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How to implement an actionable data ethics framework

TechCrunch

Whether your company is just starting out or has an established market presence, there are specific actions you can take to position your company for success, and it all starts with developing and publishing a data ethics framework. Assess how customers want their data treated. Hire a chief data ethics officer.

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Zero-based budgeting: A proven framework for extending runway

TechCrunch

The best founders look for a framework to strategically cut burn while keeping their startup’s value drivers functioning. My team has produced countless startup budgets, and I can say 100% for certain that the drawbacks to ZBB are real — but that if you are running out of cash, this is a proven framework for reducing burn.

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7 investors discuss web3’s present and peer into its future

TechCrunch

Please give us your web3 elevator pitch: What is it, and what role does it play in today’s internet framework? . On a less obvious note, coordination in large, decentralized groups (DAOs) will require streamlined frameworks and transparent value systems. ” Lior Messika, founder and managing partner, Eden Block.

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Why experience sharing is key to entrepreneurial growth

Entrepreneurs' Organization

In a standard Forum meeting, a member makes a presentation about an opportunity or challenge they are facing and asks for the group’s input. After the topic at hand is presented, each Forum-mate is given a set amount of time to share their perspective. This helps each Forum member learn even when they are not the one presenting.

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The Three Frameworks You Need to Create Powerful Presentations and Tell Compelling Stories

Tomasz Tunguz

Presentations can be incredibly persuasive, and particularly in business, whether for closing candidates, pitching investors to fund raise, interviewing with the press and so on, they can materially impact the course of a startup. The best book I’ve found on building compelling presentations is Nancy Duarte’ Resonate.

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How to Handle a VC Presentation with No Deck

Both Sides of the Table

I believe in this so much that, despite my post advising you to be prepared for the *norm* in VC, I wrote a post about a company that came in for a presentation and never even got the slides out or presented a demo. The “Triple Play&# of VC Presentations. Be ready to map your presentation to their preferred method.

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How to Objectively Measure the "Fundability" of Your Startup

This is going to be BIG.

If you’re a Black female founder with revenue struggling to raise and you see two straight white dudes get $5 million for their Powerpoint presentation, it’s only logical to assume the process is stacked against you. Today, I want to write about how to measure how likely you are to get funded, especially when compared to other companies.

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