Smart Hustle Magazine
APRIL 25, 2022
The WSJ reports that Lululemon , the activewear clothier for women’s yoga apparel is expanding beyond its roots. There’s a lesson in this for business owners. Often times we’re advised to go niche and that is GOOD advice. However, as you grow and you gain expertise in one market, it’s ok to TEST and CONSIDER extending that expertise into other markets.
Entrepreneurs' Organization
APRIL 29, 2022
Contributed by Dr. Gleb Tsipursky, CEO of the boutique future-proofing consultancy Disaster Avoidance Experts , which helps forward-looking leaders avoid dangerous threats and missed opportunities. A best-selling author, his newest book is Returning to the Office and Leading Hybrid and Remote Teams. We asked Dr. Tsipursky how leaders can address proximity bias in the new normal of hybrid work culture.
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TechCrunch
APRIL 24, 2022
Zenda , a UAE-based startup looking to change how parents pay school bills, and the way educational institutions manage fee collection, is eyeing Africa as its next frontier for growth. Zenda (formerly nexopay) told TechCrunch it plans to enter the continent through Egypt — its third market after India — in the coming months, as it embarks on a growth drive accelerated by a $9.4 million seed funding it has raised.
Ben Franklin Technology Partners
APRIL 26, 2022
In partnership with the PA WILDS Center for Entrepreneurship, and with funding support provided by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), Ben Franklin Technology Partners’ recent innovation competition targeted the counties of Centre, Clarion, Clearfield, and Jefferson. Dozens of emerging entrepreneurs who are developing an innovation related to the maker economy, forest products, outdoors and recreation and even tech manufacturing, visited the site to check out the rules, eligibility, and a
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Campaign Monitor
APRIL 27, 2022
Email newsletters often don’t bring immediate conversions or sales. They take significant time and resources to create. Is it even worth it to launch one? Those in the know think so. The Content Marketing Institute’s 2021 B2C content marketing report found nearly 3 in 4 marketers use email newsletters. Among those who run at least two types of content marketing campaigns, 26% say newsletters are the most effective.
Startup Catalyst Brief brings together the best content for the entrepreneurial ecosystem from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
TechCrunch
APRIL 27, 2022
Secrets management, or the use of tools to access and create digital authentication credentials, was growing in adoption pre-pandemic. But as the health crises forced businesses to move online, secrets management became an indispensable part of operations. According to a 2021 1Password survey , 65% of companies now have over 500 secrets while 18% have more than they can count.
Ben Franklin Technology Partners
APRIL 26, 2022
HARRISBURG, Pa. (April 26, 2022) — Ben Franklin Technology Partners and its network of clients continue to bring to market cutting-edge ideas that directly impact Pennsylvania’s economy by driving investments, fostering the entrepreneurial ecosystem, supporting innovation in established manufacturers, and cultivating, attracting, and retaining in-demand talent, according to the most recent economic and performance assessment.
Entrepreneur's Handbook
APRIL 26, 2022
Everyone is a brand. Yes, that means you! You don’t have to build the next Tesla to have a successful business. I wanted to be a billionaire. So I did what everyone in Silicon Valley does?—?start a startup. Then this happened: I quit my job I spent 6 months building a product I launched it I got 0 customers Suddenly I was running out of cash, and I had no clue what went wrong.
Tomasz Tunguz
APRIL 27, 2022
I used to have a clear answer to a founder’s question, “How do you value a company?” The question is just as important in conversations within a VC partnership as with founders. A valuation must have some justification to be compelling. Reflecting on this question a founder posed this week, I remembered how we came to be here, the three eras of startup pricing: cash-flow, multiples, and discount-to-future-value.
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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?
TechCrunch
APRIL 26, 2022
In 2016 at TechCrunch Disrupt New York, several of the original developers behind what became Siri unveiled Viv , an AI platform that promised to connect various third-party applications to perform just about any task. The pitch was tantalizing — but never fully realized. Samsung later acquired Viv, folding a pared-down version of the tech into its Bixby voice assistant.
Deskmag
APRIL 25, 2022
In 6 years of traveling, the Coworkies team had the opportunity to visit over 430 coworking spaces across 48 cities. What did they take away from this journey around the world? Keep reading to find out.
Entrepreneur's Handbook
APRIL 25, 2022
That friend of yours who made money with NFTs is not smarter than you. Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook ».
Impact Hub
APRIL 27, 2022
Vienna, March 27, 2022. As the climate crisis intensifies and biodiversity loss accelerates, the work of nature conservation non-governmental organisations is becoming increasingly urgent. To tackle this matter, Impact Hub partnered up with the Luc Hoffmann Institute and the IUCN CEESP* to launch the Future of Conservation NGOs Innovation Challenge.
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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.
TechCrunch
APRIL 27, 2022
Business-to-business (B2B) companies are generating an increasing percentage of their revenue through partner ecosystems. In a 2018 Accenture survey , 76% of business leaders said that current business models will be unrecognizable in the next five years, with ecosystems being the main change agent. But despite their growing importance, businesses haven’t necessarily adopted technology to foster partnerships, instead relying on spreadsheets and lengthy virtual or in-person meetings.
Tomasz Tunguz
APRIL 24, 2022
Imagine you’re a venture investor. You find a great company. You buy 16% of the company for $8m at $50m post-money valuation. Six months later, the company raises $100m at $500m. Things have gone very well. Your 8m has 10xed. Naturally, you ride an imaginary horse around the room, galloping with glee. Now you face an important strategic question: Do you invest your full pro-rata of $8m?
Entrepreneur's Handbook
APRIL 27, 2022
Why the secret to startup success requires you to never talk about your product Survival is a great motivator. So is the fear of not being able to make the next payroll. In a startup everyone else gets paid, then you get paid. Try explaining that one to your spouse. Oh, and we are taking on Oracle and SAP with the launch of our new product. Are you excited to invest in us yet?
Andreessen Horowitz
APRIL 26, 2022
I’m excited to announce that a16z is leading the Series A for Bounce , a marketplace for consumers to access underutilized space in local businesses. Bounce enables consumers to book short-term luggage storage and package retrieval at local businesses–with more … The post Investing in Bounce appeared first on Andreessen Horowitz.
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TechCrunch
APRIL 26, 2022
Maintaining source code is one of the toughest challenges that software developers face. In a 2020 survey from Sourcegraph, 51% of developers said that they have more than 100 times the volume of code they had ten years ago while 92% say the pressure to release software faster has increased. The growing responsibilities can lead to poor-quality code slipping into production environments, increasing costs.
AsiaTechDaily
APRIL 28, 2022
Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register South Korean blockchain investment firm Hashed , a core backer in the web3 space who have raised over $320 million in the past 12 months, have led the way in investing in Apeiron , the hottest new blockchain game on the market. Developed by Foonie Magus , the game has now raised over $17 million at the close of their seed round for the new play-and-earn NFT god game Apeiron.
Entrepreneur's Handbook
APRIL 29, 2022
I make a living playing a sport you’ve never heard of Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook ».
Andreessen Horowitz
APRIL 27, 2022
Distributed systems are hard to build. Really hard. It’s one of the few aspects of computer science that you can’t hide with a thin layer of software. However, as applications scale, distribution becomes a necessity. It is needed as data … The post Investing in Convex appeared first on Andreessen Horowitz.
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TechCrunch
APRIL 27, 2022
One of the largest solar companies in Africa and Asia, Sun King , has raised $260 million in series D funding to deliver off-grid energy technologies to more people across the two continents. Sun King (formerly Greenlight Planet) plans to use $100 million to expand its pay-as-you-go solutions and introduce larger setups that are capable of powering appliances like refrigerators.
The Seraf Compass
APRIL 27, 2022
Dashboards are a great way to summarize, view and discuss the many risks that are part of running a business. A good dashboard will pack a lot of business information into one condensed view. A good dashboard helps your management team and corporate board focus on the most important issues in operating the business.
Entrepreneur's Handbook
APRIL 29, 2022
Work while you’re awake to make money while you sleep Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook ».
AsiaTechDaily
APRIL 29, 2022
Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register Akadasia , a Singapore-based mission-driven edtech startup is proud to announce that they have raised $550,000 in their latest seed round of funding. This is supported by Singapore’s first edtech accelerator, EduSpaze, Hester Spiegel from the Spiegels Future Family Fund GMBH, Andrew Hwang (Ex-Director of Facebook), Kwok Yang Bin from 6th Horizon LLP (Ex-ZenDesk), SuperCharger Ventures,
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