Gust
JUNE 16, 2023
When you run a startup, securing the right types of funding at the right moments can feel like a never-ending game of chess. You have to think twenty moves in advance, and if you make just one mistake, you might end up sabotaging the whole game. And plenty of founders do sabotage the game: It’s estimated that 80% of startups don’t make it past the first year, and 90% fail over the long run.
Entrepreneur's Handbook
JUNE 19, 2023
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Startup Blogpost
JUNE 23, 2023
To help startup leaders create a healthy and sustainable work environment, we gathered advice from 14 experienced professionals, including CEOs, founders, and HR directors. From promoting a healthy work-life balance to infusing fun in the workplace, these experts share their top tips on preventing employee burnout in the fast-paced world of startups.
The Seraf Compass
JUNE 28, 2023
Are you walking around looking for swashbuckling daredevils as investment targets? Do you assume that the process of innovation is a series of great leaps and brilliant insights? You might be making a mistake. Entrepreneurship is arguably much more incremental, and much less risk-centric than that.
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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?
A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC
JUNE 13, 2023
The last time I posted was May 23rd , three weeks ago. There was a time when I wrote every day. When I had not yet posted on any day, I felt like something was missing, like I had not yet had my cup of coffee. Clearly, I have moved on from that need to write every day. I don’t think I have ever gone three weeks without posting in the almost twenty years I’ve been writing this blog.
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Revolution
JUNE 15, 2023
CAVA’s founders had a vision to bring heritage, heart, health, and innovation to the fast-casual sector. Now their company is trading on the New York Stock Exchange. Our partnership with CAVA began in 2015, when the Mediterranean fast-casual chain had just a dozen locations in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. That financing kicked off a period of accelerated growth for the company — from creating a compelling digital offering to acquiring a company three times its size to scaling to more than 250 l
Entrepreneurs' Organization
JUNE 14, 2023
Are you looking for inspiration to take your business to the next level? Whether you’re a startup entrepreneur or a seasoned veteran, remember: Great leaders must be readers! Look no further than these top business book recommendations from 10 successful Australian entrepreneurs who are all active members of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO). From timeless classics to modern best-sellers, the following books have influenced the way these entrepreneurs think and operate their businesses.
Venture Well
JUNE 16, 2023
Brandon Martin, CEO of Reaction Technologies, shares his unique path to entrepreneurship with the support of the Aspire program. The post From End Zone to Market: Reaction Technologies Tackles ‘Heads Up’ Concussion Safety appeared first on VentureWell.
NZ Entrepreneur
JUNE 19, 2023
A new batch of enterprising New Zealanders are being given the opportunity to fast track their ventures from idea through to startup, thanks to an online education initiative backed by Callaghan Innovation and entrepreneur education platform Startup NZ. The initiative invites New Zealanders with “scalable and high growth” business or social enterprise ideas to apply for scholarships that will see 60 successful applicants receive free admission to the Startup NZ entrepreneurs programm
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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.
Entrepreneur's Handbook
JUNE 13, 2023
If you aren’t embarrassed by your first product, you’ve launched it too late. Image: Unsplash I was an accidental entrepreneur, unexpectedly managing to grow a business for over 20 years from the kitchen table. When I took up writing and started interviewing other entrepreneurs for my books, I found that meant I had a lot of knowledge but not always the right tags to put on what I had been doing.
Jason Malki
JUNE 22, 2023
Kevin Eghbali Left Aira Eghbali Right I had the pleasure of interviewing Kevin and Aria Egbali, the founders of Kade Pay. Kevin is a 2x founder and a senior software developer with over two decades of experience in the retail industry, primarily working on POS, payment, and staff management solutions. He is an expert in enterprise structures and solutions.
AsiaTechDaily
JUNE 21, 2023
Flux Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register Tokyo-based startup FLUX has secured $32 million in a Series B funding round led by DNX Ventures, a venture capital firm. The funding also included participation from existing investors Archetype Ventures and new investors such as Japan Co-Investment, Aozora Corporate Investments, Salesforce Ventures, Sony Innovation Fund, SMBC Nikko Securities, and NTT Docomo Ventures.
Entrepreneurs' Organization
JUNE 21, 2023
By Kent Gregoire , a US East Bridge chapter member (and that chapter’s current president) and co-founder of Stakeholder Business and Symphony Advantage , who is on a mission to help entrepreneurs transform their companies for maximum impact. Kent has more than 35 years of experience providing advisory services to executive-level management and is one of the first certified conscious capitalism consultants in the world.
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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.
Venture Well
JUNE 16, 2023
Brandon Martin, CEO of Reaction Technologies, shares his unique path to entrepreneurship with the support of the Aspire program. The post From End Zone to Market: Reaction Technologies Tackles ‘Heads Up’ Concussion Safety appeared first on VentureWell.
American Entrepreneurship
JUNE 1, 2023
Health and wellness startup’s support draws from prominent celebrities, top medical experts and prominent investor backing Healthcare consumers continue to seek alternative ways to manage their health, according to a Gallup study conducted in late 2022. Consumer frustration with their existing healthcare has spurred innovation, in particular, emerging health focused digital platforms such as Lifeforce that have received investor funding.
Berkonomics
JUNE 22, 2023
Your success must be based upon data that is solid and sometimes flexible enough to pass several critical tests if it is to guide a business enterprise to greatness. Here in brief are ten tests for your business success. Try these on for size, and test yourself for attractiveness to the marketplace, to investors and to history. Ten tests for your business success: Is your market identifiable and accessible?
Jason Malki
JUNE 22, 2023
I had the pleasure of interviewing DC Palter, startup founder, angel investor, author, and self-described sake snob. DC founded two successful startups in the enterprise IT space, then transitioned to investing in and mentoring startups focusing on energy sustainability. And he’s recently published a mystery novel about a Silicon Valley startup titled To Kill a Unicorn.
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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.
AsiaTechDaily
JUNE 28, 2023
Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register With the release of the conversational AI ChatGPT developed by OpenAI in November 2022, our lives our lives are directly affected by AI technology more than ever. According to the research report titled “Domestic AI Analysis Market Forecast, 2023-2027,” published on April 26 by International Data Corporation Korea Ltd.
Andreessen Horowitz
JUNE 21, 2023
A Tale of Two Exponentials Harnessing Moore to combat Eroom Computers today are roughly 1000x more powerful, at the same price, than those a decade ago. And they are roughly a million times more powerful than twenty years ago. This … The post AI at the Intersection: The a16z Investment Thesis on AI in Bio + Health appeared first on Andreessen Horowitz.
Angel Capital Association
JUNE 14, 2023
Working harder won’t solve poverty, pollution, social inequality, and dozens of other major challenges we face on this planet. If we want to feed, clothe and house 8 billion people, address the host of health, environmental and other issues, good old fashioned elbow grease isn’t going to do it. But if we become effective at commercializing innovative solutions of passionate entrepreneurs, we stand a chance.
American Entrepreneurship
JUNE 6, 2023
As AI blazes forward, one industry after another assesses what is needed to stay competitive. A key element of an organization’s ongoing success is having top talent. To help organizations navigate through this rapidly changing space, Veritone, Inc., a leader in enterprise AI software and services, is hosting a webinar, “AI in Talent Acquisition: Leveraging AI Across the Recruitment Funnel,”.
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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.
Entrepreneur's Handbook
JUNE 14, 2023
I led the growth team at Codecademy and helped the company grow from $10M in ARR to $50M ARR+ before it sold to a company called Skillsoft for $525M last year. I learned a lot about the details that make B2C SaaS/Recurring revenue business models work well that I have yet to see written down anywhere. My real motivation here is to help the companies that have achieved a good product market fit and have yet to figure out how to make money.
Gust
JUNE 16, 2023
When you run a startup, securing the right types of funding at the right moments can feel like a never-ending game of chess. You have to think twenty moves in advance, and if you make just one mistake, you might end up sabotaging the whole game. And plenty of founders do sabotage the game: It’s estimated that 80% of startups don’t make it past the first year, and 90% fail over the long run.
AsiaTechDaily
JUNE 2, 2023
Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register VentureTECH SBI and VentureTECH have jointly invested 10 million Malaysian ringgit ($2.4 million) in Bayo Pay , a licensed Mastercard Non-Bank E-Money Issuer. The funding round, led by VentureTECH SBI, aims to accelerate the growth of Bayo Pay’s core business and bolster its B2B2X white label Digital Payment-as-a-Service solutions, supporting the rise of fintech startups in Malay
HPA
JUNE 7, 2023
HPA is excited to announce our participation in Blumira’s $15M Series B Round , which was led by Ten Eleven Ventures, and joined by Mercury Fund, RPS Ventures, and Duo Security co-founder Jon Oberheide. Blumira has seen tremendous momentum over the past year with 100% year-over-year customer growth , including an 8x growth in the MSP channel , with customers in every vertical, including manufacturing and healthcare industries, as well as credit unions, colleges, universities, and municipalities.
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