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Failures and Fraud in Early-Stage Angel Investing

Angel Capital Association

We all know that investing in early-stage companies is a very risky proposition, and the majority of investments will either fail completely or fail to return the capital invested. The reasons for failure are diverse, but almost never due to fraud. Unfortunately, the intense media coverage of a few spectacular failures such as Theranos and FTX (and the fraud associated with them) have sadly led many policy makers in Washington DC to conclude that fraud is rampant in this asset class and therefor

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How this theater director built accessible creative spaces to connect communities in Peru 

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

How this theater director built accessible creative spaces to connect communities in Peru By Jewelle Saunders “Art can transform society,” says Déborah Grández Seminario. Déborah, a 2022 YLAI Fellow , is the founder and director of CAPAZ Perú , which develops cultural, educational and social projects for people with disabilities through art programs such as theater and dance.

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Sisterhood of Success: Female Founders Share Insights on Thriving Together

Entrepreneurs' Organization

We asked six members of EO to share the number one thing they’ve learned from another inspiring woman in business. Here’s what they said. Stop multitasking, stop comparing and stop being quiet. Stop multitasking. Many people think multitasking is a skill that women are naturally good at, but eventually working as an entrepreneur at a million miles an hour will take its toll.

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How to Ask for Advice and Get People to Commit the Time to Answer

This is going to be BIG.

Apparently, this doesn’t just happen in cartoons. People often ask me for advice on fundraising, generating deal flow, hiring, increasing visibility , triathlons, babies, etc.--a really wide range of stuff. This post isn’t meant as a criticism of anyone for doing so. It’s just meant to share some transparency around how to best get me and, I think, others to engage.

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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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14 Leadership Lessons From Successful Startup Founders

Startup Blogpost

14 Leadership Lessons From Successful Startup Founders To gain a deeper understanding of effective leadership, we asked startup founders and CEOs to share the most valuable lessons they’ve learned from successful entrepreneurs. From instilling empowerment and autonomy in leadership to learning from failures and setbacks, we’ve gathered fourteen insightful responses that reveal how these lessons have been applied to their own leadership styles.

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Training Future Problem Solvers Through Human-Centered Design and Design Thinking

Venture Well

Carlee Bishop, faculty director of the data analysis and communication master’s degree and professor of physics at Agnes Scott College, discusses her approach to integrating design thinking into human-centered design with the support of our Course & Program Grants. The post Training Future Problem Solvers Through Human-Centered Design and Design Thinking appeared first on VentureWell.

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Meet the YC Summer 2023 Batch

Y Combinator

My first YC Demo Day was in Summer of 2008, where my startup and twenty-one others anxiously pitched a room full of investors on what we’d been working so hard to build. Fifteen years later, I’m here as YC’s president kicking off our 37th Demo Day — the one celebrating the Summer 2023 batch. I’ve seen a lot of batches in the last decade and a half, and I can say without a doubt: this is a good one.

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Nigerian embedded finance platform Anchor raises $2.4M to expand product offerings

TechCrunch

Anchor, a Nigerian banking-as-a-service (BaaS) provider, has raised $2.4 million in seed investment. Justin Kan’s Goat Capital led the financing round which also welcomed participation from FoundersX, Rebel Fund and some existing investors, including Y Combinator and Byld Ventures. The fintech emerged from stealth a year ago with over $1 million in pre-seed funding.

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Brinc and Cointelegraph Collaborate to Support Web3 Startups

AsiaTechDaily

Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register Web3-focused accelerators have emerged to offer specialized programs and resources, aiding startups in navigating the unique hurdles of this domain. The accelerators aim to address the recent decline in funding for Web3 startups in the past year, leading to challenges for emerging projects during their early stages.

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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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Let’s Get Personal: Why AI Will Unlock a Massive Market for Online Consumer Services

Andreessen Horowitz

The internet opened up a major consumer market by providing services more cheaply, and to more people, online. Now, AI is kicking off a colossal wave of opportunities for startups by making it possible to build scalable online experiences that replicate the benefits of being in person. Having a highly personalized experience is what consumers value the most about in-person services—think of tutors, personal trainers, and doctors.

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Training Future Problem Solvers Through Human-Centered Design and Design Thinking

Venture Well

Carlee Bishop of Agnes Scott College discusses her approach to integrating design thinking into human-centered design with the support of our Course & Program Grants. The post Training Future Problem Solvers Through Human-Centered Design and Design Thinking appeared first on VentureWell.

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Exclusive: Cendana Capital closes on $470M more to back seed-stage fund managers

TechCrunch

Michael Kim of Cendana Capital is often a first call for emerging seed-stage fund managers. Cendana has invested in many VC teams that have gone to enjoy great success – like Forerunner Ventures, K9 Ventures, and IA Ventures. Thanks to its own backers, Cendana keeps replenishing its supply of investing capital, too.

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500 Global Secures $143M for Southeast Asia Startups in Record-Breaking Fund

AsiaTechDaily

Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register Venture capital firm 500 Global has successfully closed its 500 Southeast Asia III fund, amassing $143 million in capital. It is the firm’s largest early-stage fund dedicated to Southeast Asia. It serves as its primary investment vehicle for startups throughout the region’s growth journey, from pre-seed stages to the cusp of initial public offerings (IPOs).

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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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Lesson #354: Owned, Paid and Earned Media Channels

Red Rocket

Effective marketers know the "trinity" of a good media strategy is effectively communicating your story across the intersection of three distinct media channels: owned media, paid media and earned media. This post will demystify these channels for you, to ensure you are effectively marketing across all three. Owned Media Owned media is exactly what it sounds like, properties that you own and entirely control.

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Training Future Problem Solvers Through Human-Centered Design and Design Thinking

Venture Well

Carlee Bishop, faculty director of the data analysis and communication master’s degree and professor of physics at Agnes Scott College, discusses her approach to integrating design thinking into human-centered design with the support of our Course & Program Grants. The post Training Future Problem Solvers Through Human-Centered Design and Design Thinking appeared first on VentureWell.

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5 neat AI startups from Y Combinator’s Summer 2023 batch

TechCrunch

It’s that time of year again: the week when startups in Y Combinator’s latest batch present their products for media — and investor — scrutiny. Over the next two days, roughly 217 companies will present in total, a tad smaller than last winter’s 235-firm cohort as VC enthusiasm a slight slump.

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GBSA Hosts an Online Meeting Event with Global VC for Innovative Startups in Pangyo on September 8 : “Pangyo x Silicon Valley: Bridging Innovations”

AsiaTechDaily

Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register Gyeonggi-do Business and Science Accelerator (CEO Kang Sung-cheon) is holding an online event to match global venture capital firms with innovative startup companies in Pangyo. The event is called “Pangyo x Silicon Valley: Bridging Innovations” and will be held on Friday, September 8th at the Gyeonggi Creative Center for Economy and Innovation building.

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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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The Secret to Startup Success: It’s Not About Being Amazon, It’s About Starting Like Amazon

Entrepreneur's Handbook

Entrepreneurs can learn a lot from one of the most successful companies in history. Just make sure to learn the right lessons.

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Humans + Tech – Community managers

GCUC

Humans + Tech – Community managers This blog is supported by Yardi. Coworkers are sociable creatures – and they need human interaction throughout the day. They want to drink coffee.

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Hero MotoCorp to increase stake in Ather with fresh $66.5 million investment

TechCrunch

Hero MotoCorp, the world’s top two-wheeler maker, said on Monday it plans to invest up to $66.5 million in Ather Energy, a promising electric vehicle startup in India whose fast-growing fortune had to hit brake after a local policy change. Hero MotoCorp, which already owns a 33.

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Indonesian Government-Backed Merah Putih Fund Raises $300 Million for Soonicorn Startups

AsiaTechDaily

Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register The Merah Putih Fund , an Indonesian government-backed venture capital firm, has successfully secured $300 million in the first phase of its inaugural fund. The initiative brings together five state-owned venture capital companies, each with a corporate focus.

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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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How to Avoid Ruining Your Best Team Player

Entrepreneur's Handbook

Or worse — losing them altogether Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook »

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Advocating for equitable mental health access for Ecuadorian women

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

Advocating for equitable mental health access for Ecuadorian women By Mary Tiffin “Women and girls should not be treated as victims,” reflects 2023 YLAI Fellow Domenica Cobo. “We need to honor the feminine energy within all women — our resilience and strength — and with this awareness, call upon society to understand that we deserve to have a voice that is listened to.

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Voiijer’s new app offers a social community for nature-lovers and explorers

TechCrunch

Social media often disconnects people from the real world, keeping people inside scrolling feeds on their phones. New social app Voiijer wants to do the opposite by connecting nature enthusiasts to the world’s wonders, where they can create community, share their adventures, document their discoveries and collaborate with others on expeditions.

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AIMMO Raises 14.4 Billion Won in Pre-IPO Investment, Bolstering Its Global AI Data Solutions Presence

AsiaTechDaily

Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register In a significant move, AIMMO , a leading AI data solutions provider, has successfully secured 14.4 billion won in its pre-IPO investment round. Esteemed investors, including NVESTOR, Korea Investment & Securities, DS Asset Management, S&S Investment, and E&invest, have shown their confidence in AIMMO by participating in this round.

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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.