On the importance of providing employees opportunities for sponsorship From startup founders to nonprofit leaders, CEOs to collegiate head coaches, it’s widely acknowledged that investing in your people proves...
How to Build a Successful BDR/SDR Team: SquareFoot
SquareFoot’s business development manager, Ryan Malone, is charged with building, coaching and managing a team of business development representatives (BDRs). Leading the first line of communication with potential customers, Malone...
Fighting for Employment and Equality: Fairygodboss Co-founders Share their Story of Entrepreneurship
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...
Thriving in Tough Times: Making Remote Meetings Successful
This is the eighth and final part of the Mayfield series, “Thriving in Tough Times: Expert Insights.” In this series, we have shared key takeaways and lessons learned from experts...
Thriving in Tough Times: Building Community Trust in a Digital-First World
This is part seven of the Mayfield series, “Thriving in Tough Times: Expert Insights.” In this series, we will share key takeaways and lessons learned from experts across a variety...
Part 2: Outbound ABS: Creating Your Own Growth Index
Howdy! I’ll bet you an Impossible Burger you’ll have at least 30 new accounts to outbound once you finish this article. Still have your Google Sheet bookmarked from Part I?...
To Succeed In A Changing World, Your Business Processes (And Company Leadership) Must Be Agile And Adaptive. Here’s Why.
The novel coronavirus outbreak has illuminated the importance of building companies atop processes and systems that are dynamic and adaptive. The outbreak of COVID-19 has illuminated systemic vulnerabilities inside organizations...
Fundraising Success Through Authentic Storytelling: Ruby Love CEO & Founder Crystal Etienne Describes Her Journey
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...
Crunchbase’s COVID-19 Hack Day Unveils Opportunities to Give Back
Even if you or your family’s health hasn’t been directly impacted by COVID-19, it’s easy to get wrapped up in the 24/7 newscycle about dire health consequences and economic impacts...
How to Help Each Other: The Role Businesses Must Play in Supporting Their Workforce, Communities and Other Businesses
Chris McCarthy, CEO of Degreed, looks at the various ways businesses can help each other and their workforces during the pandemic. As Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “Life’s...
Thriving in Tough Times: Selling to CXOs – What Works & What Doesn’t in a Tougher Economy
This is part six of the Mayfield series, “Thriving in Tough Times: Expert Insights.” In this series, we will share key takeaways and lessons learned from experts across a variety...
Thriving in Tough Times: How to do Effective Content Marketing with Ben Worthen & Miguel Helft
This is part five of the Mayfield series, “Thriving in Tough Times: Expert Insights.” In this series, we will share key takeaways and lessons learned from experts across a variety...
Miracle Grow: Sales Pipeline Edition
In the "Miracle Grow: Sales Pipeline Edition" series, I’ll share a blueprint to help you focus on controllable factors and boost pipeline.
All New Ways to Find Opportunities in Crunchbase
This is one of the hardest times in recent memory for businesses trying to forge new deals or find new opportunities. In addition to the human impact, the uncertainty surrounding...
How to be Empathetic with Prospects and Customers
COVID-19’s drastic economic impact has forced sales and customer teams to adapt in a multitude of ways. Economic uncertainty makes it even more challenging for salespeople to hit their quotas,...
How to Build a Strong Company Culture with a Remote Team During COVID-19
Building an influential company culture is a prevalent topic right now as many teams navigate working from home due to COVID-19. While it’s been challenging for businesses to adjust, we...
Thriving in Tough Times: Sales Strategies for Today’s Crisis Market with Lars Nilsson and Travis Henry
This is part four of the Mayfield series, “Thriving in Tough Times: Expert Insights.” In this series, we will share key takeaways and lessons learned from experts across a variety...
Thriving in Tough Times: Leadership Lessons with John Baird
This is part three of the Mayfield series, “Thriving in Tough Times: Expert Insights.” In this series, we will share key takeaways and lessons learned from experts across a variety...
Sehreen Noor Ali: Visible Health Founder is Managing Bias Against Parents and Tapping into a Market Ripe for Innovation
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...
Thriving in Tough Times: Christopher Lochhead Shares how Legendary Leaders Leverage Marketing
This is part two of the Mayfield series, “Thriving in Tough Times: Expert Insights.” In this series, we will share key takeaways and lessons learned from experts across a variety...