TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Grant Easterbrook Contributor Share on Twitter Grant Easterbrook is a fintech consultant based in Amsterdam. He also co-founded Dream Forward, which was acquired in 2020. More posts by this contributor Preparing for fintech’s second decade: 4 moves your firm must make now Over the last decade, fintech has evolved from a label for plucky startups into a sustained movement that has disrupted the traditionally stodgy financial services industry.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

The most difficult 30 seconds in startups is only hard because everyone tells entrepreneurs to focus on the wrong thing.

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StartupNation

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Access to funding is often the difference between growing a successful business and closing up shop. And while… The post The Best Funding Options for Minority Entrepreneurs appeared first on StartupNation.

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Entrepreneur - Entrepreneurs Category

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

How L. Renee Blount built a business around her love of the outdoors, storytelling and a healthy dose of whimsey.

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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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Revolution

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Since the beginning of modern venture capital investing — a relatively nascent asset class — the industry has been biased toward funding what it knows best: founders with familiar demographics (white, male) in familiar geographies (Silicon Valley). Despite the recognition of bias and calls for change, systemic inequities unfortunately persist. Case in point: only 1% of 2022 VC dollars went to Black founders, a marked decrease year over year.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

The 17,000+ members of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) share a passion for entrepreneurship and maximizing their individual potential to move the world forward, together. In doing so, members forge a strong bond of support and shared experience. In observance of Random Acts of Kindness Day on February 17, we asked members to share a Random Act of Kindness they received from another EO member and how it impacted them.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

First and foremost, this is not tax advice. I am not a tax advisor and you should never take anything you read here as tax advice. If you read something here that makes you think you should take some tax-related action, please always consult your tax advisor. With that disclosure out of the way, I would like to talk about 83b elections. An 83b election is a choice a taxpayer can make to pay the taxes in full at the time of the grant of an asset that vests over time and would otherwise be taxed a

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Source Link

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Access to affordable high-speed broadband is increasingly a top priority for economic and community development leaders. According to national research from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Technology Engagement Center, a whopping 93% of today’s small business owners use at least one type of technology platform to help them with their business. It’s compelling evidence to […] The post Let’s Talk: Why Broadband is Critical Infrastructure for Entrepreneurship-Led Economic Development appeared fi

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Africa’s largest innovation hub Co-Creation Hub (CcHUB), is launching a $15 million accelerator program, dubbed The Edtech Fellowship Program, to back and support 72 startups across Nigeria and Kenya over the next three years, TechCrunch has learned. According to a statement shared by the firm, the accelerator program will support and amplify the impact of edtech startups across Africa, as well as support founders offering tech solutions that will address learning innovation in an educational se

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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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AsiaTechDaily

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register Singapore’s VFlowTech, a provider of vanadium-based redox flow batteries, has announced that it raised $10 million in the recently concluded Series A. The oversubscribed funding round was joined by Japan-based venture capital (VC) firm Real Tech Holdings.

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The Seraf Compass

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Every early stage investor strives to have a full pipeline of startups in which to invest. But how do they manage all the dates and details of each prospect and ensure nothing slips through the cracks while determining if a deal is right for them? Organization tools, of course! Here’s our guide to what you should look for in a professional deal flow management system designed for venture funds, angel groups, family offices, and other early stage investment organizations to streamline their pipel

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Founder Bounty

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Starting a business from scratch is hard and you must know it. Having been though Techstars and interviewed at YC i know this. There are so many things that have to go right for it to work. The team, the funding (if you have any) the idea, the timing, the advisors, the pilots to get your investment. The point is whatever business your trying to build its good to have coaching advice and mentoring from people in the space your trying to build.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Stelo Labs , a web3 security company, raised $6 million in a seed round led by Andreessen Horowitz, the company exclusively told TechCrunch. The company was co-founded by Ben Scharfstein, CEO, and Aman Dhesi, CTO. Both have backgrounds in product management — Scharfstein worked at Google, and Dhesi held roles at Facebook, DoorDash and Square. Stelo Labs’ goal is to make web3 “safe and understandable for everyone,” Scharfstein said.

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HPA

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

We’re excited to announce that NanoGraf , an advanced battery materials company and enabler of the world’s most energy-dense lithium-ion 18650 cell, raised $65 million in Series B funding. HPA participated in the Series B round, which was co-led by Volta Energy Technologies and CC Industries (CCI) with participation from GIC, Emerald Technology Ventures, Material Impact, Arosa Capital, Nabtesco Technology Ventures, and TechNexus.

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Red Rocket

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

I recently got connected to Alyssa Hitaka at TopTierStartups.com , a new content site rich with startup related news, tips and interviews with startup founders. I was curious what her startup founders were seeing, in terms of the best marketing strategies they are successfully using today. Alyssa was kind enough to interview ten of her founders, to get those learnings.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

WILMINGTON, Del. ( February 8, 2023 ) – Joseph L. Lewis III, an award-winning television producer with more than 25 years of experience in nonprofit marketing, has joined Delaware Prosperity Partnership (DPP) as its new director of marketing and external relations. DPP, a nonprofit public/private organization, leads Delaware’s efforts to attract, grow and retain businesses; build a stronger entrepreneurial and innovation ecosystem; and support employers in place-marketing Delaware to potential e

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Capital might be harder to come by than it once was in startup land, but some firms are bucking the trend — hard. Take Descope , for example, which today announced that it raised a whopping $53 million in seed funding for its “developer-first” authentication and user management platform. The money came from Lightspeed Venture Partners and GGV Capital with additional funds contributed by Dell Technologies Capital, TechAviv, J Ventures, Cerca, Unusual Ventures, Silicon Valley CIS

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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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StartupNation

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Creativity is essential for any organization if you want to keep your business moving forward. There are numerous organizations… The post The Benefits of Encouraging Creativity and Innovation in the Workplace appeared first on StartupNation.

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AsiaTechDaily

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register Moonfare, a global digital private equity investment platform has announced that it raised $15 million at the close of its Series C extension funding round. The firm, which has its Asia Pacific offices headquartered in Singapore and Hong Kong, achieved a record valuation during the recent funding round.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Brianna Bogos, a senior at Bishop Eustace Preparatory School in Pennsauken Township, New Jersey, is the winner of the 2023 Norm Brodsky Business Concept Competition. Bogos pitched her business idea to a panel of judges live on Jan. 28 during Rider University’s annual competition, earning her a full, four-year tuition scholarship to the University. “It takes a huge financial burden off my shoulders and allows me to focus on my education and growing my business,” she says.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Getting a credit card is something most Americans take for granted. In countries such as Mexico, it’s a much more difficult and less common endeavor. In fact, less than 20% of the population has access to a form of credit, with just an estimated 10% having credit cards. In recent years, a number of startups have emerged to offer underserved Mexicans more options in an effort to boost inclusion in the country.

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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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Entrepreneur's Handbook

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

You’ll never hear this from billionaire entrepreneurs, but learning from small online sellers can change how you run your business Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook »

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Jason Malki

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Analysis DCF analysis is a valuation method that takes into account a startup’s expected future cash flows. This method calculates the present value of future cash flows by applying a discount rate that reflects the business’s risk. Angel investors and VCs prefer this method as it is a quantitative approach that relies on future projections.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Having a process to pursue the bests leads saves time and money Whether you are part of a large company, a solo small business owner or you have successfully brought on individuals to handle sales, optimizing the efficiency of the sales process is critical to your company’s success. A combination of good processes being followed with discipline and the right talent will yield the best results.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

To get a roundup of TechCrunch’s biggest and most important stories delivered to your inbox every day at 3 p.m. PST, subscribe here. Happy V-Day! What happens when you poll crypto traders about whether liking crypto was an “attractive feature”? Well, 4 out of 5 think that’s hella sexy, and 70% said they’d be more likely to go on a date with them if they were into the old ’chains.

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