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From Startup To Life-Changing Exit – The 4 Secrets Behind Ruby Receptionists’ Amazing Success

Entrepreneurs' Organization

A study of Jill Nelson offers a Master class on what it takes to build a thriving business. As an entrepreneur, you will cross paths with many fellow founders. Some will inspire you, others will draw inspiration from you, and occasionally you’ll encounter a founder whose every action leaves you utterly astounded. Jill Nelson is in that rare third camp.

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Should I Jump On That Bandwagon? (Angel Investing)

The Seraf Compass

The toughest moment in a new angel’s investing career: a very large round has lots of momentum – it has been expanded and is still over-subscribed. And it is a classic case as these things go, driven by the usual factors: little bit later stage with some traction, so risk is perceived as lower, great pitch by an appealing CEO, backed by a seemingly good team, momentum in the round building quickly, a product people can understand that is already built and in the stream of commerce, and, perhaps

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Do You Have the Right Answers to these Intellectual Property Questions?

Venture Well

In honor of World Intellectual Property Day, we put together a quick-reference guide on the role IP rights play in innovation and entrepreneurship. The post Do You Have the Right Answers to these Intellectual Property Questions? appeared first on VentureWell.

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Celebrating Angie Singer Keating’s Appointment as Board President of Ben Franklin Technology Partners

Ben Franklin Technology Partners

Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern PA (Ben Franklin CNP) is pleased to announce the appointment of Angie Singer Keating to its Board of Directors as President. With over two decades of experience in information systems, project management, and engineering, Angie brings a wealth of expertise and leadership to the organization. Angie Singer Keating is the Co-Founder and CEO of Reclamere, a leading provider of cybersecurity and IT asset management solutions.

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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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Elevate Your Events: 7 Insider Secrets from Industry Pros  

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Think about the last event you attended. Was it magical or mediocre? Now think about your next company event. Are you on track to wow your audience and connect with clients and potential customers? With company and corporate events, you want to be sure to reach your marketing goals by connecting with your target audience and creating brand awareness.

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An Eclipse-Inspired Approach to Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Development

Source Link

Earlier this week I was fortunate to have the incredible experience of watching the solar eclipse with my family and close friends.

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Outline: Accelerator Boot Camp

Morrow

Boot Camp Program Outline The post Outline: Accelerator Boot Camp appeared first on Morrow.

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Getting to know YC's newest Group Partner, David Lieb

Y Combinator

Last week we shared some awesome news: David Lieb, the creator of Bump (part of the summer 2009 batch!) and Google Photos, has joined YC as a Group Partner. I sat down with David to hear more about his story so far, and I've shared that conversation below. He'll tell us why he built Bump , why he chose to pivot it even after it saw many millions of downloads, and how that choice led to the creation of Google Photos.

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Why America Must Lead in AI Investment with Senator Young (R-IN)

Andreessen Horowitz

Senator Todd Young (R-IN) speaks with a16z General Partner Martin Casado 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. In this episode, we distinguish science fiction from science reality in the ever-evolving AI landscape.

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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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South Korea Launches Startup Fund to Supercharge Venture Investments

AsiaTechDaily

On Wednesday, South Korea’s Ministry of SMEs and Startups unveiled a startup fund to strengthen venture investments. The initiative, named the Startup Korea Fund, emerged from a collaboration between the government and various entities such as large corporations, financial institutions, and small to medium-sized enterprises.

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Beyond the Cup: Tracking Success Stories from the Entrepreneur’s Cup Series – Jessica Kinsey

Innovation 2 Enterprise

Jessica Kinsey Represented the University of Tulsa in 2012 Governor’s Cup 2012 High Growth Graduate Winner Currently CEO/Founder of Prodigy & Co Please provide a few details on your winning Entrepreneur’s Cup business idea. Our business was SpectrumFX. We had an exclusive license for the aviation industry for a fire suppressant called Firebane, which was the only fire suppressant that could put out a full spectrum of fires, including lithium battery fires.

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When 1% Market Share Shifts Represent $5b of Market Cap

Tomasz Tunguz

If it wasn’t clear before, AI is the single biggest revenue driver in cloud. Microsoft’s Azure is winning share directly from Amazon. In Feburary, Microsoft grew 2% & Amazon lost 2%. Google is also taking share - 1% in the last year. A one percentage point share shift represents about $750 million of spend or about $5b in market cap.

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NJEDA Awards First $2M under Angel Match Program to Support Early-Stage Technology Companies

American Entrepreneurship

$20M program matches investors’ direct investment in product-based companies TRENTON, N.J. (April 24, 2024) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) has closed its first four approvals under the Angel Match Program , awarding a total of $2 million to support early-stage technology companies. With a funding pool of $20 million from the federal State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI), the Angel Match Program was launched last year and continues to gain traction in the mark

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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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Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern PA Celebrates two local Startups, Cignal and Flat5 with Big Check Event

Ben Franklin Technology Partners

STATE COLLEGE, PA – Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern PA (Ben Franklin CNP), in collaboration with the Juniata River Valley Chamber of Commerce and Mifflin County Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) is thrilled to celebrate the success of two local startups, Cignal and Flat5, at an upcoming Big Check Presentation event on May 1, 2024, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Shy Bear Brewing, 35 Meadowbrook Ln, Lewistown, PA.

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BillEase Expands Credit Facility with $5M Investment from Saison Investment Managementbill

AsiaTechDaily

The buy now, pay later (BNPL) sector has seen a recent resurgence in activity, with new players entering the market and investment pouring in. In Southeast Asia, BNPL payments are projected to reach US$232.5 billion in 2024.

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Are Software Companies Good Businesses?

Tomasz Tunguz

In “Do software companies actually have good margins?”, Benn Stancil makes a case for a counterintuitive point : Software companies are much less profitable than they might seem. Why? Because the research & development costs associated with software should be part of their cost of goods sold. Software companies don’t invest once in R&D & then sell copies of the software as we did in the 90s on CDs.

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Outpost Raises $12.5 Million to Accelerate Growth, Targeting the Nationwide Truck Parking Shortage

American Entrepreneurship

Company formerly known as Semi-Stow Expanding its Network of Secure Fleet Yards AUSTIN, TX and SEATTLE, WA – April 23, 2024 – Outpost ( www.outpost.us ), a leading network of managed semi-truck parking facilities, today announced that it has raised $12.5 million in Series A funding, led by GreenPoint Partners with support from Speedwagon Capital Partners, to accelerate expansion of its managed properties and technology platform.

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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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Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern PA Celebrates two local Startups, Cignal and Flat5 with Big Check Event

Ben Franklin Technology Partners

STATE COLLEGE, PA – Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern PA (Ben Franklin CNP), in collaboration with the Juniata River Valley Chamber of Commerce and Mifflin County Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) is thrilled to celebrate the success of two local startups, Cignal and Flat5, at an upcoming Big Check Presentation event on May 1, 2024, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Shy Bear Brewing, 35 Meadowbrook Ln, Lewistown, PA.

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Tech Insights Unveiled: Recap of AsiaTechDaily’s Innovation Exchange Program with Dr. Daniel Swan

AsiaTechDaily

AsiaTechDaily proudly presented its latest subscriber-exclusive online event, the Innovation Exchange Program, on 22nd April. This event proved to be a platform for insightful discussions and transformative ideas, bringing together a select audience of subscribers from around the world. Dr.

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Modern Data Architectures : Jordan Tigani of MotherDuck on Office Hours

Tomasz Tunguz

On Friday May 3rd at 9:30 Pacific time, Office Hours will host Jordan Tigani, CEO of MotherDuck. Jordan’s path through data starts with being the founding tech lead on Google Big Query to SingleStore’s Chief Product Officer to MotherDuck’s CEO. He wrote the Big Data is Dead , explaining that a power law applies to most companies’ data.

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Phase Sensitive Innovations chooses Delaware for state-of-the-art lab, manufacturing and R&D expansion

American Entrepreneurship

Growth of veteran-owned, Newark-based company will support production of semiconductor components and other advanced technologies for Department of Defense contracts and private-sector clients WILMINGTON, Del. ( April 23, 2024 ) – Phase Sensitive Innovations – a veteran-owned, University of Delaware spinoff that specializes in radio-frequency components, devices and systems – has chosen to expand operations in its hometown of Newark, Delaware, to support its continued growth within the domestic

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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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Celebrating Angie Singer Keating’s Appointment as Board President of Ben Franklin Technology Partners

Ben Franklin Technology Partners

Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern PA (Ben Franklin CNP) is pleased to announce the appointment of Angie Singer Keating to its Board of Directors as President. With over two decades of experience in information systems, project management, and engineering, Angie brings a wealth of expertise and leadership to the organization. Angie Singer Keating is the Co-Founder and CEO of Reclamere, a leading provider of cybersecurity and IT asset management solutions.

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InHandPlus CEO Hwi-Won Lee Envisions a Healthier Future with Doctor on Wrist OnDevice Smartwatch Technology

AsiaTechDaily

InHandPlus, a pioneering healthcare technology company, has emerged as a frontrunner in revolutionizing patient care through its groundbreaking OnDevice smartwatch, the Doctor on Wrist. With a key focus on medication adherence and remote patient monitoring, the Korean company has successfully integrated cutting-edge hardware and AI technology to empower individuals and enhance healthcare outcomes.

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Are your board members as valuable as you?

Berkonomics

Perhaps this is the natural conclusion from the several insights previously explored. While the CEO and management offer the vision, strategies, and tactics as well as the proposed budget, it is the board that controls with its votes the execution of strategy, the expenditure of cash, the taking on of debt or new equity, the very direction of the company as well as its ultimate health.

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Partnering with Dropzone: Automating Security Operations with AI

Tomasz Tunguz

Enterprises spend more on security but aren’t benefitting from the extra spend. Palo Alto Networks’ customers who buy security across 3 platforms spend more than 40x those that secure just one. Despite those dollars… “Adding incremental point products is not necessarily driving a better security outcome for them.” - Nikesh Arora, CEO of Palo Alto Networks The average enterprise uses upwards of 70 security products.

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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.