TechCrunch

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Before launching Finantier, Rojas worked on products for peer-to-peer lending platforms Lending Club and Dianrong, and served as chief technology officer for several fintech startups in Southeast Asia. It definitely doesn’t need to be a bank account, it could be in a digital wallet, e-commerce platform or other service providers.”

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

For their next undertaking, the Slaters wanted an opportunity to create a holistic dining experience on a level that Atlanta had never seen. For their next undertaking, the Slaters wanted an opportunity to create a holistic dining experience on a level that Atlanta had never seen. Ponce City Market presented that opportunity.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 18, 2023

Changing the economics of wearing a designer outfit opens up a whole new set of opportunities for dressing up, especially for budget-conscious younger shoppers who seem increasingly comfortable giving fashion rentals a whirl — fuelled by concern over the environmental and ethical costs of fast fashion. to rent the look).

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Impact Hub

JUNE 18, 2021

We collaborate in a Peer-Learning Partnership (PLP) to support these organisations to develop and scale internationally, particularly developing a deeper understanding of how better to support women-led impact businesses. Kick-off of the Peer-Learning Partnership. Screenshot of the kick-off workshop.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Notably, Metromile saw its valuation decline over 85% and was subsequently acquired by peer Lemonade , and it hasn’t been alone in losing a lot of value and being eyed by peers and incumbents. That level of interest can’t have vanished entirely, but there will definitely be winners and losers.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 19, 2019

The best opportunities in life come from people who PULL you into them. I even visited and made friends and went out every night with my peers. Life at Your Crossroads Photo by Justin Luebke on Unsplash Crossroads Cal Poly Pomona! What’s up!?! I’m so grateful to be up here addressing you today. That is the theme of my speech today.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 5, 2021

As Latin America attracts record-breaking venture capital totals, education technology startups in the region are given new opportunities to grow. He believes the broadness of Coderhouse’s offering makes it “tough to define one definition for outcomes.”. Why Latin American venture capital is breaking records this year.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 17, 2020

That has in turn led to a surge in the usage of tools to help home learners do their work better, and today, one of them is announcing a growth round that speaks to the opportunity in that market. Borkowski confirmed it is “definitely” an up round for the company. Everywhere else, Brainly is currently free to use. (In

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

Opportunity is everywhere, but it does not make its way to everyone. Ecosystem building work is often thankless, tiring, and even demoralizing at times. How do ecosystem builders stay motivated to keep doing the work? What specific practices do ecosystem builders use for self-care, to keep going, and avoid burning out? Doing both centers me.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 15, 2023

Unparalleled contrasts have marked the last decade and a half — from the devastating plunge of a major housing crash to the soaring heights of the longest bull market and the unforeseen havoc of a global pandemic. Amid these turbulent times, the VC accelerator industry has emerged as a stalwart player. the free YC Startup School courses).

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TechCrunch

JULY 2, 2021

Until children reach a certain age, enrichment programs are somewhat limited to school, sports, and camps, while money-making opportunities are largely non-existent. Because he feared they might fall behind their stateside peers, he began tutoring them when they arrived home, using Khan Academy among other software platforms.

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Forward Cities

JULY 2, 2019

Participants from four different cities hit the roads of two neighborhoods in Indianapolis, one of Forward Cities’ Community Entrepreneurship Accelerator cities, each advancing entrepreneurial opportunity on their own paths. Notably, however, significant value also springs from new relationships.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 7, 2018

If an 8-year-old can, we definitely can too! Written by Violet Lim, CEO and co-founder of Lunch Actually and EO Singapore. The original version of this article appeared on Violet’s LinkedIn blog. . We have come to the last month of 2018! I don’t know about you, but this year passed by like lightning for me. Home Alone.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JUNE 7, 2019

With what she gained as Fellow, she took on the opportunity to prepare her team in Suriname to be part of the International Robotics Olympics. As someone who gave them an opportunity.”. Ashna Mahepal, founder of Young Help Suriname (YHS) , is a member of the YLAI Network and 2016 YLAI Fellow. The Origins of Young Help Suriname (YHS).

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

AUGUST 29, 2020

One of the challenges in turning ecosystem building into a recognized profession is the lack of a recognized definition for what it is and what an ecosystem builder is. Clearly, if we’re going to come up with a professional definition of what ecosystem building is, it needs to include this connector/connecting aspect.

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StartupNation

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

In addition to getting the help you need and gaining perspective from your peers, there’s an added, less obvious benefit to asking for help. Here is my list of what worked for me, but this isn’t as a definitive list. Monkey and Me: A Real Survival Guide for Entrepreneurs” by Mike Smerklo. Copyright 2020 Lioncrest Publishing.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 23, 2014

15 years ago we were at the peak of Internet hype with the launch of many over-capitalized businesses with a market size & opportunity was limited. We are in a bubble (with so many private $1bn+ valuations). Where are we today? 50x more Internet users (2.4 Online connections that are 180x faster (10.5 Why is this?

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StartupNation

JANUARY 12, 2021

Over the past three years, my definition of an entrepreneur has changed dramatically. As entrepreneurs, we must be willing to coexist with failure and learn to appreciate our mistakes and use them as an opportunity to grow as a person and as an entrepreneur. Importance of teamwork and collaboration. 1: Work collaboratively.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 18, 2014

Great programmers are artists, for sure, but rock stars is about the last definition I’d choose. Great programmers are artists, for sure, but rock stars is about the last definition I’d choose.

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David Teten VC

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Our CISA investment structure provides downside protection to investors, making a once early, risky business, a more attractive investment opportunity. Q: Who are your closest peers, and how do you differ? We’re proud to share the next in PEVCtech ’s periodic series on the tech and analytics stack of investment management firms.

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Impact Hub

JULY 30, 2021

How can we make the field of entrepreneurship more inclusive to groups that are systematically deprived of representation? Larissa de Moura, a Brazilian social innovator based in Spain, has experienced first-hand the challenges of being a young, migrant entrepreneur and developing her startup on her own, in an unknown country.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Hibob , the startup behind the HR platform that goes by the name of “bob” (the company name is pronounced, “Hi, Bob!”), ”), has picked up $70 million in funding at a valuation that reliable sources close to the company tell us is around $500 million. It has raised $124 million to date.

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The Zapier Blog

APRIL 24, 2023

And although "Figma wizard" was nowhere to be found in my job description, I quickly realized that learning how to use it would make me better at my job. So I read lots of help docs, tinkered with the settings, and used it for all sorts of projects. What I did is called, in a word, upskilling. What I did is called, in a word, upskilling.

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FundersClub

JULY 13, 2017

As with any policy that lacks clear controls and definitions, a WFH policy that's hazily defined will often be twisted and exploited. Most offices, whether at a big company or at a startup, allow employees to work at home from time to time. The real answer, as with many things, isn't a nice declarative little package.

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Gust

DECEMBER 2, 2012

For any entrepreneur, even the best business opportunities, if entered for the wrong reasons, will likely fail. Definitely don’t jump into trendy businesses you don’t know just to be popular. Image via Facebook.com. Some of these reasons seem obvious, so forgive me for restating, but I still hear them too often.

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David Teten VC

APRIL 13, 2021

And even the firms that hire a placement agent almost always still have to run their own internal process. . Homebrew doesn’t report hiring a placement agent for their Fund I, despite (or because of) a well-pedigreed team. Greycroft in 2010 also had an experienced team, but didn’t either. In the the end, they reached their hard stop of $130m.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Even though she was mid-maternity leave from her managerial role at Airbnb, she jumped at the opportunity. “I I definitely had a full-time job, I had a newborn baby,” Walton said. “I I definitely had a full-time job, I had a newborn baby,” Walton said. Even if it was just for a few months.

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Angel Capital Association

MARCH 5, 2021

Based on the definition of an accredited angel of a net worth of $1 million or more, the potential number of angel investors could be up to four million. By: Amy Duncan, Fund Manager - San Diego Angel Conference (SDAC) III The number of accredited angel investors in the U.S. has held steady at around 300,000 for the last ten years.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

JANUARY 20, 2021

An easy to follow guide to overcome data pains and generate analytics ROI quickly. Photo from Pixabay Tell me if this sounds familiar, as a startup founder, you are constantly juggling many hats: marketing guru, product owner, growth hacker, sales master, accountant, and the list goes on. How would you evaluate it across demographics?

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 6, 2011

I was saying that I was happy it was all out in the open because I felt at least everybody could now understand the issues & opportunities from the perspectives of angels, entrepreneurs and VCs. 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.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JULY 13, 2021

Ramon Ray, founder of SmartHustle.com spoke with the founders of Maison de Papillon , Danielle Salinas, and Shriya Bisht about their journey and how a strong partnership has helped their business. In this powerful discussion they talked about: How to find and succeed with partners in your business. Do you have the right MINDSET for business growth.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 29, 2022

The company started as a peer-to-peer payment app for the French market. And it’s an opinionated take on mobile payments — not just a fresh coat of paint. I sat down with the company’s founders to discuss the thinking and vision for the future of Lydia. In many ways, Lydia isn’t standing still and keeps reinventing itself.

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David Teten VC

APRIL 13, 2021

And even the firms that hire a placement agent almost always still have to run their own internal process. . Homebrew doesn’t report hiring a placement agent for their Fund I, despite (or because of) a well-pedigreed team. Greycroft in 2010 also had an experienced team, but didn’t either. In the the end, they reached their hard stop of $130m.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

Dale shared with me this piece of advice he was given at the start of his tenure: “When you are interviewing CEO candidates for new job opportunities, ask them about the ‘failed rungs’ on their ladder. Years ago, my close friend Steve Case , cofounder of AOL, and I flew down to Asheville, North Carolina, for a private visit with Billy Graham.

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TechCrunch

MAY 7, 2021

The pandemic has just pushed edtech mainstream, but language-learning startup Duolingo had already spent the past decade figuring out how to build a successful edtech app. Want this kind of coverage on a different company or sector. Check out our ever-growing list of EC-1s , which include recent profiles of Klaviyo, StockX, Tonal and more.

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FundersClub

JUNE 12, 2017

Being an effective founder means questioning current paradigms, asking ‘Is there a better way to do this—and am I the person to do it?’ ’ It’s that line of thinking that leads people to create disruptive companies, to solve problems that were thought to be intractable.

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Y Combinator

JULY 15, 2019

It’s something that provokes anxiety, because this is the first time the founder/CEO is subject to external supervision, and the board has powers that include the firing of the CEO and the senior management. It is natural to feel this way. But first, what’s the purpose of a board? option grants). A note on board composition.

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