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Rethinking Seed-Stage Startup Traction and Why to Ignore It
Early startup traction shows weak correlation with valuation. Focus on founders, not short-term growth, which is often manipulated.
This section features PR for Startups news and strategies.
Public Relations (PR) is essential for startups looking to gain visibility, attract investors, and build credibility. A strong PR strategy can shape a startup’s narrative, secure media coverage, and drive brand awareness.
In this section, discover expert insights on PR for Startups from The Top Voices. Learn how to craft compelling stories, pitch to journalists, and leverage media for growth.
This section is curated by:
Lana Glygalo
Co-founder of Burning Heroes
Lana Glygalo is the Co-founder of Top Voices, an advocate for early-stage founders, and a startup founder herself. She was one of the creators of the Burning Heroes Founders Association – a non-profit organization supporting early-stage founders, with a network of over 2,000 founders and investors worldwide. She also created Levelty.app, an app for kids and parents that helps establish chore habits and reduce nagging and tantrums. As a female startup founder, she is deeply committed to supporting all early-stage founders, amplifying their exposure, and helping grow their online visibility, both personally and for their products.

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Early startup traction shows weak correlation with valuation. Focus on founders, not short-term growth, which is often manipulated.

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Media shapes startup growth through storytelling, trust, and reach, with AI bringing new formats, trends, and challenges for coverage.
This section is curated by:
Lana Glygalo
Co-founder of Burning Heroes
Lana Glygalo is the Co-founder of Top Voices, an advocate for early-stage founders, and a startup founder herself. She was one of the creators of the Burning Heroes Founders Association – a non-profit organization supporting early-stage founders, with a network of over 2,000 founders and investors worldwide. She also created Levelty.app, an app for kids and parents that helps establish chore habits and reduce nagging and tantrums. As a female startup founder, she is deeply committed to supporting all early-stage founders, amplifying their exposure, and helping grow their online visibility, both personally and for their products.
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