I just launched a social network, what is the best way to start getting media attention?

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When should a company start looking for investment? And what is the best way to start the process?

Answered by Shahar Nechmad – Founder, NuConomy

Mostly you want to take an investment as late as possible You want to look for investment after you built a prototype, went to beta and can show traction and adoption. That... (more)

I have created a small product of daily usage for family and homes. It will save water,light and give comfort to home-mothers. Tell me what are the best ways to market our ...

Answered by April Dunford – Product Marketing Expert.

I have no idea whether starting a business in a 3rd world country is better than a first world one or not - surely it would depend on the business you are in. You will need... (more)

I am currently working on an MVP which i plan to launch in about three months. With proof of concept at hand, I am planning to raise money to scale. What is the best way to...

Answered by Dan Martell – Founder & Investor. Posted in Money

You could try to raise capital, however if you have a proof of concept, then launch. Investors like real traction, not speculative. I've seen numerous companies validate ... (more)

What is the best way to get in touch with angel / early stage investors? My company is looking for an early stage injection of 75-100k, any suggestions? How do I pitch my s...

Answered by Corey Kossack – Partner, Game Change Ventures Posted in Money

The best way to get in front of investors is simply networking. There are a few competitions you can apply for that will help you get in front of investors (Open Angel Foru... (more)

Hi Dan! What is the best way to mentor someone in a startup? How do you know where to draw the line of how much to help/advise? How much to teach and how much for them to d...

Answered by Dan Martell – Founder & Investor.

The best way to mentor is to support them - encourage them - never tell em' what to do ... just tell stories about your experience and let them decipher the lessons learned... (more)

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