Entrepreneur's Handbook

AUGUST 22, 2023

Image: Created by author To keep close to the startup community, I chat with founders often. I’ll frequently get asked about what growth is, how you apply it to startups, and when you should focus on it. So to help with those conversations, I put together a quick “Growth 101” doc to answer some of the most common questions I get from founders. As a side benefit, my parents might have some idea of what I actually do for work.

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The Seraf Compass

AUGUST 23, 2023

In Part I of this article we talked about the challenges and responsibilities General Partners face managing a fund. Now let's take 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.

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This is going to be BIG.

AUGUST 23, 2023

One of my favorite startups to have backed was a travel company called Noken. You answered a few basic questions about travel preferences, like pace, the fanciness of the hotel, etc., and then BOOM they sent you a link to an app with your whole trip, completely booked, with a map driven itinerary and a text concierge available to make last minute changes, etc.

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Berkonomics

AUGUST 24, 2023

This statement could be considered controversial. We have previously made the case that professional investors demand more in the form of restrictive covenants and lower valuations. Now we explore the other side of that coin. Professional investors usually bring “smart money” to the table, defined as money that comes along with good advice and great relationships for corporate growth.

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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?

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

AUGUST 23, 2023

More and more large companies are creating venture groups to invest in startups Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook »

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This is going to be BIG.

AUGUST 25, 2023

A recurring theme in a lot of my BSList posts is that, if an investor thinks they can make a boatload of money with you, they’ll go to all sorts of lengths to invest. That includes investing way earlier than they would normally, investing outside of scope, investing with their personal capital outside of the fund, etc. So when someone gives you a single, declarative reason for a pass, they’re either saying one of two things: In my experience, companies that have this particular attribute have an

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 19, 2023

Keeping up with an industry as fast-moving as AI is a tall order. So until an AI can do it for you, here’s a handy roundup of the last week’s stories in the world of machine learning, along with notable research and experiments we didn’t cover on their own. This week in AI, Amazon announced that it’ll begin tapping generative AI to “enhance” product reviews.

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AsiaTechDaily

AUGUST 24, 2023

Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register Startup Island TAIWAN, an initiative backed by Taiwan’s National Development Council, recently joined forces with domestic venture capitalists and listed companies to present a significant event showcasing the prowess of Taiwanese digital tech startups.

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NZ Entrepreneur

AUGUST 22, 2023

Watch the video interview now A network of more than 140 entrepreneurial businesses and organisations warns New Zealand is in danger of being left behind due to a lack of resources and insufficient policies to progress entrepreneurship. The New Zealand chapter of the Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN) wants to see local and central government politicians initiate policies to make entrepreneurship easier and more effective.

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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.

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Jason Malki

AUGUST 24, 2023

Going Beyond Good Intentions: Wissam Akra’s Trailblazing Journey in Transforming the Construction Industry It’s a strange, wonderful, and sometimes scary time for industries that are impacted by the adoption of AI into their day-to-day work. Construction is no different. The possibilities are endless and the unpredictability of innovation leaves practitioners at every level wondering if new developments will improve their work or leave them looking for a new job.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 21, 2023

Before founding dipp , Jennifer Chen and Mikhail Abramov spent 15 years working as art directors in New York City. During that time, Chen says they realized that the marketing, sales and design process have stayed the same, despite new technology and tools being introduced to the market, and is often riddled with bottlenecks. “Salespeople have sales needs, they communicate with the marketing team and then once the marketing team has a direction they brief a designer, then the designer goes back

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AsiaTechDaily

AUGUST 24, 2023

Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register The Pangyo Techno Valley, Korea’s representative game valley, is growing into a content & culture complex, hoping to become a ‘pump-priming’ for the Korean gaming industry. Pangyo Techno Valley, fondly known as Korea’s game valley, is a burgeoning epicenter for the gaming industry.

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Startup Blogpost

AUGUST 25, 2023

How to Balance Vision and Execution in Startup Leadership Balancing vision with execution is a key challenge for startup leaders. To provide you with practical insights, we’ve gathered seventeen unique approaches from founders and CEOs. From implementing the Vision-to-Task Framework to prioritizing high-output efficiency over perfection, discover how these leaders have successfully navigated this delicate balance.

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Jason Malki

AUGUST 21, 2023

Lessons Learned, Experience Gained: Ruminations on Mark Small’s Journey from Salesperson to Sales Leader I had the pleasure of interviewing Mark Small, a global sales and revenue operations leader who has now taken on the role of Growth and Go-to-Market (GTM) Advisor to investors and startups. Mark brings a wealth of experience and a global perspective as a senior sales and revenue operations leader to his role as a Strategic Advisor to emerging, potentially disruptive companies.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 19, 2023

Welcome, friends, to Week in Review (WiR), TechCrunch’s regular newsletter covering the major events in tech over the past few days. Haven’t had your eyes glued to the headlines? Not to worry. That’s our job, and we’ve compiled them in the nifty little digest that is WiR. In this week’s edition of WiR, we cover a $70 device that can spoof an Apple device, hackers stealing Americans’ health data from an IBM system, and Elon Musk pledging to fight Mark Zuckerber

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AsiaTechDaily

AUGUST 22, 2023

Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register Singapore-based Solar AI Technologies has successfully secured a seed funding round of US$1.5 million, with Earth Venture Capital taking the lead, accompanied by participation from Undivided Ventures, Investible, and climate-tech angel investor David Pardo.

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Y Combinator

AUGUST 23, 2023

It's incredible how many very successful YC startups there are. Just look at the YC Top Revenue list. Almost all of those companies raised their first rounds from investors that saw them debut at YC Demo Day. YC is undeniably an integral part of the venture capital ecosystem, helping to shine the first spotlight on many of the companies that go on to be featured high up in a huge font on the top VC portfolio pages.

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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.

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Jason Malki

AUGUST 21, 2023

James Martin, CEO of Butterflye, on Changing the Way Product Teams Communicate and Gather Feedback from their Customers I had the pleasure of interviewing James Martin, the CEO and co-founder of Butterflye , a software company dedicated to helping businesses effectively communicate changes to their products and services. With over 12 years of experience in the SaaS industry, James possesses a profound understanding of the challenges businesses encounter when striving to keep their customers info

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 24, 2023

Vessel Capital , a web3 venture fund, has emerged from stealth with $55 million in assets under management to invest in infrastructure and applications, the firm exclusively told TechCrunch. Founded by Mirza Uddin, Eric Chen and Anthony Anzalone, the firm has been investing about $10 million annually, Uddin said. The fund is “evergreen” and has the potential for the capital pool to be increased, he added.

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AsiaTechDaily

AUGUST 23, 2023

Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register In the swiftly transforming landscape of financial technology (FinTech), Asia stands resolute at the forefront of innovation and entrepreneurial dynamism. Anchoring this transformative wave are three standout conferences that have captured the imagination of FinTech aficionados and industry professionals alike: Shanghai’s INCLUSION·Conference on the Bund, Hong Kong FinTech Week,

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

AUGUST 24, 2023

Exploring how tiny changes in a product lead to substantial increases in conversion The Leaky Funnel One lesson I’ve had to relearn repeatedly over the years is that, often times, hard things can be made easier by simply reframing how you approach them. This past week, in reflecting on the consumer tech products I’ve built, I was able to put into words (and numbers) one such reframing approach that has always benefited my work.

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Jason Malki

AUGUST 21, 2023

From Sneakers to Startups: Unveiling the Journey of Samuel Thomas, Scout at Bessemer Venture Partners Steel DAO I had the pleasure of interviewing Samuel Thomas. A Scout at Bessemer Venture Partners Steel DAO, focuses on early-stage startups in the Consumer Crypto, web3 Gaming, Infrastructure, and DeFi space. Samuel is the founder of Thomas Brand, which is a bootstrapped sneaker reseller business that sold over 700 pairs of sneakers and generated over $250K in 2019.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 24, 2023

As Amazon’s Prime Video gears up for its second year as the exclusive rights holder to NFL’s Thursday Night Football (TNF), the streaming service hopes to give fans a more enhanced viewing experience with a slew of new AI-driven features. During a demo with Prime Video executives, TechCrunch learned about the AI elements coming to TNF this season, as well as the first Black Friday NFL game and when viewers can expect HDR video quality.

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AsiaTechDaily

AUGUST 22, 2023

Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register “Young musicians today treat music-making kind of like playing video games,” says PoChang Wu, co-founder of OurSong, an NFT-based platform for music collection and community building. Wu talks about “Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X as an example.

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Andreessen Horowitz

AUGUST 22, 2023

To put it simply: higher LTV:CAC → higher margins → higher valuation. Investors often use 3x LTV:CAC as a rough benchmark of a consumer company’s financial health. If your customer lifetime value (LTV) is 3 or more times your customer acquisition cost (CAC) within 5 years, that means your company has efficient returns on sales and marketing spend. But there’s little discussion of how a higher LTV:CAC actually translates to long-term profitability and, ultimately, valuation.

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