraising round doesn't have to be scary, says celebrated investor Mike Maples Jr.

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Fundraising

A Bad VC Deal Destroyed My Multimillion-Dollar Company. Here's What I Wish I Knew Before I Signed.

These are the lessons I learned from working with — and getting screwed by — the wrong VC.

Fundraising

You Can Make or Break Your Startup in 60 Seconds — Here's How to Make Each One Count

An elevator pitch gives you one minute to convince potential investors to consider your business as a lucrative opportunity. As venture capitalist myself, here are a few helpful tips that'll catch an investor's attention and make them want to hear more.

Side Hustle

This Couple's Weekend Side Hustle Began With a $50 Facebook Marketplace Purchase — Now It Earns Millions of Dollars a Year: 'You Don't Need Money to Start'

Doug and Sara Taylor just wanted to make the perfect chocolate chip cookie — but it led to multimillion-dollar dessert business.

Fundraising

This Is the Tell-Tale Sign That Your Business Idea Is a Winner, According to Investors

On the season 11 finale of "Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch," contestants lay it all on the line for the chance to transform their businesses and their lives.

Fundraising

3 Reasons Why A Lack of Funding Could Become Your Startups' Secret Weapon

VC funding has become more scarce over the years, posing a challenge for many startups. But, a lack of funding can be a secret weapon for businesses.

Starting a Business

Here's the One Word That Makes Investors Want to Hear More About Your Business

On this episode of "Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch," find out what it takes to wow an investor who has seen and heard it all.

Starting a Business

Is This Business Idea Too Good Not to Steal? Find Out on This Episode of 'Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch.'

In this episode, contestants come with great products — and investors come with tough questions.

Starting a Business

He Started a Business on the Side of the Road. Then He Did 'the Scariest Thing Ever' — and Got $200,000 From Barbara Corcoran.

Jeremy Carlson, founder and CEO of Crispy Cones, was inspired to recreate a sweet treat after visiting the Czech Republic.

Starting a Business

What Do You Need for the Perfect Elevator Pitch? It Takes 3 Simple Elements.

On this food-focused episode of "Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch," discover the secret sauce that gets investors hungry to make a deal.

Side Hustle

He Spent a Weekend Working on His Side Hustle in an Airbnb. Then a 'Big Breakthrough' Led to $53 Million — and Counting.

Anish Dhar, co-founder and CEO of Cortex, got the idea for the project management platform while he was an engineer at Uber.