PinnedMariane BekkerinWomen in TechnologyMale and Female Entrepreneurs Face Different Questions from VCs — and It Impacts Their FundingA groundbreaking study recently took place at TechCrunch Disrupt New York, and it unveiled a pretty significant bias when it comes to…Nov 2, 20232Nov 2, 20232
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Mariane BekkerUnderstanding Pre-Seed and Seed Funding Trends in 2024In 2024, getting pre-seed funding is tougher because investors now want to see early signs of success and revenue, which were once needed…Aug 11Aug 11
Mariane BekkerTop Accelerators in San Francisco Currently Accepting ApplicationsAccelerators programs serve as invaluable resources for founders looking to propel their ventures to new heights. Here’s a curated list of…Mar 25Mar 25
Mariane BekkerinWomen in Technology2023: The Rise of WomenAs we reflect on 2023, it’s clear that it’s been a defining year for women’s financial and leadership ascent. In the US, the economic…Dec 27, 20231Dec 27, 20231
Mariane BekkerinStartup StashNavigating The Post-Cheap Money Era: Embracing Sustainability in Startup StrategiesIn 2022, the startup landscape underwent a seismic shift as the era of cheap money drew to a close. The days of massive funding rounds…Dec 21, 2023Dec 21, 2023
Mariane BekkerinStartup StashEarly-stage Startup Valuations For Q3 of 2023Q3 brings good news for the pre-seed and seed markets!Nov 9, 2023Nov 9, 2023
Mariane BekkerinStartup StashBuilding Your Startup’s Initial Product: A Comprehensive GuideBuilding the initial product for your startup involves several key steps to ensure you create a viable and valuable product that meets your…Sep 11, 20231Sep 11, 20231
Mariane BekkerTop Accelerators Accepting Applications This WeekAre you a founder seeking resources, mentorship, and funding to propel your startup to new heights?Aug 8, 2023Aug 8, 2023
Mariane BekkerinWomen in TechnologyDecoding Software Engineering TitlesI worked in tech for the last decade and witnessed first-hand the evolution of technology and the diverse array of engineering roles that…Aug 8, 2023Aug 8, 2023