Matt Villano, Contributor
Matt Villano is a freelance writer and editor in Healdsburg, Calif. He is a regular contributor to Entrepreneur, and has covered startups and entrepreneurship for The New York Times, TIME and CIO. He also covers a variety of other topics, including travel, parenting, education and -- seriously -- gambling. He can be found on his personal website, Whalehead.com, and on Twitter.
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We spoke with entrepreneurs we admire to cull the single best bit of startup advice they could muster -- and the experiences that led to it.
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Embrace Your Zany Side: Offbeat Ways Startups Win Over Hard-to-Reach VCs
Having a killer business idea is key, but it won't necessarily help get your foot in the door when you're looking for funding. Sometimes the best way to grab someone's attention is to get creative.
How Reality TV Helped One Young Trep Jump-Start His Fledgling Brand
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Why Bigger Isn’t Better for Logo Design
Designing logos can be tricky. Designing logos for mobile apps can be downright confounding.
5 Foolproof Ways to Boost Your Public-Speaking Skills
From pitching investors to wowing to potential customers, speaking before an audience is a key skill to acquire. Here are some tips.
How to Turn Your Startup into the Next Campus Craze
Marketing new businesses to millenials requires creativity -- and a healthy dose of web savvy.
The Changing Path to Entrepreneurship: A Look at Alternatives to Business School
To become an entrepreneur, it might behoove you to study something different. Here's more about some of the alternative courses and programs picking up steam among aspiring entrepreneurs.
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Business-Plan Competitions
For startups seeking critical seed money, business-plan competitions can be both a blessing and a curse.
6 Steps to Better Networking for Young Entrepreneurs
Most people don't enjoy networking events, but few regret attending once they've made keen connections. Here are several insider tips to help you make the most out of networking events.
