Entrepreneurs' Organization
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Explore the EO Path of Leadership to learn about leadership opportunities within EO. Applications for Regional Council Members, Standing Committee Members and Portfolio Team Members are due 15 October 2024. Applications for Experts are due 15 January 2025. ( View position descriptions.) I joined Entrepreneurs’ Organization in 2016, unsure what to expect.
Startup Blogpost
OCTOBER 14, 2024
This interview is with Kristin Marquet , Founder, Tech/Analytics/PR Expert, Academic Finance Background at Marquet Media. Kristin Marquet, Founder, Tech/Analytics/PR Expert, Academic Finance Background, Marquet Media Kristin, can you tell us a bit about yourself and your journey to becoming an expert in the startup world, especially focusing on the intersection of digital marketing, health and wellness, and parenting?
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Entrepreneurs' Organization
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Each 10 October, the World Health Organization recognizes World Mental Health Day. In 2024, the day focuses on the close connection between mental health and work. According to a study of 227 entrepreneurs in 46 countries by Founder Reports , 87.7% of entrepreneurs report struggling with one or more mental health issues. That’s an alarming statistic.
Revolution
OCTOBER 9, 2024
We gathered 50 founders from across the country for 36 hours of connection and candor in Alexandria, VA, and no surprise: We left inspired. At Rise of the Rest, our boots on the ground approach is one of our biggest points of pride. We believe place matters, and that there’s no substitute for meeting founders where they are, in the ecosystems they’re building within.
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SEPTEMBER 29, 2024
About a year ago, I asked why more VCs aren’t using coaches. Given the uncertain career paths for VCs, the unique dynamics around partner promotion within and across firms, and lack of clear direction on how to best spend your time on a day to day basis, it felt like investors would benefit from talking to someone who could provide some guidance. After all, it’s something they recommend founders do.
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American Entrepreneurship
OCTOBER 9, 2024
The company’s decade-long growth will continue with its recent funding round supporting its innovative approach to healthcare. In 2014 Maven Clinic Founder Kate Ryder had a vision for improving women’s healthcare. A decade later she announces that the world’s largest virtual clinic for women’s and family health raised a $125 million Series F funding round—supporting its next stage of growth and expansion of services.
AsiaTechDaily
SEPTEMBER 29, 2024
Southeast Asia-focused venture capital firm TNB Aura plans to invest around $30 million in startups in the Philippines over the next three years.
Hunter Walk
OCTOBER 14, 2024
I’m a Sanzo drinker. I’m also a Sanzo angel investor. The order is important because I fell in love with the product before I even knew about the company, and the hustle of its founder/CEO Sandro Roco. Over the last few years he’s been a diligent company-builder, brand steward, and community leader. Watching the boom/bust cycle of DTC brands that were running on just the sugar high of venture dollars has given me even more appreciation for those who, yes, require investment cap
American Entrepreneurship
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Access to funding remains a challenge for women entrepreneurs. Insights from over 6,300 Fund Her Future grant applicants were the basis of the 2024 State of Women’s Small Business Report , recently published by B lock Advisors by H&R Block. The Report covered topics ranging from businesswomen’s views on the economy to the greatest common challenges faced by a woman-owned business.
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The complexity of financial data, the need for real-time insight, and the demand for user-friendly visualizations can seem daunting when it comes to analytics - but there is an easier way. With Logi Symphony, we aim to turn these challenges into opportunities. Our platform empowers you to seamlessly integrate advanced data analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting into your applications, transforming raw data into actionable insights.
Entrepreneurs' Organization
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
The ability to embrace change is a fundamental skill for any founder. Growing a business from the ground up requires being willing and able to adapt as your product evolves, your market changes, and your customer base grows. And while entrepreneurs tend to be more inclined to embrace change than most people, that doesn’t mean it’s always easy for us.
Berkonomics
OCTOBER 10, 2024
I cannot tell you how many times I have seen executive summaries of business plans in which the entrepreneur seeks $5,000,000 to build the business. Four reasons you should reconsider. First, few startups can use that much money today with all the virtual services available and increasingly inexpensive methods of development, prototyping and marketing.
Jason Malki
OCTOBER 11, 2024
The Future of Collaborative Shopping: An Interview with Adekunle Babasola, Founder & CEO of Prizeskout Corporation I had the pleasure of interviewing Adekunle Babasola, a project leader and product innovator with over 8 years of experience driving success in diverse environments. He has successfully led projects to completion, championed user-centric products, and is currently disrupting the online deals space with his startup, Prizeskout.
Tomasz Tunguz
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Recently, Thomas Laffont of Coatue highlighted a non-obvious impact of the M&A slowdown after this preamble : “Ironically and I think somewhat perversely one of the byproducts of constraining big companies from buying small companies is it hurts small companies. This point is clear & straightforward. Less demand for an asset decreases price. 2023 & 2024 are two of the three lowest in the last 12 years in both activity & value across the ten largest strategic software buyers
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American Entrepreneurship
OCTOBER 2, 2024
Local broadband providers offer greater access to achieve economic prosperity Rural economies and communities benefit from access to fiber broadband, boosting entrepreneurship, income, and business investments. This occurs particularly when local providers are involved, according to a first-of-its-kind peer-reviewed study by the nonprofit Center on Rural Inno vation (CORI). r Titled “ Bey ond Connectivity: The Role of Broadband in Rural Economic Growth and Resilience” , the research study compa
Entrepreneurs' Organization
OCTOBER 2, 2024
There’s a robust correlation between success and having the ability to say “no” to opportunities that don’t serve you. Here’s how can learn how to master the art of saying “no,” too. “We’ve said no to Fortune 500 companies,” said Tim Bergler of Percipio Group Consulting during an expert panel session with 50 entrepreneurs in the room.
NZ Entrepreneur
OCTOBER 9, 2024
As the founder of Buy Kiwi , an eCommerce platform built for New Zealand-owned businesses, Jamie Farmer has helped plenty of Kiwi businesses sell their products and services to a local, national and global market. He’s also seen many experience issues when setting up their website domains, where it’s not always straightforward securing the right one for their business.
Jason Malki
OCTOBER 7, 2024
I had the pleasure of interviewing Jon Brewton, the founder and CEO of Data² , a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) specializing in AI-powered solutions for data integration and reasoning. With over 20 years of experience spanning data science, AI development, and business strategy, Jon has carved out a niche in transforming how industries like Defense and Energy leverage data to make strategic decisions.
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Lack of digitalization decreases business competitiveness. To thrive, embracing modern solutions becomes essential. The approach to digitalization often aligns with a company's business model. This shift not only boosts productivity but also automates processes and improves security. The tech market offers a wealth of technologies tailored for management, planning, and forecasting, replacing outdated pen-and-paper methods.
Tomasz Tunguz
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
Morgan Stanley surveyed a group of CIOS to understand the sources of AI budget. If hyperscalers deploy $100b in capex on AI this year & legions of software vendors hawk AI solutions, the money to justify it must come from somewhere. 41% of CIOs said net new spend. 35% said existing software spend. Only 6% said it would come from professional services.
Innovation 2 Enterprise
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
i2E Receives 2024 Excellence in Economic Development Bronze Award from the International Economic Development Council IEDC’s annual Excellence Awards honor the economic development organizations, government entities, initiatives, and programs that have demonstrated consistent, exemplary performance in the profession i2E, Inc. received a 2024 Excellence in Economic Development Bronze Award from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC).
American Entrepreneurship
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
The companies in the 2024 list were impacted by several factors that slowed their growth. With the forewarning that artificial intelligence will dramatically change everyday lives, how we work concerns many. Acadian Ventures , an early-stage venture capital firm, announced its 2024 Future of Work 100, an annual list of venture-backed startups impacting how work gets done in the future.
NZ Entrepreneur
OCTOBER 2, 2024
Callaghan Innovation’s Deep Tech Incubator Programme has supported nearly half of the innovative deep tech startups founded in Aotearoa over the past 10 years. Key highlights: The Deep Tech Incubator Programme has contributed to 49% of total new deep tech deals (80 out of 162 deals) between 2014 – 2023.* Cumulative private investment commitment and follow-on investment is about 8.6 times amount of public repayable grant funding. ($381M private vs $44m public). 38% Women-led / co-led sta
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CAPTARGET presents a masterclass in M&A deal sourcing. Learn to cast a wide net, embracing seller self-identification. Consistency is the linchpin: keep the origination process steady for a reliable flow of opportunities. Diversify your tactics, employing various tools and vendors. Tech matters! Understand DNS settings, domain authority, and brand presence for optimal outreach.
AsiaTechDaily
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Japanese food producer Kagome, via its U.S. subsidiary Garbic USA, has introduced a $50 million corporate venture capital fund aimed at supporting innovation in the agricultural industry.
Startup Blogpost
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
This is an exclusive interview with Anna Stella, Marketing Expert, BBSA. Could you please tell us a bit about yourself and your journey in the world of startups and entrepreneurship? My journey to founding BBSA is as unique as the company itself. While I initially secured funding by winning a TV show, BBSA’s success is rooted in our dedication to clients and passion for marketing.
Tomasz Tunguz
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Klarna, the Swedish fintech giant, is making waves by churning from industry-standard software like Salesforce and Workday in favor of building its own internal systems with AI. After their success with AI customer support automation which manages 2/3 of their customer inquiries , Klarna is now doubling down on this strategy. Klarna is betting AI-enabled software is the future of internal tools.
American Entrepreneurship
OCTOBER 3, 2024
JOYA’s preventive skin health approach seeks to address skin cancer, anti-aging, and more The founder of JOYA, the first employee skin health and wellness benefit platform, recognizes consumers are placing greater importance on their skin care. They prioritize anti-aging wellness and preventive care reflected in the growing skin health and wellness market estimated to be $30 billion. “Skin is our largest organ, playing a vital role in our health, mood, and confidence.
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Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr
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