Delivering a proper pitch is not as easy as it sounds. There are a lot of things you should keep in mind. Investors are looking for people who have the power to crush their competition, they want you to show them you can invent the… Read more
The Differences Between the US and European Startup Ecosystems
Startups tend to succeed as part of a community or innovation ecosystem. The US and European startup ecosystems are quite different. While Europe’s scene is definitely on the rise, the US is still out in front when it comes to attracting investment and delivering new… Read more
5 Books Every Investor Must Read
Books – digital and printed – remain one of the main sources of information in the world. Politicians, scientists, teachers, economists, & world leaders all agree on one thing: reading is power. We’ve collected 5 books every investor must read, especially if they are just… Read more
Podcasts You Should Be Listening To
Podcasts – digital audio files with information valuable to subscribers – can be a great source of inspiration for startups, providing real-life stories of other startups, of their successes, failures and strategies. They are also a great tool for investors, who can find insider tips and… Read more
10 Angel Investing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Angel investing is an inherently risky business, and even the most capable Angels can point out the duds in their portfolio. That’s why it’s unsurprising that a survey conducted by Worthworm, a startup valuation system based out of the United States, found that one in… Read more
Superwomen in NL Tech
It’s no secret that women face challenges in the entrepreneurial world. Gender inequality is still an issue, even in the most developed countries. The Netherlands has some amazing women on top of the industry & they’ve decided to unite in order to make some changes.… Read more
Startup Industries in the Netherlands
The Netherlands has definitely earned its high-positioned place on the European startup map over the last couple of years & we’ve already listed the main factors that made it happen. Now, we wanted to take things to another level & give you a thorough overview… Read more
Introducing clevergig: Uber of Hospitality Staffing
Hospitality is an industry which has been here for a long time and has dealt with the same staffing problems ever since. clevergig created a fantastic solution which allows bars & restaurants to have an experienced freelancer at their doorstep within an hour whenever they need it.… Read more
7 Hottest Dutch Startups that Should be on Your Radar
The whole world is going crazy about startups. Young entrepreneurs are trying to find the perfect idea which will catapult them to the top & angel investors are eager to be a part of their success. We’ve already told you why you should start a… Read more
7 Tips for First-time Startup Investors
Have you considered investing in early-stage startups? But you don’t know how to do it? Here are some questions to think about: 1. How much do you invest? 2. Where do you find startups? 3. How do you balance your portfolio? If you don’t know… Read more
