Entrepreneurs' Organization
JANUARY 12, 2022
Contributed by Libby Rothschild , EO New Jersey, the founder of Dietitian Boss , an online education and coaching platform that shows registered dietitians how to start, grow and scale a virtual private practice. In photo, from left: Christine Yaged, Justine Tiu and Libby Rothschild. Hitting the million-dollar mark isn’t easy—as every founder who has done so will tell you.
TechCrunch
JANUARY 12, 2022
Africa’s appetite for cloud computing software continues to increase as connectivity and bandwidth opportunities push boundaries. Per reports, the continent’s cloud computing industry coupled with the Middle East is expected to grow to $31.4 billion in 2026 from $14.2 billion last year. SeamlessHR , a Nigeria-based company that wants to help African businesses “leverage the continent’s greatest asset: abundant human capital” with its cloud-based human resources (HR) and payroll software, has rai
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StartupNation
JANUARY 12, 2022
We reached out to Brianna Ellison, director of community engagement for Verizon, as part of our initiative to bring the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready program to Michigan entrepreneurs and aspiring business owners. Brianna Ellison. From marketing tools to one-on-one mentoring, learn more about what Verizon is doing to help small businesses in Detroit and throughout Michigan in this Q&A.
Smart Hustle Magazine
JANUARY 9, 2022
It happened to me many times that I tried to know more about a company after looking at its eye-catchy logo or creatively-designed website. My friend, clever designs wield power that can attract your audience like anything. Be it your website, logo, or brochures, your audience notices you. And if you want to leave a lasting impression on your audience, you should have great graphic design elements.
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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?
A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC
JANUARY 12, 2022
Last month our portfolio company Kickstarter announced the creation of a protocol organization that will develop a web3 protocol for the crowdfunding of creative projects. They are now assembling a protocol team and are talking to candidates to lead that effort. The protocol lead role is an exciting one that combines product leadership, smart contract development, team management, and a lot more.
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Y Combinator
JANUARY 10, 2022
We have a new standard deal at Y Combinator. When a company is accepted into the YC batch program, we now invest a total of $500,000. We still invest $125,000 for 7% and now also invest an additional $375,000 on an uncapped safe with an MFN 1. This is the type of deal that we have wanted to offer YC founders for years — and with the recent success of YC companies, including ten IPOs in 2021 and more to come this year, we are now able to do so.
Smart Hustle Magazine
JANUARY 12, 2022
Each new year presents the opportunity to bring a fresh perspective to our ventures. And this year is no exception. It’s a time to reflect on the milestones we marked, challenges we overcame, or risks we took that paid off. But, also, it is a time to set goals and get inspired for the year ahead. COVID-19 may continue to impact the small business landscape.
Entrepreneur's Handbook
JANUARY 13, 2022
I broke down their answers per job type and industry Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook ».
TechCrunch
JANUARY 14, 2022
Checkout technology company Bolt continues to make quick work of attracting new capital. The company announced Friday $355 million in Series E financing to give Bolt an $11 billion valuation, according to sources close to the company. Bolt’s one-click checkout product aims to give businesses the same technology Amazon has been known for since 1997, and at the same time, incorporates payments and fraud services meant to ensure transactions are real and payments can be accepted.
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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.
Y Combinator
JANUARY 11, 2022
The Winter 2022 batch is underway, and we’re excited to announce that we’re now accepting applications for Summer 2022. The summer batch will be remote with some optional in-person components depending on the pandemic. We will invest a total of $500,000 in every company accepted into the batch as part of our new standard deal. We will be offering an early deadline again this batch for founders who need early access to YC advice and resources.
Smart Hustle Magazine
JANUARY 13, 2022
Around 61 million people in America have a disability that affects major life activities. As a small business owner, you must go the extra mile to boost business accessibility to these people. This is because business accessibility offers multiple benefits. If you enable people with disability to understand, navigate, and interact with products and services, you will expand your market.
Tomasz Tunguz
JANUARY 10, 2022
After writing my predictions for the year 2022 , a reader asked how I would measure if this were truly the decade of data. Good question! The market determines which sectors are in favor and which sectors aren’t. Stealing a page from Michael Mauboussin’s Expectations Investing , company value contains information about investors' expectations for a company.
TechCrunch
JANUARY 13, 2022
UBITS, a B2B online learning platform for upskilling employees in Latin America, has raised $25 million in funding led by Riverwood Capital. Julián Melo and Marta Forero founded UBITS in Bogota, Colombia, in 2018 after the pair came up with the idea of “creating the Netflix for corporate training for LatAm.” They applied to Y Combinator, raised a seed round and went back to Colombia to create a program and courses that launched in January 2019.
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StartupNation
JANUARY 11, 2022
It’s difficult to read the morning news while sipping your freshly brewed cup of coffee without hearing about one horror story after another. While this might be upsetting, a lovely and uplifting byproduct of all this criticism is that it inspires many to become activists. People also want to see companies take a position and support something more significant than corporate profits as they get increasingly active in advocating for change.
Angel Capital Association
JANUARY 13, 2022
By: Pat Gouhin, Chief Executive Officer During each year’s transition to the next, we take the chance to reflect on the accomplishments and challenges of the past, but our focus remains on the future. The Angel Capital Association is moving into a confident, secure future, because of the successes we’ve had and the way we’ve navigated the last two years.
Entrepreneur's Handbook
JANUARY 12, 2022
Crypto exchange CEO Changpeng Zhao is now worth $96 billion Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook ».
TechCrunch
JANUARY 11, 2022
AmazeVR , a virtual reality concert platform that enables users to experience their favorite artists’ VR concerts through content generation tools, announced today it has secured $15 million, which was oversubscribed within three weeks. . Partners Investment and Murex Partners co-led the new funding, with participation from Smilegate Investment, Quantum Ventures Korea , ABC Partners , Everrich Group, GS Group’s corporate venture capital firm GS Futures , We Ventures, Base Investment and Du
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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.
StartupNation
JANUARY 12, 2022
It’s hard to see any area of work and life that has been left untouched by COVID-19. This unprecedented pandemic has impacted industries and businesses of all sizes, and that includes the gig economy. In March, media like The New York Times predicted the erosion of the gig economy. However, many months later, the reality is that there has been an adverse impact , but there has also been a positive outcome.
GCUC
JANUARY 13, 2022
It’s time to raise your prices. More income. Sounds good right? You paused and considered the negative feedback you *might get* from your current. The post It’s time to raise your prices appeared first on GCUC Community.
Entrepreneur's Handbook
JANUARY 10, 2022
And What to Do to Get American Investment Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook ».
TechCrunch
JANUARY 10, 2022
Economies of scale are an essential cornerstone for on-demand companies, and to that end one of the hopefuls in the space has raised a big round to grow its business. Bolt — the startup and app of the same name that operates on-demand ride hailing, shared cars and scooters; and restaurant and grocery delivery — has raised €628 million ($709 million at current rates), at a valuation of €7.4 billion ($8.4 billion).
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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.
StartupNation
JANUARY 12, 2022
In an effort to increase revenue and balance cash flow, many service businesses are now attempting to mix products with their services. Customers for services ranging from personal trainers to web designers are big on the personalization and convenience factors. Hybrid solutions—products and services combined into original offerings—can help your business attract new customers and ramp up demand among existing ones by providing exceptional value.
Berkonomics
JANUARY 13, 2022
How might you view your successful exit from the company you have spent so much effort to build? You’ve worked hard for years to reach the payoff, and the money sure looks good as you contemplate the wire transfer to come, and then watch your bank account fill to a level you only dreamed of during those rough cash flow years. You might even allow yourself to admit that you almost lost it all several times during this long run, and that only you knew how close you came to the abyss.
Entrepreneur's Handbook
JANUARY 14, 2022
How I beat back the demons of distraction Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook ».
TechCrunch
JANUARY 14, 2022
Whatever you do, don’t refer to LG’s incubator program LG Nova as a corporate venture capital (CVC) outfit. LG Nova is the pointiest tip of the spear for LG, the company’s experimental playground to work with startups to explore spaces where the corporation has spotted areas ripe for future growth. Backed by a relatively large — and rapidly growing — team and a healthy budget, LG Nova is rolling up its proverbial sleeves and exploring versions of the future.
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