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AARRR Growth Funnel

Flevy

The term Growth Hacking was first coined by Sean Ellis—a startup advisor, angel investor, and entrepreneur—in 2010 to think beyond traditional Marketing and add a methodical, scientific approach to it. Growth Hacking is neither “scoring some quick wins to kick-start growth” nor “breaking into something one should not.”

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How bootstrapping paved the way for a $125M growth investment in Slice

Zendesk

The benefits of bootstrapping The first incarnation of Slice was founded in 2010 and was called MyPizza. Cerilli helped Sela by introducing him to investors who not only gave him business advice but also helped him raise the first round of capital for Slice. Before launching, Sela studied the pizza industry.

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The 5 Stages of Entrepreneurship

Hubspot Sales

A written business plan is even more essential if you’re seeking investors in your company. Potential investors want to see the extent to which you envisioned your business. This can mean taking on more stress than an investor-funded company. It became profitable only in the mid-2010s. You desire to expand faster.

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The History and Downfall of a German Wholesale Company “Wollschläger” – Part 2

QYMATIX

In 2010, after ending the partnership with Adolf Pfeiffer GmbH & Co. KG had more than doubled from 2000 to 2010. The growth of e-commerce in the German B2C sector reached saturation after 2010, as the last record growth of almost 30% was recorded in that year. KG, Wollschläger opened another branch in Mannheim.

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The Eight Types of Entrepreneurship (& Companies That Exemplify Them)

Hubspot Sales

Between 2010 and 2011, the company averaged one acquisition per week of smaller businesses, and many Google services originated as products first sold by these companies. Scalable business entrepreneurs also have access to funds or obtain funding from venture capitalists and angel investors.

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30 Books Every Entrepreneur Should Have on Their Shelf

Hubspot Sales

In this book, Hamilton shares her journey from sleeping on the floor of the San Francisco airport to becoming a successful investor, backing businesses founded by underrepresented entrepreneurs. In this book, PayPal co-founder and early Facebook investor Peter Thiel breaks down his passion for doing something new. His big takeaway?

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SXSW Interactive Parties: Meet ReviewTrackers at These Events

ReviewTrackers

It’s where startups, entrepreneurs, technology enthusiasts, and investors come together to enjoy conversation, giveaways, and cocktails. The event is hosted by the City of Hamburg, where the organization was founded in 2010. Maggie Mae’s, 323 E 6th St. . Startup night is a celebration of startups, technology, and community.