Bootstrapping vs Raising Out of the Gate: The Six Questions to Ask Yourself
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OCTOBER 18, 2020
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How getting away from your desk can make you a better leader
Entrepreneurs' Organization
OCTOBER 23, 2020
Contributed by Jan Bednar , CEO and founder of ShipMonk. Many business leaders pride themselves on perpetuating the “workaholic” lifestyle. They assume that an always-on, always-available mentality is a prerequisite for success, so they slog through 80-hour workweeks and glue their eyes to their desks, laptops and cellphones. I take a different leadership approach.
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The De-Carbonization Of The Economy
A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC
OCTOBER 12, 2020
Over the last decade, the Gotham Gal and I have moved away from oil and gas in our homes and have installed solar panels for electricity and heat pumps for heating and cooling. It has gotten less expensive to do this swap out as solar and heat pump costs have come down. My partner Albert told me that when you factor in the financing costs of this swap, the average home in the Northeast United States could save $1000 to $2000 a year by doing this swap.
Kara Nortman Was Just Promoted to Co-Managing Partner at Upfront Ventures. Here’s What it All Means
Both Sides of the Table
OCTOBER 26, 2020
Today we’re announcing that my partner Kara Nortman is becoming Co-Managing Partner at Upfront Ventures and I can’t tell you how thrilled I am to welcome her to her new role. As with all promotions, the reality is that Kara was already acting as a senior leader at our firm and also in the industry at large. She had all of the skills and traits we sought?
15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence
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activities for teaching innovation: game-based learning
Venture Well
OCTOBER 19, 2020
Game-based learning is an excellent way to boost student engagement, and an opportunity to introduce difficult course content or teach new skills. The post activities for teaching innovation: game-based learning appeared first on VentureWell.
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Real talk on fundraising for a small fund
This is going to be BIG.
OCTOBER 12, 2020
I don’t really have a particular goal with this post. I’m just sharing. When I started leading deals at First Round Capital, I sourced investments in 8 companies. GroupMe, Singleplatform and Backupify all had really good exits, especially if you’re just looking at the multiples of the pre-seed/seed rounds, which is what I’m focused on now. I found GroupMe at the Techcrunch Disrupt Hackathon.
4 things I wish I knew as a young entrepreneur
Entrepreneurs' Organization
OCTOBER 9, 2020
Contributed by Shawn Johal , business growth coach, leadership speaker and co-founder of DALS Lighting, Inc. He is also an active member of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) Montreal chapter. . “The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” –Mark Twain. Many entrepreneurs I meet have incredible stories about the way they started their businesses.
A Failing Grade
A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC
OCTOBER 15, 2020
I wrote yesterday , about the quarterly numbers for VC investing activity: If this was a student coming home with a report card, it would be straight As. Well, I missed something in the data that was subsequently reported on by PitchBook , one of the authors of the report: Venture funding for female founders has hit its lowest quarterly total in three years.
7 Key Risks in Early Stage Due Diligence
The Seraf Compass
OCTOBER 29, 2020
Risk is impossible to avoid in business - it is an inherent part, and necessary ingredient, in all successful undertakings. You shouldn’t be afraid of risk and allow it to turn you away from great investment opportunities. Instead, you should focus on understanding what critical risks are involved with an early stage company and the degree to which they have been mitigated with resources, smart planning and preparation.
How Top Tech CFOs Solve Annual Planning’s Biggest Challenges
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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.
merging biology and innovation studies for under-resourced students: a Q&A with Adrienne Williams of West Virginia University
Venture Well
OCTOBER 6, 2020
Adrienne Williams from West Virginia University works to expand access to entrepreneurial mentorship opportunities for science and biology for under-resourced students. The post merging biology and innovation studies for under-resourced students: a Q&A with Adrienne Williams of West Virginia University appeared first on VentureWell.
Why accountability is essential for responsible leaders
Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative
OCTOBER 15, 2020
Many factors contribute to why leaders find success. Leaders can build a company on an innovative business plan, a strong network, and effective marketing, but there are a few other key actions they might not consider that contribute to their sustained success. To lead responsibly and grow sustainable organizations, leaders must establish a culture of accountability.
Startup School for Future Founders
Y Combinator
OCTOBER 28, 2020
We launched Startup School as an online program in 2017 to support founders actively working on building their companies. On November 9th, we’re also opening Startup School to potential founders who are interested in starting a company in the future. You can register for the new course today. Startup School has been extremely successful at helping active founders grow their companies, serving over 140,000 founders to date!
To succeed as an entrepreneur, make these 8 investments
Entrepreneurs' Organization
OCTOBER 8, 2020
Contributed by Noah B. Rosenfarb , a member of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) and a certified public accountant who helps entrepreneurs increase cash flow, sell their companies successfully, manage their wealth and create predictable passive income. 1. Invest in Yourself. We all invest our time and money in people and things. The best investment for entrepreneurs is always going to be in themselves.
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E-Commerce and Retail
A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC
OCTOBER 8, 2020
Most of us have seen some version of this chart that shows how the Covid pandemic has accelerated e-commerce adoption: What is interesting to me is that it has also impacted in person retail experiences. Most restaurants in NYC are not passing out menus anymore. They just have a QR code at the table that you aim your phone camera at and are taken to the menu.
10 Zurich-area investors on Switzerland’s 2020 startup outlook
TechCrunch
OCTOBER 22, 2020
European entrepreneurs who want to launch startups could do worse than Switzerland. In a report analyzing Europe’s general economic health, cost of doing business, business environment and labor force quality, analysts looked for highly educated populations, strong economies, healthy business environments and relatively low costs for conducting business.
InBIA Welcomes New Directors
INBIA
OCTOBER 10, 2020
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Don’t raise money. Don’t hire. Don’t build. Sell.
Entrepreneur's Handbook
OCTOBER 24, 2020
How I spent €200.000 on a failed startup by raising money, hiring people, and building a product no one wanted. Courtesy of Trev Murphy We received the call we’d been waiting for. An angel investor was ready to make us an offer. After some back and forth, despite it being a “biggish” amount of money, we said no. The main reason for this is because we were still figuring out what we do and knew that it would be way too easy to completely waste the money.
Digitalization: 5 Tech Updates That Will Help You Survive The Recession & Thrive
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Lack of digitalization decreases business competitiveness. To thrive, embracing modern solutions becomes essential. The approach to digitalization often aligns with a company's business model. This shift not only boosts productivity but also automates processes and improves security. The tech market offers a wealth of technologies tailored for management, planning, and forecasting, replacing outdated pen-and-paper methods.
How to spin your scientific research out of a university and into a startup
Y Combinator
OCTOBER 28, 2020
This is advice for people who have done scientific research at a university and are considering starting a company to commercialize it. At YC, we’ve funded more than 75 companies in this situation. We also recently went on a Bio Tour where we went around to research universities and talked with hundreds of students and professors in the life sciences about commercializing their research.
Financial planning during a pandemic
Entrepreneurs' Organization
OCTOBER 2, 2020
Devin Salinas joined the Entrepreneurs’ Organization in early 2020. As a wealth management advisor and managing director at Northwestern Mutual Santa Monica, he’s seen the need for financial planning grow during the pandemic. . What is your advice during this time of uncertainty? . Seek professional advice. Financial success is built on a foundation of discipline and consistency.
Venture Funding Trends Intact
A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC
OCTOBER 14, 2020
The NVCA and Pitch Book are out with their Q3 report on the VC industry and what they report is that the VC industry continues to be very active throughout the pandemic. Deal counts and deal values are stable to up over last year. The massive expansion of later-stage private capital continues unabated. Valuations continue to rise. And exits have been very robust.
Nestlé acquires healthy meal startup Freshly for up to $1.5B
TechCrunch
OCTOBER 30, 2020
Nestlé USA just announced that it has acquired Freshly for $1.5 billion — $950 million plus potential earnouts of up to $550 million based on future growth. Founded in 2015, Freshly is a New York City-based startup that offers healthy meals delivered to your home in weekly orders, which can then be prepared in a few minutes in your microwave or oven.
PE Mastery: CAPTARGET's Playbook for Quality Lead Flow
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CAPTARGET presents a masterclass in M&A deal sourcing. Learn to cast a wide net, embracing seller self-identification. Consistency is the linchpin: keep the origination process steady for a reliable flow of opportunities. Diversify your tactics, employing various tools and vendors. Tech matters! Understand DNS settings, domain authority, and brand presence for optimal outreach.
InBIA Board of Directors Welcomes New Directors
INBIA
OCTOBER 10, 2020
The post InBIA Board of Directors Welcomes New Directors appeared first on InBIA.
Tips for forming ethical business partnerships
Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative
OCTOBER 15, 2020
Throughout your leadership journey, know that you are not alone. From co-owners to funding partners to designers to manufacturers, you may form many different partnerships while establishing and growing your business. It is important to make sure that you are forming partnerships with individuals and groups who are ethical and transparent and share your essential values.
Which Private Foundations Are Funding Entrepreneurship?
Source Link
OCTOBER 9, 2020
A growing trend in entrepreneur ecosystem development has been an increase in the number of foundations that not only recognize the vital role entrepreneurs play in building communities, but that are also willing to fund entrepreneur ecosystem development.
advancing agricultural sustainability with lab-grown meat: a Q&A with Jordan Jones from E-Team, Leef Jerky
Venture Well
OCTOBER 29, 2020
Jordan Jones of E-Team, Leef Jerky is progressing agricultural sustainability practices by creating an environmentally-friendly meat product. The post advancing agricultural sustainability with lab-grown meat: a Q&A with Jordan Jones from E-Team, Leef Jerky appeared first on VentureWell.
How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech
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