The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Efficiency and organization are vital in the fast-paced world of retail today. Furniture stores encounter obstacles such as inventory management and ensuring top-notch customer service. Incorporating tailor-made software can transform business practices and offer benefits. This piece delves into how furniture retail software improves effectiveness. Improving Inventory Management System Effective inventory management is crucial for the success of operations.

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Duct Tape Marketing

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Small Business Owners: Who Should You Hire for Marketing? written by Jordan E read more at Duct Tape Marketing When it comes to marketing, small business owners have a big decision to make: who should you hire to get the job done? The options are varied, each with its own set of benefits and challenges. Let’s break it down. Table of Contents 1 In-House Marketing Team 2 Outsourced Marketing 3 The Hybrid Approach: Best of Both Worlds 4 Making Your Decision 5 Choose Your Adventure In-House Marketin

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VC Cafe

OCTOBER 22, 2024

With Q3 2024 officially behind us, a number of sector specific reports have been published that are worth covering. This is not only helpful for startups and investors who are actively deploying in those sectors, but also to founders at the beginning of their journeys who are looking for ‘requests for startups’ or problem areas worth diving into.

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Navigating the volatile world of commodities trading can be a challenge, but that’s where commodities future brokers come in. Imagine trying to buy and sell precious metals or energy resources without guidance — daunting, right? These brokers act as the middlemen between traders and the complex futures market, helping you make informed decisions. In this fast-paced market, prices can fluctuate within seconds.

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Speaker: Nick Noreña, Innovation Coach and Advisor, Kromatic

Every startup and innovation project exists within an ecosystem that either helps or hurts that project. As innovation managers, we need to keep a pulse of that ecosystem and make sure we're helping those innovation projects we're managing every step of the way. In this webinar, Nick Noreña will walk through an Innovation Ecosystem Model that he and his team at Kromatic have developed to help investors, heads of product, teachers, and executives understand how they can best support innovation in

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Board Effect

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Building a diverse, skilled board is a priority for each nonprofit or mission-driven organization. But, as experienced as they may be, board members can still benefit from expert support, whether it comes in the form of a Greek chorus, peanut gallery, pinch hitter or some other type. This is where the advisory council steps in. An advisory council may also be referred to as an advisory committee or advisory board, though a piece in Philanthropy Daily points out, “For the sake of branding and to

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deal architect

OCTOBER 24, 2024

In the technology world, we often narrowly define customer experience or CX as our reaction to software user experience or UX – how pretty, how intuitive etc. To me CX is much broader – how successful was the implementation, what.

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

OCTOBER 25, 2024

There is no business that should underestimate the importance of digital security, nowadays. If your business operates with a digital scope of any kind, then you should be aware of the risks that could face it. Viruses, hacking attempts, data breaches, and the like can be extremely costly. If you lose sensitive or valuable data, then it’s not even a sure thing that your business might recover.

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SiliconHills

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Austin-based MDisrupt, an AI-powered marketplace for healthcare technology, has secured a $1 million milestone-based investment from American Heart Association (AHA) Ventures. The newly established venture firm from the AHA leads AHA’s investments and is designed to support groundbreaking innovations that align with the organization’s mission.

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The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Have you ever reached out to a company via email, then had to explain your issue all over again when you called them? This can be frustrating for customers and leads to decreased satisfaction. In today’s fast-paced world, customers expect smooth, effortless experiences across multiple contact center platforms. This is where omnichannel contact center software solutions step in, ensuring customers receive seamless, personalized, and fast support, regardless of the channel they choose to engage wi

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Lightspeed Venture Partners

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The post Investing in Win-Win-Win Companies in Fintech, Starting with Casap appeared first on Lightspeed Venture Partners.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 22, 2024

A forced shift away from cookie-based tracking in digital media campaigns where consumers can opt out requires new strategies in this “cookieless” future. The post Marketing Strategies In A World Of Opt-Outs appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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Hearpreneur

OCTOBER 22, 2024

In the face of failure, entrepreneurs come to recognize their transformative power, utilizing setbacks as a means for personal and professional advancement. It is through past challenges and errors that we grasp the significance of perseverance and flexibility, understanding that each stumble is an opportunity for growth. When we embrace failure as a stepping stone towards success by showcasing resilience and determination, we'll be likely to emerge stronger from adversity.

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SiliconHills

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Jeff Eversmann has built a dynamic career that spans Silicon Valley startups, commercial real estate, and private equity. With expertise in technical and financial realms, Jeff has guided companies through transformative growth and strategic challenges. Eversmann co-founded Long View Technology Ventures, investing in 12 tech startups since 2018, supporting innovation in Central Texas.

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The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 28, 2024

In today’s competitive marketplace, businesses must prioritize energy efficiency as a key strategy for success. Energy-efficient practices not only reduce operational costs but also contribute to a healthier work environment, align with sustainability goals, and enhance brand reputation. With growing awareness about environmental impact and resource management, energy efficiency has become more than just a cost-saving measure—it’s a critical component of responsible business operations.

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Lightspeed Venture Partners

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Lightspeed Venture Partners is a multi-stage venture capital firm focused on accelerating disruptive innovations and trends.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 24, 2024

For small businesses, adopting a results-oriented mindset rather than sticking to rigid office hours could mean better performance without the cost of maintaining an expensive office space. The post Your Biz Needs To Adapt to Flexible Work Arrangements — Here’s Why appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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Mike Michalowicz

OCTOBER 24, 2024

There’s a moment every entrepreneur faces. It’s that gut feeling that something isn’t quite right, but you can’t put your finger on it. You’re working hard, making sales, handling clients, and even scaling – but still, something feels off. The anxiety from not knowing what to fix first is enough to make even the most seasoned business owner feel stuck.

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SiliconHills

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Austin-based SweatPals has closed a $3 million funding round, led by a16z SPEEDRUN and Pear VC, in a significant milestone to drive the company’s mission of fostering connections through fitness. Salar Shahini, Co-founder and CEO of SweatPals, announced the funding in a post on LinkedIn.

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Steve Blank

OCTOBER 22, 2024

In March 2022 I wrote a description of the Quantum Technology Ecosystem. I thought this would be a good time to check in on the progress of building a quantum computer and explain more of the basics. Just as a reminder, Quantum technologies are used in three very different and distinct markets: Quantum Computing , Quantum Communications and Quantum Sensing and Metrology.

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Lightspeed Venture Partners

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Lightspeed Venture Partners is a multi-stage venture capital firm focused on accelerating disruptive innovations and trends.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 29, 2024

We sit down with Dr. Louis Bourget to discuss what has led him to a long and successful career as an oral surgeon. The post Staying Ahead In The Dentistry Business: An Interview With Dr. Louis Bourget appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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Hearpreneur

OCTOBER 28, 2024

This motivational video is to help CEOs, entrepreneurs and business owners start the week off inspired to become great. Here are some takeaways from the video: What is success to you?

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SiliconHills

OCTOBER 28, 2024

At Capital Factory, as Austin Tech Week kicked off Monday morning, Stacy McCracken and Courtney Warnsman were on a mission: to help attendees absorb knowledge and ensure they took action with what they learned.

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Berkonomics

OCTOBER 24, 2024

First, how does it happen? When you seek professional investors, whether organized angels or venture capitalists, one of the early questions you are asked is “How have you financed the business so far?” Investors love to see entrepreneurs who have used their own money to ignite their businesses. But often, entrepreneurs turn to others for initial capital.

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Lightspeed Venture Partners

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Lightspeed Venture Partners is a multi-stage venture capital firm focused on accelerating disruptive innovations and trends.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 29, 2024

In many healthcare facilities, resources are often under pressure. Therefore, managing the budget effectively to allocate these limited resources efficiently is crucial. A strategic financial plan or budget can serve as a roadmap to ensure optimal patient care while effectively controlling costs. This guide explores the importance of budgeting in healthcare, the challenges faced, and […] The post The Impact Of Effective Budgeting On Healthcare Quality appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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NZ Entrepreneur

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Maria King’s governance career has focused on supporting and building innovative new businesses, so when she undertook the Institute of Directors ’ Advanced Directors Course (ADC) , she was delighted to see a section on startup governance included. “That was fabulous,” says King, who has 26 years’ experience in the complex health, science and technology sectors.

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SiliconHills

OCTOBER 28, 2024

In a revealing panel discussion on the evolution of the Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) industry, leading women Austin entrepreneurs and executives shared insights into how they’re reshaping the landscape of consumer products through innovation, strategic partnerships, and resilient business practices.

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Board Effect

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Imagine you’re running a nonprofit. You’re focused on your mission, but there’s chaos brewing behind the scenes. Board members aren’t up to speed on the latest compliance requirements, and some haven’t even read the organization’s bylaws. Without a solid grasp on their roles, directors are making uninformed decisions that put the nonprofit at risk.

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Lightspeed Venture Partners

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Lightspeed Venture Partners is a multi-stage venture capital firm focused on accelerating disruptive innovations and trends.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Managing a global brand requires a strategic approach and the right set of tools such as digital marketing platforms and localization software. The post Top Tools And Resources For Managing A Global Brand appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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Duct Tape Marketing

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Mobile vs. Desktop: Where Do You Convert? written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing The Duct Tape Marketing Podcast with Steve Oriola In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interview Steve Oriola, CEO of Unbounce. Steve Oriola is a tenured CEO with over two decades of experience scaling dynamic B2B SaaS platforms, including Act!

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SiliconHills

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Austin Tech Week, one of the biggest Austin tech events of the year, is about to kick off. Austin Startup Week is no more. Austin Tech Week is the new branding for an event that has occurred for the past 14 years in downtown Austin.

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Our Own Start-up

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Occupied strata properties are shared by many owners with common areas and facilities; addressing them is complex when remedial works are required. The post How Remedial Builders Manage Repairs in Occupied Strata Properties first appeared on Our Own Startup.

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Lightspeed Venture Partners

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Lightspeed Venture Partners is a multi-stage venture capital firm focused on accelerating disruptive innovations and trends.

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NZ Entrepreneur

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Who: Capital Connect What: Working Capital Loans; Asset Finance; Property Finance; Refinancing Solutions NZ HQ: Auckland Who do you work with and what key challenges do you help them solve? At Capital Connect, we partner with New Zealand businesses, from acquisitions to well-established firms, helping them secure tailored finance solutions. Whether it’s navigating the complexities of working capital, managing cash flow, or funding asset purchases, we take the time to understand each client’s uni

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