Both Sides of the Table

JULY 1, 2015

. “the ecommerce company gained fauxmentum by raising artificially high amounts of venture capital and spent lavishly on customer acquisition despite long payback periods and questionable LTV” __. We live in heady times. We’ve been here before and it feels familiar.

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This is going to be BIG.

JANUARY 2, 2011

The details of exactly how this was going to happen were a bit sketchy, but having a big hairy audacious goal galvanized the innovation community into achieving something spectacular. In today’s world, one of the bottlenecks we have to innovation is the lack of software development talent.

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Revolution

MAY 11, 2023

The soundbite: “What distinguishes the apex innovators from behemoths who disappear? There’s a cottage industry of folks figuring out how to stack tax credits from the inflation Reduction Act to accelerate sustainable initiatives. Seed- and Early-Stage U.S, Here are some key insights from the event.

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Revolution

MARCH 10, 2025

A Business Model ThatsWorking Cambiums Carbon Smart Wood is already demonstrating that sustainability, utility, beauty, and scalability can all go hand in hand. Scaling a BetterSystem A recurring theme among the 150+ startups weve backed is that, often, the countrys biggest challenges are the most compelling innovation opportunities.

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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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AsiaTechDaily

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Delve into his story as it unfolds with lessons from filmmaking, startup ventures, and the fascinating world of technology innovations and investing. This gave me a front-row seat to the world of tech/innovation, and I began making some personal angel investments along the way.”

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

The firm has an Amsterdam, Copenhagen and Tel Aviv presence, and now has a $160 million sack of funds to deploy across its focus areas: sustainability and technological innovation in the construction, real estate and manufacturing industries. Sebastian Peck and Talia Rafaeli are heading up the new sustainability fund for Kompas.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 5, 2023

In a world where constant change and the need for sustainable solutions are more urgent than ever, young entrepreneurs emerge as the driving force behind innovation and progress — as demonstrated by the winners of EO’s 2023 Global Student Entrepreneur Awards. Young entrepreneurs are at the forefront of innovation and social impact.

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This is going to be BIG.

MAY 31, 2012

Could it be that the future of innovation lies in driving mankind forward and not getting people to click more ads? So will we look back at this moment in history as the time we refocused our priorities in the innovation world to things that make us healthier, smarter, and more in sync with our environment?

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American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 18, 2024

Climate Tech Startup introduces sustainability product to accelerate move away from fossil fuels Addressing the 20% of U.S. global warming emissions rising from homes, climate tech startup Quilt is launching in May an innovation that will make the management of the home environment significantly more efficient.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022

After a decade-long bull run, many venture capital funds have found themselves holding overvalued shares of companies whose IPO prospects have been either eliminated or significantly delayed. Greater geopolitical tensions around Taiwan The case for US venture capital outperformance by Ram Iyer originally published on TechCrunch.

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Dream It

JULY 31, 2019

Being self-sustainable has given us a new perspective on startup funding, especially compared to what I experienced on my first accelerator run. 4- Any startup can raise venture capital I've also seen a misconception on business types, versus their ability to raise venture capital. The plan-sort of worked.

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Revolution

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

It was an opportunity to generate significant returns, momentum for rising startup markets, and innovation that would strengthen America’s dynamism and competitiveness. Louis, Missouri stands as a major hub for the agricultural sector, shaped by its advantageous location, academic institutions, industrial presence, and capital availability.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 5, 2011

I’m an entrepreneur at heart so I’m always inspired when I hear stories about innovation. David Cohen deserves much credit for building TechStars into an internationally recognized brand name for innovation. You can help local entrepreneurs get their first deal done and the innovation ought to benefit you.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

Recently I wrote a post arguing to make the definition of a Startup more inclusive than that to which Silicon Valley, fueled by Venture Capital return profiles, would sometimes like to attach to the word. What innovative programs can you put in place to get them there in the first place? So usually the first money comes locally.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

It has now become a materials innovation company disrupting how clothes are made. The company is driving change in the industry through the open sourcing of materials for others to benefit, and in doing so, is becoming the industry’s standard bearer on sustainability practices. The fashion industry alone dumps 2.1

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 27, 2011

I interviewed Eric for an hour for - This Week in Venture Capital. 14:45 Eric: The vital function of a startup is to learn how to build a sustainable business. 22:10 Eric: Innovation Accounting. 26:44 Too much capital is not good. ” This week was no exception. 13:43 Why would you talk to journalist?

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 13, 2024

A broad movement of developers led to a 10x year over year revenue increase The AI race is in full throttle, with entrepreneurs innovating to join this new highly competitive tech arena. That’s resulted in overwhelmingly positive sentiment from the community and impressive, sustained user growth.”

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Revolution

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Hear her takes on fundable companies in the space and what sustainable protein innovators she thinks will come out ahead. What we did: Revolution Growth Partner, Fazeela Rashid , discussed investing in the future of food at October’s Reducetarian Summit. Read highlights from the annual meeting. Where we went: Detroit, MI?

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TechCrunch

JULY 13, 2021

The additional capital builds upon a $40 million a raise the company announced earlier this year, bringing its total funding since its 2017 inception to $100 million. Mighty Building’s self-proclaimed mission is to create “beautiful, sustainable and affordable” homes. We believe that we have a master plan now that can work.”

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Source Link

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Expedited innovation. Finally, business owners were looking for ways to sustain their business in what we quickly learned would be a very different world.”. 83% of entrepreneurs have no access to bank loans or venture capital at the time of startup , according to research done by the Kauffman Foundation.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

They develop a business model identifying the critical factors necessary for a sustainable business. Key Components of a Scalable Business Model To design a scalable business model for your startup, consider the following components that are crucial for sustainable growth: 1.

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This is going to be BIG.

OCTOBER 19, 2010

Instead of winning by being first or big, you win by providing more value, being easier to use, or being more innovative. User experience, branding, customer service and effective customer acquisition are all growing importance as ways to create sustainable value.

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Ian Hathaway

MARCH 31, 2020

Senators led by Amy Klobuchar introduced the New Business Preservation Act to incentivize venture capital formation around the country. It avoids two well-known traps for government-sponsored venture programs by requiring that public funds are matched with private dollars and that capital is deployed by professional investors.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 11, 2022

Venture capital firms continue to raise new funds, at what seems like lightning speed. Two firms stuck out in recent days, including Urban Innovation Fund , which closed with commitments of $101 million for its Fund III and $20 million Opportunity Fund, and VMG Catalyst ‘s $400 million Fund II. billion earlier this year.

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HPA

JANUARY 8, 2025

Chicago, IL – January 8, 2025 – Hyde Park Angels ( HPA ), a premier early-stage venture capital group specializing in investing through its unique People First model, is pleased to announce that its portfolio company, Simple Mills , has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Flowers Foods , Inc.

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This is going to be BIG.

MARCH 1, 2010

I grew up here, went to school here, and have worked hard over the last 5+ years to help build up the NYC innovation community. The simple fact of the matter is that most startups seeking angel or vc capital just don’t receive it—and that’s just anywhere. I was there, too.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

More posts by this contributor Preparing for fintech’s second decade: 4 moves your firm must make now Over the last decade, fintech has evolved from a label for plucky startups into a sustained movement that has disrupted the traditionally stodgy financial services industry. It is worth first defining how we are categorizing “failure.”

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Revolution

MARCH 7, 2024

In Their Own Words: Female Founders and CEOs Discuss the Discourse That’s Missing (and Hitting) the Mark This year’s International Women’s Day theme is “ Inspire Inclusion ” — a call to recognize the unique perspectives and contributions of women from all walks of life, in all facets of life, including the innovation economy.

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AsiaTechDaily

JANUARY 4, 2023

The funding round was led by Plug and Play APAC and SEEDS Capital and was also participated by Earth Venture Capital and angel investor Alice Foo, the company said in a statement. In addition, the team also won the Enterprise Singapore Sustainability Open Innovation Challenge in sustainable packaging.

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Startup Blogpost

OCTOBER 28, 2022

How do you determine if corporate venture capital is right for your startup? To help you determine if corporate venture capital is right for your startup, we asked startup founders, investors, and business leaders this question for their best pieces of advice. Be Sure You Have Similar Goals and Expectations.

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AsiaTechDaily

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Register Philippine-based circular economy startup Humble Sustainability has raised $750,000 in Seed funding to enable it to bring companies’ excess inventory back to circulation through its technology services. Bookmark( 0 ) Please login to bookmark. Username or Email Address. Remember Me. No account yet?

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

Venture Capital is a tricky industry. It is built on what is called “ aquaponics ” in which food is grown in water (not soil) and connected to a self-sustaining symbiotic ecosystem through the use of a fish tank with acquatic animals that become part of a biosystem to grow organic and fresh veg 7/365 and year round.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Yes, it’s to build cool stuff and innovate and all that, but at the end of the day the sort of person who becomes an entrepreneur is usually doing it because they want the freedom to control their day and work on the things they care about. Forget venture capital. The point of entrepreneurship is freedom. Forget startups.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 28, 2025

Marc Andreessen, co-founder of Andreessen Horowitz, a leading venture capital firm, says, “The thing that gets me most excited is the founder whos obsessed with solving a problem that matters, and is determined to keep going no matter what.” Learn what investors want to hear that triggers their investment decisions.

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This is going to be BIG.

AUGUST 16, 2020

The venture capital community reacted to the racial reckoning the country experienced in June in ways I felt were pretty underwhelming—one-time pitch events for Black founders or promises to only meet with Black founders for a month. We’ll follow with events on Fintech, Climate, AI, and other sectors of innovator interest.

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AsiaTechDaily

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Earth Venture Capital (Earth VC), a global climate tech venture fund with Southeast Asia focus, led the recently concluded funding round that was also participated by KSL Maritime Ventures, the venture capital arm of The Kuok Maritime Group, and existing Ampotech investors like Silicon Solution Ventures and SEEDS Capital.

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