Since the business side of my world is focused on entrepreneurialism and business growth, so is my new year reading list.

While there is no formalized list of “Thou Shall Not” items for start-ups seeking funding similar to the Ten Commandments, if there were, Thou Shall Not encumber your balance sheet with debt, would certainly make the list.

Global Investor Register is a curated listing of Angel Networks, Funds, VCs and Corporate VCs from around the world.

Global Accelerator Register is a curated listing of  accelerators from around the world.

This year’s 36|86 event included at least sixteen startups with women founders or women who otherwise serve in executive positions. Additionally, four of the five finalists operated women led startups!

Augusta, GA ranks number 8 in the country as a top city for startups.

Greensboro ranks number 9 in the country as a top city for startups, and scores high as a result of its favorable business environment. (source- wallethub, April 2015)

The Women Entrepreneurs Register is a curated listing spotlighting stories about women entrepreneurs and their startups.

Columbia, SC ranks number two of the TOP 10 Cities with the Lowest Startup Costs.
(source- smartasset.com, September, 2015)

DesignDODO Co-founder Keerti Chowdhry in describing the future of the DesignDODO platform:

We’re going make DesignDODO a living, breathing, self-sustaining market-place for design. We’re going to change how this country creates and consumes design.