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STARTUPS 
December 3, 2018 Debt funding is a way out for Indian founders wary of losing control of their startups
Early-stage startups, rearing to grow, often hit a wall when it comes to raising money for their working capital needs. Unable to grow on their own dime, most founders are dragged into selling a part of their stake to equity investors (equity financing). But soon after the big-ticket deals have been sealed and champagne corks […]
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ENTREPRENEURS 
July 22, 2017 Is the U.S. in Danger of Losing Immigrant Entrepreneurs?
A decision by the Trump administration to delay and possibly rescind an Obama-era rule could cause the U.S. to fall behind other countries in attracting immigrant entrepreneurs who bring investments and create jobs, experts say. The so-called International Entrepreneur Rule that the Obama administration introduced in August 2016 aimed to grant parole visas for up to five […]
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MOTIVATION 
May 31, 2017 ICC Champions Trophy 2017: Virat Kohli Wants To Win Without Losing A Game
Virat Kohli-led India will face Pakistan on June 4. © NDTV. India will be looking to retain the ICC Champions Trophy without losing any matches and the only thing that matters to skipper Virat Kohli is to win matches for India. “I would never play for redemption, my only motivation is to keep winning games […]
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STARTUPS 
April 6, 2017 A hiring expert explains why India’s startups are losing their talent
The do’s and don’ts of scouting the globe for talent. (Reuters/Amit Dave) The glory days of India’s startups seem to be coming to an end: Valuations are dropping and funding is slowing down. But most importantly, high-profile departures have become a trend. With saturated markets and poor innovation, startups that were once quick to throw […]
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STARTUPS 
September 4, 2016 The Value of Losing Business Plan Competitions
The next Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition will take place on Thursday, November 3, 2016 in Downtown Detroit. If you are in Michigan and have started a company, you should participate. First prize is $500,000, which is a lot of money for an early stage company to bring in. Last year, Banza, a producer of chickpea-based […]