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VCs discuss the opportunities – and challenges – in Pittsburgh’s startup ecosystem

TechCrunch

I asked Peduto and Mawhinney what the single biggest obstacle has been in building out Pittsburgh’s startup ecosystem. Raising funding is, of course, a hurdle regardless of location, but many VCs have been reluctant to invest in startups outside of traditional hubs like San Francisco and New York. “But

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beSUCCESS Media spotlights the vibrant Korean startup ecosystem at BEYOND Expo in Macau

AsiaTechDaily

Register beSUCCESS Media Group , a well-known media group in South Korea, participated in the prominent BEYOND International Technology Innovation Expo (BEYOND Expo) in Macau as a designated media partner. BEYOND Expo is a great opportunity to be in Macau, which is an innovation and technology hub in Asia.

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Navigating Singapore’s Startup Ecosystem: Top 5 Funding Initiatives Unveiled

AsiaTechDaily

Startup SG Tech Grant Startup SG Tech, a key initiative for technological firms in Singapore, underwent enhancements in 2017 to facilitate better cash flow for successful applicants. The program encompasses both Proof-of-Concept (POC) and Proof-of-Value (POV) grants, catering to the diverse developmental stages of technology.

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Innovation in Action: AsiaStartUpExpo 2024 Sparks New Opportunities

AsiaTechDaily

The virtual startup event was a major milestone for Asia’s technology and startup ecosystem, […] beSUCCESS, the parent company of AsiaTechDaily, hosted AsiaStartUpExpo 2024 on 19th November at 9 am KST.

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Index Ventures Raises $2.3 Billion in New Funds for Global Startup Opportunities

American Entrepreneurship

Observing emerging trends in the global startup ecosystem, Index Ventures announced the addition of $2.3 The convergence of AI, the abundance of skilled entrepreneurs, and known playbooks to build hypergrowth companies present founders with opportunities to create new, category-defining businesses that investors seek.

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Malaysia’s Economy Minister Outlines Government’s Vision for Startup Ecosystem Reforms

AsiaTechDaily

Register The Malaysian Economy Minister, Rafizi Ramli, has announced that the government plans to reform the country’s startup ecosystem. The minister explained how the government will focus on enhancing funding and investment opportunities, particularly at the seed and angel investor stages.

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Detroit’s Monica Wheat Strengthens Startup Ecosystem with Equality and Inclusion

StartupNation

Being a woman and a person of color, Wheat says she noticed that there weren’t a lot of women or people of color in certain STEM sectors, like technology and engineering. Coding, technology and education have always been central to Wheat. That’s where she first found out about the venture capital business.