Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 16, 2020

Contributed by Chen Amit , co-founder and CEO of Tipalti. Entrepreneurship is one of the most challenging vocations on earth. Even during the best of times, it requires long hours, endless devotion, and a willingness to take big risks and make gut-wrenching decisions. Today, as we navigate an unprecedented global health crisis , an entrepreneur’s role becomes even more demanding.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JUNE 14, 2020

By Jewelle Saunders. As a leader, you are bound to face many roadblocks on your way to achieving your goals. It is important that you set yourself up for success by focusing on building your resilience while encouraging the same among your team members. Being a resilient leader means that you are able to recover from adversity and adjust to change to emerge stronger after a setback.

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Venture Well

JUNE 16, 2020

We've unpacked how early-stage science- and technology-based entrepreneurs can access funding resources, and pivot to new opportunities in these challenging times. . The post how early-stage entrepreneurs can access funding during COVID-19 appeared first on VentureWell.

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INBIA

JUNE 17, 2020

The post Virtual Incubation and Acceleration Services: What Really Works? appeared first on InBIA.

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This is going to be BIG.

JUNE 15, 2020

There have been a lot of calls for VC firms to make more hires from the Black and Brown community, as well as to hire more women. Not all hires, however, are made equally. In venture, it’s all about getting an opportunity to make partner and being included in the carry—the economic upside of a fund. Not only is carry a means of economic mobility, but it’s also a reflection of where decision-making authority is within a fund.

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Revolution

JUNE 15, 2020

Insights from Revolution-Backed CEOs As states across the country begin to reopen, business leaders everywhere are strategizing on how to keep employees and customers safe. Since the start of the lockdown, our team at Revolution has been in the trenches with our portfolio companies, helping them navigate the current landscape and formulate plans for future phases of reopening.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

JUNE 18, 2020

Our portfolio company Coinbase released an open source framework for crypto asssets to make it easier to list them on crypto exchanges. It is called Rosetta. Coinbase is encouraging blockchain projects to integrate Rosetta so that they can more easily list new assets on the Coinbase Exchange. But as this Coindesk post outlines, any crypto exchange can adopt Rosetta so this could be something that levels the field for everyone.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

JUNE 17, 2020

Nine tech-companies in central and northern PA, that were adversely affected by COVID-19, received an investment from Ben Franklin Technology Partners/CNP that will allow them to stabilize their operations and further develop and commercialize new products, processes, or software applications. Ben Franklin, which has been investing in tech startups and small manufacturers for nearly 40 years, recently received additional funding support of $1 million from the Department of Community and Economic

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Y Combinator

JUNE 17, 2020

We’re excited to announce that Startup School (SUS) is relaunching today as a continuous program. This change will allow us to serve many more founders than the traditional annual course we’ve been running since 2017 and better support startup founders year-round. In addition to this change to continuous admissions, we’ve revamped the Startup School experience to double down on the things our founders have found most useful.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JUNE 19, 2020

Getting your business “out there” or known is a bit different than traditional marketing. Good PR requires a different technique, and Christina Nicholson gave us a quick education on how it works, some tips to keep in mind, and things you should steer clear of. And with many businesses shifting their marketing and messaging to keep up with the rapidly changing times, these PR tips and tricks are worth taking note of.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

JUNE 17, 2020

Our portfolio company Recount Media , which I have blogged about here before, recently launched an interesting partnership between Recount, Twitter, and brand marketers. They are calling this partnership “Real-Time Recount.” Recount is a news organization which publishes short-form video news on their owned and operated web and mobile apps, and also on platforms like Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, etc.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

JUNE 19, 2020

With a virtual audience of more than 100 Zoom participants, on Thursday, June 18, 2020, a panel of independent judges awarded (3) cash prizes in Ben Franklin’s $50,000 BIG IDEA Contest. In partnership with the Startup Alleghenies initiative, Ben Franklin Technology Partners is pleased to congratulate the winners: First place ($25,000) was awarded to Timothy & April Kretchman, with Action Driven Education in Somerset County.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

JUNE 14, 2020

By Scott Meacham. If you asked me to name the profession most similar to entrepreneurship, I would say science. Both are based on problem-solving, experimentation, data, and the confidence to recognize that failure is a critical aspect of the path to success. Paige Johnson, founder and CEO of Tulsa-based Ten-Nine Technologies, is a noted research chemist, nanotechnology inventor, and entrepreneur who comfortably wears both hats — science and entrepreneurship.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JUNE 17, 2020

Viper Imaging is a leading supplier of FLIR Thermal Imaging Cameras. They offer both customized and out-of-the-box solutions designed to monitor temperature in processes at industrial complexes and factories. It just so happens that this technology is now highly desired — with fever being one of the more commonly seen symptoms of COVID-19, being able to test body temperature in people can help in re-opening the economy safely.

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GCUC

JUNE 16, 2020

For the last week we have been working on compiling a list of spaces and businesses owned and operated by POC in our community. The post POC owned & operated business in coworking appeared first on GCUC Community.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

JUNE 18, 2020

STATE COLLEGE, PA – On Wednesday, June 17, 2020, The Tech Celerator @StateCollege, a partnership with Invent Penn State that has helped create more than 130 new startups, hosted a zoom pitch event. Six local entrepreneurial teams, who had just completed the ten-week business startup boot camp, virtually presented their business concepts to a panel of judges in hopes of winning a $10,000 cash prize.

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Forward Cities

JUNE 18, 2020

Join Forward Cities , CO.STARTERS , and The Corner Launchbox to explore how New Kensington, PA is an emerging corridor of innovation working to build a more equitable entrepreneurial ecosystem by creating alignment among public, private, and nonprofit partners. The free webinar will take place on June 25 at 1 pm ET. Registration is limited, reserve your spot today !

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INBIA

JUNE 14, 2020

The post Moving Forward: Lessons Learned from Entrepreneurial Support Programs During the Crisis appeared first on InBIA.

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The Seraf Compass

JUNE 18, 2020

Earlier in this deal terms series, we observed that the concepts covered in a typical term sheet can be grouped into four main categories of investor concerns: Deal Economics; Investor Rights/Protection; Governance, Management & Control; and Exits/Liquidity. In this article we are going to tackle the provisions in the Investor Rights/Protection category.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

JUNE 18, 2020

Nine tech-companies in central and northern PA, that are developing solutions related to the impact of COVID-19 on the state and its economy, received an investment from Ben Franklin Technology Partners/CNP. The funding will allow them to support operations, add employees, and further develop and commercialize new products, processes, or software applications.

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OurCrowd

JUNE 15, 2020

Medison Pharma Trading AG, a fully owned subsidiary of Medison Pharma Ltd., and Alpha Tau Medical Ltd., the developer of a breakthrough alpha-radiation cancer therapy “Alpha DaRT,” are pleased to announce an exploratory collaboration in the oncology field in Central and Eastern Europe. Medison is a specialized pharmaceutical and biotech company focused on licensing highly innovative, cutting edge therapeutics for patients in need of life-saving therapies in various international mark

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JUNE 14, 2020

Por Jewelle Saunders. Como líder, seguramente enfrentes muchos obstáculos en tu camino hacia la realización de tus metas. Es importante que generes condiciones conducentes al éxito, concentrándote en desarrollar tu propia resiliencia a la vez que alientas a los miembros de tu equipo a también hacerlo. Ser un líder resiliente significa que puedes recuperarte de la adversidad y adaptarte al cambio para, tras un revés, ser aún más fuerte.

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Angel Capital Association

JUNE 16, 2020

By: Brent Gleeson, Founder & CEO at TakingPoint™ Leadership, Navy SEAL Whether you are an entrepreneur, working in corporate America, or building a startup, it is imperative to continually seek new ways to stay inspired and driven. Being a self-starter is a fantastic quality, but we are all human and get distracted by the minutiae of our day-to-day responsibilities.

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Dream It

JUNE 17, 2020

Ruvna (Dreamit - ‘16), a safety and communication platform for school systems, is releasing a new product this fall providing COVID-19 screening, tracking, and compliance for schools and districts called Ruvna Health. Ruvna’s core business provides a suite of solutions to streamline school safety when it matters most through rapid alerts, real-time attendance, panic signals, and more.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 17, 2020

Contributed by Libby Rutkey, freelance writer and editor. In times of crisis or social unrest, fostering a culture of respect and inclusivity in your organization becomes even more critical. And key to that goal? Productive conversations. Simply put, words matter. The right words create space for honest, safe dialogue. The wrong words prolong divisiveness and inequality. .

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