AWS Startups Blog

Most startups want to achieve the title of ‘high-growth’. It’s a moniker that defines their stratospheric growth within their sector. That labels them as a disruptor and change maker. And that paints them as innovative and interesting—as the kind of company that investors pay attention to and customers want to adopt. Which is exactly what Signal AI, Synthesia and TrueLayer—all winners in the Rocketship category of the AWS Software Startups Awards—have done.

Brace for Impact! The AWS Impact Accelerator program got off to a flying start—and it’s only the beginning of what this initiative has to offer. Get an inside look at what Impact Accelerator participants experience, and learn how to apply for the next Impact Accelerator Program.

Female founders receive just a portion of the funding that male founders do. That’s not just bad news for women who want to build a startup—it’s bad news for everybody. Women are the driving force behind a thriving economy. AWS recognizes the immense need for an increase in inclusivity in the startup ecosystem. That’s why we are excited to be launching applications for the second cohort of our Impact Accelerator, exclusively focused on women-led businesses.

What do you get when you mix an AWS Summit with one of the fastest growing tech conferences in Toronto? We call that one of our busiest weeks yet. Packed with networking, collaborating with peers, and learning from top thought leaders in the space, our week at AWS Summit Toronto and Collision Conference 2022 last […]

Each month, the AWS Startups blog is packed with announcements, resources, stories, and videos. Let’s get caught up on anything that you might have missed in July.

Is your head buzzing with buzzwords? Let’s unpack the terminology and the acronyms that define startup speak, so that any founder can talk entrepreneur and investment with ease.

When it comes to funding a business, there are several options that you can choose from, but two of the most common are to bootstrap or to find venture capital (VC). The two are very different approaches and can often be used in conjunction with one another to take a startup from one stage to the next. Learn the difference between these, and hear from a founder making that choice for his own startup.

As a startup, your days are filled with competing priorities: you want to focus your time on innovation and product market fit—not worrying about underlying infrastructure or unexpected costs, but by following these four recommendations, you can extend your runway and create a long-term strategy for cost management.

Calling all business decision-makers, operators, founders, developers, and C-level executives alike who are ready to explore what’s next in Blockchain, NFTs, cryptocurrency, and beyond. AWS Web3 Ready is a one-day virtual event, designed with the Web3-savvy and the Web3-curious in mind. Get a first look at the speaker line up, and register to receive our exclusive NFT artwork.

The qualities that make an uber-successful tech startup founder are a complex, even mystical, blend of traits. As we celebrate the stars of our AWS Software Startup awards, meet three incredible founders who share similar key characteristics and are blazing a distinctive trail.