Haystack

DECEMBER 29, 2018

It’s that time of year, time to look back and reflect on the most significant storylines in the tech, startup, and VC world. Technology is, like water, flowing and seeping into nearly every sector and eventually into most of the global economy. In 2017, Softbank rounds caught folks’ attention. 3/ Crypto Hibernation.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

In addition to a speedy and complete understanding of the relevant science and technology of each disease, companies require an upgraded level of competency across the board to translate ideas into economically viable treatments. As a result, research funding is not met with a reasonable return on investment.

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A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

JANUARY 4, 2018

The Silicon Valley-oriented technology press outlets don’t cover us because we’re not in San Francisco, even though we’re more successful than most of the startups they cover. This week we closed $250M in financing from Silver Lake , the premier technology private equity firm. We just announced a few more things.

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VC Cafe

OCTOBER 31, 2022

The top 20 tech billionaires globally have lost $480 billion on paper in the past year. This is largely due to several major stock market crashes and global economic uncertainties. As IVC reports: In Q1–Q3/2022, Israeli high-tech companies raised $12.3 Israeli tech review Q3 2022, IVC Online and Bank Leumi.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 24, 2017

For 2017, the following 4 companies (with a proven track record of growth) offer investors an opportunity to take shelter in an optimistic future: 1. NASDAQ GPRO has an opportunity to be impactful due to the growth of GoPro enthusiasts and the strong growth of the company’s drone business. The company’s outlook is strong for 2017.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

Smart entrepreneurs are just now starting to look at this option again, due to its unpredictability and the challenges of running a public company. According to a recent Ernst & Young global report , the first half of 2017 was the most active first half by global number of IPOs since 2007.

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David Teten

DECEMBER 3, 2019

When I met my now-wife, I realized that any technology that can find me a spouse is a killer app. I’d argue that the same type of technologies that have revolutionized dating can revolutionize our industry. . I walk through below how progressive investors are using technology and analytics throughout all of their operations.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 29, 2017

They seem shocked to learn that most professional investors and advisors, myself included, routinely decline such requests, due to costly litigation and administrative nightmares. Potential investors don’t need this data, except perhaps as part of a final due diligence after an initial signed agreement.

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 26, 2020

It means integrating digital technology into every aspect of business, including sales channels. According to one estimate, retail eCommerce sales will top $700 million by 2023 , rising by 60% since 2017. First of all, you need to understand what digital transformation is. It’s more than simply using a computer.

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View from Seed

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

We are currently seeing the most rapid collapse of retail since the Great Recession, due to the internet changing consumer demand and purchasing patterns. In 2017 alone, we’ve seen widespread store closures or bankruptcies from apparel retailers, including: True Religion. It’s a $1T+ global industry undergoing tectonic shifts.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 29, 2017

New tech is certainly going to play apart in the future of logistics. They’re not the only ones testing this tech either. Probably not as long as you think and in the next few years you can bet companies are going to be toying with this tech. However, Amazon has stated they are keen to further develop this tech.

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Feld Thoughts

OCTOBER 13, 2017

Eric Budd: Tech-savvy new urbanist wants younger voices in Boulder politics. There is no question it has undergone a growth spurt since the last recession, in part based on pent-up demand from that slowdown. The post Profiles on 2017 Boulder City Council Candidates appeared first on Feld Thoughts.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 20, 2016

Before the advent of cloud technology and the Internet, company files had to be stored away in physical data rooms (PDRs). A 2012 study done by IBISWorld revealed that VDRs experienced a steady growth of about 17 percent annually as a result of technological advancements as well as the growth of global demand for these storage services.

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The Startup Magazine

DECEMBER 29, 2022

The industry has grown 4% per annum on average between 2017 to 2022. Revenue management solutions are used by businesses to maximize profits by monitoring demand for their products or services and adjusting prices accordingly. According to IBIS World, the revenues generated by the hotels and motels industry in 2022 have reached $258.1

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 14, 2017

Fast forward to 2017 and a lack of diversity in the workplace remains an issue. In fact, the Harvard Business Review surveyed 1,800 professionals nationwide and found that a sales team with a member who shares a client’s ethnicity is 152% likelier than another team member to understand that client. Access to More A-players.

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 3, 2018

by Amanda Setili, author of “ Fearless Growth: The New Rules to Stay Competitive, Foster Innovation, and Dominate Your Markets “ Activist investors were really busy in 2017. That’s why all C-suite leaders need to heed the lessons of 2017. The two sides spent $60 million combined during the months-long proxy battle.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 26, 2016

After all, the past few years has been an absolute renaissance of startup businesses, from information technology to online stores that run the gamut, and every other niche market in between. It’s much too demanding to be efficient if all you do is work. Not to mention the ever growing wonders of the sharing economy.

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NZ Entrepreneur

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Kiwi inventory forecasting software StockTrim achieved international sales in the UK, Australia and US immediately after launching in 2017. In early 2020, Sutton set up meetings through cold and warm outreach over email, LinkedIn, and networking through angel and tech start-up groups.

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Up and Running

MAY 6, 2020

Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, those gains have disappeared – at least for the time being. . Even with the economic downturn, top talent is still in high demand. In fact, a report by Glassdoor found that 55% of job seekers report avoiding certain companies after reading negative online reviews. The bottom line?

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Version One Ventures

JANUARY 10, 2017

The prevailing thinking then was that the cryptocurrency market was going to be a winner-takes-all race due to the strong network effects around mining. Bitcoin, and the underlying blockchain technology, never developed a strong use case besides storing value. And, most thought that Bitcoin would emerge as the winner in this race.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 13, 2020

SIP, which stands for Session Initiation Protocol, and is one of the more common protocols in voice over internet protocol (VoIP) technologies. SIP trunking is the tech all businesses need to conduct real-time audio and video sessions between multiple parties. In 2017 the SIP market size was $6.88 What Is SIP? Compatibility.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 20, 2017

Today, the move to digital technology is driving marketplace change at a seemingly ever-increasing rate. Historically, many businesses profited from the time lags between supply and demand by exploiting geography, relationships, and buying habits. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 10/05/2017.

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Up and Running

MAY 10, 2021

Today, people use healthcare apps to schedule/cancel appointments, review prescriptions, access medical records, connect with doctors via video calls, track fitness goals, etc. Read on for some helpful tips on how to create a mobile healthcare app, what technologies to use, and how to make money with your new health app.

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Austin Startup

AUGUST 23, 2017

They can be focused on anything — education, health, environment, technology or products — good conferences have a welcoming vibe of sharing ideas and personal growth, with a bonus of getting to meet new people with similar interests. Think clearly of whether or not you have discovered significant authentic demand that can be met.

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Hearpreneur

MAY 16, 2018

Cherie Kloss pioneered a new on-demand technology platform that cuts out the agency middle-man, allowing facilities to choose nurses directly and as-needed from a pool of pre-credentialed candidates. I started my tech business because I was interested in the world of start-ups. Why did you start your business?

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

Announcing that you are a consultant, and hoping demand will set your focus, is not a good strategy. Use your knowledge of evolving needs and technology to add more value than competitors, and introduce clients to each other to build partnerships. They expect reviews and testimonials from other clients.

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The Startup Magazine

APRIL 22, 2019

They have embraced technology – technology that gives them access to information and communications capabilities across multiple channels and devices, anywhere and at any time. That requires understanding customers’ habits and preferences, which, in today’s digital economy is a critical to good customer care.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 9, 2018

Given that Google has demanded that all websites should have a mobile-friendly version to offer smartphone and tablet visitors, it should be reason enough to make sure that your e-commerce website design is fully responsive. Online consumers are more demanding than ever before. Responsive design. High-resolution visuals.

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The Startup Magazine

DECEMBER 14, 2024

Whether your venue focuses on arcade games, golf, or a combination of activities, maintaining a thriving business demands strategic planning and consistent upgrades. Claw machines, in particular, are experiencing a surge in demand. Incorporate digital payment systems to cater to tech-savvy customers. In 2018, 2.6

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Hearpreneur

MARCH 13, 2020

3- Due to financial difficulties in my family. I started my business when I was forced to drop out of Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA due to financial difficulties in my family. So I got to work and jumped in on starting my business, TTYL—a tech-free community. This makes all the stress worthwhile.

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Austin Startup

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

TL;DR Product management is a unique and poorly understood discipline, especially as it applies to software and other tech-related companies. Product management is a unique and poorly understood discipline, especially as it applies to software and other tech-related companies. There’s usually also a little je ne sais quoi?—?a

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 24, 2018

in the second quarter of 2017 vs. the prior year. Mortgage fraud is on the rise for multiple reasons: Rising Demand for Homeownership: U.S. As home inventories shrink, demand for homes is on the rise. Interest Rates Are Rising: Part of the growing demand for new homes is time-related. Check Your Credit.

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ConversionXL

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Often, marketing creativity encounters technical limitations. Age 18+, June 2017. In any case, you need to see past the shiny objects in web design pitches and know how PWA technology will (or won’t) help you achieve your marketing goals. A web page can load only so fast. UX is constrained by browsers. What are PWAs?

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The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

TV Presenter Naomi Isted Reviews Embargo App Features. Although the Embargo App was only launched in mid-April 2017, the process started 2 years ago when Tsewang, Nik and Freddie wanted to build something special. ‘We The platform is based on Bluetooth technology, and automatically checks-in users when they walk into one of our venues.

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ConversionXL

JANUARY 8, 2020

In 2017, Kaggle was acquired by Google. Below, I discuss five fresh and relevant features for marketers, regardless of technical ability: Kaggle datasets; Kaggle community analyses; Kaggle Notebooks; Kaggle cloud integrations; Machine learning with Kaggle. If you don’t code however, no worries—this isn’t a technical post.

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ConversionXL

JANUARY 23, 2019

Price Intelligently recommends one to two price changes each year : The companies we’ve seen with the most success with revenue and adoption are reviewing pricing at least once per quarter and making tweaks or changes every 6 to 9 months. In addition to below-market pricing, there are other signs that it may be time to increase your rates.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 18, 2015

And that’s not just triggering a shift in social order, it’s also changing the tides in marketing – specifically demanding that marketers and manufacturers pay attention to the fast-growing demographic of the mobile gamer. We all know that mobile is in demand and shows no signs of stopping. Exponential Growth of Mobile Gamers.

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