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In Their Own Words: Female Founders and CEOs Discuss the Discourse That’s Missing (and Hitting)…

Revolution

In Their Own Words: Female Founders and CEOs Discuss the Discourse That’s Missing (and Hitting) the Mark This year’s International Women’s Day theme is “ Inspire Inclusion ” — a call to recognize the unique perspectives and contributions of women from all walks of life, in all facets of life, including the innovation economy. Why does representation matter when it comes to startups?

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Successful Startup Teamwork Relies on Three Communication Strategies

Venture Well

Through the Improving Undergraduate STEM Education (IUSE) workshop series, funded by the National Science Foundation, social scientists collaborated with entrepreneurship educators to bridge the gap. The post Successful Startup Teamwork Relies on Three Communication Strategies appeared first on VentureWell.

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Understand the Funding Process and What Investors Want to See

Gust

Some very small businesses—particularly those that offer the professional or personal services of a single individual—can be launched and grown with few or no resources other than human time and talent. But most businesses require some money before they can be started—to pay for software, buy tools or equipment, lease office space, or pay for the time worked by employees or outside contractors.

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NFTE Founders Forum Pitch Competition Announces Student Winners

American Entrepreneurship

Three finalists received training via workshops and coaching from business advisors, fine-tuning their business plans and pitches for the showcase and pitch competition. Having the entrepreneurial seed planted early may be a deciding factor for some students to later pursue an entrepreneurial career path. The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship, a global education non-profit, does just that—exposing middle school, high school, and postsecondary students to entrepreneurship via its nation

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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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The Decline of Small Town Media Has Big Implications for the Innovation Economy

Revolution

We started the day at sunrise watching hundreds of balloons prepare for one of Albuquerque’s most spectacular events: the mass ascension. Buoyed by that iconic New Mexico experience, we gathered for breakfast alongside local founders, investors, and civic leaders to delve into the city’s expanding innovation landscape. After listening to several speakers, a young man asked some members of our team if they would consider being interviewed for the local news.

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Rebuilding the California Dream 

Andreessen Horowitz

California has long been ground zero for the new: new technologies, new frontiers, new arts and culture. In this session from the a16z American Dynamism Summit , moderated by a16z General Partner Katherine Boyle, California Forever CEO Jan Sramek discusses building an ambitious new city between San Francisco and Sacramento, why he firmly believes California’s best days are still ahead, and what he and his team are doing to realize that vision.

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Canvas Ventures Launches to Support Thai Startups onto the Global Stage

AsiaTechDaily

Canvas Ventures, a multi-family venture capital office, officially launched with a focus on early and growth-stage startups in deep tech and creative tech. Tailoring solutions for the Asian market, the firm aims to take Thai startups onto the international stage to support innovation and entrepreneurship in the region.

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Unicorn Insider’s Co-Founder Recognized on International Women’s Day

American Entrepreneurship

Hande Cilingir has the unique and prestigious status as a female-founder of a tech unicorn Founded in 1909 International Women’s Day continues to be both a celebration of women and a rallying cry for women’s equality. In recognition of the day, AI-native platform Insider issued a press release honoring its co-founder Hande Cilingir. Cilingir at the helm as CEO with Chief Revenue Officer Serhat Soyuerel and others co-founded the AI-native platform in 2012 that boasts a community of 200,000+ CX, m

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Successful Startup Teamwork Relies on Three Communication Strategies

Venture Well

Teaching communication is part of teaching teamwork is part of teaching entrepreneurship. These techniques are based in academic research. The post Successful Startup Teamwork Relies on Three Communication Strategies appeared first on VentureWell.

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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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Lesson #358: Revenues Lost is More Important to Measure Than Revenues Won

Red Rocket

Revenues, and resulting profits therefrom, is often the primary metric that businesses use to measure their success. I would argue there is an even better metric to measure, which is “lost revenues”. What revenues did you lose during the course of the year, and what were the specific reasons you lost those customers? Why do I say this; because you typically close 20% of your leads and lose 80% of your leads?

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Why America Must Lead in AI Investment

Andreessen Horowitz

Senator Todd Young (R-IN) spoke with a16z General Partner Martin Casado at the American Dynamism Summit about the importance of open innovation and American leadership in AI, and why we need to support AI research at all levels — from the classroom to the war room. Here is a transcript of their conversation: Martin Casado: Great. Well, we have a lot of stuff to cover on.

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17 Metrics to Measure the Success of New Business Development

Startup Blogpost

17 Metrics to Measure the Success of New Business Development When it comes to gauging the success of new business development, CEOs and founders are key voices to listen to. From tracking relationship depth metrics to calculating return on investment, we’ve compiled the diverse insights of seventeen industry leaders. Discover the metrics they prioritize to measure progress and ensure their business strategies are on track.

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These 5 strategies made us $10M+ EACH

OkDork

Being an entrepreneur is a lot like being a scientist – you start with a hypothesis, run tests, and iterate as you go. At AppSumo, we’ve tested hundreds of strategies. Most failed. Some did okay. A handful propelled our business to new heights. Today, I’ll be revealing the 5 strategies that made us over $10M EACH. Let’s gooo! 1- Use Prefluencers When we started AppSumo, I paid Tim Ferriss $5,000 a month to sponsor his website.

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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 #359: How to Cut Dead Weight Out of Your Business

Red Rocket

In business, you need to be running as efficiently as possible. But, I have seen many businesses carrying a lot of “dead weight”, which is holding them back. Some of that dead weight are smaller things, like being overstaffed or spending too much for services. Or, poorly investing their sales and marketing dollars. And, some of that dead weight is pretty material, like operating too many divisions or focusing on channels that don’t have a material payback.

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Collaborative Disruption at the DoD with Kathleen Hicks and Sharon Weinberger

Andreessen Horowitz

At the second American Dynamism Summit in January, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks sat down for an interview with Wall Street Journal national security and foreign policy editor Sharon Weinberger. Here is a transcript of their conversation. Sharon Weinberger: I wanted to start off with a more somber note of what you referenced in your speech talking about the tragic loss of life of the three U.S. service members.

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2024 World’s Most Ethical Companies announced by Ethisphere

American Entrepreneurship

Data shows that ethically-focused honorees outperform peers With so much social, business, and political turmoil seen in today’s culture, Ethisphere, a global leader advancing the standards of ethical business practices, offers some reassurance through its list of the World’s Most Ethical Companies in 2024. The organization recognizes 136 companies for their leadership in advancing business integrity.

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ACA Announces Keynote Speaker for Summit: Kwame Anku

Angel Capital Association

The ACA and angel investing community are thrilled to welcome Kwame Anku as a keynote speaker to the Summit of Angel Investing in Columbus, OH. Kwame is the Founding Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer of Black Star Fund , an early-stage venture capital fund. He was named the 2022 Entrepreneur of the Year by the Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce , and is also one of only twenty-one recipients of the prestigious Aspen Ascend Fellowship from The Aspen Institute.

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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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PRecious Communications Continues Long-Standing Partnership with Echelon X for 7th Consecutive Year

AsiaTechDaily

PRecious Communications, a multi-market integrated communications agency has announced its continued partnership with Echelon X, Southeast Asia’s premier tech and startup conference. This marks the seventh consecutive year of collaboration between the two entities. As the PR Partner for Echelon X, PRecious Communications will play a role in mentoring select startups participating in the prestigious […] The post PRecious Communications Continues Long-Standing Partnership with Echelon X for 7th

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The Next Generation of Leadership

Andreessen Horowitz

In this fireside chat from the American Dynamism Summit with a16z General Partner Ben Horowitz, Maryland Governor Wes Moore discusses his inspiring journey to the statehouse and how his experiences have shaped his leadership. He also shares his thoughts on how embracing technology, education, and a sense of civic duty can improve the quality of life in Maryland and beyond.

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Pivoting to a billion-dollar idea: Lessons from Clipboard Health founder Wei Deng

Y Combinator

“Pivot” isn’t the bad word some people make it out to be. Many of the greatest companies in YC’s history pivoted along the way. One example: Clipboard Health. Today Clipboard is built around the idea of connecting independent healthcare professionals — think nurses, medical assistants, or phlebotomists — with healthcare facilities to let them pick up shifts that work with their schedule.

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From Pixels to Passion: The Journey of Guy Costantini in Revolutionizing the Gaming World

Jason Malki

I had the pleasure of interviewing Guy Costantini, a veteran of the video games industry. He has worked on incredible games like League of Legends, The Witcher 3, Marvel: Contest of Champions, Cyberpunk 2077, and The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners. He also helped put together a yet-to-be-released game, Skydance’s Behemoth. Guy Costantini is the CEO of a newly founded stealth game studio.

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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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OpenAI and Temasek: Exploring New Frontiers in AI Investment

AsiaTechDaily

OpenAI, led by Sam Altman, has been attracting attention in the global AI landscape. Temasek’s involvement is likely due to the growing importance of AI technologies and the interest of state-backed entities in investing in advancements in this field. Singapore’s Temasek Holdings, a state-owned investment firm, is currently engaged in preliminary discussions to invest in […] The post OpenAI and Temasek: Exploring New Frontiers in AI Investment first appeared on AsiaTechDaily - Asia's Leading Tec

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Securing America’s Future: How Technology Companies and Washington Are Building A Safer World

Andreessen Horowitz

Technology companies have rediscovered their roots as innovators in national security and as critical partners to the Department of Defense. In this session from the American Dynamism Summit , moderated by CNBC anchor Morgan Brennan, Anduril Cofounder and CEO Brian Schimpf lays out the case for how and why technology plays a critical role in helping ensure a safer world.

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NJEDA Hosts Diversity Finance Advisory Board Meeting, Convening Diverse Group of Entrepreneurs and Investors

American Entrepreneurship

Meeting highlights Governor’s commitment to equity and inclusion in New Jersey’s innovation economy TRENTON, N.J. (March 5, 2024) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) held the first in-person meeting of the Diversity Finance Advisory Board (DFAB) last week, bringing together a diverse group of investors, entrepreneurs, and mentors for presentations and networking sessions.

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Reflecting on Community Events

Forward Cities

The Black Wall Street Forward communities shared the details of their strategic visions and uplifted Black entrepreneurship during recent events in each city. Hear from our Charlotte, Fayetteville, and Winston-Salem EBIRs about the events and their vision for the future of BWSF in their communities.

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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.