Startup Competitions With No Equity: 2026 Prize Table
Equity-free startup pitch competitions in 2026, checked on organiser pages: Slush 100, Battlefield, >>venture>>, Papermark, plus the ones that do take equity.
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SaaS Discounts for Startups, Nonprofits and Students
Should your SaaS offer startup, nonprofit or student discounts? Real programs from Retool, PostHog, Slack and GitHub, plus design, verification and pricing copy.
How to Raise a Friends and Family Round (Without Drama)
How to raise a friends and family round: gift vs loan vs SAFE vs equity, SEC Rule 506(b), IRS gift and loan rules, UK SEIS, term sheet, and a 30-day plan.
How to Start an AI Startup Without Funding (2026)
How to start an AI startup without funding in 2026: pick a narrow wedge, validate by hand, check API unit economics, use free credits and sell before you scale.