by Chris Heivly | May 23, 2014 | INC
Making a formal presentation to investors is hard–almost certainly more difficult and more stressful than you think. Here’s how to get it right. [This originally ran at INC.com here.] With the proliferation of pitch competitions, start-up events, and...
by Chris Heivly | Jul 31, 2013 | My Thoughts
I had the opportunity to kick off the latest Startup Weekend (this time held in the new American Underground @Main in Durham). Thanks to Mital Patel and Melissa Kennedy for their work to bring this together. By my count there were over 150 people at kickoff, up to...
by Chris Heivly | Jul 18, 2013 | My Thoughts
Two times per year, 5 – 7 companies per session. That is 10-14 investments per year culled from a list of over 300+ quality applications. In other words, only about 3.5% of applicants are selected into The Startup Factory. Duke is 11%. Harvard is 6.3%....
by Chris Heivly | Jul 15, 2013 | INC, My Thoughts
Brad Feld posted an article last week titled, “Don’t Let Fear Dominate Your Thinking” which has me thinking (always a dangerous endeavor I know). Interestingly enough I have been mulling this FEAR thing over in my head a lot lately. Our view into...
by Chris Heivly | Jun 27, 2013 | News
In my day job as one of two managing directors of The Startup Factory, we help early-stage software startups through investment, advice and back office support (legal, space, etc.). This Sunday, June 30th is the deadline to apply for our Fall program (the 4th so far)....
