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Reputation isn't as powerful as you imagine

A Smart Bear: Longform

Blogger with tens of thousands of subscribers launches a new venture… and gets only 2 signups. Not the advantage you thought it was.

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How We Amplified to Go Bolder: EO XCentric 2023 Recap

Entrepreneurs' Organization

The echoes of inspiration are still reverberating after the US Central region hosted its annual regional event, EO XCentric 2023 in Detroit, from 2-4 October 2023. Under the theme of “Amplify”, EO members were encouraged to go bigger, bolder and better as disruptors and doers as they explored the heartbeat of the Motor City that birthed Motown. “You can’t replace the magic, spontaneity and connection that happens when EOers get together at in-person events,” said Andrew Kuhn of EO Detroit, who s

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AI: The Teammate Clinicians Need

Andreessen Horowitz

Our healthcare workers need our help. Our clinicians are burned out. After the Covid-19 pandemic, only 57% of physicians said they would choose the field of medicine again. Another recent study reported nurse burnout rates higher than 50%. Our clinicians are battling mental illness. Approximately 10% of physicians have reported having thoughts of suicide, and physicians have one of the highest rates of suicide of any profession.

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Making Northcentral PA the Global Center for Advanced Pressed Materials

Ben Franklin Technology Partners

In an era of technological advancement and economic transformation, Northcentral Pennsylvania finds itself at the forefront of a remarkable development. The North Central Regional Planning and Development Commission , based in Ridgway, PA, along with partners Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern Pennsylvania, Penn State DuBois , and the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford , has secured a $400,000 Strategic Development Grant from the US Economic Development Administration (ED

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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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Empowering Global Journeys: A Conversation with Amal El Habziz

AsiaTechDaily

Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register Her passion for coaching clients in investing strategically in the area of global journeys is impeccable! Amal El Habziz a dedicated investment consultant & investor herself works with clients seeking Residency Permits or Citizenship through strategic investments.

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Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway exits Paytm at a 40% loss

TechCrunch

Berkshire Hathaway sold its shares in the Paytm-parent firm One97 Communications Friday, booking a loss of about 40% on the investment it made more than five years ago. The Warren Buffett firm invested about $260 million in Paytm in 2018, acquiring a 3% stake in the financial services startup at a valuation of about $10 […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved.

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9 Key Financial Metrics for Startups: What to Track and Why

Startup Blogpost

9 Key Financial Metrics for Startups: What to Track and Why To shed light on the crucial financial metrics startups should track, we’ve gathered insights from nine top startup leaders, including CEOs and Founders. From understanding the importance of tracking burn rate for strategic planning to enhancing customer retention and revenue by monitoring churn rate, discover the metrics these experts deem vital for startup success.

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Cellico, ‘Smart AR Glasses,’ Wins CES 2024 Innovation Awards in Three Categories in the United States

AsiaTechDaily

Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register Cellico (CEO Kim Jungsuk ) won CES Innovation Awards in three categories: Wearable Technologies, Digital Health, and Accessibility & Aging Tech, for their augmented reality (AR) smart glasses (product name: EyeCane), which they are developing for visually impaired patients.

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Tomasz Tunguz - Untitled Article

Tomasz Tunguz

Title: The Evolution of Data Teams and Data Security Over the past few years, we’ve seen a significant change in the way data teams operate. No longer are they just post-analysis teams; they are now becoming software engineering teams that use data to build products. This shift has brought with it a new reality for data security. With many of these teams now using sensitive data to build products, the importance of data security cannot be overstated.

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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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OpenAI’s initial new board counts Larry Summers among its ranks

TechCrunch

Meet OpenAI’s new board of directors: Bret Taylor, Larry Summers and Adam D’Angelo. Or, more precisely, the board for the time being. We have reached an agreement in principle for Sam Altman to return to OpenAI as CEO with a new initial board of Bret Taylor (Chair), Larry Summers, and Adam D'Angelo. We are collaborating […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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The Secret to Overcoming Startup Anxiety and Inertia: Unemployability

Entrepreneur's Handbook

A successful pre-entrepreneurship career could be stifling your startup success. Here’s how (and why) to ditch the shackles ASAP.

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Munice’s Miracle Night App: A Scientific Breakthrough for Better Sleep

AsiaTechDaily

Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register In a world grappling with sleep issues, South Korean startup Munice presents a game-changing solution – the Miracle Night app. This innovative digital sleeping pill, backed by neuroscience and cutting-edge technology, pledges to revolutionize the way we sleep.

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How to Win the Fight for America

Andreessen Horowitz

This article is based on a speech delivered at Shift’s Defense Ventures Summit in Washington, D.C. on November 15, 2023. It was first published in The Free Press, where the article is available in its entirety. Two years ago, I made a bold prediction, which is actually a bad thing for a venture capitalist to do because we’re so often wrong. During the Reagan National Defense Forum , I tweeted “Time is Running Out with Silicon Valley.

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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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Saviu Ventures’ second fund reaches €12 million first close to back Francophone Africa startups

TechCrunch

Saviu Ventures, a VC firm targeting startups in Francophone Africa, has made an initial close of €12 million for its second fund with the backing of private investors, including French and Kenyan family offices. The VC firm aims to close the fund at between €30 million and €50 million to primarily invest in startups within […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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NJEDA’s $4M Innovative E-Commerce Program has Helped over 150 Small Businesses Expand Online Presence

American Entrepreneurship

Small businesses encouraged to take advantage of the Small Business E-Commerce Support Program to develop website, marketing plan & implement online ordering TRENTON, N.J. (November 21, 2023) – Earlier this year, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) launched a new $4 million pilot program that provides free e-commerce and digital marketing consulting services to New Jersey small businesses.

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Pierre Fabre Laboratories collaborates with Chowis Company; Analyze skin, hair, and scalp with AI diagnostic solutions

AsiaTechDaily

Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register Chowis Company (“Chowis”) , a specialist in skin, hair and scalp diagnostic solutions, has teamed up with global Pierre Fabre Laboratories to launch the new technology Dermoprime. This multi-type diagnostic system can analyse the skin, hair and scalp by simply changing the lens and by using “Here to Care”, a professional software that provides scientific analysis using arti

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What I Wish I’d Known Starting My First Business at 20

Entrepreneur's Handbook

Lessons from two decades of serial entrepreneurship Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook »

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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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OpenAI’s initial new board counts Larry Summers among its ranks

TechCrunch

Meet OpenAI’s new board of directors: Bret Taylor, Larry Summers and Adam D’Angelo. Or, more precisely, the board for the time being. We have reached an agreement in principle for Sam Altman to return to OpenAI as CEO with a new initial board of Bret Taylor (Chair), Larry Summers, and Adam D'Angelo. We are collaborating […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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Female-founded climate and construction tech startup backed by Mark Cuban

American Entrepreneurship

Early stage climate tech VC firm Anthropocene Ventures also joins Kind Designs’ seed round. Rapidly growing climate and construction tech startup Kind Designs gained the support of entrepreneur Mark Cuban and VC firm Anthropocene Ventures for its $5 million seed round. Just founded in June 2023 by Anya Freeman, the funding is being used to support Kind Designs’ rapid scale up of production capacity, as well as bring on new hires who will handle the rising demand for its Living Seawalls. &

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Silvia Health Pioneers Cognitive Health Solutions with Innovative Age-Tech Platform

AsiaTechDaily

Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register The global rise in cognitive health issues, notably dementia, has spurred Korean startup Silvia Health to forefront with its groundbreaking age-tech solution. Led by CEO Myung Jin Ko and CTO Jaemin Cheon, Silvia Health addresses the pressing challenges of cognitive decline through its Silvia platform—an advanced digital healthcare application emphasizing early detection, prevention,

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Be careful about equity and options!

Berkonomics

Here is the warning: The execution of equity allocations and of a good incentive program using equity is often mismanaged, damaging the corporate capitalization structure and even affecting the outcome of subsequent investment into the company. … and here is the usual early-stage trap… First, a brand-new enterprise is often formed from the efforts of several “partners”, each with an expertise valued by the others.

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Enhance Customer Value: Unleash Your Data’s Potential

The complexity of financial data, the need for real-time insight, and the demand for user-friendly visualizations can seem daunting when it comes to analytics - but there is an easier way. With Logi Symphony, we aim to turn these challenges into opportunities. Our platform empowers you to seamlessly integrate advanced data analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting into your applications, transforming raw data into actionable insights.

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The 20 best STEM toys and games to gift young learners and curious minds

TechCrunch

There’s no doubt the STEM toys category has lost a bit of its magic. The hype that started about a decade ago, powering a wave of startups to launch creative and experimental products — pitching parents on dedicated connected hardware and apps to help unlock their kids’ future tech career progression — has faded to […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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Board Dynamics - Running a Good Board Meeting

The Seraf Compass

As early stage investors and advisors know, mastering the techniques to hack the board can pay back a CEO’s effort many times over. Helping a CEO prep for a board meeting is super important, but it is a waste if the CEO cannot actually run a good meeting. Well-run board meetings are essential for the success of a company. Here are some tips for running a stellar startup board meeting that you can share with your CEOs.

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Carro’s Road to IPO: Singapore Unicorn Eyes $100M Funding Boost

AsiaTechDaily

Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register Singapore-based Carro , a prominent online automotive marketplace in Southeast Asia, is actively engaging in discussions with potential investors to secure a funding round exceeding $100 million. According to a senior executive from the unicorn, the move is strategically timed as the company contemplates a potential listing in the United States within the next 18 months.

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Knowledge Base: Social media strategy with Brent Ireland, Collab Digital

NZ Entrepreneur

Watch now: (17 mins) In this edition of Knowledge Base, Richard Liew talks with Brent Ireland, CEO of social media and content experts Collab Digital. In 2023, business social media platform LinkedIn celebrated its 20th birthday signifying at least two decades since social media has been available for businesses to use as part of their marketing and communications mix.

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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.