News and updates from LongJump Ventures, our portfolio, and our community.
From Pharma to Founder: Jordan Karim on Quitting Her Job to Build in a $75B Market
How one founder took the leap from a traditional caeer into starting her own business and the learnings she has for other aspiring founders wondering when to quit their job.
Bootstrapping a Marketplace: How Bilin Academy Grew from a Simple Idea to a Global Platform
Bilin Academy founder Huayi Li was a math teacher before bootstrapping her company to nearly 2,000 users before taking on her first investor.
LongJump Invests in UnVale
LongJump announces our latest investment in UnVale, a platform for aspiring writers, illustrators, and animators.
Thinking of Applying to LongJump? Nine Things You Should Know.
From our application to how we evaluate teams - tips from LongJump as you consider applying for our funding.
LongJump Invests in FreshX and Tercero Technologies
LongJump announces investments in Tercero Technologies and FreshX
Grapefruit Health’s CEO on Selling B2B to Hard-to-Reach Markets
Navigating sales to notoriously difficult industries has prevented startups from bringing innovations to their markets, but it also represents an opportunity for those who can crack the challenge. Grapefruit Health’s founder, Eric Alvarez, shares his tips.
Considering an Accelerator? A Techstars Managing Director Shares His Experience
Tim Grace, Techstars Columbus Managing Director, dives into his journey from Techstars participant to MD and what founders can learn from his experience sitting on both ends of the program.
Addressing Burnout as You Build
How one of Groupon’s first 100 employees burned himself out on the road to IPO and 14,000 team members worldwide, then dedicated his life to coaching other startup employees and founders to create more balance in their lives.
How Pre-Seed VCs Make Money (and Why It Matters to Founders)
The business of pre-seed VC and why it matters to founders raising their first round of funding.
LongJump Invests in Cuentologia and Flora & Noor
LongJump announces investments in Cuentologia and Flora & Noor.