Entrepreneurs' Organization
DECEMBER 30, 2020
Contributed by Noelle Fauver, marketing consultant and writer. . Heidi Zak , Elon Musk, Oprah, Warren Buffet, Kendra Scott , Sara Blakely and Bill Gates—entrepreneurs may appear quite diverse, but they typically share a few key qualities. What makes an entrepreneur? Let’s focus on the traits shared by most entrepreneurs—and how you can tap into these characteristics to jumpstart your own success. . 1.
StartupNation
DECEMBER 30, 2020
The truth is, recessions happen, and they happen often. Since 1900, the U.S. economy has averaged one recession about every four years. They’re not so regular as to be predictable and they cause real economic damage, but they don’t halt business and entrepreneurship entirely. In fact, according to a 2009 study by Dane Stangler for the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation , more than half of Fortune 500 companies were started during a recession.
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Entrepreneur's Handbook
DECEMBER 29, 2020
And how to create a culture that isn’t afraid of making mistakes Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook ».
A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC
JANUARY 1, 2021
Hi Everyone. Happy 2021. Today, as is my custom on the first day of the new year, I am going to take a stab at what the year ahead will bring. I find it useful to think about what we are in for. It helps me invest and advise the companies we are invested in. Like our investing, I will get some of these right and some wrong. But having a point of view is very helpful when operating in a world that is full of uncertainty.
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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?
TechCrunch
DECEMBER 31, 2020
I edited hundreds of stories in 2020, so choosing my favorites would be an exercise in futility. Instead, I’ve tried to gather a sample of Extra Crunch stories that taught me something new. (Which means this top 10 list betrays my ignorance, a humbling admission for a know-it-all like myself.). While narrowing down the field of candidates, I realized that we’re covering each of the topics on this list in greater depth next year.
Startup Catalyst Brief brings together the best content for the entrepreneurial ecosystem from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Smart Hustle Magazine
DECEMBER 29, 2020
If you’re are thinking about taking the plunge into entrepreneurship, you should avoid making common business mistakes and learn from thriving small business owners. Recently Ramon Ray hosted a small biz panel discussion, consisting of three successful small business owners. Ramon and guests discussed various aspects of running, growing, and surviving a small business.
A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC
DECEMBER 31, 2020
It is my tradition to end the year looking back and start the year looking forward. So today, I will write about 2020 in the context of tech/startups/VC/crypto. While it is inarguably the case that 2020 was a terrible year with a global pandemic, racial strife and ugly politics in the US, and an economic downturn that is impacting exactly the people who have already been hurt the most, it was an inflection point for the tech/startup/VC/crypto sectors and a very significant one.
TechCrunch
DECEMBER 28, 2020
Levin Bunz. Contributor. Share on Twitter. Levin joined Heartcore Capital in 2019 from Global Founders Capital, the billion-dollar VC arm of Rocket Internet, where he was responsible for investments in Canva, Heyjobs, Instarem, Anyfin and others. During my five years with Global Founders Capital, Rocket Internet’s $1 billion VC arm, I saw more than a hundred of Rocket’s incubated companies attempt to internationalize.
StartupNation
DECEMBER 31, 2020
It’s easy to feel under-qualified when you’re about to start a new business. It’s a huge undertaking! There are so many factors that play into whether or not your business will succeed. And, while not every factor has to do with your skills as a business owner, some of the most essential skills for starting and running a business in the 2020s include: Financial literacy.
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Entrepreneur's Handbook
DECEMBER 31, 2020
It goes deeper than one disgruntled billionaire Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook ».
Both Sides of the Table
DECEMBER 31, 2020
June 2019 (left) and November 2020 (right) I’ve been reluctant to write this blog post because historically I don’t like talking about weight. But I’ve been promising to publish how I lost 65 pounds in the past 18 months without any fad diets or gimmicks to try and be helpful to others. I have a plan, I know it works and for the friends and family who have followed what I’ve done they’ve equally lost a lot of weight.
TechCrunch
DECEMBER 28, 2020
The rivalry between China’s top online learning apps has become even more intense this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The latest company to score a significant funding round is Zuoyebang , which announced toda y (link in Chinese) that it has raised a $1.6 billion Series E+ from investors including Alibaba Group. Other participants included returning investors Tiger Global Management, SoftBank Vision Fund, Sequoia Capital China and FountainVest Partners.
StartupNation
DECEMBER 26, 2020
What will you remember most when you look back on 2020? While all of our stories are different, if you were an entrepreneur or small business owner, you may remember this year as one full of great changes in business and leadership due to the COVID-19 pandemic. And while there is never an ideal time to be faced with an unprecedented event, COVID-19 brought out the best in entrepreneurs and business leaders around the world.
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Entrepreneur's Handbook
DECEMBER 26, 2020
My six-step process for starting your podcast. Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook ».
Smart Hustle Magazine
DECEMBER 30, 2020
There’s no doubt that 2020 has been an unprecedented year all around. From the sudden shift to remote work to increasing cyberattacks in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, SMBs have had a lot to contend with this year. And while many may be breathing a sigh of relief that the end of 2020 is nearly upon us, there is one more obstacle that SMBs must navigate: the online holiday shopping rush.
TechCrunch
DECEMBER 31, 2020
As 2020 comes to a long-awaited end, a series of filings indicate that venture capitalists are ending the year with fresh money. According to SEC paperwork, Learn Capital and USV have filed paperwork that shows the firms have raised new, multimillion-dollar funds. If you’ve been paying attention to news this past year, it’s clear that much of venture capital isn’t just surviving 2020 – it’s flourishing through it.
StartupNation
DECEMBER 30, 2020
A business plan is as important to a new business as a map is to a ship, or blueprints are to an architect. A written business plan will guide your actions and keep you focused on your short- and long-term goals. Your business plan puts your aspirations into words (and charts), demonstrating to partners, investors and lenders why your venture can and will be a success.
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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.
Entrepreneur's Handbook
JANUARY 1, 2021
Follow these business minds to get ahead of the pack Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook ».
Smart Hustle Magazine
DECEMBER 30, 2020
Ramon hosted his 2020 holiday party with some of the best industry experts out there. If you missed the live event, don't worry! You can still take advantage of all the small business advice that was shared throughout the event. Below are some highlights from each expert interview. You can still listen to the whole thing, but we wanted to share some of our favorite moments and pieces of small business advice.
TechCrunch
DECEMBER 28, 2020
Global investors are running from Chinese tech stocks in the wake of the government’s crackdown on Ant Group and Alibaba, two high-flying businesses founded by Ma Yun (Jack Ma) that were once hailed as paragons of China’s new tech elite. Shares of major technology companies in the country have fallen sharply in recent days, with Bloomberg calculating that Alibaba, Tencent, JD.com and Meituan have lost around $200 billion in value during a handful of trading sessions.
Berkonomics
DECEMBER 31, 2020
First, an example of grant-based financing . I was chairman of a company that, for twelve years never took a dollar of outside investment. The company was funded entirely by grants from the National Institute of Health, amounting to millions of non-dilutive dollars in all. The company created a product that could be delivered as a service to medical clinicians anywhere in the world, enhancing their ability to understand their patents’ problems and needs in less time, using the experti
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Entrepreneur's Handbook
DECEMBER 28, 2020
Even one of the most popular pieces of software in the world wasn’t safe! Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook ».
Smart Hustle Magazine
DECEMBER 28, 2020
One of the least expensive, most effective marketing tools available, is an engaging, persuasive presentation. Delivering kickass virtual presentations can win new clients, impress investors, galvanize a team and catapult your career. But how do you keep your virtual presentations from boring listeners to tears or revealing all your fears? Public speaking consistently ranks as one of people’s top fears. 5 Ways to Shift Your Visual Presentations from Good to Great to Exceptional.
TechCrunch
DECEMBER 29, 2020
CommonGround , a startup developing technology for what its founders describe as “4D collaboration,” is announcing that it has raised $19 million in funding. This isn’t the first time Amir Bassan-Eskenazi and Ran Oz have launched a startup together — they also founded video networking company BigBand Networks , which won two technology-related Emmy Awards, went public in 2007 and was acquired by Arris Group in 2011.
Both Sides of the Table
JANUARY 1, 2021
Yesterday I wrote about my weight loss journey of the past 18 months where I lost 65 pounds in 18 months with no gimmicks or fads. No paleo, keto, intermittent fasting?—?just sensible eating. If you didn’t read the post it might be worth clicking on the above link. Some simple advice I have: Eating matters 10x more than working out. Both are important but as they say “you can’t outrun your fork.
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