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The Importance of Investing Human Capital

The Seraf Compass

When you combine great leadership with a strong board of directors, the likelihood of a successful outcome for a business increases by an order of magnitude. Legally, directors are required to provide governance and oversight. However, truly engaged and knowledgeable directors can add significant additional value by providing strategic input and advice.

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7 Smart Tips to Becoming a Business Idea Machine

Entrepreneur's Handbook

From a compulsive idea generator. Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook ».

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4 Ways to Get Your Team Prepared to Return to the Office

StartupNation

It’s crazy to think that it’s been over a year since businesses were scrambling to get employees out of the office and were transitioning to working from home. Now that more and more people are getting vaccinated, conversations are picking up about when and how to return to the office. Google just announced its plan to go hybrid , with 20% of its staff expected to stay home, and many companies are likely feeling the pressure to make a decision on whether to return, stay remote or create a hybrid

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7 Magic Learning Moments from Magic Johnson’s EO Powerhouse Series Interview

Entrepreneurs' Organization

EO’s mission is to help entrepreneurs achieve their full potential. One way EO facilitates that is through programmes such as the EO Powerhouse Series , designed to give exclusive access to thought leaders and changemakers across various industries. In May, EO Seattle member and Global Learning Committee Chair David Nilssen moderated a virtual interview with Earvin “Magic” Johnson, an American National Basketball Association (NBA) legend, entrepreneur, philanthropist and motivational speaker.

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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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Latest Update on the SBA Community Navigator Funding Opportunity

Source Link

The SourceLink team has kept a close eye out for updates since the U.S. Small Business Administration first released the Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Community Navigator Pilot Program. The program aims to place significant financial resources into organizations that wish to be hubs or spokes of entrepreneurship support and ecosystem-building efforts in their communities—particularly those organizations with deep roots in targeting underserved communities.

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Happy Birthday, HubSpot! 15 Lessons Over 15 Years

OnStartups

15 years ago today, on June 9, 2006, HubSpot was “officially” started. I say “officially”, because unofficially, I had been noodling on the idea of HubSpot for a couple of years with my co-founder, Brian Halligan while we were both classmates in grad school. I picked the June 9th date, because that’s the official date that I graduated and was no longer a student.

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6 career options for ex-founders seeking their next adventure

TechCrunch

David Teten. Contributor. Share on Twitter. David Teten is founder of Versatile VC and writes periodically at teten.com and @dteten. More posts by this contributor. How to win consulting, board and deal roles with PE and VC funds. 5 innovative fundraising methods for emerging VCs and PEs. Hey, founders between gigs: What now? If you exited your last company for airplane money and are now independently wealthy, congratulations!

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Market Wagon raises $5M in Series Seed Round

HPA

Hyde Park Angels participated in Market Wagon’s $5M Series Seed round, which was led by Hyde Park Venture Partners. This investment is focused on expanding Market Wagon’s presence to more than 50 markets by the end of the year. Market Wagon is an Indianapolis-based startup that is an online farmer’s market. By deploying an innovative direct supply chain, Market Wagon focuses on helping farmers get their products to local consumers.

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The Figures that Will Move the Venture Capital Market in the Next 5 Years

Tomasz Tunguz

This weekend, Janet Yellen said the US economy would benefit from an increase in interest rates. The Fed has been struggling to combat historically low inflation. The combination of both the 25% increase in the money supply from last year’s stimulus plus the proposed infrastructure spending should trigger inflationary pressures. What does it mean for venture capital and Startupland?

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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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Why I'm Investing $1 Million In BitClout

OnStartups

I’ve decided I’m going to invest $1 million in BitClout the blockchain-based, crypto-currency powered social network that is all the rage (at least within some circles). If you don’t know what BitClout is, I think my earlier post “ What’s BitClout? ” is a decent overview. OK, back to that million dollar thing. To be clear, I’m not buying shares in BitClout (the company).

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Recorded Future launches its new $20M Intelligence Fund for early-stage startups

TechCrunch

Threat intelligence company Recorded Future is launching a $20 million fund for early-stage startups developing novel data intelligence tools. The Intelligence Fund will provide seed and Series A funding to startups that already have venture capital funding, Recorded Future says, as well as equip them with resources to help with the development and integration of intelligence applications in order to accelerate their go-to-market strategy. .

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Come Work at YC

Y Combinator

Y Combinator’s legal and software teams, and YC Continuity are hiring. Learn more about the open roles below: Legal Analyst : YC’s newly established Legal Analyst Program has two open positions, starting immediately. The roles are particularly well-suited for recent college graduates who are considering law school. We are especially interested in meeting candidates who are academically accomplished, team-oriented, self-motivated and who possess excellent organizational skills.

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The Fastest Growing Businesses You Can Start From Home in 2021

StartupNation

Starting a side hustle or turning a passion into a career is becoming more popular, but how can aspiring entrepreneurs ensure there is demand for their services as well as growth potential in their field? LegalZoom analyzed some of the most profitable small business ideas from the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Outlook Handbook , and some of them may surprise you.

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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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The Productivity Implications of Working from Home Across 150,000 Employees

Tomasz Tunguz

Are we more productive at the office or at home? Researchers from the University of Chicago published data on the productivity trends across 150,000 employees of a large IT services company to answer that question. It’s the first time I’ve seen analysis on the same business through the period. The business had deployed software to monitor employee behavior before COVID and used it throughout.

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Contentstack raises $57.5M for its headless content management system

TechCrunch

Contentstack , a startup that offers a headless content management system (or a “content experience platform” in marketing-speak), today announced that it has raised a $57.5 million Series B round. The round, which the company says was oversubscribed, was led by Insight Partners , which also led its Series A round. New investor Georgian and existing investors Illuminate Ventures and GingerBread Capital also participated.

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You Can’t Escape The Money Game — So Learn to Master It

Entrepreneur's Handbook

Invest in skills that can help you make, save and invest money Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook ».

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10 Tips on Running a Successful Crowdfunding Campaign for New Entrepreneurs

StartupNation

Over the past decade, crowdfunding has revolutionized the way startups generate capital and secure investment. In fact, in 2019, the global crowdfunding market reached a massive $13.93 billion, with this figure estimated to triple to $39 billion by 2026. It’s no surprise then that everyone wants to get in on the action, and today, there is a wealth of platforms and organizations where would-be-entrepreneurs can pitch their big ideas and market test them before they’ve barely lifted a finger.

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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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12 Tips on Video Creation and Marketing from 7 Experts

Smart Hustle Magazine

How to use video to grow your business? 7 marketers got together on Clubhouse to speak about how to create and amplify video to grow your brand. This was part of the Likeable Business club , sponsored by 99 Designs with VistaPrint. Attend the LIVE and in-person event in NYC July 29 and 30. Marketing and Mindset – 20+ speakers. labsummit.club. Our experts included: Lou Bortone , Robert Wiess ( who has a video production services company ), Robert Kennedy , Sara McCord , Derrik Guest, Lilly

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Former Ro director launches Allara, a care platform for PCOS

TechCrunch

Rachel Blank has a history with hormones. The entrepreneur left her investment job at General Catalyst to join a portfolio company they had been backing since its seed round: Ro. Blank was tasked with growing Rory, a product line for menopausal women. But Blank left her director position at the health tech unicorn, last valued at $5 billion, to start her own company in women’s hormonal health.

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8 Entrepreneurial Flubs That Cost Their Founders 6- and 7-Figure Deals

Entrepreneur's Handbook

These 8 mistakes cost their founders lucrative acquisitions at the 11th hour — and I was the would-be buyer. Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook ».

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10 Best Financial Planning Habits for Freelancers and Entrepreneurs

StartupNation

While 48% of new freelancers view freelancing as a long-term career choice, this is only realistic if you have a long-term financial plan. While freelancing comes with advantages, such as flexibility and independence, there are also plenty of drawbacks. You’ll need to cover your own benefits, build an emergency fund and plan around inconsistent income.

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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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Les Brown – Convey With A Story. You’ll Always Win.

Smart Hustle Magazine

Les Brown is one of the all-time best motivational speakers to Fortune 500 CEOs, small business owners, non-profit and community leaders from all sectors of society looking to expand opportunity. I never understand why, until recently. I’ve never taken the time to listen to a Les Brown, talk. However, during Dave Kerpen ‘s Sunday Night Ask Me Anything event, I got to hear over an hour of insights from this master communicator.

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AI startup Eightfold valued at $2.1B in SoftBank-led $220M funding

TechCrunch

Eightfold AI, a startup which uses deep learning and artificial intelligence to help companies find, recruit and retain workers , said on Thursday it has raised $220 million in a new round as it looks to accelerate its growth. SoftBank Vision Fund 2 led the Series E round of the five-year-old startup, which is now valued at $2.1 billion, up from $1 billion in Series E last October, Eightfold AI founder and chief executive Ashutosh Garg told TechCrunch in an interview.

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Jack Welch’s Brutal Firing Strategy is Now Being Used by Amazon

Entrepreneur's Handbook

How a strategy evolved into a ruthless business rule. Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook ».

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This Angel Investor Shares Why You Need an Exit Strategy from the Start

StartupNation

For founders and entrepreneurs building up their business, the initial startup stage typically focuses on the product, technology or service offering. You’re energized by your idea and engrossed in building the best business concepts possible. While all of this is vital to your business and essential to the success of your company, it’s also critical to keep your sights set on the end result: your exit.

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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.