Three years after starting Clearcover, I did something pretty unusual for a startup founder: I issued a public apology. After over a year of stating publicly that we had no...
Racism: How Should CEOs Respond?
Barbara Shannon is a San Francisco-based coach/adviser to CEOs, founder of CEO peer group THECEOBOARD and host of “The B-Suite” podcast. As the video of George Floyd’s murder circulates the...
The Monthly Rundown: Startups to Watch from Shamus the Sales Guy – May
Well, at least we can say this year has been anything but boring. In the business world, we’ve seen highs and lows as companies grapple with economic whiplash, and startup...
It’s Time for Action: Introducing Diversity Spotlight
You can now view and search by diversity data in Crunchbase using our Diversity Spotlight features. Entrepreneurs are now able to highlight diversity on their own company profiles.
Cutting Through The Noise
How to find relatable and actionable advice on selling There’s no shortage of sales content out there. The real challenge isn’t finding it, but rather it’s sorting through...
Part 5: Safe-fail: What if Sh*t Hits the Fan?
Disclaimer: This is a not a warm and fuzzy “everything’s going to be OK” post. I haven’t watched “Game of Thrones” but I believe the appropriate phrase is “winter...
Health Care Venture Opportunities in a Post-COVID-19 World
During this time of great uncertainty, it’s easy to worry about the future. The effects for all of us are profound. But it’s also vital to move ahead with a...
The Future of Work Isn’t Remote Anymore … it’s Now the Work of the Present
The novel coronavirus outbreak has blurred the lines between work and home lives for many people fortunate enough to work in roles that can be done remotely, hurtling us into...
How Sales Managers Can Get Their Team Out of A Sales Slump
People who work in sales have similar fears: watching their pipeline unravel, falling short of quota, losing a deal they were sure they would win, etc. While the sales career...
How to Get the Most out of Crunchbase Pro
Whether you’re looking for a prospect or investor, knowing how to effectively use Crunchbase Pro can help you quickly refine your search.
Claroty Co-Founder Galina Antova: Challenging the Status Quo in B2B Tech
Following the release of our recent report, A Decade in Review: Funding to the Female Founders, Crunchbase is highlighting female founders who are paving the way for the next generation of...
From Industry Pioneer to Helping LGBTQ Entrepreneurs: How Bryan Janeczko Turned Dark Times into Impact
Crunchbase Spotlight is a series that celebrates diversity and inclusion in entrepreneurship, venture capital, and tech by profiling people of color, women, and individuals who identify as LGBTQ. Wisconsin. Home...
Working From Home Doesn’t Have To Be Hard
Almost overnight, the way we live, work and interact changed dramatically. While remote work has been the norm for some professionals for years, the pandemic has made it a reality...
Part 4: Sales KPIs You Shouldn’t Care About (and the Ones You Actually Should)
Sales KPIs are super important, but right now you need to pick your battles on which KPIs will have the strongest correlation to success.
Making an Impact During COVID-19: 3 Tips to Bring Investors on Board With Your Brand’s Big Mission
While the long term effects on startups from the COVID-19 pandemic is still to be seen, recent reports predict companies seeking seed-stage funding are likely to be hit hardest. Q1...
The 54 Sales Leaders You Should Get to Know in 2020
Update: June 26, 2020 This blog post was originally “The 25 Sales Leaders You should Get to Know in 2020.” Initially, the list criteria was based off of the total...
Securing Employment in the Age of COVID-19
COVID-19 has undoubtedly changed the way we live and work, and has unfortunately left 20 million-plus people unemployed and anxious about their financial situation. Soon-to-be college graduates are entering the...
Crunchbase Brings Private Company Data to MarketWatch
Crunchbase is partnering with MarketWatch to bring our trusted private company data directly to MarketWatch’s company profile pages. Beginning today, a new Crunchbase-powered widget will arm readers with data to...
Part 3: Freemium Trials (and the Death of the Top-Down Model)
“Shamus, thanks again for your time yesterday. After discussing with the team …” Do you know how this story ends? “… we’re not moving forward.” If they...
The Monthly Rundown: Startups to Watch from Shamus the Sales Guy – April
Although we saw a significant drop in global venture funding at the beginning of this year as COVID-19 took hold–from $27.1 billion in December, to $17.6 billion in February, a...