Some interesting links we found across the web this week:
What Current Series B Trends Say About the US Startup Scene
Series B rounds are getting larger—last year, the average Series B round totaled $45 million, a nearly 50% increase from 2020. However the size of the round isn’t the only thing that is changing. This Crunchbase article provides a deep dive into what else is changing in Series B funding.
Business Forecasts Are Reliably Wrong – Yet Still Valuable
Business forecasts are usually wrong, however that doesn’t mean they aren’t helpful. This article from HBR explains how business forecasts can be a powerful tool regardless of their accuracy.
5 Critical Lessons I Learned From My Failed Startup
Not all startups succeed. This Inc.com article discusses how startups can fail and the lessons a founder can learn.
White House Issues Its Executive Order on Cryptocurrencies
The White House unleashed a new executive order this week regarding cryptocurrencies. The order provides a broad strategy for how the government intends to balance consumer protection while also ensuring that the United States continues to be a home for crypto innovation. Dive deeper into the details of the executive order in this article from TechCrunch.
These are 5 Common Challenges Every Entrepreneur Faces – Here’s How to Prepare for Them
Starting a company is hard and having a playbook on how to scale your business and process feedback could be the key to success. Check out this CNBC article which highlights 5 challenges every entrepreneur will face when starting their own company.
