September, 2023

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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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Sisterhood of Success: Female Founders Share Insights on Thriving Together

Entrepreneurs' Organization

We asked six members of EO to share the number one thing they’ve learned from another inspiring woman in business. Here’s what they said. Stop multitasking, stop comparing and stop being quiet. Stop multitasking. Many people think multitasking is a skill that women are naturally good at, but eventually working as an entrepreneur at a million miles an hour will take its toll.

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12 Strategies for Boosting Team Productivity in Startups

Startup Blogpost

12 Strategies for Boosting Team Productivity in Startups To help startups boost their team productivity, we’ve gathered twelve insightful strategies from top founders, CEOs, and managers. From implementing multi-faceted productivity strategies to boosting productivity through task automation, these industry leaders share their best tips for creating a productive startup environment.

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What Plinko Can Tell Us About Where to Post

This is going to be BIG.

A lot of people ask me what I think of posting to Twitter these days… (I’ll start calling it X as soon as I learn to stop saying Battery Tunnel and Triborough Bridge). My general take is that it’s far worse than it used to be in terms of engagement and some people have for sure abandoned it—but it still really doesn’t have a replacement when it comes to timely events like news or sports.

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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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How this theater director built accessible creative spaces to connect communities in Peru 

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

How this theater director built accessible creative spaces to connect communities in Peru By Jewelle Saunders “Art can transform society,” says Déborah Grández Seminario. Déborah, a 2022 YLAI Fellow , is the founder and director of CAPAZ Perú , which develops cultural, educational and social projects for people with disabilities through art programs such as theater and dance.

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Mule Team: Building a Startup Portfolio That Will Get You There

The Seraf Compass

When I began making angel investments almost twenty years ago, I had no concept of what it meant to build a portfolio of early stage tech company investments. It wasn’t because I lacked financial savvy. I considered myself a fairly knowledgeable investor in the public markets. I understood key investing concepts like portfolio diversification, risk-adjusted investment return, market capitalization, and staging capital.

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How to Use Video Effectively at Each Stage of Your Inbound Marketing Funnel

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Using video content as part of your digital marketing strategy can be very profitable. But do keep in mind there are many different types of videos, and they are all designed and optimized to accomplish different goals. Educational videos, whiteboard animations, video explainers — each popular type of marketing video brings something unique to the table, and it’s critical to use the right tool at the right time to get the results you want!

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Meeting best practices

Paul G. Silva

Meetings ARE expensive Poorly run meetings drain people of their energy (sometimes of their very soul)! A bad meeting can easily sink the productivity of team members for an entire day, sometimes for a lot longer! That could be worth thousands of dollars in lost productivity. People participating in your meeting can’t be doing something else – like the things on their To Do list adding value to the company!

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How to Ask for Advice and Get People to Commit the Time to Answer

This is going to be BIG.

Apparently, this doesn’t just happen in cartoons. People often ask me for advice on fundraising, generating deal flow, hiring, increasing visibility , triathlons, babies, etc.--a really wide range of stuff. This post isn’t meant as a criticism of anyone for doing so. It’s just meant to share some transparency around how to best get me and, I think, others to engage.

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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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What Builders Talk About When They Talk About AI

Andreessen Horowitz

The foundation models we use today aren’t just beating humans at Jeopardy, or playing Go at a supernatural level, or powering better recommendation engines—they’re changing and creating new user behavior across art, design, games, medicine, coding, and even human relationships. And the broad impact of this wave of AI is already creating the sort of massive value we’ve seen with other platform shifts, like the internet, mobile, cloud.

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The Only Thing Which Has Failed About The ‘Creator Economy’ Thus Far Is Venture Capital’s Attempts to Get Their Piece. Why There’s Never Been a Better Time to Be a Creator.

Hunter Walk

I judge the health of the creator economy by one single controversial factor: ease of access and probability of survival for its participants. That is, if you are someone who wishes to earn a minimum viable living being creative, what is the likelihood you’ll be able to do so? A singer who wants to sing. An animator who wants to draw. A comedy troupe who wants to make you laugh.

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Three Places At Once: Challenges VCs Face In Managing Their Time [Part III]

The Seraf Compass

In Part I of this article we talked about the challenges and responsibilities General Partners face. In Part II we took a closer look at the time commitment involved when you're ready to invest in a company, what's required when serving as a board director, and how GPs should handle communications with their LPs. Now let's focus on the time required for networking and fund affiliations.

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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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Your Fractional Finance and Accounting Team

Mighty Financial specializes in supporting the financial aspirations of small businesses and entrepreneurs. With our comprehensive bookkeeping and precise accounting expertise with decades of experience across diverse financial roles, our team offers tailor-made services ranging from essential bookkeeping to strategic fractional CFO support, catered specifically to the unique challenges of technology companies, startups, and SMEs.

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Ben Franklin drives innovation in Pa.

INBIA

This guest blog was written by Ryan Glenn, Director of Statewide Initiatives for the Ben Franklin Technology Partners. This year’s e.Builders Forum will be held at Ben Franklin Northeast in Bethlehem, PA, this October 2-3. Launched more than 40 years ago, Ben Franklin Technology Partners was ahead of its time.

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PART II & III: Establishing Core Values and Developing a Strategic Action Plan

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

Entrepreneurs and aspiring business owners are critical in advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility and belonging efforts within the workplace. Every aspect of business benefits from these efforts; an enterprise that considers the perspectives and needs of all workers and customers can experience improved employee job satisfaction, retention, enhanced productivity and increased profitability.

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Investing in Pahdo Labs

Andreessen Horowitz

Anime as a media category has exploded in reach and cultural influence around the world. 69% of Gen Z watch anime and half of Netflix’s 222M subscribers watched anime in 2021, with total anime watch time growing 20% annually. VTubing – where creators live stream via an anime-style virtual avatar – is also becoming increasingly popular on Twitch, growing at 350% YoY.

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Awak Technologies Raises Over $20M in Series B Funding for Home Dialysis Innovation

AsiaTechDaily

Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register Singapore-based medical technology firm Awak Technologies has secured over $20 million in Series B funding, making it one of Singapore’s most significant MedTech fundraising events this year. The funding round was spearheaded by Lion X Ventures and Vickers Venture Partners, with participation from Advanced MedTech and Eckuity Capital.

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Digitalization: 5 Tech Updates That Will Help You Survive The Recession & Thrive

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.

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Celebrating 25 Years Supporting Innovation

Innovation 2 Enterprise

As I reflect on the past two and a half decades, I am filled with immense pride and gratitude for the journey that i2E has embarked upon. Our 25th anniversary is not just a milestone – it’s a testament to the unwavering dedication of a community committed to innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic growth. To mark this important occasion, we recently held an event that brought together many of our partners, entrepreneurs, supporters, and friends.

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4 Ways to Leverage Podcasting to Grow Your Business

Entrepreneurs' Organization

When I first launched my podcast, The Fractional C-Suite Retreat, I had no idea what would come from it. The actual process of making a podcast is surprisingly straightforward. The three key ingredients: a computer to record the podcast, a good microphone to capture your voice, and a software program to edit your audio. (Some say a fourth requirement is an attractive voice … but if I made it, so can you.

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14 Leadership Lessons From Successful Startup Founders

Startup Blogpost

14 Leadership Lessons From Successful Startup Founders To gain a deeper understanding of effective leadership, we asked startup founders and CEOs to share the most valuable lessons they’ve learned from successful entrepreneurs. From instilling empowerment and autonomy in leadership to learning from failures and setbacks, we’ve gathered fourteen insightful responses that reveal how these lessons have been applied to their own leadership styles.

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PART II & III: Establishing Core Values and Developing a Strategic Action Plan

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

Entrepreneurs and aspiring business owners are critical in advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility and belonging efforts within the workplace. Every aspect of business benefits from these efforts; an enterprise that considers the perspectives and needs of all workers and customers can experience improved employee job satisfaction, retention, enhanced productivity and increased profitability.

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PE Mastery: CAPTARGET's Playbook for Quality Lead Flow

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.

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The UK Is a Fintech Regulatory Superpower

Andreessen Horowitz

The UK is home to some of the largest payments companies and most successful neobanks in the world, Wise, Starling, and Monzo among them. That success has been bolstered by the fact that the UK is among the world’s most innovative financial services regulatory environments. Regulation is generally a blocker to innovation. But the UK has used it to foster domestic competition and successfully grow its global presence.

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Top 10 Fintech Startup Investments Powering Southeast Asia in 2023

AsiaTechDaily

Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register The Southeast Asian fintech startup has been a dynamic landscape, with countries like China, India, Singapore, and Indonesia emerging as fintech hubs, each with unique strengths and focus areas. Besides, governments across Asia actively work on fintech regulations to balance innovation and consumer protection.

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i2E partners with MidAmerica to launch innovative pilot program fostering entrepreneurial education

Innovation 2 Enterprise

MidAmerica, in collaboration with i2E, is set to launch an innovative pilot program known as the MidAmerica Cup business plan competition this fall. The initiative is tailored for local school districts engaged with MidAmerica’s Secondary STEM partners, with the primary aim of providing high school students with a competitive platform to explore entrepreneurship in a fun and engaging environment.

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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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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr