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Cities are Like Startups

Revolution

2021: The Great Acceleration of the Rise of the Rest & the End of “Silicon X Syndrome.” (Part I) Cities are Like Startups Cities are like startups. And like many other industries, “business as usual” has been completely disrupted by the coronavirus. Many industries temporarily froze in March-April 2020, paralyzed by the uncertainty that an invisible enemy unleashed.

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Innovation 2021 – Is Remote Work Killing Corporate Innovation?

UBI Global

This is how to keep the innovation flowing in today’s remote work environment The concept of remote work isn’t new by any means, but with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, many companies had to quickly embrace the concept as the new normal. Almost one year on, and many corporations have made remote working the […]. The post Innovation 2021 – Is Remote Work Killing Corporate Innovation?

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The Fastest Growing Sectors of Startup Fundraising in 2020

Tomasz Tunguz

From time to time, I chart the fastest growing categories of startup investment in the US for seed through Series C. Here are 2015 , 2017 , This year, I was certain the categories would have been influenced by COVID19. I analyzed Crunchbase data and looked for the startup categories that grew fastest in terms of funding rounds year-over-year, provided there were at least 10 rounds in that category.

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big ideas 2021: a bold path forward for innovation and entrepreneurship education

Venture Well

For 25 years, VentureWell has closely supported early-stage STEM entrepreneurs who are designing groundbreaking innovations for the world’s most urgent problems. This year, we’ll be exploring four big ideas that are critical to addressing the challenges ahead. The post big ideas 2021: a bold path forward for innovation and entrepreneurship education appeared first on VentureWell.

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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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Six Months Later

A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

In early June, I wrote this post explaining that I and we need to do more to reduce the inequality issues for Black people in tech, venture capital, and startups. I think MLK day is a good time to talk about what has happened since that post. We have identified a number of areas where we must do better: Increase the number of Black founders we back Increase the number of Black team members at USV Increase the number of Black VCs we work with and support Increase the number of Black board members

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Knife to a Gunfight - Startup Technology & IP

The Seraf Compass

We all love toys, new ideas, shiny new baubles. Part of the fun of investing in early stage companies relates to the joy we get in trying out new products or imagining how the world will be a better place when a new medical device comes to market. But you have to look beyond the prototype, ignore the flashy product demo, and really dig into the technology before you write that check!

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After a record year for Israeli startups, 16 investors tell us what’s next

TechCrunch

Israel’s startup ecosystem raised record amounts of funding and produced 19 IPOs in 2020, despite the pandemic. Now tech companies across industries are poised for an even better year, according to more than a dozen investors we talked to in the country. Mainstay sectors like cybersecurity continue to matter, they said, but are maturing ( more about that here ).

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Seed Funding Explained: What It Is & how It Works?

Feedough

Startups are a lot like plants. An entrepreneur sows a seed in the form of a startup idea , takes care of it and nurtures it with internal and external aid till the startup grows, reaps fruits, and sustains itself. Startup aid usually comes in the form of funding and capital investment. And the first investment that’s required to plant the startup seed is seed funding.

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5 Reasons to Be a Part of a Business Community

Smart Hustle Magazine

Being a part of the business community plays a critical role in the success of small business owners. If you look at the thriving small business owners, you will find that most of them are outstanding community players. To be a part of a community offers you much-needed guidance to survive in a difficult time like now. Also, a community provides you with tons of networking opportunities to grow your business.

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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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State embraces collaborative culture with Oklahoma Innovation Model

Innovation 2 Enterprise

By Scott Meacham. We are in difficult times — and when times are difficult, individuals, business, and even entire states have to do things differently. Think back to what was happening in Oklahoma in the eighties. It was like living The Great Gatsby and The Grapes of Wrath jammed into less than ten short years. The decade started with an incredible oil and gas boom.

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End-to-end operators are the next generation of consumer business

TechCrunch

Roger Lee. Contributor. Share on Twitter. Roger Lee is a general partner at Battery Ventures, based in Menlo Park, CA, who focuses on investments in software and consumer tech, including online marketplaces. More posts by this contributor. Keys to ascending the consumer-internet throne. How to communicate with your board in tough times. Justin Da Rosa.

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4 Startup Lessons This Entrepreneur Learned From Playing Semi-Pro Volleyball

StartupNation

As a startup co-founder, I’m constantly looking for lessons that will help me be a better leader, partner and innovator. Sometimes those lessons come from surprising places. I’ve been playing semi-professional volleyball with my co-founder at Routefusion, Richard Scappaticci, for three years. It’s a great way to blow off steam after a day of programming and decision-making.

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How to Start a Biotech Company on a Budget

Y Combinator

Running a biotech company is capital intensive, and this can make it intimidating to get started. Founders sometimes face a chicken and egg problem: how do you make progress without millions of dollars in funding, and how do you raise millions of dollars in funding without having made progress? However, it is quite possible today to start a biotech company on a shoestring budget ($0-$200k starting costs).

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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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Don’t Think You Need a Business Coach? Think Again.

Smart Hustle Magazine

Another year is ending. And what a year it has been! Have you been struggling to meet your goals amidst the chaos the world has brought? Are you even sure what you truly want your goals to be? If that sounds like you, then there’s never a better time than the present to work with a business coach. Anyone, no matter their field or ambition, will see the benefits of working with one, both in and out of the board room.

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How fintech and serial founders drove African pre-seed investing to new heights in 2020

TechCrunch

When Stripe-subsidiary Paystack raised its seed round of $1.3 million in 2016, it was one of the largest disclosed rounds at that stage in Nigeria. . At the time, seven-figure seed investments in African startups were a rarity. But over the years, those same seed-stage rounds have become more common, with some very early-stage startups even raising eight-figure sums.

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From Employee to Entrepreneur: Becoming Your Own Boss in 2021

StartupNation

Plenty of people dream of launching their own business, but then they undermine themselves, coming up with reasons to put off their dream just a little longer. And then they put it off again. And again. Maybe they don’t feel like they have the capital to pull it off. Maybe they simply can’t summon the nerve to take the risk. But, with the arrival of 2021, perhaps now is the time to ask yourself this question: “Am I ready ( finally!

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Maximise Return On Data: The SCALE Principle

Entrepreneur's Handbook

An easy to follow guide to overcome data pains and generate analytics ROI quickly. Photo from Pixabay Tell me if this sounds familiar, as a startup founder, you are constantly juggling many hats: marketing guru, product owner, growth hacker, sales master, accountant, and the list goes on. To keep things in check, you frequently consult reports from a range of third party sources such as Shopify dashboards or Google Analytics.

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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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A Conversation with Lori Greinger from Shark Tank: Ramon Hosts the Verizon Small Business Webinar Series

Smart Hustle Magazine

Ramon Ray got to host the Verizon Small Business Webinar Series with special guest Lori Greinger. You may know her as the warm-blooded shark from the Emmy-winning ABC series, Shark Tank. She’s also an inventor with 120 patents and the author of the bestselling book Invent It, Sell It, Bank It! Her passion is helping budding entrepreneurs and small businesses achieve similar success.

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Startups at CES showed how tech can help elderly people and their caregivers

TechCrunch

The COVID-19 pandemic shined a harsh spotlight on the challenges many elderly people face. Older adults are among the highest-risk groups for developing cases that need hospitalization and nursing homes were especially vulnerable to outbreaks. While dealing with COVID-19, the elderly have also faced many other problems, including the difficulty of accessing medical care for chronic conditions during lockdowns and isolation.

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LLC or Corporation: Which Entity is Best For My Business?

StartupNation

Two of the most popular entity formations for business incorporation are limited liability companies (LLCs) and corporations. Both entities provide startup owners with certain benefits, and one of the biggest benefits is limited liability. This creates a separation between the assets of the business and the owner, and protects the owner’s personal assets in the event of an unforeseen circumstance.

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My Startup Failed and It’s All My Fault

Entrepreneur's Handbook

What I learned in my first startup failure and how you can determine if and when to cut your losses. Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook ».

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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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BLIND TIGER SWEEPS BEN FRANKLIN’S $50,000 BIG IDEA CONTEST

Ben Franklin Technology Partners

ERIE, PA – On Thursday, January 14, 2021,with more than 160 viewers in the zoom audience, seven companies made their final pitch presentations to four independent judges; a panel which also included a past BIG IDEA winner, Dr. Wei-Shin Lai with Acoustic Sheep. Many thanks to the judges, regional partners, and Senator Dan Laughlin for taking the time to attend and support this entrepreneurial event.

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Blobr, the ‘no-code’ company turning APIs into products, raises €1.2M pre-seed

TechCrunch

Blobr , a Paris-based startup operating in the no-code space with tech to make it easier for companies to expose and monetise their existing APIs, has raised €1.2 million in pre-seed funding. The round is led by pan-European pre-seed and seed investor Seedcamp, with participation from New Wave, Kima, and various angel investors. Blobr is also the first company to take investment from New Wave — the new European venture capital firm co-founded by Pia d’Iribarne and Jean de la Rochebrochard

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How to Build a Better Brand Through Content Curation

StartupNation

As an entrepreneur, you’re always on the lookout for ways to bring more organic traffic to your website. We’re constantly told that “content is key,” but there are plenty of misconceptions out there regarding the best approaches to content curation and marketing, and how search engine algorithms (such as Google’s) give preference to one type of content over another.

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Venture-Backed Studio is Offering $300K + Equity + Salary to “Wannabe” Startup Founders

Entrepreneur's Handbook

But the selection process is tough Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook ».

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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.