Not all capital is good capital. That was the advice shared by angel investors last week at a panel hosted by Ascender, an entrepreneurship hub and coworking space near Pittsburgh’s Bakery Square.

Especially if you’re not an AI company — or somehow able to wedge “AI” into your brand name — it’s a tough economic moment for raising capital. Not only do founders have to convincingly pitch ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jodie Cook covers AI, marketing & LinkedIn for coaches & entrepreneurs To secure angel investment, founders must prioritize ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. To secure angel investment, focus on building relationships, not mass pitching. Angel investors are experienced operators seeking ...

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Angel investing is risky, but potential high returns and satisfaction from nurturing a startup can make it worthwhile. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising ...

Venture capital investors spend much of their time sizing up start-ups for financial success. Whether scanning pitch decks or weighing up ideas, the goal is always the same – to back a winner. What ...

“A thoughtful IP strategy is more than a box to check. It’s part of your value story.” For startups, patents are often the first line of defense in building a competitive moat. They signal to ...