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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With a proven track record of creating positive experiences and driving business success at SAP, Namita is dedicated to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, spearheading strategic initiatives and mentoring start-ups on holistic marketing and communications strategies.
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Namita Gupta-Hehl, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
And a 2024 McKinsey Health Institute report found that 11 start-ups addressing erectile dysfunction—along with other health conditions—raised more than $1.2 billion in a period of four years, while during the same time period, eight start-ups addressing endometriosis raised just $44m.
—Monique Wilson, Glamour, 28 Mar. 2025
Nikola, which was a hot start-up and rising star on Wall Street before becoming enmeshed in scandal, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in February.
—Matt Ott, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2025
The firm specializes in real estate, technology development, start-ups and business disputes resolution.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2025
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Namita Gupta-Hehl, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
And a 2024 McKinsey Health Institute report found that 11 start-ups addressing erectile dysfunction—along with other health conditions—raised more than $1.2 billion in a period of four years, while during the same time period, eight start-ups addressing endometriosis raised just $44m.
—Monique Wilson, Glamour, 28 Mar. 2025
Nikola, which was a hot start-up and rising star on Wall Street before becoming enmeshed in scandal, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in February.
—Matt Ott, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2025
The firm specializes in real estate, technology development, start-ups and business disputes resolution.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2025
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“Start-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/start-up. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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