The Seraf Compass
JANUARY 24, 2024
In our interview series we embarked on a journey to explore the experiences and insights of seasoned investors. Through it we uncovered the worst and best investing experiences encountered by these individuals and the valuable advice they have to offer.
Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative
JANUARY 23, 2024
Overcoming obstacles and transforming STEM education in Jamaica By Zoe Sweet “All I wanted to do was make an impact that will transform the education system in Jamaica,” says Kavelle Hylton , a 2022 YLAI Fellow and founder of STEM Builders Learning Hub. Since founding the STEM Builders Learning Hub, her impact on education in Jamaica is undeniable and she has become a role model for her students.
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Entrepreneurs' Organization
JANUARY 26, 2024
Each January, Data Privacy Week serves as a crucial reminder for both individuals and companies to safeguard data by maintaining vigilance against cybercriminals. The digital transformation of transactions has led to a surge in online fraud, especially in industries dealing with digital goods like online gaming and e-tickets. My recent conversation with Alex Zeltcer, CEO of nSure.ai , sheds light on this alarming issue.
Venture Well
JANUARY 25, 2024
Last year, almost 200 academics, policy planners, and practitioners across the innovation and entrepreneurship (I&E) higher education ecosystem convened at Arizona State University for the. The post Shaping the Future of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the Deshpande Symposium appeared first on VentureWell.
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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?
Andreessen Horowitz
JANUARY 25, 2024
Few people love the software they use to get things done. And it’s no surprise why. Whether it’s a slide deck builder, a video editor, or a photo enhancer, today’s work tools were conceived decades ago — and it shows! Even best-in-class products often feel either too inflexible and unsophisticated to do real work, or have steep, inaccessible learning curves (we’re looking at you, Adobe InDesign).
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Entrepreneurs' Organization
JANUARY 24, 2024
Over winter break, I discovered the drawstring on my favorite flannel pants had been pulled completely into one of the holes. This rendered the drawstring unusable and made the pants not fit properly. This kicked off a frustrating, hours-long effort of using a safety pin to try and pull the drawstring back through the hole, before I realized the string was stuck in the waistband of the pants.
Venture Well
JANUARY 25, 2024
Attendees of the Deshpande Symposium identified four key reasons why they found the conference so valuable to their work in higher education innovation and entrepreneurship. The post Shaping the Future of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the Deshpande Symposium appeared first on VentureWell.
Morrow
JANUARY 23, 2024
The Collaboration Pact is an agreement first and foremost for any venture growth organization considering membership in Morrow. The post The Collaboration Pact for Accelerators appeared first on Morrow.
Andreessen Horowitz
JANUARY 23, 2024
They say time flies when you’re having fun. And in what felt like a blink of an eye, I look back and realize I’ve spent over 12 years at a16z. And what an unforgettable ride it’s been. When I joined, there were fewer than 30 employees. I knew everyone’s kid’s name, I knew their dog’s name. Back then we had to work hard to introduce ourselves to founders as some hadn’t heard of us, and the operating value add model was still unproven on Sand Hill Road.
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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.
AsiaTechDaily
JANUARY 26, 2024
Founded in 2005 by a renowned coalition of innovators, including Dr. Finian Tan, Dr. Khalil Binebine, Dr. Jeffrey Chi, Dr. Damian Tan, Linda Li, and Raymond Kong, Vickers Venture Partners has firmly established its presence and influence in the global venture capital space. Renowned for its successful investments in companies like Baidu.com, Inc., Focus Media […] The post Decoding Deep Tech: A Conversation with Dr.
Venture Well
JANUARY 25, 2024
Last year, almost 200 academics, policy planners, and practitioners across the innovation and entrepreneurship (I&E) higher education ecosystem convened at Arizona State University for the. The post Shaping the Future of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the Deshpande Symposium appeared first on VentureWell.
American Entrepreneurship
JANUARY 25, 2024
Launches Fellowship Grant Opportunity for Early Career Entrepreneurs Altitude Lab today announced that its incubating startups raised over $120M in early-stage funding since commencing operations in 2020. Altitude Lab was founded by Recursion to support burgeoning startups and underrepresented entrepreneurs in Utah with fully equipped laboratories, a network of investors, business operations education, and a community of founders.
Andreessen Horowitz
JANUARY 24, 2024
In a world where technology is moving at an unprecedented pace, what will the jobs of the future look like? Kai Roemmelt, CEO of the online learning platform Udacity, and Lisa Gevelber, a key figure at Google responsible for building the Grow with Google program, unpack the seismic changes reshaping the tech and education realms. From disrupting hiring norms to redefining how we acquire degrees and engage globally, this episode poses the question: How can you skillfully navigate the challenges a
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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.
AsiaTechDaily
JANUARY 24, 2024
The Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) is set to launch the Baby Shark Fund, allocating S$3.2 million to support “micro-innovation” projects by its students. This initiative complements existing funding programs geared toward more advanced projects. The Baby Shark Fund, drawing its name from the renowned reality TV series Shark Tank, where entrepreneurs pitch […] The post Baby Shark Fund: SUTD’s Dive into Micro-Innovation for Student Ventures first appeared on AsiaTechDaily -
Berkonomics
JANUARY 25, 2024
Everyone, even seasoned CEO’s can use a good coach who knows how to bring out the best in a person, is knowledgeable about the business process, and who has an extended list of relationships to call upon to fill needs that become obvious in the coaching process. Business coaches come in all sizes and shapes. Entrepreneurs will have a relative willing to devote time, a school friend with business experience, professionals who charge for the service, investors with a reason to prom
American Entrepreneurship
JANUARY 25, 2024
Existing investors joining the latest round, giving TravelPerk a $1.4 billion valuation. Another high-growth digital platform gains a significant amount of follow-on funding with the announcement by TravelPerk that it has secured over $100 million as an extension of the Series D-1 raised in January 2022. Investors are excited about TravelPerk’s hyper-growth business travel management platform that is unleashing the full monetization potential of SMB and mid-tier companies in Europe and the U.S.
Tomasz Tunguz
JANUARY 25, 2024
ServiceNow, a $150b market cap company, made this statement yesterday in their earnings call : “In Q4, our gen AI products drove the largest net new ACV contribution for our first full quarter of any of our new product family releases ever, including our original Pro SKU.” That’s pretty sensational for a company with 3 massive business lines & enough acronyms to fill a dictionary : “With technology, customer and creator, we now have 3 workflow businesses over $1 billi
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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.
AsiaTechDaily
JANUARY 26, 2024
InnoVen Capital, the venture debt provider backed by Temasek’s Seviora and UOB, has announced the launch of its second China fund, InnoVen China Fund II, with an initial close of approximately US$130 million. This USD-RMB dual-currency fund aims for a total size of US$250 million. The fund has already secured about half of its target, […] The post InnoVen Capital’s Dual-Currency Fund: $130M Initial Close Signals Strong Singapore-China Ties first appeared on AsiaTechDaily - Asia's Leading Tech a
OkDork
JANUARY 25, 2024
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Today we are chatting with Mackenzie , a former corporate strategist from Apple and Warby Parker, who plans on taking on Hallmark & American Greetings by revolutionizing the greetings card industry through her Shopify store and newsletter. As an early reader of “Million Dollar Weekend,” Mackenzie unveils the real-life applications of the book’s principles.
American Entrepreneurship
JANUARY 23, 2024
Mostly remote six-month program leverages New York-based Federally Designated Battery Tech Hub The National Science Foundation as part of its mission to spur innovation across the U.S. awarded a $4.5 million grant to NextCorps and Binghamton University. Part of this initiative was used to open the new accelerator ChargeUp in upstate New York , focusing on battery innovations.
Impact Hub
JANUARY 22, 2024
Transforming lives through skill development: TSWINI's inspirational journey Chisom Nwankwo, founder of The Skilled Women Initiative (TSWINI), began with a vision to empower Nigeria’s internally displaced persons (IDPs) through skills training. Evolving from hat-making to a diverse range of skills, TSWINI’s impact has reached over 1,200 beneficiaries in Nigeria, Ghana, and Uganda.
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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.
AsiaTechDaily
JANUARY 23, 2024
In 2016, Carefer, a Riyadh-based auto-tech startup, leveraged technological solutions to simplify the process for both individuals and businesses. With strategic investments from Elm Company and key partnerships with industry giants like Najm, Absher, and Kolna Amn, Carefer swiftly expanded its footprint, now catering to over 28 regions in Saudi Arabia through marketing a network […] The post Behind the Wheel: Unveiling Carefer’s Growth Strategy with Saleh Shahini first appeared on AsiaTechDaily
OkDork
JANUARY 23, 2024
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Today we chat with Patryk Gostek , a former YouTube consultant and former head of customer success at Tubics, as he shares his Million Dollar Weekend journey. Uncover the incredible transformation from being the “biggest procrastinator” to validating and setting up an entire business within 48 hours. Pat’s experience reveals the power of taking action, overcoming discomfort in sales, PRE-order for exclusive bonuses – milliondollarweekend
American Entrepreneurship
JANUARY 25, 2024
The country’s only tech-enabled deposit network is leaving behind competitor networks that still use manual processes While fintech funding languished in 2023 , deposit management platform ModernFi is an exception going into 2024, having just closed an $18.7 million Series A funding round. The platform serves community and regional banks by helping them grow, retain, and manage their deposits.
Angel Capital Association
JANUARY 25, 2024
After many early mornings and late nights, it is natural for a founder of an emerging company, and its investors, to look to the future and ask, now what? For many emerging companies, the next step is an exit through a private acquisition or merger. If the company is not properly prepared, this exit may be difficult or even less likely to occur. Angel investors, as frequent board members, board observers and informal advisors, may be able to encourage their portfolio companies to take steps to e
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