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14 Methods for Ensuring Accountability Within Startup Teams

Startup Blogpost

14 Methods for Ensuring Accountability Within Startup Teams Accountability is a cornerstone of startup success, and we’ve gathered insights from CEOs and Founders to learn how they maintain it within their teams. From fostering a culture of trust to assigning clear task ownership, explore the diverse strategies and tools in these fourteen responses that can help ensure your team stays on track.

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5 Effective Inbound Marketing Strategies to Nurture in 2024 

Entrepreneurs' Organization

In a world where everything is increasingly tailored to people’s needs, inbound marketing is crucial to getting your brand out there. However, as with everything in business, the right strategies constantly change (even when the fundamentals stay the same). Today’s online environment is noisy and foggy. Identifying which digital marketing strategies will move the needle from so many viral trends is a real challenge: Is video marketing content as effective as they say?

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What Happened In 2023

A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

I like to bookend the New Year holiday with two posts, one looking back at the year that is ending (What Happened) and one looking forward to the year ahead (What Will Happen). This is the first of these two posts. The second one will run tomorrow. I ended my What Will Happen In 2023 with this advice: Buckle up, hang tough, and be smart. What I did not predict in that post, although we had been discussing the possibility internally at USV for several months at the time I wrote it, was the failur

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central & Northern PA and Central PA-based venture capital partners win EDA grant to strengthen capital access for regional technology companies

Ben Franklin Technology Partners

In a significant boost to the venture capital landscape of Central Pennsylvania, the region is set to benefit from the establishment of the Keystone Innovation Fund II, thanks to a generous grant of $412,598 from the US Economic Development Administration’s ‘Build to Scale Capital Challenge.’ This transformative grant will support the creation of a robust venture capital fund that combines the management of two existing entities, State College-based 1855 Capital and York-based

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Fidelity marks down X valuation by 71.5%

TechCrunch

Mutual fund company Fidelity has marked down its investment in X holdings — the parent company of X (formerly Twitter) owned by Elon Musk — by 71.5% from the original valuation of shares, according to a new disclosure. Fidelity spent $19.2 million to acquire a stake in X back in October 2022. The fund manager […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved.

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2024 Predictions

Tomasz Tunguz

Every year I make a list of predictions & score last year’s predictions. Here are my predictions for 2024. The IPO market remains closed through the first 6 months of the year. But a few mega issuances, especially Stripe & Databricks in the summer or fall, re-open it for others. The Fed cuts rates, which helps. M&A accelerates throughout the year.

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Eight Ben Franklin TechCelerator Finalists Chosen from Erie, Pennsylvania!

Ben Franklin Technology Partners

Out of 14 applicants, eight finalists were selected to participate in Ben Franklin Technology Partner’s TechCelerator Business Bootcamp , a program designed to help entrepreneurs explore the likelihood of success for a startup business idea. These eight finalists, all located around Erie Pennsylvania, have innovative ideas that they will be working to enhance over the next 10 weeks, with help from Ben Franklin’s experienced business coaches.

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Generative AI: Transforming education into a personalized, addictive learning experience

TechCrunch

Education has always been centered around the human element, and it's hard to imagine a world where machines can replace that. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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EO’s Top Engaging Posts on Inc.com for 2023

Entrepreneurs' Organization

EO’s Most Engaging Posts on Inc.com for 2023 With a thirst for learning and a willingness to share lessons learned and insider experiences, EO members published 47 informative posts on EO’s Inc.com channel in 2023. These insights from top entrepreneurs benefit EO members plus the entire entrepreneurial ecosystem. From thoughts on maximizing meeting efficacy and expanding your mindset on goal-setting to improving employee engagement and reaping the benefits of systems and processes, EO members sh

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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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Startup Fundraising Playbook for 2024

Entrepreneur's Handbook

Refresh, refresh again. Still no new email. This is so frustrating, they promised to get back today. Oh, how I wish I would have gone the bootstrap way instead of wasting months on fundraising. My previous startup was bootstrapped, easy, fast, and 100% control. I didn’t have to put up with this Shi*. Refresh again. Still nothing. Fundraising it’s not only frustrating, it’s boring.

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We Founder Circle Emerges as Largest Angel Investor Network

AsiaTechDaily

Founders-led investment firm We Founder Circle (WFC) announced on Monday that it has become the largest angel investor network in the country by investing in 103 deals across 82 startups in 2023. This accomplishment adds to WFC’s track record, as the firm has now invested in 207 deals across 162 startups within three years of […] The post We Founder Circle Emerges as Largest Angel Investor Network first appeared on AsiaTechDaily - Asia's Leading Tech and Startup Media Platform.

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Intel spins out a new enterprise-focused gen AI software company

TechCrunch

Intel, intent on making bigger moves in the market for AI-powered enterprise software, is spinning out a new platform company with the backing of Boca Raton, Florida-based asset manager and investor DigitalBridge. Called Articul8 AI (an awkward abbreviation of “Articulate AI”), the new entity builds off a proof-of-concept from an Intel collaboration with Boston Consulting […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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Annual Review and New Year Goal Setting

GCUC

Annual Review and New Year Goal Setting New year, new you? Good intentions to the max but are you working with the full deck of information? You have likely heard the.

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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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No More Excuses: Conquer New Skills in just 20 Hours

Entrepreneur's Handbook

How to unlock your full potential in the New Year Photo by Tim Mossholder on Unsplash I first learned about the 20-hour rule a year ago and thought it was rubbish. I couldn’t believe it was that simple: you could learn any new skill by practicing for just 20 hours. Only after trying it myself I changed my views drastically, and now I believe this can be a game changer for anyone.

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Innovation, Investment, and Impact: A Journey with Dr Dan Swan in the Techstars Era

AsiaTechDaily

Techstars, established in 2006, stands as one of the most active pre-seed investors, having extended support to over 3,800 companies. The company aims to facilitate a broader flow of capital to entrepreneurs worldwide, ensuring remarkable returns for investors. On average, an impressive 74.5% of Techstars companies secure funding within three years of participating in their […] The post Innovation, Investment, and Impact: A Journey with Dr Dan Swan in the Techstars Era first appeared on AsiaTec

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Nabla raises another $24 million for its AI assistant for doctors that automatically writes clinical notes

TechCrunch

Paris-based startup Nabla just announced that it has raised a $24 million Series B funding round led by Cathay Innovation, with participation from ZEBOX Ventures — the corporate VC fund of CMA CGM. This funding round comes just a few months after Nabla signed a large-scale partnership with Permanente Medical Group, a division of U.S. […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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AppOmni Unveils First AI SaaS Security Posture Management Assistant, AskOmni, Redefining SaaS Security and Usability

American Entrepreneurship

AskOmni simplifies and enhances SaaS security, enabling administrators to ask their way to securing their SaaS estate AppOmni , SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM) leader and SaaS security pioneer, today unveiled a groundbreaking advancement with the introduction of AskOmni. This first AI-powered SSPM assistant developed by the AppOmni OmniScience team propels SSPM into new dimensions, simplifying security operations and issue remediation, and helping organizations secure mission-critical Sa

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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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7 Things Experienced Founders Know that 1st Time Founders Miss

Entrepreneur's Handbook

To be successful, avoid these common first-time founder pitfalls Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook »

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Indonesia’s Zenius Announce Brief Halt in Operations Amidst Financial Headwinds

AsiaTechDaily

Indonesian ed-tech company Zenius has officially announced its temporary shutdown due to operational challenges, as revealed by its co-founder and CEO, Sabda Putra Subekti. Expressing regret for any inconvenience caused, Subekti apologized and thanked users and partners for their trust in a statement. The suspension of operations by Zenius Education, one of Indonesia’s prominent ed-tech […] The post Indonesia’s Zenius Announce Brief Halt in Operations Amidst Financial Headwinds first appeared on

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VCs are optimistic that AI investing will move beyond the hype in 2024

TechCrunch

Investors are hoping for more enterprise adoption and vertical AI solutions this year as the AI startup market starts to grow up. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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$425M Consumer Brands Private Equity Fund Debuts by Forward Consumer Partners

American Entrepreneurship

Leaders and investors share common vision of building enduring consumer brands to reach their potential Well-positioned consumer brands may now have the backing of a new fund, Forward Fund 1, launching in June 2023 by Forward Consumer Partners and which recently closed this past December. The private equity firm’s debut fund backed by global investors was oversubscribed with $425 million committed.

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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How to Grow from $1M to $2M ARR

Entrepreneur's Handbook

Battle-tested strategies and tactics I used to reach $2M ARR. Scaling a software company from $1M to $2M in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) is fun, but has its challenges. It’s a pivotal phase where your initial success is tested, and your strategies for growth are pushed to their limits. This leap in revenue is indicative of your company’s ability to adapt, evolve, and expand in a competitive market.

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2024’s First Link Blog Post (Because Happy Birthday Matt Mullenweg)

Hunter Walk

When the founder of WordPress/Automattic says all he wants for his birthday is for you to blog , well, you blog. I’ve known Matt for, gosh, 15 or more years, and although I don’t see him as much as I’d like, I do admire what he’s built here and the spirit with which he lives. Here are some things to read: There’s No Money in Free Software [ Ben Werdmuller ] – The provocative titles refers to Ben’s experience trying to build a startup around an open sourc

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Former Anthemis partner soft-launches new fintech-focused venture firm

TechCrunch

Ruth Foxe Blader has left her role as partner at Anthemis Group after nearly seven years to start her own venture firm, Foxe Capital, TechCrunch learned exclusively today. Blader is joined by former Anthemis investment associate Kyle Perez. Sophie Winwood is serving as an operating partner. Winwood previously co-founded WVC:E, an organization that pledges to […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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Small Business Advice Test Article

American Entrepreneurship

American Entrepreneurship Today covers entrepreneurship and innovation all across America. Highlighting key happenings at both the National and State levels. Look to us for News, Information and Resources to start and grow your business.

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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.