Public Relations

How to Close a Deal Effectively: 7 Must-Know Techniques

How to Close a Deal Effectively: 7 Must-Know Techniques to Unlock Profitable Sales

B2B Sales1 min read

The moment when you close a deal is the moment of truth that the entire sales process has been building toward. Make sure you get it right with these 7 tips.

How to Write a Business Proposal in 8 Easy Steps

8-Step Guide on How to Write a Business Proposal That Converts

People & Hiring1 min read

Your business proposal is one of the most important documents you will create for your business. Find out everything you need to know about how to write a business proposal for your startup.

What Is Series B Funding? How It Works

What Is Series B Funding? Definition & Process

Fundraising8 min read

Once you’ve made it to the Series B funding stage, your business should be thriving and ready to scale. Find out more about the Series B round and how it could benefit your startup.

What Is Series A Funding? How It Works

What Is Series A Funding? Definition & Process

Fundraising6 min read

Funding from investors is the fuel that powers your startup’s early growth. However, fundraising is a multi-step process. Find out more about Series A funding and what makes it unique.

How to Create a Brand Identity: 5 Steps & Tips

Brand Identity: How to Create One in 5 Steps

Branding8 min read

How much have you thought about your business’s brand identity? Your brand identity is more than just your company logo — it’s what defines your business in the minds of customers.

How To Negotiate: Learn The Art Of Negotiation Through Leading Experts of The Craft

How To Negotiate: The Do’s and Don’ts Every Expert Negotiator Should Know

People & Hiring8 min read

Negotiating is one of the most vital skills in a business setting. Find out more about the essential do’s and don’ts so you’re better prepared for your next negotiation.

Unlocking the Power of Expert Networks

Unlocking the Power of Expert Networks

B2B Sales5 min read

The concept of expert networks, their benefits, and how they can be leveraged to unlock the power of knowledge.

9 Questions to ask Venture Capitalists as a Startup Founder

9 Questions to ask Venture Capitalists as a Startup Founder

Fundraising1 min read

It’s very important to start off your relationship with a potential investor on the right foot. Here are nine of the best questions to ask potential VCs to make sure both parties get the most out of the partnership.

5 Tips for Successful Online Mentoring

5 Tips for Successful Online Mentoring

B2B Sales7 min read

Online mentorship requires a specific set of mentoring skills. Find out how to start mentoring online more successfully with these 5 tips.

The Power of Mentoring: How Mentorship Can Transform Your Startup

The Power of Mentoring: How Mentorship Can Transform Your Startup

B2B Sales5 min read

Mentorship is a valuable but oft-misunderstood resource for founders. Find out how startup founders can benefit from mentorship and what types of mentors are available.

Aliya Jasmine

Aliya Jasmine

TV Host - NBC News
Award-Winning Journalist

NBC News
Discovery

Aliya Jasmine, "AJ", is an award-winning television host, producer, and environmental journalist. AJ was the anchor of MTV News in Canada for over a decade and currently hosts NBC News in Los Angeles. She is also the co-founder of the environmentally focused media production and climate research lab, LILI Media & Design Lab. As a field reporter for Discovery Channel, she was on the ground in Haiti after the 2010 earthquake. AJ holds a Bachelor of Communications degree from the University of Ottawa and a Master’s Degree in Environmental Journalism from the University of Southern California.

MTV host
NBC host
Environmental journalist
TV Producer
LILI Media & Design
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Tim Chan

Tim Chan

Sr. Writer - Rolling Stone
PR Expert

Rolling Stone
Time Warner

Tim Chan is the Director of Products and Commerce at Rolling Stone Magazine. He is also a producer and consultant to a number of publications and brands across the globe. His portfolio includes work for L'Uomo Vogue, Vogue Korea, i-D Magazine, Neuehouse, Snapchat and Ahlem Eyewear, among others. In 2019, Tim was hired as the first-ever Lifestyle and Market Editor at Rolling Stone. In addition to his consulting work, Tim was the Co-Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Corduroy Magazine - an award-winning arts and culture bi-annual. Tim got his start in television, producing the morning show for Time-Warner cable news network NY1, and working on the production team that launched the E! Network in Canada. Tim has a masters degree in journalism from Columbia University in New York City.

Writer Rolling Stone
Editor-in Chief Corduroy
Time-Warner
Columbia University
So Gay Rose Founder
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Mercedes Bankston

Mercedes Bankston

Director - The Founder Institute
Business Development Expert

The Founder Institute
Loyal VC

Mercedes Bankston a LinkedIn Top Voice and a dynamic leader serving as Director at the Founder Institute, the world's premier idea-stage accelerator and startup launch program. In this role, she has helped over 1000 start-ups launch, raise capital, and exit. Mercedes is instrumental in helping participants refine their ideas, build strong teams, secure initial customers, and raise the necessary funding. Under her guidance, Founder Institute maintains an impressive portfolio valued at an estimated $20 Billion, a 80% graduate survival rate after five years, and has successfully launched over 3500 companies.

The Founder Institute
Loyal VC
McGraw Hill
NEC Corporation
Funderstar LTD
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