Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

I told people privately my perfect spec: computer science undergrad from MIT (or any other great school), 2-years at McKinsey but no more than that (I love the analytical framework that the top strategy consulting firms provide. MBA fine, but not required. Almost all of the finalists were MBAs (Stanford x2, Wharton, Harvard x2, MIT, UCLA).

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Regardless of our audience or the stage we aspire to dominate, EO has created a programme that turns EOers into exceptional presenters. I had experience teaching university classes, some presenting for work, but it was giving an EO talk that inspired me to want more. day classroom training programme on public speaking.

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Dream It

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

For example, Mitre Att&ck framework for classifying threats and alerts (If it’s a SaaS offering) SOC2 certification There are many other certifications such as Common Criteria that provide assurance your product meets minimum requirements. When startups present to the Dreamit team, we love to see use cases.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 9, 2023

Anthony Cimino Contributor Share on Twitter Anthony Cimino , head of policy at Carta , works with policymakers and innovators to drive economic opportunity through expanding equity ownership and private market liquidity. This will likely have the effect of money funneling to the larger funds that present less perceived risk.

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Andreessen Horowitz

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The MEDDICC Sales Framework To share what we’ve learned from the fintech founders and operators we’ve spoken to about this topic, we have collated their advice under an overarching sales framework known as MEDDICC. Keep in mind: this sales framework is not linear , and these steps should be taken in tandem, not sequentially.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 26, 2022

MSMEs are the engine of economies in Africa, and powering existing small businesses and encouraging the formation of new MSMEs helps create the type of economic growth and social benefit that carries over to households by creating more opportunity and more jobs,” the company’s CEO and co-founder Manoj Sinha, told TechCrunch.

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AsiaTechDaily

AUGUST 10, 2023

” The financing framework for the projects includes offering loans for investment endeavors at a low-interest rate of 5% p.a. Investment companies are joining forces with banks to develop projects that are then presented to entrepreneurs as fully formulated endeavors. in foreign currency and 12% p.a. in national currency.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 14, 2020

There are more than 2 billion websites in existence in the world today, millions of apps, and a growing range of digital screens where people and businesses present constantly changing arrays of information to each other.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

JULY 14, 2020

If you want to expand your network, engage with serial entrepreneurs, participate in discussions with experts in marketing, sales and finance to help shape your business and develop a pitch presentation, then you’ll want to register for Ben Franklin’s Fall 2020 TechCelerator – To Apply: [link]. Your only cost is your time.

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Startup Blogpost

MARCH 15, 2024

By fostering open communication, actively listening to all sides, and seeking win-win solutions, you can turn conflicts into opportunities for growth and innovation. While it fosters creativity and agility, it can also present challenges like long hours, ambiguity, and an intense work environment.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Using examples from Airbnb, Uber and others, he shares several strategies for avoiding the most common pitfalls, along with the pitch deck framework Slidebean uses with most of its clients. Use case/audience. Possible outcomes. Instead of putting MVP on a pedestal, he proposes adding an initial viable product (IVP) to the roadmap. “If

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 18, 2022

It’s mandatory, and collaboration between AT&T and startups at all stages could push the world forward and provide the framework for innovation. TechCrunch Startup Battlefield presented by Capital Connect by J.P. It appears to be true accessibility in a framework that works with the existing U.S. Breakout Session | 10:00 am.

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TechCrunch

JULY 20, 2021

Having gained 15+ years of experience in a range of businesses — from startups to conglomerates, and experience of Series A to private equity — I’ve had the opportunity to actually apply the tried-and-tested practices of hypergrowth, as well as offer the full stack of C-level support. What problem are they solving?

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Impact Hub

APRIL 15, 2022

Although entrepreneurship is presented as an opportunity and alternative form of employment, people with disabilities face considerable challenges related to business development. In addition, as an incentive, those who finalise the academic programme have the opportunity to ask for financial support to develop their projects.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Where many see regulatory murkiness, the five-year-old, New York-based investing platform Republic sees opportunity. “If you’re a multimillionaire coming to Republic and it’s not worth your time to make a $100 investment but you want to deploy $100,000, we have those opportunities to present to you.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 25, 2023

After attending TechCrunch Early Stage last week, I was cheered to meet so many first-time founders and experienced investors who are looking for opportunities. Still, the fact of the matter is the current attention only covers a fraction of the full breadth of the opportunity. AI is far broader than the buzz would even imply!

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AsiaTechDaily

JULY 21, 2023

Tae Hea Nahm , Co-founder of Storm Ventures and B2B tech startups investor, announced the release of their updated guide to unlocking growth, presenting a 3-step method to discover a repeatable, scalable, and predictable Go-To-Market (GTM) process.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

A bit of background before we announce the 10 presentations that won the hearts, minds and votes of TechCrunch readers. Meet the TC Early Stage Audience Choice Winners The Breakout Sessions Breakout sessions consist of a 20-minute presentation followed by a 20-minute Q&A from an audience of up to 125 founders.

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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. The company says it plans to use the funds to speed up customer acquisition in its present markets. New York-based private investment firm Avenir Growth Capital and U.S.

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Y Combinator

JULY 15, 2019

Decision framework. ? Talent Plan: Retention, Development and Recruitment Opportunities. There are two approaches here: (1) Ask your leadership team to attend the entire board meeting; or (2) Ask only those executives who have a section to present to the board join the meeting for a particular agenda item, for about 45 minutes.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 26, 2022

New investors don’t just need a transactional medium, but a framework for making wise investing decisions.”. Presently, Vest has 36 employees, up from five a year ago. “We want to empower investors throughout the Americas to build their financial future via a world-class investment and education platform….Financial

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

compared to the same time last year, it’s even more important for emerging technologies to present more than promises. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), startups can show investors and clients that they’ve gone through the necessary checks for safe use in healthcare, creating more opportunity to drive long-term success.

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Angel Capital Association

JUNE 14, 2023

Aim, instead, to assess opportunities objectively. Numbers need to be consistent throughout the presentation Data about our market and competitors. Not having an appropriate framework by which to evaluate the opportunity. Client segments? What problem are we solving? How do we solve it? What is unique about us?

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Here’s just one example from Y Combinator’s Summer 2013 Demo Day: Positioning itself as the “FedEx of today,” it hopes to provide a logistics framework that goes beyond food and can be used for any type of on-demand order. The opportunity that the company sees has really forced us to reallocate resources and strategy,” said Brown.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 23, 2021

It claims to use modern frameworks that allow it to “build much quicker” than existing offerings. Presently, Skio has five employees but is planning to use its new capital toward product development and to “hire aggressively for world-class software engineers.”. “We’re

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Impact Hub

MAY 23, 2022

Within the framework of the European Union-funded “Coworking spaces for social innovation” program, Impact Hub is joining the Greek Higher Incubator Giving Growth & Sustainability (HIGGS) and other key organisations from the region in a hybrid conference to wrap up a whole year of activities.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 3, 2021

So why — when presented with the task of developing new “normal” hybrid workplaces — are we allowing the same systemic problems that boxed generations of Black and brown people out of the workforce to exist? Cravins Jr. is the executive vice president of the National Urban League.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Data privacy regulations like GDPR, the CCPA and HIPAA present a challenge to training AI systems on sensitive data, like financial transactions , patient health records and user device logs. “DynamoFL’s personalized federated learning solution tackles a critical hurdle to machine learning adoption.”

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 20, 2021

” Even so, many entrepreneurs squander this opportunity, often because they direct questions or fail to understand their BATNA (best alternative to a negotiated agreement). If you’re a founder who finds yourself in a meeting with a VC, try to remember two things: You’re the smartest person in the room.

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TechCrunch

JULY 1, 2022

For those of us who haven’t memorized economic frameworks: The Rule of 40 is a metric investors developed to gauge the health and growth potential of SaaS startups. Find five co-workers to recommend on LinkedIn, reach out to someone you haven’t spoken to in a while, and do your best to keep your mind in the present moment.

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TechCrunch

JULY 9, 2021

I’ve experienced the very real pains/challenges/opportunities a startup presents, especially as an early-stage employee. The idea is that you look at the entire customer journey, from the struggle stage right through to when they’re a customer, and you break each section down to where there’s an opportunity for growth.

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David Teten VC

APRIL 1, 2021

I propose here a framework for prioritizing your platform buildout. Nick Kim , Crosscut’s Head of Platform, in his presentation at the 4th Annual VC Platform Summit, shared their Platform development methodology, which he viewed as an exercise in product development. Celebrity Relationships.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 10, 2021

Want loads of opportunity for less money? We’ve packed this two-day virtual event with more than a dozen (and counting) presentations by leading startup experts holding forth on a range of topics every startup founder needs to master — or at least understand enough to outsource wisely. Find loads of opportunity for less money.

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Y Combinator

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Your job is to build a case for why your company is the opportunity for them. Our CEO Max and a few early employees would go to trade shows to present our product to customers, understand their needs, and learn what resonated with them. Train your team to use experimentation frameworks. We had to be fast and agile.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

For airdrops to be effective in the bear market, projects launching tokens will need to confirm users’ on-chain reputation and focus on users with proven track records of contributing to protocols, rather than airdropping to misaligned users that dump tokens at first opportunity. In my experience, this is a mistake.

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Ian Hathaway

MARCH 31, 2020

The core objective of SBIR was to de-risk commercial opportunities in high-technology areas in an effort to attract more venture capital into the most promising ones. federal government are all over the modern venture capital industry—providing key support at its nascency but also through the present day. Finally, the U.S.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

The event — taking place November 17 in Miami — will offer an opportunity for founders and investors to hear war stories from some of the crypto world’s most powerful decision-makers, while also picking up learnings from industry veterans who have weathered a crypto winter or two. Building a Blockchain Behemoth. with Changpeng Zhao (Binance).

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