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An Angel Investing Overview of Key Founder Issues

The Seraf Compass

Conventional wisdom is that startups with cofounders succeed more often than startups run by solo entrepreneurs. Whether true or not, startups with multiple founders face key issues that will affect the company and its ability to raise money, grow, and ultimately be successful.

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Empowering Members to Lead Leaders: EO’s Path of Leadership

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Are you ready to take your leadership journey to the next level but need help deciding which path to take? EO Path of Leadership (PoL) offers members who have served in local or regional leadership positions an opportunity to grow their leadership skills as a leader of leaders while serving the organization as a whole. Not sure which position is right for you?

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Korea’s Pangyo Techno Valley: A Pioneering Hub in the Global Robot Industry

AsiaTechDaily

Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register The global robot market is experiencing rapid transformation. According to a report by the Boston Consulting Group, the global robot market is projected to reach between USD 160 billion and USD 260 billion by 2023. In alignment with this global trend, both large companies and startups in Korea are preparing for the impending changes.

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Money Talks: The Key to Preventing Churn and Boosting Profitability

Entrepreneur's Handbook

Techniques to minimize churn and maximize your returns. You’ve spent countless hours and resources winning over a new customer. It feels great, right? But what if that customer leaves after a few months? That’s churn, and it’s a profit killer. Let’s get down to the basics of why preventing churn is a must for your business’s growth and how you can tackle it effectively.

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5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales

Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners Ignites Innovation with Three Strategic Investments!

Ben Franklin Technology Partners

Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern PA is not merely investing in startups; it’s championing their dreams and helping them navigate the exciting terrain of technological innovation. Ben Franklin is proud to announce its recent investments in three remarkable tech companies based in central and northern Pennsylvania. These strategic investments will empower these startups to push the boundaries and bring their groundbreaking products, processes, and software application

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Seed the Future's Mid-Campaign Update

Angel Capital Association

By Tony Shipley, Seed the Future Campaign Chair, and Katelynne Staehnke, Director of Development, on behalf of the Angel Investor Foundation. We sincerely appreciate the many contributions our Angel Capital Association (ACA) members, Angel Groups and other donors have made and continue to make to the Seed the Future (STF) Campaign. Since launching publicly in 2022, the Angel Investor Foundation (AIF) has raised over $1.4M towards the set $2.3M goal.

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Cisco & Splunk Continue the Trend of

Tomasz Tunguz

Earlier today, Cisco announced its intention to acquire Splunk for $28b , a 30% premium to the closing price. Reviewing the financials, we see Splunk is a very healthy business. Metric Value Revenue, $b 3.64 Revenue Growth 37% Gross Margin 77.7% Net Income Margin -7.6% Cash Flow from Ops Margin 12.2% Estimated Sales Efficiency 0.60 Forward Multiple pre-M&A 4.2 Implied Forward Multiple post-M&A 5.7 Predicted Forward Multiple based on Market Comps 7.5 $3.6b in revenues growing at 37% place

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All In Summit videos

Jason Calacanis

Friends, We had an epic All In Summit last week, with 1,800 hundred people, three insane parties, and around two dozen amazing discussions. We are posting all the discussions on the All In YouTube channel: [link] Bill Gurley got a four-minute standing ovation for his “2,851 miles” talk — which many are saying is the best talk ever given at a tech conference: Graham Allison was mind-blowing: …and it paired perfectly with Ray Dalio’s: Larry Summers was also a huge hig

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Three innovators tackling food supply chain challenges

Impact Hub

In a world fraught with food supply chain challenges, innovation is the key to progress. Let’s embark on a journey to explore three extraordinary initiatives at the forefront of this transformation. These visionary endeavours are reshaping the way we produce, distribute, and consume food. From tackling food waste and enhancing sustainability to reimagining urban farming, these projects are pioneering solutions that promise a brighter and more sustainable future for our global food ecosyste

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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[Alloy Therapeutics in Business Wire] Alloy Therapeutics announces scientific advisory board to drive roadmap of biotherapeutic discovery platform innovation

OurCrowd

The post [Alloy Therapeutics in Business Wire] Alloy Therapeutics announces scientific advisory board to drive roadmap of biotherapeutic discovery platform innovation appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

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Building Applications with AI - Lessons from LangChain, Hearth, & Context.ai

Tomasz Tunguz

Yesterday at TechCrunch Disrupt, Harrison Chase , founder of LangChain , Ashe Magalhaes founder of Hearth , & Henry Scott-Green , founder of Context.ai , & I discussed the future of building LLM-enabled applications. We assembled the panel as a three layer cake : Hearth, the application ; Langchain, the infrastructure ; Context.ai, the product analytics.

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How to Create Customer Love in a Category That People Hate

Entrepreneur - Entrepreneurs Category

Ed Evans, CEO of Consumer Cellular, shares his advice for fostering loyalty inside and outside your company.

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Startups Fail All The Time, But Many Could Fail Better By Thinking Beyond the VCs and Founders

Hunter Walk

According to the laws of aerodynamics a bumblebee shouldn’t be able to fly, but no one told it, so it does. This oft-repeated fact is, well, absolutely incorrect , but serves as a nice metaphor for ambitious startups. Probabilities suggest they should fail, but, hey, why not succeed? And experiencing an outlier company – as a founder, as a team member, as an investor – is an absolutely incomparable professional thrill.

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10 Ways to Leverage Buyer Signals and Drive Revenue

In today’s ultra-competitive markets, it’s no longer enough to wait for buyers to show obvious signs of interest. Instead, sales teams must be proactive, identifying and acting on nuanced buyer behaviors — often before prospects are fully ready to make a purchase. In this eBook from ZoomInfo & Sell Better, learn 10 actionable ways to use these buyer signals to transform your sales strategy and close deals faster.

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[Upper90 in PR Newswire] Authentic raises $5.5 million seed round to launch “Captive in a Box” insurance platform

OurCrowd

The post [Upper90 in PR Newswire] Authentic raises $5.5 million seed round to launch “Captive in a Box” insurance platform appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

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Nila Capital Launches as Philippines’ First Student Venture Fund

AsiaTechDaily

Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register Philippines-based Nila Capita l is the country’s inaugural student venture fund, officially launching with new opportunities for Gen Z startup founders. The fund’s core mission is to provide visionary young entrepreneurs with essential capital; it also strives to create an extensive network of industry professionals.

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[Maven Ventures in GlobeNewswire] Medeloop secures $8M seed funding to pioneer the future of health research

OurCrowd

The post [Maven Ventures in GlobeNewswire] Medeloop secures $8M seed funding to pioneer the future of health research appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

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[Maniv Mobility in PR Newswire] Harbinger Motors broad investor support in $60M series A funding

OurCrowd

GARDEN GROVE, Calif. , Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Harbinger Motors, a Southern California-based automotive manufacturer, has secured $60 million in Series A funding from a diverse consortium of investors led by Ridgeline and THOR Industries. Each of these investors shares a commitment to sustainability through mobility transformation.

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How Top Tech CFOs Solve Annual Planning’s Biggest Challenges

Gearing up for 2025 annual planning? Our latest eBook from the Operators Guild is your ultimate guide. Discover real-world solutions and best practices shared by top CFOs, drawn directly from discussions within OG’s vibrant online community. Learn from senior executives at high-growth tech startups as they outline financial planning strategies, align CEO and board goals, and coordinate budgets across departments.

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[SaNOtize in Digital Journal] BuyEnov introduces SaNOtize Nitric Oxide Nasal Spray: A revolutionary step in daily viral protection

OurCrowd

The post [SaNOtize in Digital Journal] BuyEnov introduces SaNOtize Nitric Oxide Nasal Spray: A revolutionary step in daily viral protection appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

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[InsideTracker in PR Newswire] InsideTracker unveils 10 new healthspan-focused DNA insights, fast-tracking the path to optimal health and longevity

OurCrowd

The post [InsideTracker in PR Newswire] InsideTracker unveils 10 new healthspan-focused DNA insights, fast-tracking the path to optimal health and longevity appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

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[BlueGreen Water Technologies in EIN Presswire] Carbon removal via harmful algae remediation test project launches in U.S.

OurCrowd

The post [BlueGreen Water Technologies in EIN Presswire] Carbon removal via harmful algae remediation test project launches in U.S. appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

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[Binah.ai in PRWeb] Binah.ai partners with Polar to provide continuous health and wellness monitoring

OurCrowd

TEL AVIV, Israel, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Binah.ai, the number one health and wellness check software, announced today its partnership with Polar Electro, the world leader in personal guidance for fitness, sport and health. Read more here.

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Signal-Based Selling: How to Leverage 4 Key Buying Signals

As prospects define their problem, search for solutions, and even change jobs, they are generating high-value signals that the best go-to-market teams can leverage to close more deals. This is where signal-based selling comes into play. ZoomInfo CEO Henry Schuck recently broke down specific ways to put four key buying signals into action with the experts from 30 Minutes to President’s Club.