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Airbnb S-1 (Part 1): So How Profitable Is This Thing Really?

View from Seed

Airbnb’s availability as a marketplace and its aggregation of substantial consumer demand has actually meant certain forms of lodging have been newly built or converted into rooms for the primary purpose of listing on Airbnb. Fun Tidbit 1: Europe and North America are of similar importance in terms of revenue (40% EMEA / 41% N.

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Unlocking North American Growth: Expanding Your Startup into Canada and Mexico

The Startup Magazine

For entrepreneurs looking to scale in North America, Canada and Mexico present exceptional opportunities. The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between Canada and the European Union also allows startups to expand beyond North America. Mexico’s strategic geographic location, close to the U.S.

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Tech Industry Hiring In Canada Continues To Grow

YoungUpstarts

New emerging technologies have been the key catalyst for in-demand jobs. Tech Association listed five tech jobs in high demand until 2021. The Information and Communication Technology Council said the top in-demand jobs in Calgary are focussing on a digital future. The IT sector is small, but the demand for tech jobs is not.

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Advice For Innovative Companies Entering Emerging Markets

YoungUpstarts

Bob Stojanovic (Head of EV Charging Infrastructure North America at ABB ) knows this very well. . ABB is a global company that has been selected by Electrify America to provide high-power electric vehicle charging stations across the country. Prepare for the Short- and Long-Haul with Your Product Offerings.

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How To Lead During A Time Of Crisis

YoungUpstarts

It’s a demanding responsibility, and it can be a time-consuming one as well. Chargebacks911 has more than 350 employees globally, with offices in North America and Europe. Employees will have numerous extenuating circumstances to consider, such as children being out of school and regular schedules being tossed out the window.

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5 Ways AI’s Role In Sales Might Surprise You

YoungUpstarts

Think of AI as a superpower that augments the capabilities of a team’s best salespeople, allowing them to work smarter, sell better, and utilize their time—a finite resource in high demand—more efficiently. In fact, reports show that a majority of companies using AI for sales have actually been increasing their staff.

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How and Why to Develop a Mobile Healthcare App

Up and Running

The demand for such applications increased in the past few years, largely due to COVID-19. Social distancing guidelines and closures have led to a growing demand for remote health and fitness classes, diagnosing, and filing prescriptions. Simply put, there is a growing demand for medical IT solutions.

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