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7 Benefits Of A Business Coach Over DIY Self-Coaching

Entrepreneurs' Organization

In today’s fast-paced and competitive business environment, many entrepreneurs and business owners face the dilemma of whether to go it alone or do it yourself (DIY) or seek professional guidance through business coaching. While the DIY or self-coach approach might seem cost-effective and empowering, it often comes with hidden challenges and limitations that can hinder growth and success.

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Maryland’s Innovation Program awards $1M Grant to Medical Device Startup

American Entrepreneurship

The grant recipient pioneered the world’s first smart, refillable, and fully implantable medical device for direct medicine delivery to the brain. Under the leadership of Governor Wes Moore, Maryland’s Build Our Future Innovation Infrastructure Pilot Program made its first grant to CraniUS , an R&D company focused on groundbreaking diagnostics and treatments for patients with chronic brain disease.

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Ben Franklin’s 2024 Program Overview

Ben Franklin Technology Partners

SEE FULL SCREEN LEADING INNOVATION AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCE IN PA As we reflect on the remarkable journey of the past year, I am filled with pride and gratitude for the ongoing impact that our program has had in driving economic development and fostering innovation throughout Pennsylvania. Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern PA (CNP) has remained steadfast in its pivotal role, bolstering local tech-based enterprises, small manufacturers, and entrepreneurs by continuing to pro

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Find your rock in Ensenada!

Berkonomics

Have you found your special place to think strategically without interruption? I found mine on a rock in Ensenada, Mexico years ago… But I am ahead of myself… Every entrepreneur has that moment of truth – the one that marks the decision to take the path to entrepreneurship or the path to job security with a larger employer. And down the road a bit, most of us face another when deciding whether or not to go for growth, requiring new investment and increased risks.

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Navigating the Future: Generative AI, Application Analytics, and Data

Generative AI is upending the way product developers & end-users alike are interacting with data. Despite the potential of AI, many are left with questions about the future of product development: How will AI impact my business and contribute to its success? What can product managers and developers expect in the future with the widespread adoption of AI?

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ACA Announces Partnership with Thompson Hine

Angel Capital Association

Angel Capital Association Announces Collaboration with National Law Firm Thompson Hine Overland Park, KS – June , 2024 – The Angel Capital Association (ACA), the world’s leading professional association for angel investors and startup entrepreneurs, is excited to announce a strategic collaboration with Thompson Hine LLP , a national law firm recognized for innovation that boasts one of the fastest-growing New Ventures practices in the country.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners Drives Innovation with Strategic Investments in Eight Promising Startups

Ben Franklin Technology Partners

Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern PA (Ben Franklin CNP) continues its mission of catalyzing innovation and fostering growth in the technology sector with its recent investments in eight dynamic companies. These strategic investments totaling one million dollars are poised to propel these startups toward significant milestones, empowering them to revolutionize their respective industries.

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The Four Barriers to AI Adoption

Tomasz Tunguz

AI adoption is slower than expected in many spaces. Some of the reasons are straightforward, but others are more subtle. Most leaders wants to inject AI into their business to develop a competitive advantage. There are four challenges. The first challenge is untderstanding the technology’s ability. Because the capabilities evolve so quickly, it’s hard to keep up.

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Why Have Early Stage Valuations Remained Surprisingly High?

Angel Capital Association

Few would dispute that we are in the midst of a cyclical downturn in the early-stage funding cycle. Exit and IPO activity have dropped precipitously, and funding has declined across the board. This is normal as shown in TCA Venture Group’s funding history since 1997: Note: NuFund Venture Group was formerly TCA-San Diego prior to 2022 Source: TCA Venture Group Annual Report What is NOT normal is that valuations for early-stage funding rounds have remained stubbornly high, even though valuations i

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NMSDC Partners with Leading Business Organizations to Offer ScaleUP Capacity Building Cohort

American Entrepreneurship

Rutgers University CUEED, Covenant Business Concepts, and Ideation to Valuation are supporting the NMSDC MBE Center for Accelerated Growth, Innovation, and Resiliency program pillar of contract readiness to help minority business owners scale their businesses. NEW YORK, June 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) is partnering with Rutgers University’s Center for Urban Entrepreneurship and Economic Development (CUEED) , Covenant Busines

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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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From Innovation to Investment: Dr. Poh Hui Chia’s Guide for Biotech Startups

AsiaTechDaily

On June 28, 2024, AsiaTechDaily hosted an exclusive session of the Innovation Exchange Program featuring Dr.

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Building Reliable Engineering Teams: An Interview with Lonnie McRorey, Founder of TeamStation AI

Jason Malki

I had the pleasure of interviewing Lonnie McRorey, a seasoned technology leader with over 25 years of experience in the industry. He founded TeamStation AI, a revolutionary platform designed to build software engineering teams across Latin America for U.S. companies. Under his leadership, TeamStation AI has quickly gained popularity among U.S. CTOs for providing access to top tech talent at the touch of a button.

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Transform Your Coworking Business with GCUC’s Membership

GCUC

Transform Your Coworking Business with GCUC’s Membership At GCUC, our mission is to support coworking and shared workspace owners around the globe. While our annual conferences bring together the best minds.

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[DailyPay in GlobeNewsWire] DailyPay and Carahsoft Partner to Bring Innovative Earned Wage Access Platform to the Public Sector

OurCrowd

The post [DailyPay in GlobeNewsWire] DailyPay and Carahsoft Partner to Bring Innovative Earned Wage Access Platform to the Public Sector appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

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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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Fischer MVL and Wonder Tech Group Team Up to Enhance Global Mental Health Care

AsiaTechDaily

Fischer Medical Ventures Ltd & Voice-AI Company Wonder Tech Group Firm Up Investment and Exclusive ASEAN, India & Middle East Marketing Rights Fischer Medical Ventures Ltd, formerly known as Fischer […]

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Jay Mishra is Taking the Code Out of Data Management at Astera

Jason Malki

I had the pleasure of interviewing Jay Mishra, the COO of Astera , who has dedicated over two decades to excellence in data architecture and data-centric software solutions. Throughout his career, he has partnered with prestigious companies like Wells Fargo, Raymond James, and Farmers Mutual, creating end-to-end solutions that tackle complex data challenges and deliver outstanding results.

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How Much Revenue Must a Company Generate to IPO?

Tomasz Tunguz

What does it take to go public? Has it changed over the last 15 years? We gathered data on the US venture-backed software companies that went public between 2010 & today. We corrected the trailing 12 months’ revenue at the time of IPO for inflation & plotted the data. Before 2018, only one company IPOed with more than $200m in revenue.

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Mo Gawdat on AI Ethics: How to Ensure Artificial Intelligence Benefits Humanity

Entrepreneurs' Organization

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to rapidly transform our world, it presents both unprecedented opportunities and challenges. We realize AI will change life as we know it, but will the results trend more toward dystopian or utopian? And what skills and ethical considerations will we need to navigate this global change? At EO’s 2024 Global Leadership Conference (GLC) in Singapore, guest speaker Mo Gawdat , former Chief Business Officer of Google X and current Chief AI Officer of Flight S

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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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Vietnam’s Earth VC Invests in Orbillion Bio to Scale Cultivated Meat Production

AsiaTechDaily

Earth Venture Capital (Earth VC), a global climate tech venture capital firm based in Vietnam, has announced a strategic investment in Orbillion Bio, a US-based cultivated meat startup.

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Creating Disruption in a Disrupting Era: How Garrette Backie Is Leading Clutch Solutions

Jason Malki

I had the pleasure of interviewing Garrette Backie, who was born in Detroit and grew up with grit and a strong drive for success, instilled in him by his entrepreneur father. His mother also played a significant role in his upbringing, imparting a love and passion for people. Garrette relocated to Chicago and applied his knowledge of auto manufacturing to work in the information technology field in support of the Department of Defense.

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2024 Theory GTM Survey

Tomasz Tunguz

It’s time for the 2024 Annual Theory Go-to-Market Survey. This is a brief 28-question survey. Our goal is to understand how startups have evolved their sales, marketing, customer success, and cash management over the last four years by comparing these results to those through the go-go years of 2020 and beyond. We will publish these results and answer questions about them at upcoming Office Hours.

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"It's a Balance" isn't always the answer

A Smart Bear: Longform

Resolve decision-making conflicts by selecting the right approach: Make a bold choice, synthesize a new solution, or find the balance.

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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

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Asia’s Fintech Investments Projected to Hit $548 Billion by 2028: UnaFinancial

AsiaTechDaily

UnaFinancial Analysts have projected an increase in global fintech venture investments, estimating a 77% rise to $1.88 trillion by 2028.

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From Burnout to Balance: Chris Savage’s Strategies for Leadership

Mark MacLeod

Check out my discussion with Chris Savage, the co-founder and CEO of Wistia, on The Startup CEO Show. In this episode, we unpack the deeply rooted values that have shaped Chris’s company, emphasizing the importance of genuine connections, personal growth, […] The post From Burnout to Balance: Chris Savage’s Strategies for Leadership appeared first on Mark MacLeod.

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[CorrActions in Startups Magazine] CorrActions’ life-saving AI-powered solution prevents cognitive distraction in drivers

OurCrowd

The post [CorrActions in Startups Magazine] CorrActions’ life-saving AI-powered solution prevents cognitive distraction in drivers appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

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Covalent Boosts Asia Operations with $5 Million Funding Round

AsiaTechDaily

Covalent, a Canadian blockchain data infrastructure startup, has raised $5 million in strategic funding.

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How Embedded Analytics Gets You to Market Faster with a SAAS Offering

Start-ups & SMBs launching products quickly must bundle dashboards, reports, & self-service analytics into apps. Customers expect rapid value from your product (time-to-value), data security, and access to advanced capabilities. Traditional Business Intelligence (BI) tools can provide valuable data analysis capabilities, but they have a barrier to entry that can stop small and midsize businesses from capitalizing on them.