When asking for money from a venture capitalist, remember that VCs are humans too. Sales are a meaningful transaction between two human beings, so the only way to raise money from a VC is to make it clear in your pitch that you are offering them something of value....
So you’ve heard a strong culture is key to building a great company? Ellen Leanse shares the how and why. By Ellen Leanse (Tech Veteran, Investor & Entrepreneur) Culture, it’s been said, is among the few things a CEO can’t delegate. It’s the glue that focuses a...
Hsieh shared his efforts to maximize collisions, community and co-learning in downtown Las Vegas. By Jessica Stillman (Editor, Women 2.0) One of Hsieh’s fave quotes on branding is “a great brand is a story that never stops unfolding.” So where could...
More than 25% of companies VegasTechFund has invested in have a female founder. Partner and Women 2.0 PITCH competition live judge, Andy White, explains how they managed to beat the industry average five-times over. By Jessica Stillman (Editor, Women 2.0) Estimates...
You can’t talk startups in Vegas without hearing from the CEO of Zappos! By Jessica Stillman (Editor, Women 2.0) Think of Las Vegas and startups at the same time, and one company is 100% sure to pop into your mind. Yup, you guessed it — Zappos. Thanks to the...