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What minority founders must consider before entering the venture-backed startup ecosystem

TechCrunch

With venture investors committing to funding Black and minority founders, alongside the growing availability of government-backed proposals, such as New Jersey allocating $10 million to a seed fund for Black and Latinx startups , can we expect to see fundamental change? But what about the demographics of the VC firms?

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Makerbot: The First "Real" Brooklyn Exit

This is going to be BIG.

That''s not really positive or sustainable for building a startup ecosystem. Check out this post from NYC Resistor''s blog four years ago about the launch of the very first Makerbot. No, Makerbot was valued for it''s existing, real, growing business and it will continue to be in that business for years to come.

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The Screwy Logic of Crowdfunding and Venture Fund Regulation

This is going to be BIG.

I can't put up my track record on my blog, which I'd happily do--whether I have any exits (even though it is theoretically public what I've worked on and who might have sold to a company that rhymes with hype) and how the other companies are doing. I can't tell you anything about it thanks to the SEC. scratches bald head].

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The Market Diversifies: International Innovation Captures Larger Share Of Startup Funding Applications

Gust

In Q3 the global startup ecosystem continued to thrive, with 25% growth over the same quarter last year and up 18% from last quarter, as the innovation economy expands around the world. The post The Market Diversifies: International Innovation Captures Larger Share Of Startup Funding Applications appeared first on The Gust Blog.

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Do you really know how to learn?

This is going to be BIG.

As I finished up my weekly newsletter of NYC's tech events and classes , I thought a lot about some recent conversations I've had with some new entrants into the startup ecosystem--enthusiastic young professionals whose stated goals centered around learning. The abilty to be direct and honest.

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[OurCrowd in Khaleej Times] OurCrowd keen to boost UAE’s startup ecosystem

OurCrowd

Global venture investing platform OurCrowd is busy implementing its aggressive growth plans in the UAE as it sees huge synergy between the UAE and Israel’s startup ecosystem. The post [OurCrowd in Khaleej Times] OurCrowd keen to boost UAE’s startup ecosystem appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

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How Support Organizations Can Unlock the Potential of Entrepreneurs in Vietnam

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Establishing a network: Language barriers, cultural differences, and a disorganized startup ecosystem can make networking in Vietnam seem impossible. and more articles from the EO blog. Increasing competition: How will you differentiate your company and its products to rise above ambitious competitors? Register now!