Dave Mustaine

Dave Mustaine is a business writer and startup analyst at Sharkalytics.com. His articles break down what happens after the cameras stop rolling, highlighting both big wins and behind-the-scenes challenges. With a background in entrepreneurship and data analytics, Dave brings a sharp, practical lens to startup success and failure. When he’s not writing, he mentors founders and speaks at entrepreneur events.

Dave Mustaine
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Mathematical Models for Risk Analysis and Business Strategy

Entrepreneurship

Risk never waits politely outside the boardroom. It shows up inside pricing meetings, capital plans, cybersecurity reviews, supply chain calls, and market expansion debates. Leaders still have to choose a direction. Mathematical models sit right in the middle of that tension. They turn uncertainty about outcomes, costs, timing, reputation, compliance, and survival into numbers leaders […]

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How To Build a Data Strategy – Scope, Budget, and Ownership

Entrepreneurship

A data strategy answers three hard questions up front: what data matters, how much it will realistically cost, and who is responsible when things break or decisions stall. Without clear scope, disciplined budgeting, and defined ownership, data initiatives drift into dashboards nobody trusts, pipelines nobody understands, and tools nobody wants to maintain. A workable data

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7 Businesses That Can Make Serious Profit In 2026 – From AI To Home Services

Entrepreneurship

Global adoption of artificial intelligence is accelerating at an unprecedented rate across industries and company sizes. Global AI market value is projected to rise from $230-$305 billion in 2024 to $1.8 trillion by 2030, signaling massive capital inflow and innovation momentum. More than 212,000 AI companies now operate worldwide, including over 62,000 startups actively building

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5 Red Flags in Market Forecast Reports (With Examples for 2026)

Entrepreneurship

Market forecast reports often look authoritative, data-heavy, and confident, but a significant share of them fail under close inspection. The most reliable way to judge a forecast is not whether it predicts growth or decline, but whether its assumptions, methods, and constraints are transparent and internally consistent. For 2026-focused reports, five red flags appear repeatedly

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How To Bootstrap A Business – Step-By-Step Funding Plan, Lean Startup Costs, Cash Flow Tips, And Growth Strategy

Entrepreneurship

Bootstrapping means building and growing a business using personal resources and operating revenue instead of outside investors. Control stays with the founder, decisions move faster, and ownership remains intact. Around 78% of businesses rely on self-funding at the early stage, which shows how common and practical this approach can be. Today, we will focus on

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By 2027, minorities are projected to outnumber whites in the U.S. labor force for the first time in history

Dragons’ Den Canada Success Stories And Failures – Biggest Wins, Biggest Flops, And What Happened After The Show

Entrepreneurship

Dragons’ Den operates as a televised investment forum where entrepreneurs face seasoned investors while asking for capital in exchange for equity, just like Shark Tank. Viewers often focus on dramatic negotiations, sharp critiques, and decisive moments. Business outcomes after filming often matter far more than what happens under studio lights. Some pitches launched companies worth

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Barbara Corcoran Best Shark Tank Deals (And What Happened Next)

Entrepreneurship

Barbara Corcoran joined Shark Tank as an investor in 2009 and quickly built a reputation tied to sharp instincts and direct involvement. Real estate experience shaped her mindset, while hands-on mentorship became a defining trait. More than 80 businesses received funding over 14 years on the show, a number that reflects selectivity rather than volume.

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What Happened to First Defense Nasal Screens After Shark Tank

Entrepreneurship

fFirst Defense Nasal Screens, also called FDNS, are hypoallergenic, self-adhesive nasal filters designed to sit externally without insertion. Product design focuses on protecting users against airborne allergens, pollutants, and viruses while allowing natural breathing. Invention credit goes to Joe Moore, a cancer survivor who presented the product on Shark Tank Season 2, Episode 2. FDNS

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