A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

DECEMBER 14, 2020

There is real innovation happening in the IPO process for example. You don’t have to be wealthy to invest in crypto startups. The crypto markets are also innovating in areas like lockups, vesting, and governance. Why, for example, does one have to be wealthy to invest in startups in the US? Anyone can do it.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 14, 2025

At the same time, Launchpad@Stevens supports student innovation by providing mentorship, funding, and networking opportunities. Chegg, a leading student-first online learning platform, has contributed to advancing student innovation by donating $50,000 to Stevens Institute of Technologys iSTEM and Launchpad@Stevens programs.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 8, 2025

The companys latest breakthrough in AI-powered neural sensing marks a significant leap forward in wearable technology and healthcare innovation. The company announced it has received a strategic equity investment from Samsung Ventures Investment Corporation (Samsung Ventures).

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American Entrepreneurship

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The company’s recent close of a Series C round was led by Development Partners International’s African Development Partners (ADP) III Fund, joined by first-time investors G oogle’s Africa Investment Fund and Verod Capital – a leading African private equity firm. Global impact firm Lightrock, an existing investor, also participated.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

OCTOBER 28, 2020

The NYC Fintech Innovation Lab is a program which accepts fintech entrepreneurs to develop their businesses with the assistance of senior execs at the leading NYC banks and insurance companies. A Personal Experiment.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Seed investments are down by any measure (funds, deals, dollars) over the past 3 years in deals < $1 million AND in deals between $1–5 million. thus the rise of “pre seed” investing). It’s very noticeable in terms of funds raised, dollars invested and deals completed. What gives?

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American Entrepreneurship

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Companies in every sector are investing in the latest technologies with an eye toward winning in their markets with AI, said Misha Herscu, CEO and co-founder of Cake. Herscus background in deploying innovative technology runs deep.

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Dream It

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Matt Murphy and Grace Ge, Menlo Ventures Which trends are you most excited about in construction robotics from an investing perspective? We are active in construction with investments such as HOVER and Fieldwire and believe the entire sector is right for a digital and automation overhaul. About 10 percent of our time.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 12, 2025

Six startups showcased at Investopia 2025 represented a diverse range of industries, demonstrating the breadth of innovation within Crimson Founders 2025. The week-long initiative, held from February 24-28, 2025, marked a significant milestone in integrating 19 high-impact startups into the UAEs dynamic investment and innovation ecosystem.

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Revolution

MARCH 26, 2025

Ive been grateful to see that support firsthand throughout my careerwhether through the passage of the JOBS Act , the creation of Opportunity Zones , or, most recently, the Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs (Tech Hubs) initiative. Based in Washington, D.C., according to data from the National Bureau of Economic Research.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 28, 2025

Learn what investors want to hear that triggers their investment decisions. Investors want to understand the problem or pain point the startup addresses to gain their investment. When an entrepreneur is pitching for funding, the investor should feel that they are being presented with a great opportunity to invest.

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This is going to be BIG.

NOVEMBER 4, 2018

When you get an investment from Brooklyn Bridge Ventures—you get me. My investment thesis is shaped by the sum of my personal experience and so are my values. Limited partners judge my investment acumen. Plus—the values of today’s innovators are getting more and more progressive everyday. We get judged all the time.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 15, 2024

In the current professional landscape, idea generation is revered as a hallmark of creativity and innovation. This collaboration between human and machine ensures that the final product is not only innovative but also practical and implementable. Promote the Refined Idea.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

APRIL 12, 2022

Investing in a Sustainable Future. When it comes to preserving and protecting the Earth for our communities and the generations to come to have access to green spaces, clean water and air, and health, it’ll take a collective investment far more significant than any individual. Modal Close Button. The time to care and act is now. .

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The Seraf Compass

OCTOBER 30, 2019

Living in the Boston/Cambridge area, we are surrounded by some of the most innovative researchers in the world working at institutions like MIT and Harvard. Great ideas are a dime a dozen.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 31, 2022

The world is a big place, and companies wishing to invest have many domestic and foreign options. based companies invested in Germany in some way in 2021, almost matching the pre-pandemic total. Excluding sources of investments may alter the way a startup builds and shapes its culture. For example, 1,806 U.S.-based

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This is going to be BIG.

MAY 2, 2023

The venture asset class seems to have already decided that AI is the next great investment opportunity, but I’m not so sure it’s going to disrupt business and create the across-the-board wealth that has been predicted. I got to see all of the top VCs pitching their funds.

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Venture Well

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

After successfully founding three companies, Maghas realized she had valuable insights to share with other founders, particularly those facing similar challenges, as Black women in the innovation and entrepreneurship space. The post The Impact of Angel Investing: Interview with Anne Maghas appeared first on VentureWell.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

This critical investment will enable Apptronik to ramp up the production of its groundbreaking humanoid robot, Apollo, and accelerate the development of next-generation robots tailored for a wide range of industries. The investment also supports the companys commitment to creating human-centered robots.

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This is going to be BIG.

OCTOBER 11, 2021

I’d like to invest in enterprise companies that make the experience of working better for all—from benefits and professional development to company culture. How can we innovate in the enterprise to make work better for my budding little professional? These are solutions I want to invest in. What about fun? Having experiences?

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This is going to be BIG.

JULY 15, 2015

They could have created a reasonable, nuanced set of rules that allows me to rent my place out when I'm not there, like the four times a year I'm out in San Francisco trying to convince valley VCs to invest here, to someone who needs it. Well, what are the chances of that given our anti-innovation policies regarding these two companies?

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

On the one hand, you’re over paying for every investment and valuations aren’t rational. That used to be called A-round investing. The biggest change for us in early-stage investing is that we now need to commit earlier. However, to be a great VC you have to hold two conflicting ideas in your head at the same time. of the fund.

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This is going to be BIG.

DECEMBER 4, 2016

That's basically what founders have to do when they fundraise, because you'll never be more successful with an investor who thought it was their brilliant idea to invest in your company, not yours. Who invests is also important--these are people who want to make money, but also be seen investing in the "hot" companies.

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This is going to be BIG.

MARCH 18, 2019

They’re building campuses, districts, buildings, spaces, as well as running new educational efforts and contests—basically anything they can think of to foster the growth of new and innovative companies. So, number one is that I needed to be at least engaged enough as an investor to be out there attending gatherings of innovative people.

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Revolution

AUGUST 2, 2022

is core to our investment thesis. Because there’s no replacement for meeting people where they are and experiencing innovation economies in real life. an event showcasing the innovation and economic growth possible in the middle of the country. an event connecting coastal investors with Chicago’s most innovative startups.

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Paul G. Silva

AUGUST 9, 2023

Alexander Osterwalder and the team at Strategizer published a small eBook chock-full of best practices on corporate innovation called From Innovation Theater to Growth Engine. Strategizer is likely one of the top innovation consultants out there. So too with innovation.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

a nonprofit dedicated to fostering the growth of startups and entrepreneurs in Oklahoma, is proud to announce surpassing the $100 million mark in total investments. This achievement highlights their continued commitment to driving innovation and economic growth across Oklahoma and beyond. i2E, Inc., About i2E, Inc.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 30, 2025

The companys collaboration with the New Jersey Economic Development Agency is a boost to the states program to attract AI companies for its innovation economy. Anchoring Innovation: CoreWeave and the NJ AI Hub Beyond its financial footprint, CoreWeave is playing a pivotal role in New Jerseys broader innovation ecosystem.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 21, 2020

In part 1 of this article, Tim discussed the false assumptions driving B2B innovations that fail. According to Accenture, 80 percent of B2B companies try to innovate around CX , but fail to generate a satisfactory return on investment. What does it take to design innovative digital customer experiences that predictably win?

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Revolution

MAY 11, 2023

We named this summit after a report we wrote with Pitchbook at the end of 2021 to explore the impact of the pandemic on investment patterns. The soundbite: “What distinguishes the apex innovators from behemoths who disappear? Executing on opportunities at the intersection of utility and disruption allows for exponential innovation.

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The Seraf Compass

JUNE 28, 2023

Are you walking around looking for swashbuckling daredevils as investment targets? Do you assume that the process of innovation is a series of great leaps and brilliant insights? You might be making a mistake. Entrepreneurship is arguably much more incremental, and much less risk-centric than that.

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Revolution

JANUARY 27, 2025

When my family and I launched the Leonsis Family Entrepreneurship Prize , our goal was to spark innovation and support student entrepreneurs who embody Georgetowns value of being men and women for others. Chef, entrepreneur, humanitarian, and my friend Jos Andres put it well: investing in young entrepreneurs is investing in solutions.

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Revolution

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

In 2017, we partnered with iconic leaders in American business to turn the thesis we developed on the road — that great companies can start and scale anywhere when given a chance — into an investment vehicle. In the last decade, we’ve socialized several Rise of the Rest-isms to describe investments that check those boxes.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

JULY 19, 2021

And I believe that for the most part, these changes are good for early-stage company formation and innovation. ” Unlike public markets, private market investments are held for many years, often a decade or more. If an investor and an entrepreneur find each other difficult to work with, there is no easy solution.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

OCTOBER 15, 2020

I wrote yesterday , about the quarterly numbers for VC investing activity: If this was a student coming home with a report card, it would be straight As. Firms invested a total of $434 million in Q3—the lowest figure since the second quarter of 2017, according to PitchBook data.

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