May 29, 2014
Mark Suster is an entrepreneur, angel investor, blogger, Techstars mentor, and partner at Upfront Ventures. Nearly seven years into his career in venture capital, he’s seen some amazing returns this year. AOL acquired Gravity for $90 million. Apple picked up Burstly, and Disney acquired Maker Studios for $500...
May 29, 2014
Over 99% of privately held companies in the U.S. never receive venture capital financing. Danae Ringelmann, the co-founder of IndieGoGo, aims to change that number. Danae, who Fast Company Magazine recently named as one of the Top 50 Most Influential Women in Technology, launched IndieGoGo with the mission of...
May 28, 2014
Theodore John "Ted" Leonsis has done it all, truly defining what it means to be an entrepreneur. He's been a venture capital investor, filmmaker, author, and philanthropist. He's a former senior executive with America Online (AOL) and the majority owner of several sports franchises including the Washington Capitals,...
May 22, 2014
Mike Maples Jr. is the managing partner at FLOODGATE, a venture capital firm that specializes in micro-cap investments in start ups. Named as one of 8 Rising VC Stars by Fortune Magazine, he was the co-founder of Motive Inc from raw startup through their 2004 IPO. In this talk from Startup Grind's 2013 global event, he...
May 22, 2014
Jessica Herrin is the CEO and founder of Stella & Dot, a direct-sales jewelry business that allows women all over the country to sell bracelets, necklaces, rings and other accessories to friends and acquaintances.
Jessica believes that an entrepreneur's most precious resource is time, and she certainly doesn't waste...