Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Contributed by Dr. Gleb Tsipursky , an internationally-renowned thought leader in future-proofing and cognitive bias risk management and an EO 360° podcast guest. We asked Dr. Tsipursky to explain how companies can help employees adapt and thrive to hybrid return-to-office scenarios. Here’s what he shared: Organizations will need to pivot their corporate cultures if they wish to survive and thrive in the world of virtual collaboration after the pandemic.

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The Seraf Compass

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Have you ever been disappointed by someone or by some product that you purchased? Nine times out of ten it’s due to not having the right expectations for one reason or another. Investments are no different from other purchases. If you are not clear on what you are getting yourself into, buyer’s remorse usually results. In early stage investing, we use a term to describe setting expectations… it’s called “Goal Alignment”.

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Source Link

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Our final SourceLink Affiliate Quarterly Conversation of the year was packed with great information and fun. First, we congratulated affiliates selected to participate in the SBA Community Navigator Pilot Program including National Urban League , Nicolet Area Technical College , New Bedford Economic Council , Rochester Economic Development Corporation and Forward Cities.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Internet giant Google announced today that it has made the first investment from its Africa Investment Fund in Ugandan super app SafeBoda. The undisclosed investment comes two months after Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai announced the tech giant’s intentions to commit $1 billion over the next five years in “tech-led initiatives”, which includes a $50 million Africa Investment Fund targeted at early- and growth-stage startups on the continent.

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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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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Maximilian Fleitmann , an Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) member primarily based in Rhine-Ruhr, Germany, is the CEO of BaseTemplates and Partner at Richmond View Ventures. He has raised venture capital for his startups, helped hundreds of founders craft their pitch decks and fundraising strategy, and invested as a business angel. We asked him how founders can create the perfect pitch deck for their company.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Starting a business is easy – you just have to submit a few forms, get the required permit or license, and offer legitimate products/services. But making your business a success is altogether a different story. Leading people, making mistakes, feeling overwhelmed, and being criticized are a few of the many business challenges you have to overcome to turn your business into a success.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Indonesia-based insurtech startup Fuse announced today it has secured $25 million of Series B extension round as it plans to enter more countries including Thailand and Vietnam in Southeast Asia. The startup has closed three funding rounds of Series B within the past six months, bringing the company’s total raised to over $70 million. The fresh capital was led by an undisclosed global fintech fund with participation from existing investors East Ventures, GGV Capital, eWTP and Emtek. .

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

DECEMBER 17, 2021

By turning rivals into partners, we can find strength in numbers Today’s world looks a bit like Wonderland: what seemed impossible just yesterday will be old news tomorrow. New companies, products, and markets appear faster than we can say the word “change”. In these circumstances, it’s no wonder that most of us agree with the saying, “competition drives the market”.

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 15, 2021

As the year comes to a close, it’s important for marketers and small business leaders alike to get a sense of what their consumers will be expecting from them in the future. So, what’s to come in 2022? Will technology continue to grow, with businesses using it to communicate more effectively with their consumers providing them with more value?

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Smart Hustle Magazine

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Starting and growing a small business can be extremely challenging. As a business owner, you have to overcome multiple roadblocks to succeed. Money management, fatigue, hiring the right employees, balancing quality and growth, are just a few of the many things that could make your business standstill if you fail to make the right decisions. And don’t forget the mental health challenges that many small business owners face in their entrepreneurial journey.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Gen Z isn’t satisfied with the social media they grew up with, so they’re building the apps that they want to use. A “social branding” app for creative teens and twenty-somethings, Tagg is announcing a $2 million seed round today from Twitter co-founder Biz Stone, Facebook’s former VP of International Growth Ed Baker, TripAdvisor founder Stephen Kaufer, Pillar VC and more.

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Tomasz Tunguz

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Tokens are the paid customer acquisition channel of web3. By analyzing how web3 companies invest tokens, we can calculate the cost of customer acquisition (CAC) for a crypto company. When a user spins up a validator to verify transactions on a blockchain, stresses the testnet and is rewarded with tokens, stakes tokens to generate yield, burns tokens to transact, or receives an airdrop for tweeting, a cryptoco expends tokens to acquire a customer.

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Fishbone diagrams are tools used to help diagnose the cause of problems. They are also called cause-and-effect diagrams, fish disease, fish snap method, and Ishikawa diagrams. Additionally, these diagrams are typically used in the problem-solving process to understand what could be causing an issue. They help determine possible root causes of a problem by looking at many factors that may influence the situation.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

DECEMBER 13, 2021

If, at first, you don’t succeed, try again and again. And again. Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook ».

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 15, 2021

For years, offline test preparation centers in Nigeria have provided after-school guidance and tutoring to students who seek to pass entrance examinations. Edtech platforms such as Edukoya have sprung up with the intent to take these models online and maintain affordability for students. Today, the Lagos- and London-based startup, which builds online education content and offers online tutoring for students and their parents, raised $3.5 million in pre-seed funding led by European VC firm Target

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Smart Hustle Magazine

DECEMBER 13, 2021

How can you turn adversity into a business that transforms lives? Our guest Billy Price, founder of Billy Price Footwear joins Ramon Ray , founder of SmartHustle.com, to share how his paralysis from the chest down birthed a revolutionary shoe company. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST HERE. Smart Hustle Small Business Podcast · Market to A Wider Audience – Disability Into A Business (Billy Price).

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Shutterstock. As businesses of all sizes approach the end of the year, retailers are pushing hard to grasp their customer’s attention with effective holiday marketing campaigns and hit their end-of-the-year targets. This year is no exception, presenting a huge opportunity for retailers. In the U.S. alone, retail sales are expected to reach $859 billion toward the end of the year, representing an increase of 10.5% from 2020 results of 8.5%.

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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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Entrepreneur's Handbook

DECEMBER 14, 2021

It’s practically impossible to run a business today without technology. Take just a sliver of business?—?say, a Marketing team. At Draftbit, we have separate systems for planning, designing, writing, and analyzing just our social media output. Multiply that across every function that the Marketing team performs, and we manage 20+ pieces of technology to reach potential customers.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Just two and a half months after emerging from stealth , weight care management startup Found announced today that it has raised $100 million in a Series B funding round that values the company at $600 million. WestCap — a growth equity firm founded by former Blackstone and Airbnb executive Laurence Tosi — led the investment, with participation from IVP, The Chernin Group, G9 Ventures and Able Partners.

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This is going to be BIG.

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Figuring out how to build and run a business isn’t easy—and a lot of the moves you need to make aren’t intuitive. However, too many people approach it by just copying what it seems like everyone else is doing without taking a hard look at what your actual goals are and really learning how to go about the job of Founder and CEO. They’re “playing startup” as opposed to actually building a company.

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 13, 2021

West Michigan is smack dab between Ann Arbor/Detroit’s tech and startup hub emergence and Chicago’s new habit of minting unicorns about once a month. And Grand Rapids, Michigan, is having its own tech renaissance in 2021. Next year is expected to be even better. We’ll show you what we’re looking forward to hearing more about in 2022 with our top Grand Rapids startups to watch.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

DECEMBER 13, 2021

You’re probably tempted to go after as many customers as possible, but is it a strategy that’s going to lead to success? Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook ».

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 14, 2021

As advertising and marketing become increasingly automated and thus commoditized, design has emerged as a savior to help brands stand out. And today, a startup that’s helping companies connect with a wider range of designers and other creatives to meet that demand is announcing a round of funding to fuel its business growth. Superside , which operates a network of freelance creatives that are tapped by companies to work on logos, display ads, packaging, bigger marketing campaigns and other

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GCUC

DECEMBER 13, 2021

You want to have accurate data to use when speaking to potential members about the value a coworking space can add to their work. The post 10 Reasons you should fill out the GCUC Coworking Survey appeared first on GCUC Community.

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 16, 2021

The pandemic has changed the way business works. While the economic effects caused many businesses to fail, it also paved the way for many emerging business opportunities. Returning to pre-pandemic is no longer an option, and companies see this as a time to make real change and create new success. Taking the initiative to cater to some of these new markets now will pay dividends in the future. .

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