VC Cafe

MARCH 1, 2024

Most startups equate the process of fundraising to dating – founders have to typically kiss a lot of frogs until the find the right fit. Investors are typically focused on stage, geo and in some cases sector , but there are always exceptions so it’s hard for startup founders to assess who might be interested to embark on their journey. In addition, founders thinking about starting a company can be overwhelmed by choice, as there are so many problems to tackle with technology, but it

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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.

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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

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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.

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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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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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Living independently is something many seniors hold dear, but aging can compromise health and well-being when living alone. As mobility declines and health issues rise, daily tasks and safety become increasingly difficult without assistance. You may worry about falling in the bathroom or becoming injured without help. However, your need for independence is as vital as ever.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Retaining your existing customers is arguably as important as attracting new ones. However, many businesses unintentionally make mistakes that lead to customer turnover. Below, we explore five common mistakes that drive customers away, including how they can be avoided to ensure customer retention and satisfaction. Photo: Clem Onojeghuo / Pexels Poor Customer Service One of the most significant mistakes businesses make is neglecting the quality of their customer service.

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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.

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deal architect

MARCH 1, 2024

I don’t know who inspired who but I am pleased to see SAP talk more about one of our major research focus areas this year – Application Modernization and Migration.

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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.

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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.

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Brandanew

MARCH 1, 2024

With the international women’s day coming up, we are excited to present Gender and Belonging as our March theme. We have a list of South-Asia-inspired events and stories for you. This month all of our content will focus on this theme. Our maker box members will receive their story toolkit on this theme. We are […] The post March Maker Box and South-Asia-inspired Events on Gender and Belonging appeared first on Peerbagh.

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Rembrandt Communications

MARCH 1, 2024

Boost Sales Fast With These Lucky Tips! St. Patrick’s Day is almost here, but you don’t need a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow to enjoy some luck with business sales this month! Instead, here are few quick tips to help you… L – List what you need to do. If you have a hard time starting your day, ask yourself these questions and make a quick list: What are your top priorities?

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Transform your passion for sports into a thriving career with an online master's in athletic administration. Learn concepts from revenue generation to law and analytics. The post Take The Lead In Sports Management With An Online Master’s In Athletic Administration appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Being able to access 24/7 delivery is an under-appreciated service. It’s something that has revolutionised the way individuals and businesses operate, and its recognition is only going to increase over time. The majority of credible and trusted couriers, such as California Couriers , offer around-the-clock delivery services to customers. This delivery approach meets the diverse needs of the general population, enabling individuals and businesses to send letters and parcels at any time of

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Brandanew

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Effective storytelling can build or completely change what you communicate. However, like most things that mean something, it is not easy. It takes consistent work and specialized skills to develop the story in the manner that evokes the emotions that you want your readers or listeners to feel. Today, we will share steps towards effective storytelling that […] The post 5 Steps Towards Effective Storytelling appeared first on Peerbagh.

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Lightspeed Venture Partners

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

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

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

An MBA in finance is a powerful credential that can propel career advancement. An online MBA in finance can be your meal ticket. The post Mastering Finance Virtually – A Guide To Pursuing An Online MBA In Finance appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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OnlyOnce

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Happy Leap Day! One of the better books I’ve read in the last 6 months is James Clear’s Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones , which provides a great framework around habits. It’s worth a read, whether you’re talking about business habits/routines or personal ones. This isn’t a book review, but quickly while I have you – here’s a summary of his “laws”: HOW TO CREATE A GOOD HABIT The 1st Law: Make I

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Brandanew

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

In a recent conversation with a parent, they dismissed the role of folk stories for kids shared by grandmothers. They called them stories by Dadis and Nanis that didn’t have the quality. Folk stories across the world usually get told through oral storytelling traditions within families. These stories are often employed as ways to share […] The post Parenting Advice: Why do we need to keep folk stories for kids alive?

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Lightspeed Venture Partners

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

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

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

From financial modeling to strategic planning, improving investor relations, and tax guidance, fractional CFO services offer insights beyond theoretical perspectives. The post Fractional CFO Services: Elevating Your Business’s Financial Strategy appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Having a well-equipped call center is essential for keeping your staff and customers happy. It means you can provide a comfortable and convenient environment for your workers, enabling them to maintain top-quality service for your callers at all times. Closeup of business woman with headset at workplace Improving workplace productivity, operational efficiency, and customer service contribute to business success.

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David Cohen

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

I had been wanting to take Rollie on my customary volunteering trip with Globe Aware for a few years, but the pandemic got in the way. We finally got it done in February, 2024. Long time readers may remember when I did similar trips ( China with Andrew , then Costa Rica with Delaney ) with my older kids when they were around 12 years old. The goal is to help them really understand the 20% or so of the world that lives in poverty, and that they can be happy without all of our modern conveniences.

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SiliconHills

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

HALO, a bodycam company with offices in both Austin and Dublin, Ireland, announced the closing of a $20 million funding round this week. Volition Capital, based in Boston, led the Series A round. HALO makes a subscription-based bodycam and cloud-based digital asset platform.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Navigating the funding landscape is a complex but essential task for young entrepreneurs. Here are some funding options to consider. The post 10 Funding Options For Young Entrepreneurs appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Car accidents in any place around the globe lead to havoc. Other than a set of minor to major physical injuries, such mishaps also lead to emotional trauma. Coupled with that, there is the constant stress of getting compensated for the loss and suffering that victims have endured. Your personal and business life becomes upended. Even though a lawyer helps victims get their fair compensation, there can still be legal complications and delays that one might not expect and your work life will also

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Lightspeed Venture Partners

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The post Joining forces with RobCo for an autonomous and automated future appeared first on Lightspeed Venture Partners.

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SiliconHills

MARCH 1, 2024

Vendidit, a software platform for the secondary market for retail returns, launched in early February. Vendidit spun out of Renew Logic, which Gary Stephens co-founded and serves as CEO. John Paul DeJoria, the billionaire entrepreneur behind Patron Tequila and Paul Mitchell, is his business partner in both companies.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The electric car revolution is finally here, with EV sales projected to reach £10.7 million by 2025. In many ways, the UK is leading this revolution as the government has recently announced a plan to have 80% of new cars and 70% of new vans be zero-emission by 2030. The plan is backed by over […] The post Green Commuting: Salary Sacrifice & The Electric Car Revolution appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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