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Top 25 US Fintech Companies Crushing It in 2023
With the fintech industry currently worth $4 trillion, let’s see who’s doing what. Here’s a list of the top fintech companies in the US making a huge impact in our everyday lives.
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Safeguarding Your Startup Dream: A Comprehensive Guide to Crowdfunding Insurance
Startups often source capital from backers via an online platform, like Kickstarter or Indiegogo, depending on crowdfunding insurance for protection. Here’s a guide to this savvy strategy.
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Pre-Seed Funding Guide for Startups
As venture capital activity progresses, pre-seed funding has become the go-to source for founders needing an initial push. Here’s a guide to pursuing this route.
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Accessing Capital: Debt Financing for Startups
Debt financing for startups is often misunderstood, yet it can fund major milestones, like hiring sprees, equipment purchases, or facility upgrades. Let’s clear the air once and for all.
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Insurance Guide for Manufacturers
Manufacturing companies are vital to the global ecosystem, and yet they face unique risks. Here’s how to protect your business and stay in the supply chain long term.
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A Guide to Product Recall Insurance
Product recall insurance can be a lifeline during a recall — but many companies assume other insurance lines cover this situation. Let’s talk about the ins and outs of this coverage and whether you need it.
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Ready to Sell Your Business? Here Are 5 Savvy Exit Strategies
Founders don’t always consider exit strategies when launching a new business; however, it’s another part of risk management to consider. Let’s review some options.
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How to Find the Right CFO for Your Startup
Scaling means recruiting vital team members to support your efforts — but who? Let’s talk about finding the right startup CFO that fits your budget and needs, from new startups to those with venture capital in mind.
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10 Venture Capital Firms Investing in Early-Stage Startups
Although investors have hit the brakes on the growth-stage, early-stage startups remain a hot commodity. Here are some top VC firms to know.
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How to Establish an Employee Stock Option Plan
Startups can expand and develop by establishing an employee stock option (ESO) plan — but it does require some highly strategic steps. Let’s discuss how to make it happen.
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Valuable Tax Incentives & Credits for Your Startup
Should startup founders consider tax incentives and credits as part of financial savings? Here’s why this strategy might makes sense for your small or mid-market business and how to make it happen.
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10 Digital Health Companies Positively Impacting Our Daily Lives
Digital health companies take patient care to the next level and transform the healthcare industry. Here’s a roundup of notable startups that have the potential to impact our lives every single day!
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Top 4 Grant Resources for Tech Startups
Tech startups have plenty of funding available if leaders look in the right places. This post uncovers the top grant resources and where to apply for them. Let’s go!
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Why Personal Insurance Isn’t Enough for Content Creators
Content creators often team with brands for powerful influencer marketing strategies — but who protects the creators? We have the answers you need.
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Downsizing In Downturns, EPL Insurance Considerations
During downturns, downsizing can quickly trigger employment-related issues. Here are some EPL insurance considerations for small, mid-market, and late-stage companies to keep in mind.
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5 Key Takeaways from the Sequoia Memo — Y Combinator & LightSpeed Chime In
The “leaked” Sequoia memo, Adapting to Endure, highlights several concepts for startups and businesses backed by venture capital. Here’s our key takeaways.
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Property Insurance for Crypto Mining Facilities — What’s the Big Deal?
Crypto mining facilities are popping up more and more nowadays, especially with cryptocurrency wildly popular. Here’s why property insurance for crypto mining real estate is such a big deal.
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The Value of D&O Insurance for Crypto Companies
Crypto companies must battle a slew of risks amid a volatile market. Let’s discuss what exposures leaders face and why D&O insurance is vital.
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Content Creator Insurance Guide
Experts predict the influencer marketing space to reach $16.4B this year. As a content creator, will you be a part of this massive figure? Learn how to protect yourself here.
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Biden’s Executive Order on Crypto — What You Should Know
President Biden recently released an Executive Order on Crypto, ensuring responsible innovation in digital assets. Here’s the newsbeat.
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This Week In Risk Management — February
Here’s a familiar question: If a tree falls in the woods, and no one is around to hear it, does it still make a noise? Of course, we know that it does! Scientific discovery works wonders when answering questions about the universe — but these questions still make us ponder. And we like that. As
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This Week in Risk Management — November Issue #2
As we officially enter the holiday season, the rest of the world is moving forward differently. This week in risk management brings us a new phase of COVID-19-related trials, mammoth Astroworld lawsuits, data protection issues for local governments, and a glimmer of hope in tech innovation. Let’s dive in. Astroworld Organizers Faces Massive Lawsuits Ten
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