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Forge the Future: Immersive Roleplaying for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

Paul G. Silva

Built on the award-winning Forged in the Dark framework, this experiential learning tool places participants in the roles of startup founders racing to bring their vision to life before time and resources run out. Forge the Future allows you to experience these challenges firsthand.

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Our Investment Framework Post-COVID-19

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From taking all aspects of our accelerators digital (including our Demo Day) to rethinking the opportunities of the future, we’ve taken this moment to analyze what innovations can come from this time and new opportunities that arise from our changing environment. As a VC firm, we’ve had to adapt many aspects of our business as well.

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Finding Founder-Market-Geography Fit

Revolution

It was an opportunity to generate significant returns, momentum for rising startup markets, and innovation that would strengthen America’s dynamism and competitiveness. This trifecta serves as a catalyst for accelerated growth and long-term viability. Below are a few companies we backed with a strong “who,” “what,” and “where.”

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Rustic Canyon Speaks out on GaiKai Exit, Changing Nature of VC, LA Tech & More

Both Sides of the Table

We spent a bunch of time in the video talking about “disruption” as described by Clay Christensen in his seminal book, “The Innovator’s Dilemman” which I profiled here. I was influenced by Clay’s work and Fred Wilson has also said that he, too, was influenced by him.

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Operationalize Your Startup

Paul G. Silva

Read this article to learn about the VIRAL framework. This workshop is great for entrepreneurs who have generated revenue and are ready to expand their operations! Prework (Due Before The Session). Create a free entrepreneur account on the Abaca website. Do an initial VIRAL assessment of your company using Abaca’s tool. Your Instructor.

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FSD Africa expands insurtech accelerator program to Ghana and Nigeria

TechCrunch

But the market might soon change as innovative products that run on micropayment or pay-per-use frameworks emerge under the support of institutions like the U.K.-funded At FSD Africa, we are committed to the growth of the insurance sector and are excited to be involved in grooming the next generation of insurance innovators. …

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Indonesian Startup BintanGo Raises $2.2M to Accelerate Live Commerce Expansion

AsiaTechDaily

This round of funding has gained support from Contents Technologies, Transcend Capital Partners, and existing backers Investible and eWTP Tech Innovation Fund. BintanGo’s operational framework centers around a platform that leverages creator-powered marketing and user-generated content. million in funding support.