VC Cafe
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
A founder asked me what makes a $2M round “pre-seed”? especially if the startup already has a product and revenue? And why do we still sometimes hear about pre-seed rounds that look more like a series A in pricing and size? What’s the difference between an angel round and pre-seed round and why do I believe we’ll see more pre-seed rounds taking place in 2024?
The Startup Magazine
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
Have you ever wondered about your digital ship navigating through unchartered cybersecurity waters with data pirates lurking? This blog will be the map of navigating through the rough patches of FinTech cybersecurity. Making a safe and secure FinTech application can be challenging and expensive. According to Atos, a European multinational information technology services and consulting business, $50 billion is invested in FinTech annually.
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ReadWriteStart
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
An Amsterdam-based startup has secured $25 million in funding in its mission to transform the construction industry, led by robots laying bricks! Monumental is working to blend human knowledge with the capability of artificial intelligence to deliver solutions to build walls for house building and other construction projects. It is not a new concept, although it may come as news to many, with the thought of a robot squad being deployed on sites representing a challenge as much as new opportuniti
Hearpreneur
FEBRUARY 18, 2024
When the going gets rough in business, you’ll need the motivation to keep moving. Motivating yourself can be hard but practicing consistent habits such as reminding yourself of why you started can be a major boost. A network of friends and partners can also serve as a great assurance and reminder that you’re not walking alone. Here are the various ways entrepreneurs and business owners stay motivated in business. #1- Changing myself through the process Photo Credit: Silvia Borges It's not about
Speaker: Nick Noreña, Innovation Coach and Advisor, Kromatic
Every startup and innovation project exists within an ecosystem that either helps or hurts that project. As innovation managers, we need to keep a pulse of that ecosystem and make sure we're helping those innovation projects we're managing every step of the way. In this webinar, Nick Noreña will walk through an Innovation Ecosystem Model that he and his team at Kromatic have developed to help investors, heads of product, teachers, and executives understand how they can best support innovation in
Duct Tape Marketing
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
Mastering SEO in the Age of AI written by Tosin Jerugba read more at Duct Tape Marketing The Duct Tape Marketing Podcast with John Jantsch In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interviewed Stephan Spencer, an acclaimed SEO expert and founder of net Concepts, an interactive agency specializing in search engine optimization. Stephan is also a bestselling author, serial entrepreneur, and host of two popular podcasts, “Get Yourself Optimized” and “Marketing Speak.
Board Effect
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
As generative AI becomes more widely accepted, many leaders in the nonprofit and charity sector are no longer asking whether they should use it, but rather where else they can use it. After all, as a transformative technology that can be employed inexpensively, artificial intelligence has enormous appeal to leaders looking at limits both in budget and staff and volunteer time.
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The Startup Magazine
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Business owners who are on the ball are always looking for ways to improve their productivity, efficiency, and overall functionality. Optimizing your operational capability is essential for long-term success, regardless of whether you’re a seasoned firm looking to keep growing or a baby startup still learning to navigate the turbulent waters of entrepreneurship.
Berkonomics
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
Forming business relationships at the highest level As you follow these insights from ignition to liquidity event, you’ll detect a continuing theme, emphasizing the need for deep and wide relationships that the CEO and senior staff can call upon for advice and guidance. This is the time to elevate those insights to the level of highest value for the corporation, one that cannot be listed on a balance sheet nor included in an appraisal of corporate worth.
Hearpreneur
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Choosing the best companies to start in 2024 involves a combination of market research, industry analysis, and consideration of your own skills and interests. Remember that starting a business involves risk, and there are no guarantees of success. It's crucial to thoroughly research and plan before making any decisions. Additionally, seeking advice from experienced entrepreneurs or business advisors can provide valuable insights tailored to your specific situation.
Duct Tape Marketing
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Crafting Your Leadership Story: Lessons Around the Campfire written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing The Duct Tape Marketing Podcast with John Jantsch In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interviewed Tony Martignetti, a leadership advisor, coach, bestselling author, podcast host, and speaker. With over 25 years of business and leadership experience, Tony brings a wealth of knowledge to the table.
Board Effect
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
As mission-driven entities, nonprofits face specific pressures and challenges in promoting diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I). An organization’s values will promote a greater good when DE&I is a priority — a good that often benefits overlapping demographics and could evolve beyond the current audience. But even nonprofits that serve narrowly targeted groups are wise to encourage the perspective and involvement of individuals from different backgrounds, including those in the boardroo
deal architect
FEBRUARY 24, 2024
I watched a replay of a webinar run by Carter Lusher and Duncan Chapple which focused on Gartner’s and Forrester’s recent earnings and their influence on technology markets. Both Carter and Duncan are long term watchers of IT Analyst Firms.
The Startup Magazine
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Venture capital: it’s the jet fuel behind many of the most explosive startups turning them into household names. Traditionally, VC firms sought to find the perfect balance between risk and reward, often focusing on specific stages of a company’s growth. However, as the business landscape evolves at a breakneck pace, so too does the strategy of these financial titans, starting a whole new set of venture capital trends.
Steve Blank
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
A version of this article previously appeared in Fortune. If you haven’t been paying attention Apple has started shipping its Apple Vision Pro , its take on a headset that combines Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR). The product is an amazing technical tour de force. But the product/market fit of this first iteration is a swing and a miss.
Hearpreneur
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
Quiet quitting, the subtle departure from an entrepreneurial endeavor without formal announcement or fanfare, can significantly impact the entrepreneurial landscape. Unlike dramatic exits, quiet quitting often goes unnoticed, yet its impact is profound. When entrepreneurs silently disengage from their ventures, it can result in missed opportunities for innovation, loss of valuable expertise, and a chilling effect on the entrepreneurial spirit within communities.
Duct Tape Marketing
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
Navigating the Challenges of Scaling written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing The Duct Tape Marketing Podcast with John Jantsch In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interviewed Jason, the CEO of ActiveCampaign, a leading platform for intelligent marketing automation. A lifelong entrepreneur, Jason has been named to Crain’s Chicago Business 40 Under 40 list and was named EY’s Entrepreneur of the Year Midwest.
Board Effect
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) values are inextricably bound to the missions of most nonprofit organizations. In serving their constituents and communities and fulfilling their missions, nonprofits help improve the lives of people from different backgrounds, including those who historically have been underrepresented or excluded in society.
YoungUpstarts
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Howard S. Friedman and Akshay Swaminathan shares strategies for capitalizing the value of your business data - at startup and beyond. The post 8 Strategies To Capitalize On Your Startup’s Data appeared first on Young Upstarts.
The Startup Magazine
FEBRUARY 11, 2024
With startups and many smaller businesses often having tighter budgets than more established companies, it becomes vital to implement measures to limit potential liability. One area where liability can be substantial is company car accidents. So how exactly can startups limit their liability in such incidents? Commercial Auto Insurance Startups require adequate commercial auto insurance to financially protect themselves from significant liability if company vehicles are involved in collisions.
Steve Blank
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
We just wrapped up the third year of our Technology, Innovation, and Great Power Competition class –part of Stanford’s Gordian Knot Center for National Security Innovation. Joe Felter , Mike Brown and I teach the class to: Give our students an appreciation of the challenges and opportunities for the United States in its enduring strategic competition with the People’s Republic of China, Russia and other rivals.
Hearpreneur
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
Quiet quitting, the subtle departure from an entrepreneurial endeavor without formal announcement or fanfare, can significantly impact the entrepreneurial landscape. Unlike dramatic exits, quiet quitting often goes unnoticed, yet its impact is profound. When entrepreneurs silently disengage from their ventures, it can result in missed opportunities for innovation, loss of valuable expertise, and a chilling effect on the entrepreneurial spirit within communities.
Duct Tape Marketing
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Unlocking Your Leadership Potential: From Hero to Human Leader with Empathy written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing The Duct Tape Marketing Podcast with John Jantsch In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interviewed Hortense le Gentil, a world-renowned executive leadership coach, speaker, and author. With over 30 years of experience across various industries, including media consulting and advertising, Hortense guides CEOs and senior executives on their journey f
Board Effect
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
D iversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is now a critical part of the conversation in every boardroom in America. Corporate boards are gradually working toward increased diversity and chasing the recognized value in more diverse leadership. But diversity in the boardroom can be even more important — and even more impactful — for nonprofit organizations.
YoungUpstarts
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Startups today are navigating through a new digital era, leveraging an array of tools, platforms, and strategies to innovate, compete, and thrive in an increasingly connected world. The post How Digital Technology Is Reshaping The Startup Journey appeared first on Young Upstarts.
The Startup Magazine
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
If you’re thinking about doing the difficult task of switching careers, take comfort in the fact that you’re not alone. A poll of 1,000 consumers conducted a few years ago by nonprofit online learning resource edX revealed that as many as 32 percent of the respondents, aged 25 to 44, were considered switching careers at the time. A further 29 percent of respondents had already gone through a career change since their first job out of college.
View from Seed
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
As we are in the early phases of a Cambrian explosion of generative AI applications, I’ve been thinking about how to make sense of the madness. There is a huge volume of companies being started, with many more to come, and it is very difficult to separate the signal from the noise and to assess the various teams that are building in this space. The most common rubric that I’ve heard from investors is to invest in what I’ll call “heroes”.
Women Entrepreneurs Can
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
To thrive, a business must excel in a multitude of functions. Among these, sales, marketing, customer service, and product development take center stage. However, the significance of often-overlooked tasks like managed accounts receivable cannot be underestimated. Neglecting accounts receivable processes can result in substantial losses for organizations.
Duct Tape Marketing
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Lifting the Founder’s Curse: Unlocking Business Value Beyond Yourself written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing The Duct Tape Marketing Podcast with John Jantsch In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interviewed Ryan Deiss, a serial entrepreneur, author, and the founder of digitalmarketer.com. Our discussion begins with his latest book, “ Get Scalable: The Operating System Your Business Needs to Run and Scale Without You. ” and pivots to invaluabl
deal architect
FEBRUARY 25, 2024
For the 113th episode of Burning Platform we host Gibu Mathew, VP and GM, Asia Pacific for Zoho. Like many other Zoho executives he boasts career longevity and a product development start in the company, He now has a field.
YoungUpstarts
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Increasing your Google rank and showing up in searches is a top priority for any business owner. Learn to increase your SEO now. The post New To The SEO Game? Here’s Where To Start. appeared first on Young Upstarts.
The Startup Magazine
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
As the most populous city in the United States, New York City has busy highway roads. So this is one of the main reasons for car accidents in NYC. In today’s environment, it is common for people to overshare and reveal facts about their lives. When it comes to accident claims, keeping the specifics of your life close to your chest means that the insurance provider cannot use this information to look for flaws in your story of the accident or dispute car accident claims.
This is going to be BIG.
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
I’m very lucky. I know a lot of really smart, interesting people. That’s why I find myself telling a lot of people that I’d love it if they shared their thoughts more often in public. I don’t much care whether they do it in writing, or a newsletter, a podcast or on LinkedIn—but I feel like I every time I interact with them, I learn something or I’m inspired to think about things in a different way.
Women Entrepreneurs Can
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Seasoned lending professionals are well aware that the landscape of paperwork has undergone a seismic shift due to ever-evolving regulations. The proliferation of paperwork has emerged as a formidable obstacle to the efficiency of loan processing. While traditional paper-based methods meticulously document essential loan details, terms, and agreements, they fall short in terms of speed and security.
Duct Tape Marketing
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
From Generalist to Specialist: The Blueprint for Vertical Market Domination written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing The Duct Tape Marketing Podcast with John Jantsch In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interviewed Corey Quinn, former CMO of Scorpion and now a dedicated agency coach, Corey specializes in guiding agency founders to scale with vertical market specialization.
David Cohen
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Recently, this post about our evolution came out from Techstars. Of course, as Chairman, I know of, and strongly support, the strategic changes that are happening at Techstars. We are strengthening our ability to invest in more startups and their founders than any other company in the world. And helping founders be successful has always been our goal.
YoungUpstarts
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
What does it take to be VP of R&D in a startup environment? Anat Rapoport says you need to be flexible, calm, and be cool under pressure. The post Thriving In Flux: A VP Of R&D’s Guide To Startup Success appeared first on Young Upstarts.
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