Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

A critical stage for most first-time entrepreneurs is getting their idea developed into at least a prototype to validate their technology. Acquiring seed-stage funding is admittedly tough, but a source that I find often overlooked is government grant funding, accessible in the U.S. The approval process is long and bureaucratic.

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Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

But as impressive as its technology is, the Apple’s smartwatch has been a product looking for a solution. Large tech companies like Google, Amazon, Apple recognize that the multi- trillion dollar health care market is ripe for disruption and have poured billions of dollars into the space. by the end of 2018.

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VC Cafe

JANUARY 22, 2021

A few months ago, VC Cafe launched a series on startup engagement and outreach programs of large tech companies. Amazon Corporate Development – Notable acquisitions include Whole Foods ($13.7B), smart doorbell system Ring ($1.2B, 2018) and autonomous mobility technology Zoox ($1.2bn). AI startups in the Alexa Fund portfolio.

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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 27, 2022

The Serbian government is now looking to capitalize on this by launching a new initiative that will allow citizens to trade non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Second, it could provide a boost to the local tech sector. The Serbian government is hoping that the launch of NFT trading will help the country attract more foreign investment.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 18, 2019

An Insider’s Perspective “Bird Zero” that are custom designed by the company There is a story arc of the electric scooter market that took the world by storm in 2018, was second-guessed late in the year and has quietly re-emerged as a powerful force of growth where few really appreciate the speed and scale of what has happened.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

On the other side of the spectrum, the idea of finding a unicorn has attracted many investors toward the much riskier venture capital and emerging technologies. Over the past decade, advancing technologies and social consciousness have been causing unprecedented and exciting shifts in every sector of the economy, not just the tertiary.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 6, 2018

“Blockchain is a foundational technology: It has the potential to create new foundations for our economic and social systems,” the authors of The Truth About Blockchain , Marco Iansiti, and Karim R. Lakhani wrote for the Harvard Business Review. Massive Adoption and Innovative Applications.

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ReadWriteStart

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

In 2018, venture capital investments in Latin America doubled for the second consecutive year, according to LAVCA’s Annual Review of Tech Investment in Latin America. Looking at the major markets in Latin America in 2018, most show increases in VC investment in keeping with the regional average.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 1, 2018

by Brian Sutter, Director of Marketing, Wasp Barcode Technologies. What are your plans for 2018? Some of these may not fully hit in 2018, but it’s not too soon to get started with them. 2018 isn’t a year to completely throw out everything you’ve learned about marketing before. Online reviews are a marketing channel.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 5, 2020

According to the numbers published by the Small Business Administration in 2018, 20% of these enterprises fail in their first year. Speaking of help, the Federal Government has allotted upwards of $2 trillion to help those struggling in the US economy. A Change in Attitude. Only around half survive through their fifth anniversaries.

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VC Cafe

JUNE 5, 2024

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.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 5, 2020

Recently in 2018, Canada sat at sixth position in Forbes list of the best countries for business. However, you must first review the requirements and ensure that you get your business immigration and relevant documentation right and polished to acceptable (industry or trade) standards. Let’s review their areas of expertise.

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Austin Startup

MARCH 1, 2018

The biggest week of the year for tech and startups in Austin, Texas as South by Southwest (SXSW) descends upon the city from March 19–15. Bose will be demonstrating the new technology to app and device developers in a fun, informative setting. There are a zillion things to do, both official and unofficial?—?so Did I miss something?

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The Startup Magazine

MAY 2, 2022

This is due to a number of factors, including the continent’s status as a financial hub, its regulatory environment, and its history of embracing new technologies. The German government has taken a hands-off approach to regulation, and this has helped to foster a vibrant ecosystem of bitcoin businesses and users.

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Austin Startup

MARCH 3, 2018

Salon C Register: SXSW badge required The Texas Startup Manifesto SXSW Report on Trust: Gov’t, Tech & Media with WP Engine CEO Heather Brunner Join the legendary Dan Rather, Heather Brunner (WP Engine), Jess Clifton (Edelman Digital), moderator Richard Edelman and host Hugh Forrest (SXSW). March 9, 2018 3:30PM?—?4:30PM

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 12, 2019

So, it will be no shock if crypto-currency replaces the government backed paper currency one day. Government and banks has no say over how Bitcoin functions. Only works around technology. Bitcoin is a digital form of currency that has it’s existence only due to technology. But for how long?

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 24, 2019

The main features and future benefits were discussed and presented at the Qualcomm Snapdragon Tech Summit 2018 in Maui that was held from 4 up to 6 December. If you crave for details about the event, feel free to study up the reports or read detailed reviews, but now it’s not the main issue. What is 5G? trillion (£9.3

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 23, 2019

It’s not all about white collar tech companies — there are more than 65 construction-specific awards to apply for every year, to give but one example. Keep your reviewer entertained. Like examiners or recruitment consultants, award reviewers are faced with a thankless task. Read the Rubric.

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Hearpreneur

AUGUST 26, 2021

Technology has proved to have a great driver of the rise of ‘future industries’ and those that were previously seen to be tech-proof. 2- Federal government contracting. Public sector contracting and more specifically federal government contracting is a cash cow. billion in 2018 to 93 billion by 2022.

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The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 26, 2020

primarily due to the expansion of renewable energy sources. Solar, natural gas, and wind power the plants, and each of these technologies has a flaw. People love it, and most governments around the world are pushing bold plans to gain compliance. Energy Companies are Going Sustainable. Energy Policy May Not Work.

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thebarefootvc

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

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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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 26, 2022

This is critical since the government is moving toward a speedier payment system, which will reduce the time it takes for victims to get compensation. Press releases are becoming less successful, partly due to the difficulty of obtaining earned media. Depending on how you spend the funds, the PPP debt may be forgiven. 7- 6G will rule.

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Up and Running

AUGUST 20, 2018

In all cases, the most important element of business planning is the review schedule —set specific times to review your progress toward your goals. Specifically, it’s the time to review your progress on milestones and to compare your actuals against your financial projections. Review and revise them at least once a month.

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ConversionXL

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Often, marketing creativity encounters technical limitations. 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. Armed with an understanding of how PWAs work, let’s dive into the outcomes of deploying the technology.

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Austin Startup

DECEMBER 31, 2018

The nonprofit Austin Tech Alliance (ATA) noted that the city would need to move past paper-driven processes to fully benefit from smart city opportunities. They contacted the city to help and Paper Census , a collaboration between ATA and the City of Austin, launched in January 2018. But there’s no need to start from scratch.

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The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 26, 2021

In fact, while smaller than its competitors, Kinnek collects information about buyers and sellers, such as reviews and business data, and attaches a score to each user. This makes it completely free, but it works with partners, i.e. government agencies that somehow act as middlemen. Not all businesses like that. B2B Websites in Europe.

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NZ Entrepreneur

AUGUST 22, 2023

Watch the video interview now A network of more than 140 entrepreneurial businesses and organisations warns New Zealand is in danger of being left behind due to a lack of resources and insufficient policies to progress entrepreneurship. They collaborated to produce the manifesto, reflecting the views of network members.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 22, 2018

The theme for Women’s History Month 2018, “Nevertheless She Persisted:” is a leitmotif that I believe touches every woman, especially women in the still male-dominated world of business. There simply are not enough women CEOs in healthcare, technology, business and government. by Sally Poblet, CEO of Wellthie.

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Board Effect

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

This is a valid reason for board directors to be sending sensitive governance communications through highly secure communication channels. That’s twice the number of records that were breached in all twelve months of 2018, which amounted to over 15 million patient records. Top 3 Reasons Boards Need a Secure Communications App.

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Board Effect

JUNE 22, 2020

In the context of governance, board directors and executives are the new targets of choice. The survey contains responses from 411 governance professionals across 11 countries in North America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific. Secure email systems are necessary for good corporate governance.

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Board Effect

APRIL 17, 2019

It’s not necessary for boards to submit board resolutions or certifications to any government agency, regulatory body or other authority, unless a legal authority requests them or subpoenas them. Under certain circumstances, individual directors can also be held personally liable if they aren’t diligent in their duties. Madeline Jones.

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thebarefootvc

OCTOBER 3, 2019

Block.one’s relatively small fine given its massive raise, in my view, is not too dissimilar from the small fines that tech giants Facebook, Google and others have paid due to privacy violations. Both governments asserted that no private entity should claim monetary power.

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Duct Tape Marketing

JUNE 20, 2023

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Austin Startup

JUNE 16, 2021

To see some earlier efforts at this, see this article I wrote in 2018. where trust and transparency is not only key, it is required) Topl’s blockchain uses similar technology (both of our back-ends are written in Scala) Topl’s BaaS provides predictable pricing Predictable pricing is not a feature of all blockchains.

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Kodorra

JANUARY 4, 2019

When it comes to fundraising the blockchain way, you might get lost with ever-changing technology advancement coupled with roller-coaster market sentiment rides. According to CoinSchedule , on average, an ICO project raised $23 million in 2018 compared to $14.5 Evolution in blockchain can be a double-edged sword. million in 2017.

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Austin Startup

JANUARY 11, 2018

Bitcoin has a lot in common with early fiat currencies, so let’s take a second to review fiat currency and take a quick history lesson from one of its early adopters. Second, governments can block people from using Bitcoin as a measure of exchange. You can’t fight city hall, let alone every major world government.

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abovethecrowd.com

DECEMBER 18, 2017

Most frequently people use this phrase in association with personal technology devices (heart-monitors, exercise accessories, sleep monitors, etc) that allow consumers to take direct control of their health information. Technology to the Rescue? The subject of the “consumerization of healthcare” has been around for many years.

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