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May 4, 2022
2 min read

Calling all startup developers. Join us at Microsoft Build 2022

Come together at Microsoft Build May 24–26 2022, to explore the latest innovations in code and application development—and to gain insights from peers and experts from around the world.

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April 26, 2022
2 min read

Effective cost management of your Microsoft Azure solution

Cost optimization is about ensuring that your cloud spend is optimized.

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April 5, 2022
2 min read

Introducing tailored training for startup founders

Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub members get access to tailored learning paths to fill in the gaps in your experience and help you get to the next stage, with learning modules on topics ranging from product naming to raising capital to technical how-tos.

March 28, 2022
4 min read

Inside VC – 5 tips for finding capital

Whether you’re a first-time founder or a serial entrepreneur, one of the biggest challenges you will face will be securing outside capital.

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March 11, 2022
3 min read

Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub now open to all – no funding needed

Based on real-world feedback from thousands of entrepreneurs from around the world, across a range of backgrounds, we are excited to unveil, Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub.

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March 8, 2022
4 min read

Unlocking Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub member benefits: a comprehensive guide

Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub is a new, innovative platform offering support for all startups at every stage of their journey, from ideation to exit.

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February 2, 2022
3 min read

ForwardEdgeAI is employing AI for the betterment of humanity

From an app that turns the tables on scammers to a hardware device that can detect the presence of MERSA and COVID-19, Forward Edge AI has no shortage of disruptive ideas to share with the world.

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January 19, 2022
5 min read

Productboard harnesses Microsoft Teams to streamline customer-centric product management

Productboard helps product managers keep product development and delivery, including researchers, developers, marketers, and salespeople connected, informed, and engaged.

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January 11, 2022
6 min read

Structural brings innovative workplace discovery features to Microsoft Teams, doubles growth

Structural cofounder Scott Burns was no stranger to startups and the issues they can have working with large, established organizations.

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December 29, 2021
10 min read

Building an AI-powered content collaboration platform on Azure

Startup Sciffer walks you through how they employed Azure Machine Learning to improve machine learning at scale.

December 12, 2021
5 min read

Building a winning go-to-market strategy

Your GTM plan is about detailing how you’ll reach your customers and achieve that competitive advantage.

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December 2, 2021
4 min read

Real Customer Metrics for Your Startups

Only when you start to account for net growth and product market fit will you start to understand whether or not you have a sustainable product or startup.