Roger Hollings

Born and bred in Maine, Roger is one of the longest-standing writers for KillerStartups.com. A translator by trade, he is passionate about art in all its forms. He enjoys both classic and contemporary literature, nature photography and music from both sides of the Atlantic. Fascinated by technology from an early age, he has always explored the ways in which computers let people articulate their thoughts and communicate better with the world at large.
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5 Great Tips for Creating a New Startup

  • September 10, 2021

Creating your very own start-up business is super exciting, but it is also a lot of work. There are so many shoes that must be filled and tasks that have to be done, and often, there are not that many people to do it. Sometimes it is only you or a small team, and it is important to structure your time in a good way. There are plenty of online books, videos, and guides that can help you kickstart your business, but read these 5 tips as well to be extra prepared.  

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Building the future for independent workers with Abound

  • July 2, 2021

It’s no secret that the independent workforce is booming; in fact, it’s hard to ignore just how formidable this new economy has become. Over 40 million freelancers, contractors and gig workers contributed $1.3 trillion to our GDP in 2019 alone. Whether they’re looking for more flexibility or a way to turn their side hustle into a career (or both!), employees are now increasingly leaning into the blossoming world of independent work. 

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A group of business angels led by Rustam Gilfanov has invested $1.2 million during a seed round announced by Longenesis

  • June 25, 2021

Longenesis has raised $1.2 million in a late seed round led by Rustam Gilfanov and supported by a group of business angels. Ilya Suharenko, a private investor and one of the Managing Partners of LongeVC, participated in the round as well, bringing 17 years of his experience in traditional banking to the event.

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Simplify text messaging for your business with Telvero

  • May 24, 2021

Hundreds of businesses are trying to stay connected to their customers primarily via email, but as many of them have learned, the channel suffers from low engagement and their emails often do little except clutter the inboxes of their recipients. In fact, only an estimated 20% of emails end up being read. Luckily, with the power of texting, businesses can increase engagement and reach as much as 98% of their customers. Telvero is here to simplify texting for businesses with a versatile, intuitive and easy-to-use application.

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10 Common Presentation Mistakes You Should Avoid

  • February 26, 2021

PowerPoint presentations serve as a perfect medium for businesses to showcase their ideas and influence the audience. A well-designed deck is a deal-breaker for startups whether it is about impressing their investors for funding or launching new services or products. But crafting and delivering a perfect slideshow is an art not mastered by many entrepreneurs. Often presenters build dull slide decks which fail to motivate and inform their stakeholders. 

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Create a one-stop-shop for your online presence with Deets.co

  • July 22, 2020

Facebook. Instagram. LinkedIn. Google+. Soundcloud. Twitter. Insert go-to social platform here. 

The laundry list of social networking platforms at our fingertips seems virtually endless. As the popularity of these platforms ebbs and flows and folks are drawn to different networks for different reasons, it’s become increasingly difficult trying to keep pace with who’s where. 

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Automated coaching startup BetterYou sets horizons beyond the personal.

  • February 20, 2020

Automated coaching is a burgeoning field. The always-on, easy availability of modern smartphone products mean that many people now spend their entire day tethered to a mobile data device. More and more companies are springing up that take advantage of this close connection by providing regular influence prompts designed to improve users’ lives in general.

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Boston’s Cleanzen is revolutionizing the home office

  • February 13, 2020

What’s one thing most offices have in common? Cleanliness. Businesses pay someone to keep work areas clean and clear, and most of the time this cleaning is done by dedicated cleaning staff. This makes sense, since other employees are performing core-business functions with their paid time, and need a clean environment in which to perform them.

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Is Your Start-Up Right for Venture Funding?

  • February 6, 2020

Not all startups are designed for venture capital. There are several criteria that VC’s look for when deciding whether to deploy capital or not. There is a reason for that. Some companies are just not capable of utilizing such a massive influx of cash. Startups need to have the ability to scale quickly and take over the market. These startups are also expected to pull this off within 3 to 5 years. As much as I would like to say that everybody can use this growth accelerator to achieve domination, I, unfortunately, cannot. Here are some guidelines to determine whether venture funding is right for you.

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