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The Food Startup Landscape: Investing Lessons Learned

Thank you to everyone who came out to our event, “The New Food Chain: Investing in Food Startups” where we learned about world of food and technology and what kinds of investment opportunities and new startups were were in the … Continue reading

The New Food Chain: Investing in Food Startups

Are you really what you eat?  As people move out of the traditional healthcare delivery system in search of healthier lifestyles and a more holistic approach to interventions, food is becoming the new designer drug.  Food isn’t just about the … Continue reading

Why Working So Hard Might Be Doing Your Startup More Harm Than Good

It’s no secret that startups are unhealthy places to work. At 500 Startups we have observed all kinds of masochistic behaviors by founders and team members while they try to get their companies off the ground. Common pitfalls include: founder’s … Continue reading

Calling All Jedi Designers to Launch Startups for Peace and Justice in the Galaxy

Note from Enrique Allen: I joined 500 Startups because it’s the greatest way for me to optimize my energy-to-impact ratio and inspire great design with hundreds of companies at the earliest stages of their DNA (before they become a bureaucracy). … Continue reading

Help Design the 500S Movable Sculptural Mural- The Sine Curve of Creativity and Productivity

Note from Enrique Allen: Please take a quick creativity break (even if you’re super busy just write the first thing that comes to mind from any of the following prompts). Have fun, comment below, share a picture sketch, &/or tweet … Continue reading