VC Cafe

DECEMBER 27, 2022

The conference took place during a challenging time for gaming startups: in the same week Playtika, the largest gaming employer in Israel, announced it was laying off 615 people globally, of which 180 are in Israel. billion in revenue in 2021, an 8x increase over a five year period, representing 5% of the global gaming revenue.

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Hearpreneur

JUNE 12, 2020

I am a huge fan of Charlie Munger, who is the Vice Chairman of the famed holding company Berkshire Hathaway. By embracing globalization and making group purchases, they were able to increase quality and lower costs at the same time. Thanks to Rick Maningas, Best Choice House Buyers LLC ! #9- 9- Charlie Munger.

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 14, 2015

Going global with a startup or business is easier than it has ever been (although it still has its challenges), and for many winning entrepreneurs, their success has been attributed to their consideration toward international expansion right from the very start. Often the process isn’t as complicated as first imagined. Government funding.

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David Teten

JANUARY 10, 2012

With a unique vision for starting and successfully managing innovative companies, he is the Managing Partner of Social Leverage, a holding company that invests in early stage web businesses. Prior to this, Mr. Perkin was Executive Vice President at EmSense Corporation, a leading next generation media measurement company.

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VC Cafe

APRIL 8, 2010

billion in 2007, as investors worldwide tightened their belts in the wake of the global financial crisis. Proceeds from M&As involving Israeli companies that were either acquired or merged, totaled $2.54 the world’s largest maker of generic drugs, acquired German generic pharmaceuticals company Ratiopharm for $4.9

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Hearpreneur

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Thanks to Keith Terrell, Backpacks Global ! #14- When Polaroid introduced its first instant camera back in 1947, it was a huge success that quickly made the company one of the leaders in the market. GM was first a holding company when it was established in 1908 by William C. 14- Polaroid. Photo Credit: Justin Carpenter.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 20, 2018

Admiral Markets is a globally recognized Forex trading platform for company meant to make currency trading all around the world more convenient and accessible. Founded in the year 2001 under the Admiral Markets trademark, the company expanded its range and reach to become the leading service providers in online currency trading.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

The vice chairman of the holding company that includes Revlon said in the Wall Street Journal : “[W]e aren’t going to spend $30 million to launch a deodorant.” The initial costs of entry, especially for marketing, will be prohibitive.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 28, 2013

The vice chairman of the holding company that includes Revlon said in the Wall Street Journal : “[W]e aren’t going to spend $30 million to launch a deodorant.” The initial costs of entry, especially for marketing, will be prohibitive.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 13, 2012

The bad news is that patent trolls (non-practicing companies that make their money from licensing patents) can squeeze the lifeblood out of unsuspecting entrepreneurs, as exemplified by the continuing mess around Lodsys suing small Apple IOS developers. We need a global solution. Yes, the software patent process is a mess.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 14, 2013

Global warming is our reality, and planet Earth’s resources are being consumed by a swelling population. When holding company events where food will be served, try to use reusable dishes, silverware and glasses. By Liam Supple, Product Marketing Manager, SingleFeed. There’s never been a better time to go green. Join the St.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 7, 2011

This patent holding company is charging infringement and demanding royalties from every app developer for the iPhone and Android, for a feature most agree has been in apps for many years. We need a global solution. Yes, the software patent process is a mess. So what’s the answer?

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Reid Hoffman

MARCH 2, 2021

Khosrowshahi, who previously served as CEO of Expedia before taking the reins at Uber in 2017, sat down with Greylock general partner Reid Hoffman to discuss the past, present and future of the mobility and delivery business that now operates in 71 countries around the world and employs around 20,000 people globally. Iconversations [guest].

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crowdSPRING Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

Both generations factor environmental issues into their purchasing decisions and both hold companies accountable for harming the environment. Millennials globally are choosing eco-friendly products and are willing to pay for them. Today, it’s both easier and cheaper to make environmentally friendly product packaging.

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Seeing Both Sides

JUNE 25, 2012

Somewhat to the chagrin of the rest of the family, Tom left America for China 20 years ago to be an executive for advertising agency JWT (one of the WPP holding companies). If you want to learn about the motivations and mores behind the next great global force, read this book.

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Pascal's View

MAY 13, 2011

1999 : Provisions that prohibit a bank holding company from owning other financial companies were repealed on November 12, 1999, by the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act. 2001: Decimalization (further loss of economics to provide market support for small companies), by reducing minimum commissions from 12.5 cents or 6.25 cents or 6.25

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