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Looking Back On Tech, Startups, And VC In 2018

Haystack

And, with that warning, I offer to you, the big stories in the startup and investing ecosystem of 2018, written in ascending order of importance and magnitude…. Now in 2018, there’s been significant rounds they’ve led or participated in — Pitchbook here recaps some of the biggest. Then 2018 arrived.

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3 Essential Ways To Build Online Customer Trust In 2018

YoungUpstarts

As the regulations that govern the internet evolve and threaten the safety of online users’ personal information, more and more individuals are engaging the digital world with increasing suspicion and hesitance. Here are three easy steps that online business owners can take to win back customer trust in 2018: 1.

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Governance

thebarefootvc

As the price of bitcoin rose to over $11,000 this morning (from lows near $6000 two weeks ago), governance was a key theme over the past week. The Ethereum community is grappling with its own governance roadmap, with an active debate currently underway on how to resolve issues of lost funds due to hacks or vulnerabilities in smart contracts.

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boldstart 2018 recap and what’s hot in enterprise 2019

BeyondVC

2018 Recap. Thanks to all of the amazing founders, advisors, co-investors, corporate partners, and others that helped make 2018 an amazing year. While the cloud wars, AI, automation, and digital transformation dominated the enterprise headlines in 2018, we have to remember that we are still early in the cycle.

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Technology, Innovation, and Great Power Competition  – 2022 Wrap Up

Steve Blank

The return of strategic competition between great powers became a centerpiece of the 2017 National Security Strategy and 2018 National Defense Strategy. government agencies, our federal research labs, and government contractors no longer have exclusive access to these advanced technologies. Why This Class? Guest Speakers.

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Austinites represent at SXSW 2018

Austin Startup

March 9, 2018 3:30PM?—?4:30PM March 9, 2018 3:30PM?—?4:30PM March 9, 2018 3:30PM?—?4:30PM March 9, 2018 5:00PM?—?6:00PM March 9, 2018 5:00PM?—?6:00PM March 10, 2018 9:30AM?—?11:30AM 4:30PM JW Marriott?—?Salon as in pro wrestling?—?you’re you’re going to take some hits. 4:30PM Hilton?—?Salon 4:30PM Hilton?—?Salon

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Israeli high tech at a crossroads: new 2024 report by the IIA

VC Cafe

The high-tech industry, which has been a cornerstone of Israel’s economy, contributing over 40% of GDP growth from 2018-2023 and representing 53% of its exports, is now navigating through a period of adjustment and uncertainty. 2023 saw only 600 new companies created, a 55% decrease in VC funding, and a return to 2018 levels.