start-up
noun
variants
or startup
often attributive
1
: the act or an instance of setting in operation or motion
2
: a fledgling business enterprise
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But unlike his business ideas, the world has moved on without him, and Dan has turned Bonus Life into a successful supplement start-up, making it into the top 30 under 30 list of young entrepreneurs overnight – living the life Moritz always wanted.
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
Founded by Max Ma, a former retail tech executive and data scientist, the company has catapulted from a start-up focused on wholesale buying and planning tools to a global leader providing omnichannel merchandise solutions.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 19 Nov. 2024
The filing details various investments and commitments, including equity method investments and other investments in real estate and start-up ventures.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
His website connects him to an award-winning start-up called Tatami, specializing in affordable modular housing.
—Suzanne Seggerman, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
Founded by Max Ma, a former retail tech executive and data scientist, the company has catapulted from a start-up focused on wholesale buying and planning tools to a global leader providing omnichannel merchandise solutions.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 19 Nov. 2024
The filing details various investments and commitments, including equity method investments and other investments in real estate and start-up ventures.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
His website connects him to an award-winning start-up called Tatami, specializing in affordable modular housing.
—Suzanne Seggerman, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Start-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/start-up. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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