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10 Tips For A Perfect Pitch

BusinessFeb 15, 20181KViews 0Likes 0Comments

How to get your startup funded, according to VC giant Y Combinator VC giant Y Combinator has a notorious two-and-a-half minute time limit for startup founders to present their pitches; only two and a half minutes to explain why a brand new product is valuable, innovative, and profitable. While most VCs and incubators give founders more…

Why Venture Capital May Not Always Be Right For Your Business

BusinessFeb 12, 20181KViews 0Likes 0Comments

As Quake’s accelerator application period draws to a close and the April 2nd deadline draws nearer, we want to highlight a few key differences between the startups that we invest in and small businesses. Thinking these two terms mean the same thing is a common misconception, which can cause entrepreneurs to move in the wrong…

Incubators vs. Accelerators

BusinessFeb 7, 20181KViews 0Likes 0Comments

This article was written by our guest blogger Jeffrey K. Cassin, Counsel at Scarinci Hollenbeck. It was originally posted on scarincihollenbeck.com. Could An Incubator or Accelerator Benefit Your Startup? Startups often need help getting off the ground. One increasingly popular option is to join an incubator or accelerator. Before deciding whether this type of mentorship program…

Find Investors for Your Startup at Penn State’s Venture Connection

BusinessJan 31, 20181KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Apply now! Are you an entrepreneur looking for funding for your startup? Perhaps one of the East Coast’s best-kept secrets, Invent Penn State Venture & IP Conference’s Venture Connection attracts great companies and investors alike. This event is a great way to make connections and potentially secure funding for your startup. What is Venture Connection?…

Quake Capital Launches Los Angeles Accelerator

BusinessJan 26, 20181KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Are you looking for funding for your startup? Calling all entrepreneurs, visionaries, and startups! Here at Quake, we’re excited to announce the launch of our first accelerator based out of our Los Angeles office. If you’re looking for funding and mentorship, our program just might be for you. Our accelerator lasts twelve weeks, and gives…

New Year, New Home

BusinessJan 26, 20181KViews 0Likes 0Comments

An update from Quake. Happy New Year! Almost a year ago, we gave you an update from our office, a coworking space looking out onto the Charging Bull statue in Manhattan’s Financial District. A lot has happened since then. We’ve expanded our team, expanded our portfolio, and expanded our reach. Not only are we opening…