Entrepreneur's Handbook
MARCH 9, 2021
5 ways to leverage your financial plan for success Image by BudgetSage Product is sexy; customer acquisition is exciting; financial planning is dull and dreaded. I believe this is a big part of why young businesses fail. Ignoring the guidance you can get from your financial plan is like descending into the proverbial ‘valley of death’ barehanded and led by your gut.
TechCrunch
MARCH 11, 2021
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. Broaden your view of ‘best’ to make smarter, more inclusive investments. 15 steps to fundraising a new VC or private equity fund. Stéphane Nasser. Contributor. Stéphane Nasser is co-founder of OpenVC , an open-source initiative to collect and analyze all VC theses.
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Entrepreneurs' Organization
MARCH 10, 2021
An excerpt from the book Launch Your Inner Entrepreneur , by Charlene Walters , MBA, PhD. Charlene is an entrepreneurship coach, branding mentor and speaker. . Becoming a successful entrepreneur is all about working on and developing an entrepreneurial attitude by making certain shifts in the way that you think. A mindset shift related to taking action will be central to your success in terms of not only having the confidence to get your business off the ground, but also in regard to what you’ll
A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC
MARCH 8, 2021
With vaccinations topping 90mm doses in the US and upwards of 75mm doses likely to be injected into arms in the US in March, many companies are starting to think about what a return to the office might look like this summer and fall. I read two great posts this weekend talking about what this all means for knowledge workers and the companies that employ them: Imagine Your Flexible Office Work Future – Anne Helen Petersen.
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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?
Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative
MARCH 9, 2021
Who lives on the periphery of your community and why? Marginalized groups exist nearly everywhere. They are people who are denied involvement or face limited involvement in social, economic, educational, political and/or cultural life. Targeting or ignoring one group can ultimately affect the whole society. Leslie Lefkow, deputy director for Africa at the organization Human Rights Watch , said: “The problem of discriminating against or marginalizing minorities is one where you’re setting the pre
Startup Catalyst Brief brings together the best content for the entrepreneurial ecosystem from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Entrepreneurs' Organization
MARCH 12, 2021
Kalika Yap , an Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) member in Los Angeles, California, is founder and CEO of both Citrus Studios , a branding and design agency, and Orange & Bergamot , a creative agency for female founders. As the host of EO’s Wonder podcast , Kalika interviewed Kara Goldin , author of Undaunted and founder and CEO of Hint , which creates nutritious products that help people live healthier lives.
TechCrunch
MARCH 11, 2021
Nancy Pfund. Contributor. Share on Twitter. Nancy Pfund is founder and managing partner of DBL Partners , a venture capital firm whose goal is to combine top-tier financial returns with meaningful social, environmental and economic returns in the regions and sectors in which it invests. It seems that every week a new agribusiness, consumer packaged goods company, bank, technology corporation, celebrity or Facebook friend announces support for regenerative agriculture.
Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative
MARCH 9, 2021
The words “equality” and “equity” look similar, sound similar, and even point to the same concept of fairness. So it is understandable if, at first, you think they mean the same thing. Understanding the difference between equality and equity is a great way to start thinking about treatment of others in your community and in your business. Put in the simplest terms, equality means “sameness,” and equity means “fairness.
Smart Hustle Magazine
MARCH 7, 2021
I like Twitter more than any other social media platform. Why? This ever-popular microblogging platform has allowed me to witness many stimulating online discussions. Recently, I observed interesting conversations on ‘can everyone be a successful entrepreneur’ initiated by Smart Hustle Founder Ramon Ray and Shopify President Harley Finkelstein.
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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.
StartupNation
MARCH 8, 2021
Today is International Women’s Day, a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. This year’s theme is #ChooseToChallenge. The official website for International Women’s Day explains the campaign, stating: “A challenged world is an alert world.
TechCrunch
MARCH 9, 2021
The proliferation of fintech services across Africa remains in full swing as investors remain bullish about the opportunities that abound in the sector. Today we behold another unicorn: African payments company Flutterwave announced that it has closed $170 million, valuing the company over $1 billion. New York-based private investment firm Avenir Growth Capital and U.S. hedge fund and investment firm Tiger Global led the Series C round.
Entrepreneur's Handbook
MARCH 6, 2021
Learning these small tricks can go a long way to helping business owners improve their conversations and get back on the same page. Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook ».
David Teten VC
MARCH 9, 2021
We love founder(s) who can say any of the following: Mindset . “Not sure, but we’ll get back to you shortly” “We studied all of the past players who worked in this space, and here’s what we learned…” “We accomplished something difficult that most people couldn’t.” Even if it’s not in a business arena–e.g., you ran a mile in 4:30–this shows ambition and focus.
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StartupNation
MARCH 10, 2021
Ann Arbor is perfectly positioned to be one of the best cities for tech jobs. Not just in the Midwest, but in the country. It’s home to a world-class university, developing cutting edge research as well as top tech talent. It’s an affordable place to live, unlike coastal cities like San Francisco and New York. And now, as tech companies flock to Texas, people suspect the cost of living will dramatically increase there.
TechCrunch
MARCH 8, 2021
Zapier , a well-known no-code automation tool, has purchased Makerpad , a no-code education service and community. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. TechCrunch has covered Zapier often during its life, including its first, and only, fundraising event, a $1.2 million round back in 2012 that tapped Bessemer, DFJ and others. Since then the company has added more expensive tiers to its service , built out team-focused features , and recently talked to Extra Crunch about how it scaled its remote-
Entrepreneur's Handbook
MARCH 7, 2021
Have they partnered with the right person, given the controversy surrounding him? Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook ».
Smart Hustle Magazine
MARCH 12, 2021
Superheroes can wear capes, and then some don’t. Some are always on the frontline every day fighting the forces of evil. And some battle all the challenges that small businesses face every day. Regardless, NetSuite through their new series Superheroes of Finance celebrates both groups of superheroes – plus the incredible artistry and depth of story will make both Marvel and DC comics shake with jealousy.
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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.
StartupNation
MARCH 11, 2021
The following is adapted from “Fireproof” by Mike Morse. Not many people enjoy taking tests when applying for a new job. They aren’t used to it, and assessments, whether for IQ, behavioral tendencies, cognitive skills, or more, are time consuming and stressful. On the other side, many firms avoid giving tests to potential new hires for fear of discrimination accusations, cost or doubts about usefulness.
TechCrunch
MARCH 11, 2021
If there were any doubt about a cryptocurrency boom, we need look no further than at the explosion of growth of certain companies in the space. One such company is BlockFi , which today announced it has closed on a massive $350 million Series D funding that values it at $3 billion. While this news in and of itself is certainly attention-getting, it’s even more impressive when you consider the startup just raised a $50 million Series C last August at a $450 million valuation.
Entrepreneur's Handbook
MARCH 7, 2021
When short-term worries get in the way of long-term strategy, it might be your cue to start sending out job applications. Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook ».
OurCrowd
MARCH 10, 2021
OurCrowd, the leading venture investing platform and Israel’s most active venture investor is planning to set up a Global AI Innovation Center and the UAE is among the leading candidates. “We are assembling a Global AI Ecosystem Advisory Board to assist us in sharing the benefits of OurCrowd’s AI innovation with multiple stakeholders. We are analysing the best place to base our next-generation innovation team and we will announce our decision shortly,” OurCrowd CEO Jon Medved said.
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Tomasz Tunguz
MARCH 6, 2021
I’ve been following many public market investors on Twitter over the past few weeks to understand how they view the vacillation of the public markets. One of the tweets linked to a speech Stanley Druckenmiller gave in 2015 about Black Wednesday. At the time, Druckenmiller worked for George Soros at a hedge fund. “George, I’m going to sell $5.5 billion worth of British pounds tonight and buy deutsche marks.
TechCrunch
MARCH 10, 2021
This morning Arist , a startup that sells software allowing other organizations to offer SMS-based training to staff, announced that it has extended its seed round to $3.9 million after adding $2 million to its prior raise. TechCrunch has covered the company modestly before this seed-extension, noting that it was part of the CRV-backed Liftoff List , and reporting on some of its business details when it took part in a recent Y Combinator demo day.
Entrepreneur's Handbook
MARCH 10, 2021
I had to survive bankruptcy on the way to being acquired. Here are the lessons I learned. Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook ».
Smart Hustle Magazine
MARCH 10, 2021
Small businesses are not small in the United States. According to the data from SBA , small businesses comprise 99.9% of all firms in the US. What’s more, small businesses make 97.5% of all exporters in the country. So we can say small businesses are the growth driver of the US economy. But who drives small businesses? Well, my friend, it is not easy to start and grow a business, especially when 32.4% of new businesses fail after the first two years of their initiation.
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