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Bringing startup expertise to the boardroom

NZ Entrepreneur

Maria King’s governance career has focused on supporting and building innovative new businesses, so when she undertook the Institute of Directors ’ Advanced Directors Course (ADC) , she was delighted to see a section on startup governance included. “That was fabulous,” says King, who has 26 years’ experience in the complex health, science and technology sectors.

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Bringing Transformative Climatetech to Market: A Visit to Climate Week NYC

Venture Well

VentureWell Vice President, Ventures, Christina Tamer recaps her trip to Climate Week NYC 2024, where she explored pathways to market for transformative sustainability technologies. The post Bringing Transformative Climatetech to Market: A Visit to Climate Week NYC appeared first on VentureWell.

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The 4 Biases Holding You Back from Embracing Change

Entrepreneurs' Organization

How does change make you feel? Does it ignite excitement or send a wave of anxiety crashing over you? For many, the prospect of change feels daunting, like standing at the edge of dark water. But for Daphne Leger, change is not just a challenge but also an opportunity for growth and innovation. As a change addict turned adaptability expert, Daphne Leger , a Harvard Business School alum and keynote speaker, has dedicated her career to helping entrepreneurs and executives master adaptability.

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Revolution Growth’s Latest Investment in Healthcare and AI: Pathos, the Company Re-Engineering the…

Revolution

Revolution Growth’s Latest Investment in Healthcare and AI: Pathos, the Company Re-Engineering the Drug Development Process The oversubscribed $62M Series C will be used to expand the team, accelerate platform development, and advance its clinical-stage pipeline of precision oncology therapeutics. Meet Pathos  — the clinical-stage, AI-enabled biotech company that is re-engineering the drug development process to bring novel drugs to market.

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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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Google’s Africa Investment Fund behind Moniepoint, Africa’s Fastest-Growing Fintech

American Entrepreneurship

Investors recognize the growth potential and impact of this rapidly rising fintech providing digital payments and banking solutions across Africa. Moniepoint Inc., Africa’s fastest-growing fintech, successfully raised US$110 million in equity financing, supporting its all-in-one financial ecosystem. Since its launch in 2019 over 10 million businesses and individuals have been served with access to seamless payments, banking, credit, and business management tools.

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Mental Health Matters: Recognizing When Entrepreneurs Need a Check-In

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Many of us have felt the signs: We lose our cool at work and with our colleagues. The joy we once felt building our companies has vanished over time. Sleepless nights are followed by feeling exhausted in the office or on the road and a struggle to stay focused during the day. A huge life change, whether the happiness of welcoming a new child to the family or heartbreak over the end of a relationship, can jolt us into feeling constantly overwhelmed.

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Productivity One Year from Now

Tomasz Tunguz

If AI continues on its current trajectory or accelerates, what will change in your business? We’ve been asking leaders of companies & departments this question & the answers aren’t clear. In a few years, consensus agrees that rote work of BDRs & paralegals & software engineering will be somewhat to mostly automated. But determining the timing of that impact is much more difficult : it depends on the accuracy of the AI.

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October Paychex Small Business Employment Watch Shows Regional Hurricane Impact

American Entrepreneurship

While the National Index improved, Florida and North Carolina experienced Hurricane-related declines. The October Paychex Small Business Employment Watch Report reflected the impact of multiple hurricanes in the U.S. This was seen in the jobs index in Florida (99.62) which fell below 100 for the first time since March 2021. Tampa had a 1.81 percentage-point decrease to 97.91, making it last among the top U.S. metros for the month.

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MDEC Collaborates with Ascent and CCV to Transform Malaysia into a Digital Hub

AsiaTechDaily

On Wednesday, the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) revealed that it has signed two significant Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with Singapore’s Ascent and Indonesia’s Central Capital Ventura (CCV).

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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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Promotion: Win a Business Mentor!

NZ Entrepreneur

Are you ready to revolutionise your business? Business Mentors NZ has empowered over 80,000 Kiwi business owners, and now it’s your turn to shine! Business Mentors NZ understands the unique challenges Kiwi business owners face. Whether you need support navigating skills shortages, managing staff or expanding your business skills and knowledge, an experienced Mentor can guide you every step of the way.

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Trends in the Post-Modern Data Stack

Tomasz Tunguz

On Monday, at TC Disrupt Colin Zima CEO of Omni , Jordan Tigani CEO of Motherduck , Daniel Svnova CEO of Superlinked & Toby Mao CTO of Tobiko Data who are leading the evolution of the Post Modern Data Stack discussed the trends they are seeing. Here are some of the themes & predictions from the group. Customers are excited about new architectures that significantly reduce cost.

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R136 Ventures Tech Stack Profile: B2B enterprise software and fintech

David Teten VC

We’re happy to share the latest in PEVCtech’s series profiling how investment managers are using AI, tech, and analytics to generate alpha. We’re fortunate to interview Victor Orlovski, Founder and Managing Partner of R136 Ventures. David Teten: Please give us an overview of your firm. R136 Ventures partners with creative entrepreneurs to help scale their mid-to-late stage startups.

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India Sets Sights on Space: New Station and VC Fund to Propel Growth

AsiaTechDaily

The Indian government has announced plans to establish its own space station, the “Bharatiya Antriksh Station,” by 2035, as announced by Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Jitendra […]

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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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Shaping the Future of Work: How Founder Zach Wright and Grapevine Are Redefining the Modern Office

Jason Malki

I had the pleasure of interviewing Zach Wright, the founder and CEO of Grapevine Software , a cutting-edge Virtual Office platform designed to centralize communication, knowledge sharing, and team alignment for distributed workforces. Grapevine tackles the growing challenges of fragmented communication and scattered information that have become the norm for remote and hybrid teams.

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“Ben Franklin was instrumental in helping us survive the early years”

Ben Franklin Technology Partners

By Cara Aungst and originally published at HappyValley Industry In 2003, DiamondBack Covers was born out of an assignment in an Engineering Entrepreneurship class at Penn State. Matt Chverchko had some equipment stolen from the back of his truck, and he decided to create a truck cover to keep his belongings secure. He and classmate Ethan Wendle worked on a prototype for a load-bearing, durable truck cover that could securely stow goods in the truck bed and still carry heavy loads, like a stack

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How to increase your valuation by reducing risk       

Berkonomics

Why reduce investor risk? In the creation of a young company, there are five principal risks to be addressed by the entrepreneur. Professional investors will probe these five risk areas and make the decision to invest based upon comfort with each. So, it is important for the entrepreneur to identify, address and mitigate each of these in order to increase valuation and decrease the risk of ultimate loss of the business.

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Singapore Boosts Deep-Tech Startups with S$440 Million Funding Expansion

AsiaTechDaily

Singapore is set to allocate an additional S$440 million (approximately US$332 million) to the Startup SG Equity scheme, which aims to enhance private-sector investments in deep-tech startups within the city-state.

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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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Small Business Banking Survey Reveals Optimism, J.D. Power Reports

American Entrepreneurship

Small businesses are still facing challenges, but the current J.D. Power report suggests growing optimism. Small businesses in America have been on the comeback trail, following the dark days of pandemic lockdowns. Consumer advisory services leader J.D. Power’s 2024 U.S. Small Business Banking Satisfaction Study reveals small business owners are now more optimistic about their future—and feel better about their bank meeting their needs.

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A few thoughts on suffering

OkDork

I’m pedaling my bike up a steep hill in Austin. It’s steeeeep. I look up as far as I can see–and all I can think about is how I’m going to give up early. “I can just skip the last part of my ride. I’ve ridden enough. No one will even know.” I shake my head and keep pedaling, ignoring my thoughts. I finish the climb, out of breath. It feels like I’m having a heart attack.

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Transforming Real Estate: Dan Noma Jr.’s Mission to Enhance the Investor Experience for All

Jason Malki

I had the pleasure of interviewing Dan Noma, Jr., the designated broker/owner of Venture REI , an award-winning, Arizona-based real estate brokerage and advisory firm specializing in the purchase, sale, rental, and marketing of select residential developments and commercial investment properties. Dan is a 22-year industry veteran. In 2019, Dan Noma brought the real estate community the first-ever certification to work with iBuyers & Investors, called iReal Estate Pro.

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VinFast Secures $1 Billion Investment from Emirates Driving Company to Boost EV Production

AsiaTechDaily

VinFast Auto, a Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer, has obtained a minimum of $1 billion in funding, spearheaded by Emirates Driving Company (EDC), the premier driver training and road safety organization […]

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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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Why GCUC’s Tactical Track Is a Must-Attend for Coworking Operators

GCUC

Why GCUC’s Tactical Track Is a Must-Attend for Coworking Operators Let’s talk about the real rockstars of coworking—the ones who keep the heart of our spaces beating every single day. You know who I’m.

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[Flytrex in QSR] Can Autonomous Delivery be the Future for Restaurants?

OurCrowd

The future of delivery is here, and it’s not what you might have imagined during the sci-fi-inspired predictions of the 1980s. Forget flying cars, DeLorean time machines and the necessity to drive 88 miles per hour—it’s drones and robots that are now poised to revolutionize the food delivery industry.

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My AI Rube Goldberg Machine

Tomasz Tunguz

In yesterday’s post , I calculated the profitability of public software companies. To calculate these figures, I built a little Rube Goldberg machine. I didn’t download the data into Excel. Instead, I complexified things by sending the analysis to 4 AIs to see if they would agree. The inspiration : many companies have used Amazon’s Mechanical Turk to crowdsource tasks, & pick a consensus answer across three workers to improve accuracy.

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Pramodh Rai Speaks: Cyber Sierra’s Journey in Cyber Governance and Continuous Controls Monitoring

AsiaTechDaily

Cyber Sierra, a prominent Singapore-based Cyber Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) platform, has recently been acknowledged in the Gartner® Hype Cycle™ for Cyber-Risk Management, 2024, as a Sample Vendor in […]

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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