TechCrunch
SEPTEMBER 10, 2023
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Entrepreneurs' Organization
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
Using video content as part of your digital marketing strategy can be very profitable. But do keep in mind there are many different types of videos, and they are all designed and optimized to accomplish different goals. Educational videos, whiteboard animations, video explainers — each popular type of marketing video brings something unique to the table, and it’s critical to use the right tool at the right time to get the results you want!
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Revolution
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
While economists continue to debate the likelihood of a more widespread downturn, something that looks very much like a recession has been plaguing the e-commerce industry for months. Rising inflation rates, supply chain uncertainties, a growing number of layoffs, and former industry darlings’ bankruptcy filings have become commonplace. Consequently, when it comes to investing in e-commerce, you’ll hear many VCs say they’re “waiting for the dust to settle.
Paul G. Silva
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Meetings ARE expensive Poorly run meetings drain people of their energy (sometimes of their very soul)! A bad meeting can easily sink the productivity of team members for an entire day, sometimes for a lot longer! That could be worth thousands of dollars in lost productivity. People participating in your meeting can’t be doing something else – like the things on their To Do list adding value to the company!
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AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.
The Seraf Compass
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
In Part I of this article we talked about the challenges and responsibilities General Partners face. In Part II we took a closer look at the time commitment involved when you're ready to invest in a company, what's required when serving as a board director, and how GPs should handle communications with their LPs. Now let's focus on the time required for networking and fund affiliations.
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Hunter Walk
SEPTEMBER 9, 2023
I judge the health of the creator economy by one single controversial factor: ease of access and probability of survival for its participants. That is, if you are someone who wishes to earn a minimum viable living being creative, what is the likelihood you’ll be able to do so? A singer who wants to sing. An animator who wants to draw. A comedy troupe who wants to make you laugh.
Andreessen Horowitz
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Anime as a media category has exploded in reach and cultural influence around the world. 69% of Gen Z watch anime and half of Netflix’s 222M subscribers watched anime in 2021, with total anime watch time growing 20% annually. VTubing – where creators live stream via an anime-style virtual avatar – is also becoming increasingly popular on Twitch, growing at 350% YoY.
AsiaTechDaily
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register Singapore-based medical technology firm Awak Technologies has secured over $20 million in Series B funding, making it one of Singapore’s most significant MedTech fundraising events this year. The funding round was spearheaded by Lion X Ventures and Vickers Venture Partners, with participation from Advanced MedTech and Eckuity Capital.
Tomasz Tunguz
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Last week at Saastr 2023, I had the privilege of hosting a panel with Maggie Hott , GTM leader at OpenAI, Sharon Zhou , cofounder & CEO of Lamini, & Jordan Tigani , founder & CEO of MotherDuck talking about the implications of AI for the software industry broadly. Four themes resonated throughout the session. First, large language models like GPT-3 are making AI accessible to the masses.
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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?
Entrepreneur's Handbook
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
The 8-Part Blueprint For Starting Your (Online) One-Person Business Even alongside your 9–5 Image by Bonnie Kittle from Unsplash Do you have an interest and want to make some extra cash out of it? Thinking about starting a business is as far as most people go. Unfortunately, most of them give up even before trying their passion. If you want to start your one-person business and are ready to take things more seriously, you’re at the right place.
Andreessen Horowitz
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
It’s been 9 months since ChatGPT was released and 7 months since it became the fastest consumer application to reach 100 million monthly active users , ushering in a new era of generative AI. But other than ChatGPT, how are consumers interacting with generative AI (GenAI) products? In which categories do incumbents dominate—and where are new companies breaking out?
AsiaTechDaily
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register Data analytics is revolutionizing various sectors. From commerce, where it’s fine-tuning marketing strategies, to healthcare, where it aids in rapid advancements, data is key. The sports industry is no exception. Popularized by movies like “Moneyball”, featuring Brad Pitt, data-driven player selections are transforming teams with middling records into championship contender
TechCrunch
SEPTEMBER 10, 2023
Parker Conrad may be best known as the founder of both Zenefits and Rippling, but he is also arguably the best-known founder to have gone through Y Combinator’s accelerator program twice. Of course, he’s not the only one to go through the program twice; some founders have even gone through three times.
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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
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
A failed founder’s survival guide Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook »
Andreessen Horowitz
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
As the world’s most traded asset class, the fixed income markets are a pillar of our global economy. They enable governments to finance critical infrastructure, corporations to fund growth, and individuals to make life’s most important purchases. However, despite their centrality in our lives, it remains far too difficult to access fixed income securities like treasuries, municipal bonds, and corporate debt.
AsiaTechDaily
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register MUFG , also known as Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, and its subsidiary Mitsubishi UFJ Innovation Partners Co., Ltd. (MUIP) have jointly announced the establishment of the MUFG Innovation Partners No. 3 Investment Partnership, a fund with a capitalization of JPY 20 billion.
TechCrunch
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 is mere days away, people! We can’t wait to welcome you and watch the inspiration, collaboration and opportunities unfold. This epic event could not happen without the steadfast support of our partners. But they do more than support — they participate, they educate, they engage.
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Ben Franklin Technology Partners
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
In the heart of Pennsylvania’s innovation ecosystem, a virtual pitch event held on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, marked a defining moment for seven entrepreneurial teams. Hosted by Ben Franklin Technology Partners, in collaboration with Invent Penn State, the TechCelerator Startup Boot Camp showcased the entrepreneurial spirit of these teams as they unveiled their groundbreaking business ideas in hopes of securing $15,000 in funding for their startup.
Hunter Walk
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
Do you know the parable of the Blind Men and the Elephant ? The lessons of one’s subjective truth being espoused as an absolute one based on their own experiences carries beyond zoology. So when I tell you what I’m seeing in venture financing these days if you disagree with me, it might just be that we’re touching different parts of the elephant.
AsiaTechDaily
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register Singapore-based venture capital firm Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia and India (VVSEAI) has successfully concluded its fifth funding round, raising $541 million. The figure represents an 80% increase compared to the amount raised for its previous fund, VVSEAI Fund IV, in 2019.
Gust
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
A fair valuation cap is whatever the market will bear. So look to the market for comps. There are plenty of good explainers for what a valuation cap is and does, so I won’t get into that. Just keep in mind that it’s only one of several key terms negotiated between startup companies and their investors by which the investor purchases a security instrument (a convertible note or a SAFE) issued and sold by the company to raise money.
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ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!
Entrepreneur's Handbook
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
Though patents won’t provide value for years, startups need to build a competitive moat from the beginning Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook »
Andreessen Horowitz
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Anime as a media category has exploded in reach and cultural influence around the world. 69% of Gen Z watch anime and half of Netflix’s 222M subscribers watched anime in 2021, with total anime watch time growing 20% annually. VTubing – where creators live stream via an anime-style virtual avatar – is also becoming increasingly popular on Twitch, growing at 350% YoY.
AsiaTechDaily
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register Cradle , an early-stage fund under Malaysia’s Ministry of Finance, has formed a partnership with Bursa Malaysia , the nation’s stock exchange, with the primary objective of enhancing local startup listings. This collaboration brings together the financial expertise of Bursa Malaysia and the startup support initiatives of Cradle Fund.
Campaign Monitor
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Article first published in October 2016, updated September 2023 5 Tips to Overcome Email Send Anxiety Getting ready to share your campaign with customers can be an exciting moment. As marketers, we are proud of the work we’ve done to make an email come together. But, once you hit “send,” the message is out of your hands, and without control anymore, you may feel a little anxiety creep in.
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