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Bridging the Rural Founder Gap
Rural communities often lack the resources, access to capital, and support that larger business ecosystems provide. Founders in these areas are given an ultimatum—migrate to other communities in...
What Is With All the Pitching?
If you follow the world of Entrepreneurship and Startups, then you have likely seen countless discussions on the art of the Startup pitch. It might even seem like the only thing Startups actually do...
Great Events Move Your Startup Forward
As a Founder, time is the most valuable asset you have. Attending great startup events and conferences can propel you forward, but attending the wrong one will waste your time. Here is a guide to...
Incredible Customer Service Changed My Life
Looking back on my life I can pinpoint several key moments that put me on the path that led me to where I am now. One of these moments in my past centers around an incredible customer service...
Venture Capital is Broken
Too often the dialog from entrepreneurs is that there simply are not enough investors, and the ones they do meet won’t invest in them. They often complain that investors are too late stage focused...
The Pitch Recap
The Pitch 2022 RecapSix years ago, events for Startups were few and far between in our region. A small group of Entrepreneurs came together to create a Startup event to fill the need. We decided to...
If You Build It They Will Come
If You Build It, They WILL Come! Yes, you read that correctly. If you build it, they really will come! It is time to change this conventional advice that is leading entrepreneurs astray in...
National Book Day Reads for Startups
Are you an aspiring Entrepreneur or currently launching a Startup? Here are some important books, blogs, and writings you should consider reading on (and after!) National Book Lovers Day. All year...
Josh Trimm Wins iBucs Competition!
Josh Trimm Wins iBucs Competition! Josh Trimm describes the process of development full of non-stop learning. Josh Trimm began preparing for the iBucs Pitch Competition in early 2020,...
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