October, 2024

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88% of Entrepreneurs Struggle with Mental Health: 8 Ways to Cope

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Each 10 October, the World Health Organization recognizes World Mental Health Day. In 2024, the day focuses on the close connection between mental health and work. According to a study of 227 entrepreneurs in 46 countries by Founder Reports , 87.7% of entrepreneurs report struggling with one or more mental health issues. That’s an alarming statistic.

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Bringing Transformative Climatetech to Market: A Visit to Climate Week NYC

Venture Well

VentureWell Vice President, Ventures, Christina Tamer recaps her trip to Climate Week NYC 2024, where she explored pathways to market for transformative sustainability technologies. The post Bringing Transformative Climatetech to Market: A Visit to Climate Week NYC appeared first on VentureWell.

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InBIA Welcomes New Board Members and Celebrates Departing Members

INBIA

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE InBIA Announces New Board Members, Recognizes Outgoing Members, and Introduces New Executive Committee for Upcoming Fiscal Year October 23, 2024 ORLANDO, FL –InBIA a global community of entrepreneur support and entrepreneurship ecosystem-building practitioners, is excited to announce the ratification of six members to its Board of Directors and the formation of its…

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Forging Forward: Scenes and Sentiments from Rise of the Rest’s 2024 Founder Retreat

Revolution

We gathered 50 founders from across the country for 36 hours of connection and candor in Alexandria, VA, and no surprise: We left inspired. At Rise of the Rest, our boots on the ground approach is one of our biggest points of pride. We believe place matters, and that there’s no substitute for meeting founders where they are, in the ecosystems they’re building within.

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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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From Startup Founder to Investor: Lessons in Patience, Diversification, and Growth

The Seraf Compass

The shift from building a company to becoming an investor is an experience I’ve realized can’t all be learned from a playbook. It’s a massive shift I didn’t fully appreciate until I experienced it firsthand. As a founder, I was used to a fast-paced, high-reward environment. But as I moved into investing, I quickly realized that this new world required a different mindset.

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3 Things I Learned from Leading Leaders in EO Path of Leadership

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Explore the EO Path of Leadership to learn about leadership opportunities within EO. Applications for Regional Council Members, Standing Committee Members and Portfolio Team Members are due 15 October 2024. Applications for Experts are due 15 January 2025. ( View position descriptions.) I joined Entrepreneurs’ Organization in 2016, unsure what to expect.

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The Inventor Series Sponsored By Qualcomm: Featuring WAVED Medical

Venture Well

Kendra Batchelder, co-founder of WAVED Medical, explains how the Qualcomm Innovator Stipend Program helped pay for legal fees associated with securing rights to intellectual property. The post The Inventor Series Sponsored By Qualcomm: Featuring WAVED Medical appeared first on VentureWell.

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Kristin Marquet, Founder, Tech/Analytics/PR Expert, Academic Finance Background, Marquet Media

Startup Blogpost

This interview is with Kristin Marquet , Founder, Tech/Analytics/PR Expert, Academic Finance Background at Marquet Media. Kristin Marquet, Founder, Tech/Analytics/PR Expert, Academic Finance Background, Marquet Media Kristin, can you tell us a bit about yourself and your journey to becoming an expert in the startup world, especially focusing on the intersection of digital marketing, health and wellness, and parenting?

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Revolution Growth’s Latest Investment in Healthcare and AI: Pathos, the Company Re-Engineering the…

Revolution

Revolution Growth’s Latest Investment in Healthcare and AI: Pathos, the Company Re-Engineering the Drug Development Process The oversubscribed $62M Series C will be used to expand the team, accelerate platform development, and advance its clinical-stage pipeline of precision oncology therapeutics. Meet Pathos  — the clinical-stage, AI-enabled biotech company that is re-engineering the drug development process to bring novel drugs to market.

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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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Bringing startup expertise to the boardroom

NZ Entrepreneur

Maria King’s governance career has focused on supporting and building innovative new businesses, so when she undertook the Institute of Directors ’ Advanced Directors Course (ADC) , she was delighted to see a section on startup governance included. “That was fabulous,” says King, who has 26 years’ experience in the complex health, science and technology sectors.

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Google’s Africa Investment Fund behind Moniepoint, Africa’s Fastest-Growing Fintech

American Entrepreneurship

Investors recognize the growth potential and impact of this rapidly rising fintech providing digital payments and banking solutions across Africa. Moniepoint Inc., Africa’s fastest-growing fintech, successfully raised US$110 million in equity financing, supporting its all-in-one financial ecosystem. Since its launch in 2019 over 10 million businesses and individuals have been served with access to seamless payments, banking, credit, and business management tools.

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4 Secrets to Creating a Sales Presentation Folder That Sells

Entrepreneurs' Organization

As the founder of a folder printing company, I often get asked how to design folders that effectively guide prospects through the buying journey. Given the frequency of these inquiries, I’ve decided to share my insights on creating impactful sales folders. A well-designed sales presentation folder goes beyond mere folded paper with pockets. With the right printer, you’ll have access to a nearly limitless combination of presentation folder features that enhance appearance and expand functio

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Celebrating One Year of the Investor Catalyst Hub!

Venture Well

Just over a year ago, the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) launched the Investor Catalyst (IC) Hub as part of ARPANET-H—a nationwide health innovation network. The post Celebrating One Year of the Investor Catalyst Hub! appeared first on VentureWell.

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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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The Next AI Wave Is Here! What is an “Embodied AI robot”? Exclusive Interview with Hao Su, the cofounder and chief technology officer of Hillbot AI

AsiaTechDaily

Visualize this: self-driving cars on busy city streets, skillfully avoiding obstacles and giving way to pedestrians; warehouse robots shuttling freely in large logistics centers, accurately picking, sorting, and placing items, […]

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“Sanzo is at its best when we serve as a bridge across cultures for both AAPI and non-AAPI.” CEO Sandro Roco on building a beverage startup, what to avoid in influencer deals, & protecting the brand.

Hunter Walk

I’m a Sanzo drinker. I’m also a Sanzo angel investor. The order is important because I fell in love with the product before I even knew about the company, and the hustle of its founder/CEO Sandro Roco. Over the last few years he’s been a diligent company-builder, brand steward, and community leader. Watching the boom/bust cycle of DTC brands that were running on just the sugar high of venture dollars has given me even more appreciation for those who, yes, require investment cap

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Productivity One Year from Now

Tomasz Tunguz

If AI continues on its current trajectory or accelerates, what will change in your business? We’ve been asking leaders of companies & departments this question & the answers aren’t clear. In a few years, consensus agrees that rote work of BDRs & paralegals & software engineering will be somewhat to mostly automated. But determining the timing of that impact is much more difficult : it depends on the accuracy of the AI.

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Upcoming AI Summit New York 2024 Focuses on Commercial AI Applications

American Entrepreneurship

The Conference includes high-level AI speakers and covers Generative AI, Governance, Ethics & more. The doubling of floor space at the upcoming AI Summit New York reflects AI’s high energy and wide interest in the tech community. The conference brings together leaders, entrepreneurs, technical experts, civil society leaders, and investors, all of whom have a role in ongoing AI innovation that is transforming business and society.

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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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Why Your Team Will Need Skilled Idea Curators To Succeed in the AI Era

Entrepreneurs' Organization

In the current professional landscape, idea generation is revered as a hallmark of creativity and innovation. Organizations celebrate those who can generate new and groundbreaking concepts, often overlooking the subtler art of idea curation. However, the rapid advancement of generative AI is poised to fundamentally shift this equation. With generative AI models matching and even surpassing human capabilities in creative tasks , the future will demand a different set of skills—idea curation, by w

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Five invoicing mistakes holding back your business (and how to fix them)

NZ Entrepreneur

Late payments are more than just an inconvenience—they can stifle cash flow, create unnecessary stress, and slow down your business growth. Many Kiwi businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises, unintentionally make invoicing mistakes that contribute to delayed payments. The good news? These mistakes are avoidable with a few tweaks to your invoicing process.

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MDEC Collaborates with Ascent and CCV to Transform Malaysia into a Digital Hub

AsiaTechDaily

On Wednesday, the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) revealed that it has signed two significant Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with Singapore’s Ascent and Indonesia’s Central Capital Ventura (CCV).

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R136 Ventures Tech Stack Profile: B2B enterprise software and fintech

David Teten VC

We’re happy to share the latest in PEVCtech’s series profiling how investment managers are using AI, tech, and analytics to generate alpha. We’re fortunate to interview Victor Orlovski, Founder and Managing Partner of R136 Ventures. David Teten: Please give us an overview of your firm. R136 Ventures partners with creative entrepreneurs to help scale their mid-to-late stage startups.

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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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Trends in the Post-Modern Data Stack

Tomasz Tunguz

On Monday, at TC Disrupt Colin Zima CEO of Omni , Jordan Tigani CEO of Motherduck , Daniel Svnova CEO of Superlinked & Toby Mao CTO of Tobiko Data who are leading the evolution of the Post Modern Data Stack discussed the trends they are seeing. Here are some of the themes & predictions from the group. Customers are excited about new architectures that significantly reduce cost.

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Challenges Women Business Owners Face revealed in Block Advisors’ 2024 Report

American Entrepreneurship

Access to funding remains a challenge for women entrepreneurs. Insights from over 6,300 Fund Her Future grant applicants were the basis of the 2024 State of Women’s Small Business Report , recently published by B lock Advisors by H&R Block. The Report covered topics ranging from businesswomen’s views on the economy to the greatest common challenges faced by a woman-owned business.

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How To Master the Art of Saying ‘No’: A Key Skill for Entrepreneurial Success

Entrepreneurs' Organization

There’s a robust correlation between success and having the ability to say “no” to opportunities that don’t serve you. Here’s how can learn how to master the art of saying “no,” too. “We’ve said no to Fortune 500 companies,” said Tim Bergler of Percipio Group Consulting during an expert panel session with 50 entrepreneurs in the room.

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Promotion: Win a Business Mentor!

NZ Entrepreneur

Are you ready to revolutionise your business? Business Mentors NZ has empowered over 80,000 Kiwi business owners, and now it’s your turn to shine! Business Mentors NZ understands the unique challenges Kiwi business owners face. Whether you need support navigating skills shortages, managing staff or expanding your business skills and knowledge, an experienced Mentor can guide you every step of the way.

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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