Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 22, 2017

Improve reporting structure support (vertical alignment). Update skill requirements as technology and the market changes. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 05/09/2017. Failed strategies erode your competitive position. Assure team alignment of values with company values.

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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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Austin Startup

FEBRUARY 1, 2020

and launched in April 2017. One of 50 finalists for SXSW Pitch , Parks will pitch Sapient in the Smart Cities, Transportation & Logistics Technology category, (9:30 to 10:30 am Saturday, March 14), aiming to impress a panel of expert judges and a live audience with their skills, creativity and innovation in emerging technology.

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Austin Startup

MARCH 1, 2020

From September 2017 to September 2018, Milis Bio participated in the University College Cork IGNITE Incubator program, and they won Bank of Ireland/IGNITE Business of the Year for 2018. Mike Sheehan , CEO and Founder at Milis Bio, earned a B.S. Mike Sheehan , CEO and Founder at Milis Bio, earned a B.S.

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Hearpreneur

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Meet Gu Jiawei is the CEO of Ling Technology, the brain behind a truly innovative approach helping children find their passion for reading real books, far away from tablet and TV screens. During this period he spent the majority of his time in the design and research field wondering what the future of AI technology was.

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View from Seed

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

So, four years later, DPI is still trying to catch up with TVPI from 2017. One thing that jumps out quickly is that TVPI between 2004-2010 (avg 2.6x) has underperformed 2011-2017 (avg 3.0x). The chart below illustrates this, with the black vertical line representing the average VC return. The answer is likely a mix of both.

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View from Seed

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

So, four years later, DPI is still trying to catch up with TVPI from 2017. One thing that jumps out quickly is that TVPI between 2004-2010 (avg 2.6x) has underperformed 2011-2017 (avg 3.0x). The chart below illustrates this, with the black vertical line representing the average VC return. The answer is likely a mix of both.

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David Teten

SEPTEMBER 23, 2017

VCs tout themselves as frontier technology investors, but most are using the same infrastructure tools they have used for the past 20+ years: Excel and recent college grads searching Google. According to Knowledge.VC , under 5% of US VCs have a full-time team member focused on technology. . But we’re doing it slowly.

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View from Seed

AUGUST 30, 2017

If a man from 1987 stepped into a time machine and emerged in 2017, he would find the modern world fantastically different in many ways. If you are a founder who is looking to use digital technologies to redesign the way we live and how the housing industry operates, please have a conversation with us. Source: Google Finance).

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ConversionXL

AUGUST 19, 2016

It seems all technology is getting smaller and more efficient. billion, and by 2017, nearly half of global mobile users are likely to own a smartphone. For example, according to Mona Elesseily , “conversions in the health vertical have the best ROI during work hours and into the evening on tablet devices.”. in 2013 to 1.43

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David Teten

AUGUST 19, 2019

Since 2017 we’ve managed $3 million in revenue-based financing, which helps cash-strapped technology companies grow. United Capital Source was selected in the 2015 & 2017 Inc. Alternative Capital. “ You qualify if you have $5k+ MRR. We have a special program if you are pre-seed and need product development.

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Cracking the Code

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

Findings were presented at Cloud Europe, an Accel and Salesforce event gathering the top 100 SaaS companies in Europe, in conjunction with SaaStock 2017. Since then, momentum has only accelerated, and we’ve published a fresh edition of the top 100 European SaaS companies in conjunction with SaaStock 2017. in the US, $2.6B

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

Use disruptive technologies to alter the value chain. Disruptive technologies, such as the smartphone, totally changed the value chain for cameras, video, and software. New domains would include attracting business customers as well as individuals, taking your online business into retail, and diving into verticals.

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David Teten

JANUARY 21, 2021

According to a recent interview with Founding Partner Andrew Oved, Reformation invests in SaaS (vertical and application software) and consumer product businesses that have achieved $1M-$5M in annualized revenue, while operating capital efficiently. As of summer 2017, about one third of their investments were with the Indie.VC

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Austin Startup

APRIL 25, 2017

Additionally, our products often use new technologies and require people to change their behavior, such as using a camera to talk with their friends. The smartphone is for everyone, we don’t have to think the iPhone is about a certain demographic, or country or vertical market: it’s for everyone. I think AR is that big, it’s huge.

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Austin Startup

JUNE 27, 2017

Collectively they have $850M in capital in their most recent funds: [link] Both Silverton Partners and LiveOak Venture Partners have filed regulatory documents associated with new fundraising efforts in 2017 so we should all look forward to announcements from them on successfully raising new funds. Dr. Altounian earned his Ph.D.

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VC Cafe

JANUARY 29, 2024

2023 was a rough year for Venture Capitalists and startups alike Plummeting deal volume (US down 40%, UK %50, Israel 60%) back to 2017 volumes. The rise of generative AI is expected to affect every vertical: health, education, fintech, gaming – creating opportunities for startups.

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The Startup Magazine

APRIL 9, 2018

In 2017, Project Kairos helped 77 startups meet top investors and enhance their business prospects as part of the Internet of Things World event. Selected startups pitch on the Startup stage as part of their Startup Pack, judged by a panel of investors & leaders for each vertical. Every Technology is Demonstrated.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 7, 2017

For example, the 2017 eligibility requirements for consideration in the Deloitte Fast 500 include being in business for a minimum of four years, having fiscal year 2013 operating revenues of at least $50,000 USD, and fiscal year 2016 operating revenues of at least $5 million USD with a growth rate of 75 percent or greater.

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View from Seed

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

So, four years later, DPI is still trying to catch up with TVPI from 2017. One thing that jumps out quickly is that TVPI between 2004-2010 (avg 2.6x) has underperformed 2011-2017 (avg 3.0x). The chart below illustrates this, with the black vertical line representing the average VC return. The answer is likely a mix of both.

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thebarefootvc

MARCH 5, 2017

In 2017, as a VC, I’m still fascinated by the topic of melding human interactions and feedback mechanisms with the latest advances in technology. I learned early in my career that technology itself doesn’t solve problems – it is the applications of technology that solve problems.

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Feld Thoughts

JANUARY 20, 2017

And, my book Give First, coming out at the end of 2017, will cover mentorship in depth. As Techstars continues to selectively expand into new geographies and industry verticals, our mentors are important as ever. It provides an outlet for mentors to engage in their local startup communities and keep a pulse on emerging technologies.

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Haystack

JANUARY 2, 2020

On top of this, technology is no longer a vertical sector — it is entirely horizontal and spreading outward into global markets and new industries. I only learned about this as a concept maybe in 2017. When I started Haystack, I had no idea about any of this. So, I spent years trying to learn from other VCs. 3 years).

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Version One Ventures

JUNE 18, 2024

Genomics & Proteomics: Gencove (2017), a platform for low-pass sequencing; and a startup (2023, not yet announced) that is building Illumina for proteins. Diagnostics/Biology : Qvin (2017) which analyzes women’s health via menstrual blood; and Scanwell (2018) which before its acquisition enabled smartphone-powered at-home medical tests.

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The Equity Kicker

MARCH 7, 2017

Superficially it’s a listicle with Five AI Startup Predictions for 2017 , but you don’t have to read very long before finding some good structured analysis and original thinking. Solar, wind, and biofuels, for example, all have very different technologies, different customers and different company building best practices.

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Austin Startup

FEBRUARY 1, 2020

Founded in Copenhagen, Denmark, in September 2017, Radiobotics recently received approval to sell its products across Europe. This track brings together founders and funders and showcases exciting new companies, products, services, and business models across different verticals and industries.

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The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 20, 2018

Today however, the technology used to grow these CVD diamonds (which stands for chemical vapour deposition) which have exactly the same atomic structure, physical, chemical and optical properties as mined diamond. Our technology work in the theatre has two purposes. The answer is technology. says Dr Todd.

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Austin Startup

AUGUST 20, 2017

Capital Factory Women in Tech Summit 2017 In conjunction with our month of women speakers and related programming, we are excited to announce our first Women In Tech Summit on August 23rd. This afternoon long Summit will bring together the most influential, and inspiring women across verticals. Register ASAP to secure your spot.

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Austin Startup

JANUARY 10, 2019

5G is the latest iteration of cellular technology, engineered to exponentially increase the speed (up to 100 times current levels ) and responsiveness of wireless networks. Global technology analyst and advisory firm Moor Insights & Strategy estimates the infrastructure spending on 5G will exceed $326 billion by 2025. What is 5G?

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thebarefootvc

JULY 5, 2017

In 2017, as a VC, I’m still fascinated by the topic of melding human interactions and feedback mechanisms with the latest advances in technology. I learned early in my career that technology itself doesn’t solve problems – it is the applications of technology that solve problems.

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abovethecrowd.com

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

In many cases, a deeper focus on a particular category or vertical allows these marketplaces to distinguish themselves from broader marketplaces like eBay. In 2017, the company reported sales of over $500 million. Benchmark is an investor in Rover through a merger with DogVacay in 2017). based teachers.

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Hearpreneur

DECEMBER 11, 2017

Today, we utilize our proprietary technology to facilitate collaborations between marketers and tens of thousands of creators from around the world. paid is a hybrid solution of white-glove, managed service, and proprietary technology. We’re a company that builds proprietary technology but puts people first, every step of the way.

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Austin Startup

MARCH 4, 2018

A finalist in the Health and Wearables Technology category, AirPop is pioneering the innovation of air wearables for personal and public health. Bruce Sterling’s closing keynote/rant where he talked about the internet in 2007 as “folk” technology. Has anyone on your team been to SXSW before? I attended in 2007.

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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. Let’s start very early.

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David Teten

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Many Israeli companies build technologies which could be very valuable to the broader Middle East region, particularly in water tech, agriculture technology, and cybersecurity. I also suggest look at the UAE-Israel Technology & Finance Community/Mailing List. The average GDP per capita is approximately $35,000. Apply here.

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Duct Tape Marketing

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

The year 2017 is predictable. This trend is going to run throughout 2017 and may be further than that. billion by 2017. If not overall, your content should have few factors that can create a vertical slice at least to the entire spectrum of interest. Real-time technology is interesting. Understand the technology.

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Start Up Blog

APRIL 29, 2013

Technology Poverty – Every revolution has its downsides – those who miss out. Technology is bringing about a new form of poverty to those who don’t have equal access to it. The technology minimums are changing quickly. The government is using the shift to technology economies as their chance to reinvent.

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