Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 4, 2021

Contributed by Saravanakumar Periyasamy of EO Oman, director of Zawawi Powertech Engineering. In 2019, he became the director of Frontier Lifeline Hospital in Chennai, India. My journey begins. In 2019, I was sent to Chennai, India, as part of the team assigned to turn around a once prominent, now ailing, hospital brand in South India. Personally, transitioning from the oil, gas and energy industry to the healthcare realm alone was a significant adjustment.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

AUGUST 5, 2021

Managing a business is about having a plan, sticking with it, and not panicking or looking for hail mary passes. There are no silver bullets or shortcuts to success in life. You need to have a five to ten-year plan and you need to stick with it and execute against it day after day, week after week, year after year. I was reminded of this watching my NY Knicks navigate the off-season after making the playoffs for the first time in eight years.

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Dream It

AUGUST 2, 2021

A channel sales strategy is crucial to scaling a startup. However, most startups fail to launch and execute a successful channel sales program. Securetech Managing Director, Mel Shakir , brought Evan Blair to the Dreamit Dose to share his experience leading global channel sales and partner programs at ZeroFox, Accuvant, and Ciphent over the past decade.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 5, 2021

In the world of robotic startups, acquisition is often as good an outcome as any. And when it comes to robotic tractor startups, you could do worse than being acquired by John Deere. The agricultural technology giant announced today that it’s set to acquire Bear Flag Robotics for $250 million. The Bay Area-based firm, which specializes in autonomous farming heavy machinery, was founded in 2017.

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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

AUGUST 6, 2021

With the advent of technological innovations, including dedicated servers and cloud hosting, businesses of all shapes and sizes are shifting to a more digital way of working. From international companies to locally owned small businesses, the landscape of how business is done has been gradually changing for some time now. One of the most significant changes—hastened by the global pandemic where contactless payments gained traction—is the switch from cash-in-hand transactions to cashless.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

AUGUST 2, 2021

5 Ways to Encourage More Women Into Careers in Venture Capital It’s time to tear open the seemingly impenetrable ‘old boys’ network It’s no secret that founders seek out investors who value diversity and recognize the success that comes from having diverse teams. However, the question of how to make this a reality remains unanswered. What can we do to attract more women investors, and to change the types of startups, products, and services that are funded?

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 4, 2021

Zeni , a Palo Alto fintech company providing real-time financial services data to venture-backed startups, raised $34 million in Series B funding led by Elevation Capital. The new investment comes just five months after Zeni announced $13.5 million in a combined seed and Series A round. The company has now raised $47.5 million in total since it was co-founded in 2019 by twin brothers Swapnil Shinde and Snehal Shinde.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

AUGUST 4, 2021

Return to Newsletter. #withOklahomaStartups. i2E’s popular e3 workshop for entrepreneurs helps Oklahoma entrepreneurs to determine market fit for their product and gain valuable inside into their concept. If you’re not familiar with e3, the workshop evaluates opportunities, equips entrepreneurs with the tools they need to launch and empowers them to create high growth companies.

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StartupNation

AUGUST 4, 2021

Many companies are emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic with a hybrid work model, meaning some employees will return to the office at least part-time, but others will collaborate remotely. Navigating what this working plan actually looks like can be tricky. When — and where — can your team get together? Coworking spaces support hybrid work models in a variety of ways.

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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.

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FundersClub

AUGUST 6, 2021

We'd like to congratulate FundersClub portfolio companies on their ongoing progress, as well as to welcome aboard their new VC investor partners. Selected recent FundersClub portfolio company follow-on rounds and events: Embark Trucks , an autonomous trucking technology company, announced its intention to go public at a pro forma market cap of ~$5.16B via merger with Northern Genesis Acquisition Corp.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 5, 2021

As Latin America attracts record-breaking venture capital totals, education technology startups in the region are given new opportunities to grow. In the past week, Coderhouse, a live cohort-based learning platform, and Crehana, an on-demand skills development service for the enterprise, both announced financing rounds. The back-to-back raises are a reminder that edtech’s relevance in LatAm isn’t just growing in classrooms, but also within organizations across LatAm.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

AUGUST 3, 2021

You can discover your life experiences have a lot of value. Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook ».

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StartupNation

AUGUST 6, 2021

Automation has become a business essential. For entrepreneurs looking to grow their business, the question always is, “How can I work smarter, not harder?” That’s where the power of marketing automation and your customer relationship management (CRM) comes into play. With such high demand to cut down on costs while increasing profitability, businesses are turning to automation as a means to keep the engine running while focusing strategic brainpower on more revenue-generating activities.

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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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Innovation 2 Enterprise

AUGUST 4, 2021

#withOklahomaStartups. i2E’s popular e3 workshop helps Oklahoma startups to determine market fit for their product and gain valuable inside into their concept. If you’re not familiar with e3, the workshop evaluates opportunities, equips entrepreneurs with the tools they need to launch and empowers them to create high growth companies. This cohort brought together a diverse group of ideas and entrepreneurs working to advance concepts that included educational and banking software, biotechnology a

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 2, 2021

Nektar.ai founders Aravind Ravi Sulekha and Abhijeet Vijayvergiya. Organizing information about prospective deals is a challenging task for B2B sales teams, since salespeople usually rely on multiple tools (email, Zoom, WhatsApp, etc) to talk with buyer committees. It becomes even more unwieldy when sales teams work remotely. Nektar.ai is a B2B sales productivity startup that wants to help sales team by reducing the amount of time they spend on manual data entry and providing analytics that can

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

AUGUST 4, 2021

Why risk-entrenched entrepreneurs should sink money into real assets, too — as counterintuitive as that might sound. Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook ».

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StartupNation

AUGUST 5, 2021

In 2016, Dell Technologies commissioned our first Digital Transformation Index (DT Index) study to assess the digital maturity of businesses around the globe. We have since commissioned the study biennially to track businesses’ digital maturity. Our third installment of the DT Index , launched in 2020 (the year of the pandemic), revealed that “data overload/unable to extract insights from data” was the third highest ranking barrier to transformation, up from 11th place in 2016.

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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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OurCrowd

AUGUST 1, 2021

Startup of the Week: IXDen guarding Israel’s water supply. SCiO grows in AgTech. The new car safety device: your nose. Israel’s cyber investment footprint expands. MeMed t est predicting Covid-19 severity receives CE mark. SaNOtize anti-viral nasal spray goes on sale in Israel. Life insurance encourages living better: YuLife. BioCatch protects 2 billion digital transactions every month.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 4, 2021

Michael Kleinman. Contributor. Share on Twitter. Michael Kleinman is the director of Amnesty International ’s Silicon Valley Initiative. The future of technology is determined by a handful of venture capitalists. The world’s 10 leading venture capital firms have, together, invested over $150 billion in technology startups. The venture capitalists who run these firms decide which startups today will develop the new platforms and technologies that will shape our lives tomorrow.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

AUGUST 5, 2021

Pony Ma suffered a $14 billion loss after his company was called “spiritual opium” by a state-owned paper. Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook ».

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StartupNation

AUGUST 4, 2021

Detroit’s future is in the hands of young, dynamic doers who embrace the opportunity to achieve their personal goals and contribute to the greater good of the local community. One such rising star in our region is 31-year-old Cory Tincher, a senior associate at Detroit Venture Partners. His story is both exhilarating and exemplary. Tincher’s story exemplifies the magic that occurs in a young person’s life when he or she is given the opportunity to blossom. .

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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.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

AUGUST 4, 2021

#withOklahomaStartups. i2E’s popular e3 workshop for entrepreneurs helps Oklahoma entrepreneurs to determine market fit for their product and gain valuable inside into their concept. If you’re not familiar with e3, the workshop evaluates opportunities, equips entrepreneurs with the tools they need to launch and empowers them to create high growth companies.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 3, 2021

Founded in 2017, Arizona-based Aira didn’t waste any time proving out its technology. We’ve written about the company’s wireless charging a few times over the years, including the “FreePower” technology it has baked into Nomad’s charging pads, which brings a more streamlined version of the Apple’s abandoned AirPower. The tech allows for users to charge up to three objects at once, without having to futz with their precise placement on the pad.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

AUGUST 6, 2021

Number one trait: Answers “I don’t know” when he/she doesn’t know Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook ».

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StartupNation

AUGUST 6, 2021

On today’s Business Beat, Jeff discusses the top reasons that businesses fail, as found from a study by CB Insights. Tune in to the Business Beat, below, to learn more about why small businesses fail: Tune in to News/Talk 760 AM WJR weekday mornings at 7:11 a.m. for the WJR Business Beat. Listeners outside of the Detroit area can listen live HERE.

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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.

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