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Israeli Startups Rebound: Q3 Sees $2.43 Billion Raised Amid Investor Shifts

VC Cafe

The IVC-LeumiTech Israeli Tech Review Q3/2024 full report will be published in October, but the preliminary numbers released today provide a reason for optimism, which is pretty remarkable, given the war. Israeli startups raised $2.43 billion in the third quarter of 2024, across 99 rounds, representing a 32% increase compared to the same period in 2023 (pre war).

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Top Reasons To Hire a Professional Event Planner

The Startup Magazine

Planning an event, whether a corporate conference or a wedding, involves countless details and decisions that can overwhelm even the most seasoned host. From budget management to vendor coordination, the responsibilities are extensive—and that’s where professional event planners come in. Their expertise ensures that every aspect of an event is handled with finesse and attention to detail.

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What is a strategic planning committee? A complete guide for nonprofits

Board Effect

While an organization’s staff is focused on the here and now, a nonprofit board is always looking ahead — or at least it should be. Detecting opportunities and challenges on the horizon is one of the most valuable skills a nonprofit board member can contribute. When harnessed in a team, that foresight can be used by the organization’s strategic planning committee — a team that every nonprofit should consider creating.

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Q3 2024 Portfolio in Review

Version One Ventures

We hope everyone had a great summer and you’re off to a strong start on 2024’s final stretch. It’s always crazy how fast time flies, and this year is no exception. As you’ve come to expect on our blog, here’s a quick rundown of the highlights from the past few months. Q3 has been one of the quieter quarters in terms of public announcements. That doesn’t mean everyone took the summer off but rather have been heads down building.

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Building Healthy Innovation Ecosystems for Your Projects

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

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Could A.I. Kill the Internet?

Start Up Blog

Dead Internet Theory There’s a weird thing called Dead Internet Theory: Ever heard of it? Dead Internet Theory suggests that most of the content on the internet is now machine-generated or automated by artificial means, such as generative AI or bots. Due to the rise of machine-generated content and bots, believers in the theory suggest the internet officially ‘died’ around 2016.

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Investing in Luxury: The Business Behind High-End Jewelry

The Startup Magazine

In the ever-evolving world of luxury goods, high-end jewelry holds a unique position. It’s not just about adornment; it’s a fusion of art, culture, and significant economic value. The business of luxury jewelry encompasses intricate craftsmanship, strategic marketing, and astute financial management. This article delves into the business strategies that drive the success of luxury jewelry brands and the market dynamics that influence their growth.

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Burning Platform: Upskilling for the New AI Market

deal architect

For the 125th episode of Burning Platform, I am repurposing a recent panel I was invited to be part of courtesy of Inside Jam. It focuses on the urgent need to modernize talent pools for the new world of Gen.

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Southeast Asia: Resetting Expectations

Lightspeed Venture Partners

The post Southeast Asia: Resetting Expectations appeared first on Lightspeed Venture Partners.

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Words Replaced My Fists: Johnson & Johnson Employee On Assertiveness Training

YoungUpstarts

Assertiveness training was the most impactful education of all the classes he took from Johnson & Johnson over his twenty-five-year career, says Michael Menard. The post Words Replaced My Fists: Johnson & Johnson Employee On Assertiveness Training appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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How to use technology to boost trustee compliance training

Board Effect

A board decision puts the organization’s tax-exempt status in question. Inadequate documentation of expenses violates a grant requirement. A board member fails to follow email security protocol, resulting in a serious data breach. These are examples of a nonprofit organization not being in compliance with the laws, contracts and commitment that govern nonprofits.

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Introducing the First Bento Day to honor our founder Vatsala Kakroo

Brandanew

On October 14th, Vatsala was born in Peerbagh, Srinagar. This gives our organization its name. As you already know, we have launched children’s magazine, Bento in her honor. On the 14th of October, we will introduce an annual Bento Day. This year’s programming is here! 2024 Bento Day Tree Plantations: We will be planting forty […] The post Introducing the First Bento Day to honor our founder Vatsala Kakroo appeared first on Peerbagh.

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Business Success And That Pumpkin Spice Latte…

Rembrandt Communications

Is the fall season truly here when you order a pumpkin spice latte at your favorite coffee shop? Yes, the kids are back in school, Halloween decorations are everywhere, and it’s cooler outside. But, what does this mean for your business success? Well, before you take a sip of your favorite autumnal beverage, grab your notebook, phone or laptop and reflect on the year that has passed, plan for the future and… Change Your Fall Focus for Business Success!

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Everything You Should Know Before Pursuing An Online MBA

YoungUpstarts

Looking for professional growth? Getting an MBA online is a great way to advance your career and build leadership skills. The post Everything You Should Know Before Pursuing An Online MBA appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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How to Use an Incident Response Framework for Fast and Efficient Recovery

The Startup Magazine

In today’s changing world, companies encounter various risks that could disrupt their operations and jeopardize confidential data. A plan for responding to incidents offers a way to handle and reduce these risks. By putting such a plan and an incident response framework in place, organizations can promptly detect, control, and bounce back from security breaches, limiting harm and effectively returning to business processes.

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October Theme: Creative Inspiration and the First Bento Day!

Brandanew

With Vatsala’s birthday coming up on October 14th, which is also the official BENTO DAY (WooHoo!!), our October theme is, Creative Inspiration. This month is a busy one with our upcoming Varta event and we are excited to welcome Ann Arbor’s creative kids and storytellers to the Peerbagh family. There’s more, read on! In the […] The post October Theme: Creative Inspiration and the First Bento Day!

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30 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Own Business

Hearpreneur

Each business has a story. No matter if the business is a Goliath like Wal-Mart or a local business owned by a couple or family, the business has roots in an idea. For each business owner, the story of their journey can range from monetary needs to the passion for a unique project. Each story is different though the reasons may remain the same. No matter the tale, the background behind each and every business is what fuels each and every brand.

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3 Best Ways To Break Your Bad Business Habits

YoungUpstarts

Letting go of control is perhaps the most challenging shift for business owners but clinging on is a bad business habit that needs breaking. The post 3 Best Ways To Break Your Bad Business Habits appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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Are You Getting The Most Out Of Your People?

The Startup Magazine

In the end, business is all about people. And if you want to make sure that you are heading in the right direction with your business, you need to ensure that you are getting the most out of the people who work for you and alongside you. But you might be wondering how you can make sure of that, and the truth is that improving worker productivity might be more challenging than you think.

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Parenting Tips: How to keep up creative inspiration and ideas in kids

Brandanew

Acting on your creative inspiration: “The only choice we have is to begin. And the only place to begin is where we are. Simply begin. But begin.” ― Seth Godin The post Parenting Tips: How to keep up creative inspiration and ideas in kids appeared first on Peerbagh.

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Ofir Ehrlich

Lightspeed Venture Partners

Lightspeed Venture Partners is a multi-stage venture capital firm focused on accelerating disruptive innovations and trends.

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Internet Plans For Multi-Location Small Businesses: What You Need To Know

YoungUpstarts

Choosing the right internet plan for a multi-location small business involves careful consideration of various factors. The post Internet Plans For Multi-Location Small Businesses: What You Need To Know appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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Improving The Reach & Capabilities Of Your Humble Business

The Startup Magazine

There’s a great deal to be said for limitation. We see this in the creative space, where artists (such as filmmakers) tend to create better, more considered projects and works if they have a limited budget to deal with. All of a sudden every dollar, pound, euro or other token of currency counts, and is used to the best of its ability. When an artist has all the resources they could ever want at their hands, that’s when they tend to become less disciplined than they should be.

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Colossal Biosciences Launches $50 Million Foundation to Drive Innovation in Wildlife Conservation and Species Preservation

SiliconHills

Colossal Biosciences, the world’s first de-extinction company, has funded The Colossal Foundation with $50 million to apply advanced technologies to wildlife conservation and ecosystem restoration. “This is new capital that we are bringing to conservation efforts,” said Ben Lamm, CEO and co-founder of Colossal Biosciences.

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Gonen Stein

Lightspeed Venture Partners

Lightspeed Venture Partners is a multi-stage venture capital firm focused on accelerating disruptive innovations and trends.

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How To Start A Commercial Cleaning Business

YoungUpstarts

While starting a commercial cleaning venture might seem easy, it can be challenging. Following this guide to learn how to start a commercial cleaning business. The post How To Start A Commercial Cleaning Business appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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Learn Why and How to Create a Compelling Mission Statement for Your Startup

The Startup Magazine

A mission statement has its emphasis on the present. It explains what a company is currently doing to reach its goals; it outlines its primary objective, purpose, and approach to achieving those objectives. However, many organizations, startups in particular, don’t realize the importance of having a well-crafted mission statement. They generally view it as a business plan formality instead of recognizing its potential to motivate, unify, and provide clear direction for the company.

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Monday Motivation: Trust Yourself

Hearpreneur

This motivational video is to help CEOs, entrepreneurs and business owners start the week off inspired to become great. Here are some takeaways from the video: What do you want to be in life?

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Ron Kimchi

Lightspeed Venture Partners

Lightspeed Venture Partners is a multi-stage venture capital firm focused on accelerating disruptive innovations and trends.

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Weekly FIRGUN Newsletter – October 4 2024

VC Cafe

The original version of this newsletter was published on Linkedin. It’s #Firgun time. The word “Firgun” (Hebrew: ??????/ pronounced ‘feer-goon’) is an informal modern Hebrew term and concept in Israeli culture (originally Yiddish), which describes genuine, unselfish delight or pride in the accomplishment of the other person.

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Starting a Commercial Greenhouse Business: 3 Tips for an Engaged Team

The Startup Magazine

Starting a commercial greenhouse business can be both an exciting and challenging venture. One of the key factors to success in this industry is having a highly engaged team. Here are three crucial tips to ensure that your team remains motivated and productive. Image by Henning Westerkamp from Pixabay Provide Ongoing Training Training is vital in the commercial greenhouse setting, where the typical size can be about 200,000 square feet.

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What I Learned Coaching VCs for the Last Year and What’s Next

This is going to be BIG.

About a year ago, I asked why more VCs aren’t using coaches. Given the uncertain career paths for VCs, the unique dynamics around partner promotion within and across firms, and lack of clear direction on how to best spend your time on a day to day basis, it felt like investors would benefit from talking to someone who could provide some guidance. After all, it’s something they recommend founders do.

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I Once Feared Professional Irrelevance. Now I Embrace It.

Hunter Walker

The failure tiger stalked me for many years. The beast’s ferocity was intensified by my sense it was inevitable I’d be caught. Unescapable because merely the act of *aging* was going to make me vulnerable. To not being as current or ‘native’ on whatever new technology platform or trend was being adopted. To the networks being formed by the millennials, Gen Zers, and each successive generational cohort.

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Investing in Avarra: Transforming Enterprise with Human-like Avatars

Lightspeed Venture Partners

The post Investing in Avarra: Transforming Enterprise with Human-like Avatars appeared first on Lightspeed Venture Partners.

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How to Avoid Getting Burned by a Dishonest Influencer

The Startup Magazine

Now, there are a lot of influencer marketing myths out there, but not all the information you see and read is a myth; some of it is real. In fact, here’s the thing: not all influencers are as transparent as they seem. In fact, some are downright dishonest. The last thing you want is to pour your limited budget into dishonest influencers who’ve bought fake followers, inflated their stats, or—worst of all—disappears with your product and never delivers.

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Be approximately right rather than exactly wrong.

Berkonomics

John Tukey, coiner of the word ‘bit’ to describe a single switch of digital micro-data made this provocative statement. Tukey was a statistician; one you would expect to describe events in terms reeking with precision. Where’s the precision in that? Instead, Tukey of asking for precision as we’d expect, he implored us to think in terms of relevancy, cause and comparisons to known events.

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PepsiCo to Acquire Austin-based Siete Foods for $1.2 Billion

SiliconHills

PepsiCo, Inc., announced on Tuesday a $1.2 billion acquisition deal with Austin-based Garza Food Ventures LLC, also known as Siete Foods. The acquisition is expected to significantly enhance PepsiCo’s portfolio by integrating Siete’s authentic Mexican-American brand while expanding its presence in the better-for-you food market.

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