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EO Celebrates 36 Years of Connecting and Empowering Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Happy Birthday, EO! On 17 September 2023, EO marks its 36th anniversary as the world’s premier, purpose-built organization designed with a mission to empower entrepreneurs from every sector, culture and industry. EO was created by a small group of young business owners, led by Verne Harnish, as a community of entrepreneurs, for entrepreneurs. Today, we are an evolving catalyst that provides not only inspiration but also the tools and strategies entrepreneurs seek to unlock their full potential a

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Pangyo Techno Valley, a Cluster of the Korean Beauty Industry, Strengthens Its Global Competitiveness

AsiaTechDaily

Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register Pangyo Techno Valley, located in Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, is a global convergence R&D hub focusing on global IT, BT, CT, and NT where R(Research), P (People), I (Information), and T (Trade) are integrated. Pangyo is Korea’s flagship innovation cluster that was established to become a new driving force for the national economy with the goals of technological innovation, human

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How do you calculate and determine what a fair valuation cap is?

Gust

A fair valuation cap is whatever the market will bear. So look to the market for comps. There are plenty of good explainers for what a valuation cap is and does, so I won’t get into that. Just keep in mind that it’s only one of several key terms negotiated between startup companies and their investors by which the investor purchases a security instrument (a convertible note or a SAFE) issued and sold by the company to raise money.

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Thailand’s Ampverse Acquires Singapore’s Championify for Gaming Tech Innovation

AsiaTechDaily

Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register Ampverse , a prominent gaming community and intellectual property ecosystem, has acquired Singapore-based gaming startup Championify. The acquisition will see Championify’s assets being integrated into Ampverse Labs, pushing the development of in-house products and services.

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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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Venture Capitalists Will Overpay For Seed Rounds But For Reasons You Likely Haven’t Considered

Hunter Walk

Do you know the parable of the Blind Men and the Elephant ? The lessons of one’s subjective truth being espoused as an absolute one based on their own experiences carries beyond zoology. So when I tell you what I’m seeing in venture financing these days if you disagree with me, it might just be that we’re touching different parts of the elephant.

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Pre-Seed Valuations Are Down

Entrepreneur's Handbook

A better, longer version of this first appeared on beehiiv — Sign up here! Welcome to EH Weekly, the new newsletter from the team behind Medium’s biggest entrepreneur-focused publication. You can look forward to insightful lessons, practical takeaways and the hottest news stories delivered to your inbox every week. In this week’s edition, we discuss: How to avoid ruining your best team players The state of play with pre-seed valuations and funding Are You Ruining Your Best Team Players?

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Shaping the Future of CRM: A Chat with Daniel Gualotuna of Coast 2 Coast Cloud Consulting

Jason Malki

I had the pleasure of interviewing Daniel Gualotuna, a Salesforce aficionado and the entrepreneurial mind behind Coast 2 Coast Cloud Consulting. With a keen eye for CRM innovation and an unwavering commitment to delivering top-tier solutions, Daniel has positioned his venture as a go-to in the CRM space. His journey, transitioning from a driven professional to a successful entrepreneur, encapsulates both the challenges and rewards of the startup ecosystem.

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If you’d bought Apple shares instead of iPhones, you’d now have $147,000

TechCrunch

What would happen if, instead of buying the newest iPhone every time Apple launches one, you bought that same amount of Apple stock? There is a tweet floating around saying that if you had bought Apple shares instead of an iPhone every time they came out, you’d have hundreds of millions of dollars.

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[Fresh Start in AgFunder News] Meet the founders: Israel’s Fresh Start incubator on what makes a great pitch, red flags, and ‘coachable’ entrepreneurs

OurCrowd

The post [Fresh Start in AgFunder News] Meet the founders: Israel’s Fresh Start incubator on what makes a great pitch, red flags, and ‘coachable’ entrepreneurs appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

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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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Apple to release software update for iPhone 12 to solve radiation concerns

TechCrunch

As expected, Apple is going to address France’s radiation watchdog’s (ANFR) concerns with a software update for the iPhone 12. Earlier this week, the French agency released a public statement announcing that the iPhone 12 breaches radiation levels.

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[Dandelion Energy in PR Newswire] Dandelion Energy partners with Palmetto to expand access to renewable energy solutions, combining residential solar with geothermal heating & cooling

OurCrowd

The post [Dandelion Energy in PR Newswire] Dandelion Energy partners with Palmetto to expand access to renewable energy solutions, combining residential solar with geothermal heating & cooling appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

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Varda Space puts off orbital factory reentry pending Air Force and FAA green light

TechCrunch

The U.S. Air Force denied a recent request from Varda Space Industries to land its capsule at a Utah training area, pushing back the startup’s plans to show off the fruits of its in-space manufacturing, TechCrunch has learned. The company is also still awaiting a reentry license from the U.S.

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[IQM in Enterprise Viewpoint] IQM: redefining quantum computing for a brighter future

OurCrowd

Quantum computing systems are developing rapidly as powerful solvers for a variety of real-world calculations. Traditionally, many of these same applications are solved using conventional high-performance computing (HPC) systems, which have progressed sharply through decades of hardware and software improvements. IQM is the European leader in building quantum computers.

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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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TikTok fined $379M in EU for failing to keep kids’ data safe

TechCrunch

It’s been a long time coming but TikTok has finally been found in breach of the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in relation to its handling of children’s data.

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[OurCrowd in The National News] Full potential of Abraham Accords will take time to realise, says UAE venture capitalistnance is getting an upgrade

OurCrowd

The post [OurCrowd in The National News] Full potential of Abraham Accords will take time to realise, says UAE venture capitalistnance is getting an upgrade appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

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Superorder raises $10M to help restaurants maintain their online presence

TechCrunch

Raghav Poddar was studying computer science at Columbia University when he became intrigued by the challenges restaurant owners were facing maintaining an online presence. A self-described “foodie,” Poddar — who didn’t have much time to cook meals — was a heavy user of food delivery and pickup services in New York City.

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Answering AI’s biggest questions requires an interdisciplinary approach

TechCrunch

Ethical AI requires a deep understanding of what there is, what we want, what we think we know, and how intelligence unfolds.

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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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X’s crowdsourced fact-checking system will now let contributors consider opposing viewpoints

TechCrunch

X (formerly Twitter) this week changed how its crowdsourced fact-checking Community Notes feature works. In the new design, users will be able to review all the notes that have been proposed as annotations to an X post, rather than just the one note they’re currently reviewing.

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Web3 adoption could come via the enterprise, but the real boom will be through startups

TechCrunch

While the use cases in enterprise are more incremental, the real drivers of the tech might be coming from startup land.

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All the iPhone 15 models compared

TechCrunch

Apple announced the iPhone 15 series with a USB-C port in place of Lightning at its Wonderlust event on September 12. Last year, the Dynamic Island was exclusive to the Pro models. This year, all iPhone models get it. Catch up on all of our Apple Event 2023 coverage here.

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The right treasury management strategy can extend your startup’s runway

TechCrunch

Before diving into the options for managing your funds, let’s first determine what actually counts as “liquid cash” to run your business.

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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.

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Do Apple’s environmental claims live up to its own highly polished hype?

TechCrunch

Apple has made some bold claims about its environmental impact. Can the new Series 9 watch live up to them?

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Former WarnerMedia CEO Jason Kilar joins Roblox’s board

TechCrunch

Former WarnerMedia CEO Jason Kilar has joined the board of directors at the online gaming platform company Roblox. The appointment, which was effective as of September 13, will see Kilar joining board chairman and Roblox CEO David Baszucki, as well as lead independent director Anthony P.

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Pitch Deck Teardown: Learn.xyz’s $3M seed deck

TechCrunch

There's a lot to love about this cute, animated pitch deck, except one thing.

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TechCrunch+ Roundup: New life for old B2B leads, LatAm VC survey, treasury management basics

TechCrunch

It’s shaping up to be a very busy week, so we’ll be back on Friday, September 22 with a new TC+ Roundup.

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Enhance Customer Value: Unleash Your Data’s Potential

The complexity of financial data, the need for real-time insight, and the demand for user-friendly visualizations can seem daunting when it comes to analytics - but there is an easier way. With Logi Symphony, we aim to turn these challenges into opportunities. Our platform empowers you to seamlessly integrate advanced data analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting into your applications, transforming raw data into actionable insights.