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Letter from the StartVirginia editor: Come on in, the water’s fine
Welcome to the fourth edition of StartVirginia, our annual special issue focused on the state’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. It bears the name of the StartVirginia page in our monthly magazine, where, as you might expect, you’ll find additional coverage of the world of startups and small businesses in Virginia. Our featured story from freelance writer Courtney […]
THE ELEVATOR PITCH
Virginia Business asked startups to send us their best pitches for what makes their businesses innovative, and we’ve spotlighted some of our favorites.
Ecosystem insights
Leaders from across Virginia’s entrepreneurial ecosystem discuss industry trends, challenges facing startups and opportunities for founders.
Virginia startups delay exits amid private funding flush
Virginia companies are raising more capital and delaying IPOs as the private investment market expands, reflecting a national trend.
Virginia founders use AI to jumpstart companies
Virginia startup Nestease leverages AI to offer flexible lawn care and home services, enabling customers to control scheduling and improve efficiency.
Virginia health systems guide employee-inventors to launch
Whether bedside or in the operating room, healthcare practitioners see firsthand where medical technology falls short — and where opportunity exists.
Ecosystem insights: entrepreneurial leaders talk challenges, success
Leaders from across Virginia’s entrepreneurial ecosystem discuss investing in new companies, challenges facing startups and steps to success.
Search funds grow in popularity for entrepreneurs
Search funds are gaining traction in Virginia as entrepreneurs seek ownership of established businesses for greater autonomy.
Commentary: Startups are winning in Virginia
Commentary from Virginia Innovation Partnership Corp. President and CEO Joe Benevento on how startups are succeeding in Virginia
