SEC charges founder of financial aid startup Frank with defrauding JPMorgan

April 4, 2023

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has charged Charlie Javice, the founder of student financial aid startup Frank, with fraud in connection with the $175 million sale of the company to JPMorgan Chase Bank in 2021. JPMorgan filed a lawsuit against Javice in December, alleging that she had helped “fake millions of customers in order […]

SEC charges founder of financial aid startup Frank with defrauding JPMorgan by Mary Ann Azevedo originally published on TechCrunch

How Imposter Syndrome Can Actually Be an Entrepreneur’s Secret Weapon

April 4, 2023

With the right mentality, you can turn your feelings of inadequacy into a strategic asset for your business.

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April 4, 2023

Cut IT costs at your business with more than half off a refurbished MacBook Air.

From Mundane to Magic: The Incredible Benefits of Automation for Small Business Owners

April 4, 2023

Automation can give small business workers back hours for what they enjoy, all while improving the ability to scale.

Niu’s latest scooter falls short on built-for-the-city promise

April 4, 2023

The Niu Technologies KQi3 Max has the kind of specs that should make it the ideal scooter for urban dwellers — especially those who live in hilly terrain. The 46.5-pound scooter has enough power to wisk riders through city streets at speeds of up to 20 miles per hour, handle steep hills and sharp turns […]

Niu’s latest scooter falls short on built-for-the-city promise by Rebecca Bellan originally published on TechCrunch

Getting people to try new things IRL with Sarah Peterson from The Nudge

April 4, 2023

Welcome back to Found, where we get the stories behind the startups. This week Becca and guest host Amanda Silberling are joined by Sarah Peterson from The Nudge, a startup that texts its users ideas of fun things to do in their cities each weekend. Sarah talked about the company’s origin and how they’ve built […]

Getting people to try new things IRL with Sarah Peterson from The Nudge by Rebecca Szkutak originally published on TechCrunch

What’s a fair price premium for startup shares?

April 4, 2023

What is a fair price premium for a startup? Per recent history, it’s probably not more than 200% over public-market comps. It may even be closer to 100%.

What’s a fair price premium for startup shares? by Alex Wilhelm originally published on TechCrunch

Founders – Pitch to VCs at TC Early Stage

April 4, 2023

On April 20th, TechCrunch will host TechCrunch Early Stage in Boston – an event designed to equip entrepreneurs will all the tools needed to build their unicorn startups. No founder event would be complete without pitches! TechCrunch editorial is looking for 6-7 founders to take part in a Pitch Deck Teardown. On stage. In Boston. […]

Founders – Pitch to VCs at TC Early Stage by Neesha A. Tambe originally published on TechCrunch

Kendall Jenner Talks Tequila, Sustainability, and Entrepreneurship. ‘Have Confidence in Your Judgment.’

April 4, 2023

In an exclusive interview, the mega-influencer discusses her company 818 Tequila.

The Co-Founder of a Fashion Retailer With a Nearly 100% Retention Rate Reveals the Secret to Happy Employees

April 4, 2023

Jocelyn Gailliot, Madeline Grayson and September Votta launched Tuckernuck because they wanted easy access to different kinds of clothes. Now, they run a different kind of company too.

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