Feeling Weird About Returning to Startup Haven?
Monday, June 17, 2024 1:02 PM We've been hearing from some alumni members that re-engaging in Startup Haven feels a little weird. The two reasons we've heard: returning to any kind of networking has been hard post-COVID and some members are uncertain if they would still be welcome. Regarding the post-COVID networking doldrums, we [...]
Featured Member: Julie Saltman, CEO and Co-Founder of Standd
Julie Saltman, CEO and Co-founder of Standd Q: Why does the world need your company? A: M&A deals create trillions of dollars in value every year around the world. But these deals take a ridiculous amount of work to close – months of long, tedious days, and millions in consulting and legal fees. And [...]
Founder Travel… for Fun and Profit
Like many in the startup world, I travel a lot: To meet with founders I've invested in. To meet with investors who have (or might) invest in the Start Haven Fund. For conferences. To launch new Startup Haven chapters. To visit family and friends. Just to visit amazing places. Lately, I have been traveling [...]
Featured Member: Trent Allan, serial founder
Trent Allan, serial founder Q: Which is your home chapter? A: San Diego Q: Describe what your company does in 25 words or less. A: Not sure yet... looking for the right idea, looking for the right people to build with. Q: If you were a hero/villain, what would be your origin story? A: [...]
Be a Top Decile Company
When I was a founder raising capital for my first company, I had no idea what proper fundraising looked like. I thought you just tried to get as many meetings as you could with investors. Any investors. This was 2000 in Seattle and there weren't many successful founders looking to share their wisdom. The [...]