TechCrunch

MAY 9, 2023

For founders and investors, there’s no platform like TechCrunch Disrupt. Just as the industry is always evolving and innovating — especially in recent months — we’re doing the same to keep Disrupt on the cutting edge for first-time founders, seasoned investors, visionaries and everybody in between.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 23, 2012

When I came out of college LA Law was one of the most popular shows on TV and made being a lawyer sexy, so most of my peers made that career choice. They are frustrated by the past decade of subpar returns for the sector. The most recent report to weigh in on the troubles of the industry was produced by the esteemed Kauffman Foundation.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

Community isn’t a single Slack group or event or newsletter. Despite this nebulous, disconnected reality, companies are paying more attention to various channels as remote work and digital communication powers our days. who is building the best community in edtech right now? — natasha (@nmasc_) February 16, 2021.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 27, 2023

To meet the changing startup landscape, we’re refreshing and re-imagining TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 in a big way, with more of what you love and new ways to accelerate your growth. What’s new at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023? That’s certainly true for the Builder Stage.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 4, 2013

Since Arrested Development is back I thought I’d resurrect Gob Bluth’s answer when he was told he needed a “business model” – he quickly figured out that he was missing one so he asked Starla, the Bluth company secretary, if she would be his business model. My take on his argument is this: 1. ” True.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 7, 2021

Annie Cheng is active in the Seattle chapter of Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) ‘s Accelerator programme, which empowers entrepreneurs with the tools, community and accountability necessary to aggressively grow their businesses. How did the pandemic disrupt your company, and what pivot did you make in response?

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 26, 2022

We remain confident in the long-term trend that software enables and the value accrued to disruptive startups; we also recognized that in a strong market it is important to ring the cash register and this doesn’t come without a concentrated effort to do so.

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David Teten VC

JULY 27, 2021

We have collected a wide range of freebies, contests, accelerators, online communities, and VCs designed for student tech founders. You could also live in a local “hacker house” for community support, e.g., Edyfi , The Garden , or Womxn Ignite. Right here. 1) Your school. school of engineering). school of engineering).

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American Entrepreneurship

DECEMBER 8, 2023

SDAC angel investors build social capital as they work together to discover investable companies with the potential to disrupt industries and solve real-world challenges. SDAC angel investors build social capital as they work together to discover investable companies with the potential to disrupt industries and solve real-world challenges.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 6, 2011

I was sick of hyperbole articles pronouncing that VCs were “scared or AngelList&# or “it was disrupting VC&# or some other BS exaggeration like that. It is a communication platform. I was an angel investor in his company, made a bunch of calls on his behalf and then I personally sent it out on AngelList. It is additive.

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American Entrepreneurship

AUGUST 1, 2024

By identifying the leaders who can collaborate, mentor, and advance the field, this important community can accelerate advancements in AI in an ethical and beneficial manner to society.” They were nominated by peers, industry influencers, technology vendors and analysts and passed through a six-month selection process.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 29, 2016

When Ryan and I decided to get involved in the education sector, comments from peers were along the lines of: ‘Oh, that’s sweet’ and ‘Are you doing that full time?’ When Ryan and I decided to get involved in the education sector, comments from peers were along the lines of: ‘Oh, that’s sweet’ and ‘Are you doing that full time?’

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This is going to be BIG.

DECEMBER 16, 2013

Peer to peer lending, community supported agriculture, ride sharing, house sharing, fans supporting artists directly, bike share--even the growth of healthy lifestyle activities like yoga and running--it''s not just about new business models. Last night, I went to go see Dallas Buyers Club. It''s a very powerful movie.

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Revolution

JUNE 10, 2019

Yet, technology adoption within the real estate community as a means to fundamentally disrupt how physical assets behave and how transactions occur was lagging up until the last couple of years. it characterizes the space in which we live, the environment in which we work, and the places where we socialize.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 1, 2016

This month, we’ll be engaging in an open dialogue that asks the question, “What does social entrepreneurship look like within our global EO community and beyond?” When Ryan and I decided to get involved in the education sector, comments from peers were along the lines of: ‘Oh, that’s sweet’ and ‘Are you doing that full-time?’

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entrepreneurship education peer-to-peer culture 130

Ecosystem Builder Hub

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

Despite all of the jockeying, misplaced competition, resources, politics and the like, we are here to help our communities to thrive by supporting the success of entrepreneurs… It’s important to remember and focus our mindsets there.”. I stay motivated by focusing on the people and the local community that I want to impact.

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Y Combinator

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Scaling a consumer-focused financial platform—that is also now the primary bank account for millions of UK consumers—in the midst of a once in a century pandemic is close to impossible. In April 2020, British banking startup Monzo’s revenue fell by almost 50%. This did not happen by magic. Banking is a ubiquitous but hard to crack industry.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 7, 2022

” European VC funds are building community around ESG initiatives. Gap analysis and benchmarking versus the industry to see how we can become better versus your peers and competitors. Tired of hot air and empty promises — and eager to make it easier to actually implement the goals that are set, ESGgo comes along.

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peer-to-peer data collection sustainability disruption 92

TechCrunch

OCTOBER 21, 2021

It has become a flagship entity for the tech community in France with hundreds of startups working from there. There are many ways to join the Station F community. There are three basic building bricks behind Launch — content, tools and community. Finally, the program is based on peer-to-peer feedback.

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peer-to-peer education entrepreneurs communities 83

TechCrunch

MAY 23, 2022

On the education front, he says the outfit provides online accredited education, drug information, job listings, discussion boards and everything else its community of pharmacists needs to advance professionally and better serve patients. The app also helps pharmacists search for new job opportunities or to post job offers.

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peer-to-peer education networking health 84

Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 22, 2016

When Ryan and I decided to get involved in the education sector, comments from peers were along the lines of: ‘Oh, that’s sweet’ and ‘Are you doing that full-time?’ When Ryan and I decided to get involved in the education sector, comments from peers were along the lines of: ‘Oh, that’s sweet’ and ‘Are you doing that full-time?’

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American Entrepreneurship

OCTOBER 17, 2023

When you drive through your local community or go to your place of employment, you are coming in contact with businesses, both large and small. This is particularly true of industries where technology is disrupting business models. The most common advice given to aspiring entrepreneurs is to start a business that ignites your passion.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

It has now become a materials innovation company disrupting how clothes are made. This is a huge opportunity for founders to build a purpose-native company that will have generational impact on the community, for employees and investors alike. today and has chosen an apt ticker to do it: BIRD. This needs to change. And it will.

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Angel Capital Association

JANUARY 13, 2022

Fostering these entrepreneurs and the economies they impact is a direct result of ACA’s mission to fuel the success of angel investor community. ACA’s Four Pillars: Bringing ACA’s Mission to Life Community Networking The heartbeat of our community networking pillar is our diversity, equity, and inclusion effort.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 7, 2022

This event draws an incredible mix of Silicon Valley’s startup community, including over 40 VC firms so far — a who’s who of founders, investors, tech makers and movers and shakers. If you want to share a friendly evening of cocktails and relaxed networking under the stars with your startup peers, you need to grab your ticket today.

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peer-to-peer VC venture capital disruption 78

TechCrunch

AUGUST 11, 2021

Lawrence Kosick is the co-founder of GetSetUp , the largest online learning community designed specifically for older adults. We see an emphasis on young founders (“40 Under 40”), innovative ideas and disruptive challenges to legacy brands, incumbent companies and “old” ways of thinking. Older adults have so much to offer.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Studies have shown that students who participate in this program feel connected to their school, the teachers, and their peers, and don’t end up socially isolated. The platform ultimately creates a climate change in the school that encourages a sense of community where there are no bullies or victims.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Two black entrepreneurs, despite living in segregated America, found ways to exercise their creativity and disrupt their worlds. The dining room of the Pontchartrain Hotel was the barbershop of Durham and New Orleans, a third place that helped to foster community and shared innovation in Detroit’s hypercompetitive automobile ecosystem.

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peer-to-peer communities entrepreneurship innovation 69

TechCrunch

MAY 14, 2023

Enter Charlie , a new startup offering banking services for the 62+ community, which launched last week with $7.5 Welcome to The Interchange ! If you received this in your inbox, thank you for signing up and your vote of confidence. If you’re reading this as a post on our site, sign up here so you can receive it directly in the future.

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peer-to-peer startup mix-use SaaS 112

TechCrunch

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Kegg was unveiled on the TechCrunch Disrupt SF stage, back in 2018 , as part of our startup battlefield competition (though it didn’t go on to win). Fertility tracking has seen an explosion of startup activity in recent years. Femtech startup Lady Technologies is adding to this rich mix with the full U.S. market — priced at $275.

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health peer-to-peer mix-use technology 104

David Teten VC

MARCH 1, 2022

This is part of a series on building your career in venture capital: Reading list for working in private equity/venture capital , including all of the major online communities, programs, and educational options for people studying VC. For emerging VC and private equity investors: accelerators, platforms, communities, and incubators.

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Angel Capital Association

JUNE 7, 2021

The future of our economies and our communities is at stake. We are grappling with healthcare challenges, irreversibly disrupted industries, millions of underemployed workers, and devastating racial and gender inequities. We will grow the angel investor community by expanding our strategic work in four key areas: Community Networking.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

JULY 1, 2020

As I recently wrote , society needs ecosystem builders now more than ever to help communities rebuild and recover. I’ve met and worked with ecosystem builders in many disciplines, roles, and capacities at both the local level in my community and at the field level nationally. A Different Mindset.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 25, 2023

But it turns out there are still a number of people very invested in the concept of communities making their own decisions on how to spend millions of dollars. D espite the slowdown in venture capital activity, there’s still a mountain of money flowing through startups today. Remarkable rounds of the week Etoro reloads at $3.5B

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Andreessen Horowitz

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Microsoft CTO Kevin Scott, in conversation with a16z’s Bob Swan, explains how AI copilots are keeping developers longer in a flow state and why AI copilots more broadly could be the start of an industrial revolution for knowledge work. [00:59] That’s the exciting thing to me about building a technology.

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Continuations

APRIL 8, 2019

Many organized religions intentionally disrupt the Knowledge Loop. Or people can belong to communities that meet the need for recognition but at the cost of a conformity that restricts participation in the Knowledge Loop. The prior excerpts covered the freedom to learn , to create , and to share.

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capital peer-to-peer education creativity 40

Y Combinator

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Scaling a consumer-focused financial platform—that is also now the primary bank account for millions of UK consumers—in the midst of a once in a century pandemic is close to impossible. In April 2020, British banking startup Monzo’s revenue fell by almost 50%. Banking is a ubiquitous but hard to crack industry.

peer-to-peer 40

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