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When You Have an Advantage, Speed Up the Game

Tomasz Tunguz

“Basketball can be modeled as two-biased random walks. Each team has a probability. Each team has a probability of scoring each trip down the court…this model suggests a strategy: stronger teams should speed up the game to create more possessions.” If you shoot more accurately, then more possessions over time creates a greater delta in the final score.

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The Rising Popularity of Blending Work and Leisure Travel

Smart Hustle Magazine

You can finally stop worrying about whether you have achieved the perfect work-life balance. According to National Car Rental’s third annual State of Business Travel survey, 67% of respondents try to keep their work and personal lives separate, but 65% don’t think that goal is attainable. In fact, more than half of the participants admit to blending work and personal life.

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TechCrunch: Where top VCs are investing in construction robotics

Dream It

Via TechCrunch by Arman Tabatabai: Venture capital has been flooding the various subverticals under the robotics umbrella in recent years, and the construction space is one of the largest beneficiaries. Last November, we surveyed 13 of the top robotics-focused VCs to find out which areas of robotics are exciting them most going into 2020. One of the most common areas of attention respondents highlighted were startups focused on construction and manufacturing.

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How to Build a Successful Partnership in Work and Life

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Contributed by Katty Douraghy, president at Artisan Creative , a member of EO San Franciso and the MyEO Women of EO Champion. . In January of 2000 my husband, Jamie, asked me to come work with (for) him. His creative recruitment business was growing and he needed stronger personnel management skills, which was an area I had spent the previous 10 years developing in my own career.

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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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celebrating 10 women redefining the face of invention

Venture Well

In honor of National Inventors’ Day, we’re showcasing 10 women innovators we’ve supported to motivate and inspire tomorrow’s female inventors. The post celebrating 10 women redefining the face of invention appeared first on VentureWell.

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Meet the Startups of Batch 26

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We are excited to announce our 26th batch of companies to join our flagship seed accelerator in San Francisco. From social media analytics to sensors and AI and more, this group of 29 companies was chosen from over 3,000 applicants, representing a less than 1% acceptance rate. As with every batch, we are continuing our commitment to discovering and backing the world’s most talented entrepreneurs, and recognizing that great founders come in all shades, genders and nationalities.

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Advancing Humankind Through Individual Consciousness

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Contributed by Gordy Bal, social entrepreneur on a mission to regenerate the planet, shift the current dysfunctional education system and end human suffering. . At this very moment, we are facing an evolutionary shift that we’ve never experienced before. As gen Xers and millennials inherit mass wealth from baby boomers, we’re looking at a greater transfer of wealth than we’ve seen before: Over US$30 trillion will change hands in North America over the next 30 to 40 years.

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FundersClub Portfolio Follow-On Rounds Update - Q4 2019

FundersClub

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: Gecko Robotics announced its $40M Series B led by Drive Capital for its industrial inspections robotics and software company. We invested in the Seed and Series B.

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Tech Jobs For All Who Want Them

A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

The tech sector is the fastest growing sector of the economy in NYC and around the US and around the world. The tech sector offers high paying jobs and a growing number of them. But, as we all know, the tech sector lacks the gender and racial diversity that would allow everyone to benefit from this growing sector of the economy. Most of the studies that have looked at the lack of diversity point to a skills gap standing in the way.

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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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Danielle Smith on Being an Artist, Entrepreneur, and Staying True to Yourself

Smart Hustle Magazine

Danielle Smith has combined her love and passion of being an artist with an entrepreneurial spirit by creating Sounbag , a quality bag that transforms to accommodate her clients needs. Her inspiration has been from music producers, deejays, sound designers & engineers; the people who lay the foundation and frequency to our favorite music. . About Sounbag.

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Growing as a Couple and a Startup

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Contributed by Lionel Felix, founder of Felix Media Solutions and a member of EO Austin. . My wife and I both work full-time in our commercial audio-video (AV) company and it’s been very rewarding for our relationship as well as a strategic benefit. Our company, Felix Media Solutions, landed a spot on the 2019 Inc. 5000 list , but getting there came with many, many landmines that could have blown up the business—as well as our relationship.

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Angel Fundamentals: Understanding Equity Deal Terms - Introduction

The Seraf Compass

Active angels work with term sheets regularly, but not every investor fully understands the sometimes arcane language in these highly-specialized documents. What are term sheets, what do they signify, and why are they so important? If you will walk through this short series on deal terms with us, we can explain.

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USDC

A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

I just bought some US Dollars today. I do that many days. But the dollars I bought today are crypto assets, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. These US Dollar assets are called USDC and they are issued by an industry consortium called Centre , led by Circle and our portfolio company Coinbase. I expect many other companies will join the Centre consortium in the coming months and years.

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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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Expert PR tips to get your startup in the media

NZ Entrepreneur

“We are frankly swamped with PR now,” says Rebecca Stevenson, Stuff’s National Business Editor. In a world where new startups and new businesses appear every day, it’s increasingly difficult to cut through. Which is why having a strong story for your business is so important. “It will elevate you above the crowd,” Rebecca says. “Journalists are incredibly time-poor, so when we are deciding what we cover it is often a snap decision.”.

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A Tech Business Idea Could WIN You Up To $10,000!

Ben Franklin Technology Partners

STATE COLLEGE, PA – In the past eight years, more than 100 teams have graduated from Ben Franklin’s Tech Celerato r@State College. This successful partnership with the Invent Penn State initiative is offering local entrepreneurs, grad-students, professors, and university researchers a 10-Week Business Startup Boot Camp. The weekly sessions will run on Tuesdays, April 7, 2020 – Tuesday, June 16, 2020 from 2:00 – 5:00 P.M.

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Oblato Biotech Company Acquires Hearing Loss Drug Discovered by Hough Ear Institute Scientists

Innovation 2 Enterprise

PR Newswire. February 11, 2020. Pill to restore natural hearing moves one step closer to market. OKLAHOMA CITY, Feb. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Hough Ear Institute (HEI), a nonprofit based in Oklahoma City, is proud to announce that its pharmaceutical partner, Auditus LLC (Auditus), a wholly owned subsidiary of Otologic Pharmaceutics Inc. (OPI), has entered into an agreement with Oblato Inc.

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[OurCrowd in CrowdFund Insider] OurCrowd Is Intensifying its Incubator and Early-Stage Investment Activities

OurCrowd

OurCrowd, a leading crowdfunding investment platform for individual and institutional investors, is accelerating its incubator and early-stage investment activities in order to help build a nascent technology ecosystem of promising companies. Read more here. The post [OurCrowd in CrowdFund Insider] OurCrowd Is Intensifying its Incubator and Early-Stage Investment Activities appeared first on OurCrowd.

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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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Making Valentines Day Special for Members

GCUC

Valentine’s day is RAPIDLY approaching. Here are some of our favorite ways to show our members that they are important to our community on this holiday. Bonus points- most of this stuff can be ordered through Amazon prime 2 day shipping so it will be here in time for Valentine’s Day this Friday. Food! Pink pancake or waffle breakfast- Begin the day with a fan favorite, add a little food coloring and go to town.

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The Power of Innovation Vouchers–Yet More Evidence

EntreWorks Consulting

Many years ago, I was doing some writing and consulting work for the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and was introduced to the concept of innovation vouchers, which are small grants to new companies to help defray the cost of innovation-related advances, such as getting a patent, developing a prototype, or tackling a new market.

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Interview with investors adds insight, direction to student concepts developed for Love’s Entrepreneur’s Cup competition

Innovation 2 Enterprise

February 10, 2020. Contact: Sarah Seagraves, Senior VP for Marketing. (405) 813-2403. sseagraves@i2E.org. OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma college students competing in the 2020 Love’s Entrepreneur’s Cup turned to a group of national investors for insight and direction into their concepts during the recent Interview portion of the business plan competition.

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[OurCrowd in Yahoo Finance] OurCrowd to Boost Investment in Seed, Early-Stage Startups

OurCrowd

In defiance of global trends, OurCrowd is intensifying its incubator and early-stage investment activity to help grow young technology companies. Read more here. The post [OurCrowd in Yahoo Finance] OurCrowd to Boost Investment in Seed, Early-Stage Startups appeared first on OurCrowd.

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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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Edition #21: Bradd Konert

GCUC

Here at GCUC we are immensely fortunate to cross paths and work with so many amazing people. Through our work, we’ve cultivated a global community of people we think you should know about. Community of Cultivators is a blog series we created to introduce you to coworking game changers and connectors. Each month, we’ll release new interviews that we hope inform and inspire you.

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Funding Friday: End Of The Line

A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

This Kickstarter project seeks funding to continue making a documentary about the NYC Subway Crisis. I rode the subway a lot this week and it is essential infrastructure for millions of people every day. Shining a bright light on its challenges is something I support and I backed the project today. USV TEAM POSTS: Albert Wenger — Feb 11, 2020 Birthday Wish: Contributions to Climate Crisis Collective Nick Grossman — Feb 10, 2020 Proof of Transfer (PoX) Dani Grant — Feb 10, 2020

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State-funded program managed by i2E boosts Oklahoma innovation

Innovation 2 Enterprise

By Scott Meacham. My mantra of investing, as any regular reader of this column knows, is capital begets capital. That’s why Oklahoma’s unique, pre-seed capital fund, Technology Business Finance Program (TBFP), is so critical to Oklahoma’s innovation economy. TBFP deploys state funding to provide equity-free capital for startups at such an early stage that there are virtually no other sources of capital available.

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[OurCrowd in Finsmes] OurCrowd Enhances Investment in Seed, Early-Stage Startups

OurCrowd

Global investment platform OurCrowd is intensifying its incubator and early-stage investment activity to grow early stage tech companies. Read more here. The post [OurCrowd in Finsmes] OurCrowd Enhances Investment in Seed, Early-Stage Startups appeared first on OurCrowd.

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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.