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Why you shouldn’t expect anyone to sign your NDA

Many immigrant startup founders believe that a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) is a sophisticated method for safeguarding their ideas. Lifelong entrepreneur Michael Burtov explains why this is a detrimental practice that is likely to hurt your startup’s fundraising prospects.
Sep 28, 202304 min read
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Revisit the Pivot: How international startups can “make lemonade” out…

Many tech companies are moving to the U.S. after enjoying success in their local European, Asian, or LatAm markets. But the American reality turns out to be different than expected. Products, approaches, and sometimes business concepts that worked well at home often fail in the U.S. After pouring resources…
Mar 27, 202305 min read
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What immigrant founders should know about raising capital in the…

The recent collapse of Silicon Valley Bank has sent shockwaves across the startup world. How will panic in the VC industry impact international founders raising capital in the U.S.? Mike Burtov, a star entrepreneur and the author of Evergreen Startup, believes it’s time for founders to get out of…
Mar 14, 202305 min read
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Ideas worth stealing: Advice for immigrant founders from lifelong entrepreneur…

The key to success in business often lies in the culture. Many immigrant entrepreneurs are struggling in the U.S. because they lack sufficient understanding of their customers’ hidden motives to drive sales and innovation. Michael Burtov, serial venture-backed founder and the author of Evergreen Startup, a book that helps…
Mar 6, 202305 min read