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August 18 • Cyber LiabilityRisk Management

How to Protect Your Fast-Growing Business From a Data Breach

A cyberattack could devastate your fast-growing business quickly. With cybersecurity a real concern, here’s how to protect your mid-market business from a data breach.


Social media risks
August 11 • Risk Management

Why You Should Know Your Social Media Risks

Social media risks might seem rudimentary, but they can damage your business reputation in a flash. Here’s what you should know.


EPLI coverage
July 28 • EPLIRisk Management

When Do Startups Typically Purchase EPLI Coverage?

Startups aren’t always certain when to get EPLI coverage. Here are a few standard triggers to help you decide what’s best for your company.


healthcare startups
July 7 • Thought Leadership

15 Healthcare Startups That Improve Lives Worldwide

From innovative cancer treatment to supportive tools for physicians, these healthcare startups are changing lives for the better.


FamTech Companies
June 30 • Risk Management

Insurance and Risk Management for FamTech Companies

Often referred to as Family Tech or BabyTech, FamTech is a rapidly growing market using technology to help parents navigate the challenges of raising a family. Unfortunately, the US still isn’t the most supportive place for working parents — but FamTech aims to lighten the burden. Here’s a look at this unique market, the risks


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June 23 • Reps and Warranties Insurance

Top 8 Benefits of Having Representations & Warranties Insurance

Representations and warranties insurance is more than an M&A trend; it’s a smart move for mid-market companies. Here’s why


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June 16 • Culture

The Most Promising US Cities for Biotech Startups

From coast to coast, the biotech industry is booming. Here’s a look at the cities helping this space to thrive and why biotech startups flock there.


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June 15 • Guest Post

Translation Services: What Are the Benefits for Startups?

This is a guest post from Luke Palder who is the CEO over at TranslationServices.com, who are translation experts for academic, business, and literary translation for any language. A little-known business fact is that translation services are among the most profitable investments for startups. As professional translators, we know how much translation can help a


Closing Deal Social
June 4 • Growth

Negotiating and Closing Your Series A

Coming to the end of your Series A round can drum up a few significant feelings. Relief, joy, fear, and excitement, usually top the list—just to name a few. While it may seem more comfortable to stand back and let things play out, now is the time to refill your coffee, so you’re extra attentive.


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June 2 • Intellectual Property

How COVID-19 Impacts IP Insurance Risks

COVID-19 is shaking up the economy — but how does this impact IP insurance risks? Here’s a closer look for small and mid-market business owners.


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June 1 • Directors & OfficersThought Leadership

D&O Pricing Trends: Q2 Update

Amid the pandemic, D&O insurance has taken some unique turns. Here’s a look at our Q2 update for small businesses and mid-market companies alike.


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May 26 • Risk Management

Licensed, Bonded, and Insured: Why It Really Matters

What does it mean to be licensed, bonded, and insured? Here’s a look at what startups and small businesses genuinely need to know.


EPLI coverage
May 5 • Directors & OfficersEPLI

EPL Coverage: How Does Your Employee Handbook Measure Up?

Here’s why every startup or mid-market business should size up their employee handbook against its EPL coverage.


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May 5 • Guest Post

Why SEO is Critical Right from the Start

This is a guest post from Derick Michael who is the SEO expert over at Firon Marketing, which is a strategic digital marketing agency in NYC. Imagine that you have an amazing product and you’re ready to introduce it to the market. So, you decide to design a website to show it off to the


Term Sheet Social
May 4 • Growth

The Series A Term Sheet

dEmbarking on a Series A funding round requires intention and precision. No matter if you’re busy choosing venture capital (VC) investors or creating your perfect pitch deck, having your ducks in a row is beneficial. When it comes to the term sheet, however, your negotiating skills can either make or break you. But we can


Alley Startup resources Guide
May 1 • Webinar

Webinar – Your Guide to Startup Resources

Real-business advice from the real-world to help small business owners like you tap into those resources available to you.


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April 28 • Webinar

Webinar – Risk Management & Insurance for Early Stage Growth

Our goal is to demystify insurance and risk management to put you in position to maximize your growth.


On Demand Feature
April 24 • Webinar

Webinar – Derisking an early-stage venture capital raise

Develop a better understanding of investors as a customer persona, so that you can better align with market expectations and potentially shave months off your fundraising timeline!


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April 15 • Guest PostRisk Management

How to Scale Your Business With Business Process Outsourcing

Nick from Spoke discusses the advantages of outsourcing operations. Find out this can help your business!


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April 14 • Directors & Officers

What D&O Insurance Endorsements Do You Need?

From startups to small businesses to mid-market companies, here are a few widespread D&O insurance endorsements to help customize your insurance plan.


Pitch Deck Social
April 4 • Growth

How to Create the Perfect Pitch Deck

As an eager business owner, the pitch deck for your Series A is often the first thing on your to-do list. This item is one of the more exciting parts, after all. But just as we’ve described in this entire blog post series, the strategy is everything. Take a step back and slow down to


cleantech insurance
April 1 • Risk Management

Insurance for Cleantech Companies

It’s a delicate balance, deriving energy from natural resources while sustaining a thriving ecosystem. But cleantech companies are up for the challenge. While these businesses are watching over the environment, though, who is protecting them? In this post, we highlight some of the risks these companies face and how the right insurance policy can support