Paul G. Silva
DECEMBER 21, 2023
When a startup founder is trying to raise money, they know they should use referrals to get introduced to investors. But those referrals are hard to get! Usually entrepreneurs try cold-calling investors or asking investors they know to make referrals. Investors ignore cold-calls. It is 100% a waste of an entrepreneur’s time to cold-call investors.
Revolution
DECEMBER 20, 2023
For years, tech companies, talent, and venture capital were concentrated on the coasts — a precedent the pandemic tipped, if not flipped. While VC dollars still overwhelmingly funnel into places like Silicon Valley, Brookings research shows tech jobs are finally spreading out — movement spurred by the availability of hybrid and remote work, private investment, and federal initiatives.
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Entrepreneurs' Organization
DECEMBER 20, 2023
EO Europe’s 2023 regional event, EO Unlimited Barcelona, from 18-20 October, attracted more than 180 members from 46 countries to hear 14 speakers and make countless impactful connections. The event featured dramatic social venues, from casual hangouts to black-tie gala dinners to beachside bashes. EO members from 42 chapters brought their high-energy brand of curiosity, open-minded enthusiasm, and thirst for learning to help make the event a huge success.
Source Link
DECEMBER 19, 2023
It’s a wrap, 2023! 2023 proved to be a productive year with an impressive list of accomplishments.
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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?
TechCrunch
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Tamara, a buy now pay later platform for consumers in Saudi Arabia and the wider GCC region, has raised $340 million in a financing round that values the fintech at $1 billion. Saudi asset manager and financial institution SNB Capital and Sanabil Investments, a wholly-owned company by Saudi’s sovereign wealth fund Public Investment Fund (PIF), […] © 2023 TechCrunch.
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Entrepreneur's Handbook
DECEMBER 22, 2023
No strategy → no focus → no improvements → no differentiators → no happiness in what I do → back to employee mode. Without a strategy, one might temporarily enjoy the comfort of a well-established business with a waiting pipeline of potential clients, coasting on inertia. Having no strategy in mind leaves the door open for competitors and partners to swiftly outpace me.
Source Link
DECEMBER 21, 2023
A lot is changing in the world of entrepreneurship-led economic development; from utilizing AI to increase capacity to a multitude of professional development opportunities.
TechCrunch
DECEMBER 22, 2023
It was pure coincidence, but months before the pandemic took hold around the world, IndieBio — a startup accelerator devoted to startups using biology to solve large problems — expanded its remit, adding a New York arm to the operations it was already running out of San Francisco. Of course, it’s because of what the […] © 2023 TechCrunch.
AsiaTechDaily
DECEMBER 19, 2023
The European Investment Bank (EIB) Global has committed to investing up to $40 million in the private equity fund Amicus Capital Partners Fund II, focusing on supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across various sectors in India. Kris Peeters, Vice-President of the EIB, and Mahesh Parasuraman, Partner and Co-founder of Amicus Capital, officially announced the […] The post European Investment Bank Invests in Amicus Capital to Boost Tech Adoption in Indian Startups first appeared o
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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.
David Teten VC
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Thanks to David Bogoslaw for covering our new partnership in today’s Venture Capital Journal. I’m pleased to announce a strategic partnership between Coolwater Capital and Versatile VC. Coolwater is an investor in VC funds and runs an accelerator for emerging VC fund managers. Coolwater has built an investment community of 300+ founder VCs and over 5,000 technology companies.
Innovation 2 Enterprise
DECEMBER 18, 2023
“Creative Spark Industries” student team from Pryor High School wins highest honor Leaders from MidAmerica Industrial Park and i2E announce a team of three Pryor High School seniors are the top winners of the inaugural high school entrepreneurship program called the MidAmerica Cup. The MidAmerica Cup is a business plan competition organized by MidAmerica in collaboration with i2E (Innovation to Enterprise) and tailored for local school districts engaged with MidAmerica’s STEM education pro
TechCrunch
DECEMBER 19, 2023
SimSpace, a startup that creates digital replicas of organizations’ tech and networking stacks for cybersecurity training, has raised $45 million in a funding round led by L2 Point Management. Bringing the company’s total raised to $70 million, the investment comes at an auspicious time for SimSpace, which had been entirely bootstrapped until about two years […] © 2023 TechCrunch.
Andreessen Horowitz
DECEMBER 22, 2023
In true CLF fashion, we brought together leaders across entertainment, sports, music, and business and tech at our annual Cultural Leadership Summit to celebrate the undeniable influence and impact of culture, and foster real connections to build the future together. Our program featured the voices of prominent speakers who are creating, shaping, and shifting culture.
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American Entrepreneurship
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Bain Capital Ventures Partner Jeff Williams will join Halycon as Chief Revenue Officer The calvary is on its way, with ransom platform Halcyon just announcing its closing of a $40M Series B funding round led by Bain Capital Ventures (BCV). The current round was oversubscribed and follows a $50M Series A round in April 2023—bringing total funding raised in 2023 to $90M.
Entrepreneur's Handbook
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Early-stage investments are way down in 2023. What you need to do if you want investment.
TechCrunch
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Al Mada Holding Group is one of Africa’s largest private investment funds. The Casablanca-headquartered private holding operates in different fields, such as banking, telecommunications, renewable energy and the food industry. Over the years, Al Mada’s approach has centered on acquiring majority shareholdings in some of Morocco’s largest private companies, with its portfolio spanning 27 markets […] © 2023 TechCrunch.
AsiaTechDaily
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Based in India, Startup Capital operates as a venture studio provides support for innovative entrepreneurs, early-stage startups, and angel investors. The venture studio specializes in delivering comprehensive assistance in business development by harnessing the collective expertise and industry insights of its dedicated team. With an extensive network of investors, Startup Capital facilitates meaningful connections, linking […] The post From TED Talks to The Prism Club: Aditya S Kapoor’s Journ
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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.
American Entrepreneurship
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Over $19 Million will Support Capital Projects to Improve Local Neighborhoods TRENTON, N.J. (December 14, 2023) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board today approved the creation of the Atlantic City Revitalization Grant Program. The $19,650,000 pilot program will utilize American Rescue Plan (ARP) State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) to fund capital projects in Atlantic City, ensuring that local neighborhoods are directly supported.
Andreessen Horowitz
DECEMBER 22, 2023
A new age of maritime exploration, the rise of the developer as a buyer in financial services, and more applications for computer vision and video intelligence. We asked over 40 partners across a16z to preview one big idea they believe will drive innovation in 2024. Here in our 3-part series, you’ll hear directly from partners across all our verticals, as we dive even more deeply into these ideas.
TechCrunch
DECEMBER 19, 2023
ShareChat is in final stages of deliberations to secure about $50 million in new funding that trims the startup’s valuation to below $1.5 billion, according to two sources familiar with the matter. Existing backers including Temasek and Tencent are among the investors in advanced stages of talks to invest in the new round, the sources […] © 2023 TechCrunch.
Entrepreneur's Handbook
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Your business-building habits, expertise, and go-to tools are quickly making you slow, dumb, and eventually broke.
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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.
GCUC
DECEMBER 21, 2023
GCUC 2023 Wrapped This is GCUC 2023 wrapped in a bow. We had a great year and wanted to share with you some of our juicy stats!
American Entrepreneurship
DECEMBER 19, 2023
$10M A.R.T. program aims to bring businesses & workers back to NJ’s commuter hubs after pandemic Second tranche of funding for real estate projects to be awarded in early 2024 TRENTON, N.J. (December 19, 2023) – Last week, the N ew Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board approved $3 million in Public Space Activation Grants under the Activation, Revitalization and Transformation (A.R.T.
TechCrunch
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Meltwater, which first made its name around media monitoring and then got active in business intelligence using AI and big data analytics techniques, is picking up a new investor. Verdane, a Norwegian private equity firm that earlier this year closed a $1 billion+ fund to make investments in scaling tech companies, is taking an 11% […] © 2023 TechCrunch.
Entrepreneur's Handbook
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Raising seed capital isn’t nearly as hard as raising a Series A, and there’s a good reason why.
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