VC Cafe
MARCH 7, 2025
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Women Entrepreneurs Can
MARCH 7, 2025
Launching a new business and brand is no easy feat. It takes dedication, time, and financial investment and, depending on the business, that initial investment can be significant. After paying R&D costs, product development, packaging, staff costs, and more, start-ups often look for ways to market and scale on a relatively tight budget. If this scenario sounds familiar to you, do not panic.
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Board Effect
MARCH 3, 2025
Every team needs to be at its best both collectively and at the individual level to perform. We see this in every sport we watch or engage in, because no matter how talented a player is, they benefit from coaching, training and practice. It is no less true for the team managing a nonprofit, school board, community college or city government. Team members need initial and ongoing training and other forms of development to succeed on and off the field.
Brandanew
MARCH 3, 2025
In old stories lies the essence of who we are, where we come from, and the values that shape our journey ahead. Intergenerational storytelling is an age-old practice with immense value. It is more than just sharing tales; it is about passing down memories, lived experiences, and family narratives that shape the identity and values of the […] The post The Power of Intergenerational Storytelling: Why It’s Critical appeared first on Peerbagh.
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
Rembrandt Communications
MARCH 1, 2025
The secret to turning those ideas into actual content You have so many ideas to move your business forward, and youre just waiting for that little bit of extra time to write your book. But you have customers, employees, family members, and friends to attend to right now, and all of those fantastic thoughts will have to wait or do they? Your content is the key to success in your business.
Women Entrepreneurs Can
MARCH 7, 2025
Any savvy entrepreneur will always be keeping a close eye on the industries that are growing and evolving. In recent years, there are few industries that have piqued the interest of entrepreneurs as much as the digital gaming industry. This is an industry that has seen extraordinary growth over the years, particularly since the COVID-19 pandemic. Digital gaming has gone from a niche activity to a mainstream hobby that attracts people of all ages, genders, backgrounds, and nationalities – t
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Brandanew
MARCH 3, 2025
March is international women’s day and we are working hard on producing the next issue of Bento that talks about connections. Intergenerational stories pass through artists and often through women at homes. Stories are important for identity and development just like clean air and water. But often we underestimate stories and they are not easily […] The post March Theme: Intergenerational Storytelling And Zubaani Returns appeared first on Peerbagh.
Duct Tape Marketing
MARCH 5, 2025
How Small Businesses Win on Reddit in 2025 written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing The Duct Tape Marketing Podcast with Jim Squires In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast , I interviewed Jim Squires, Executive Vice President of Business Marketing and Growth at Reddit. We explored how small businesses and marketing agencies can tap into Reddits communities to build authentic engagement, run effective Reddit Ads, and grow their brands through community-based marketing.
Mike Michalowicz
MARCH 6, 2025
Look, I know what youre thinking. Mike, Im already paying my employees. Isnt that celebration enough? And to that, my friend, I say, have you met a human before? Because spoiler alert: people like to feel appreciated. And if you want to keep your best employees from running for the nearest exit (or worse, taking their talents to your competitor), you need to celebrate them.
Hearpreneur
MARCH 3, 2025
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: If you want to succeed, don't be afraid to think differently Success in business is about showing up everyday and believing in the process Success is not a sprint but a marathon Keep going no matter what Failure is a stepping stone to success, not a tombstone What problem are you solving?
Brandanew
MARCH 3, 2025
South Asian writers have been making waves in childrens literature, bringing diverse and thought-provoking stories to young readers. The upcoming releases of 2025 promise an exciting lineup of books for kids and parents alike. Check out these five upcoming childrens books from South Asian authors in 2025. P.s. We are lucky that excerpts from Suma […] The post 5 upcoming childrens books from South Asian writers in 2025 (that we are excited about) appeared first on Peerbagh.
deal architect
MARCH 2, 2025
As we have moved to virtual briefings, I have increasingly been excerpting short video segments (with permission) as part of my Analyst Cam series. Dave Hofferberth is founder of Service Performance Insight. SPI is a global research and consulting firm.
Berkonomics
MARCH 6, 2025
A punch in the gut Small companies most often scrape by with borrowed or invested funds, doing everything possible to grow and prosper with limited resources. So, it is like a punch in the gut when an employee makes a claim against the company for a perceived or actual violation of a law or regulation. Or when a former employee strikes out with a suit claiming discrimination for one of a thousand causes.
Duct Tape Marketing
MARCH 6, 2025
Agency Growth Starts with Existing Clients written by Jarret Redding read more at Duct Tape Marketing The Duct Tape Marketing Podcast with Max Traylor In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interviewed Max Traylor, consultant, author of The Agency Survival Guide , and host of Beers with Max. Max helps marketing agencies rethink their approach to agency growth by focusing on agency upselling, client retention, and long-term relationship strategies.
Lightspeed Venture Partners
MARCH 6, 2025
Lightspeed Venture Partners is a multi-stage venture capital firm focused on accelerating disruptive innovations and trends.
deal architect
MARCH 3, 2025
As we have moved to virtual briefings, I have increasingly been excerpting short video segments (with permission) as part of my Analyst Cam series. My favorite vendor event is the Analyst Summit.
YoungUpstarts
MARCH 6, 2025
Founder of International Fintech Business, Julia Raubishke, examines the growing influence of women in the financial technology sector. The post How Women Are Transforming FinTech appeared first on Young Upstarts.
Women Entrepreneurs Can
MARCH 5, 2025
Moving offices can feel like a challenge to face, especially with a big business premises to move from. Theres likely to be a lot of furniture and equipment, as well as belongings to pack up and navigate from one property to another, all whilst trying not to cause too much disruption in the workplace. When figuring out how to make the move easier for your business, its important to consider what youll need to make the process as smooth as possible.
Lightspeed Venture Partners
MARCH 6, 2025
Lightspeed Venture Partners is a multi-stage venture capital firm focused on accelerating disruptive innovations and trends.
Gust
MARCH 3, 2025
Through grit, ingenuity, and relentless problem-solving, Tim has built a company tackling one of the construction industry's most pressing challenges: preventing accidents before they happen. This is his story. The post Gust Mission Control Founder Spotlight: Tim Wolter, Founder of SafetyVue appeared first on Gust.
YoungUpstarts
MARCH 6, 2025
Discover how Magento's open-source flexibility empowers e-commerce businesses to create scalable, customizable online stores with powerful features and easy integration. The post How Magentos Open-Source Flexibility Benefits E-Commerce Businesses appeared first on Young Upstarts.
Women Entrepreneurs Can
MARCH 5, 2025
Todays businesses are heavily reliant on data. Maintaining the integrity and security of this data is essential. Fail to look after your data, and you could have a costly and reputation-damaging data disaster on your hands. What are some examples of common data disasters? This post explores five common disasters and how to prevent them. Data Breaches When unauthorized individuals gain access to sensitive data, this is known as a data breach.
Lightspeed Venture Partners
MARCH 3, 2025
The post Lightspeed Announces Lead Investment in Anthropics 3.5B Series E Financing appeared first on Lightspeed Venture Partners.
Duct Tape Marketing
MARCH 1, 2025
Weekend Favs March 1st written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing My weekend blog post routine includes posting links to a handful of tools or great content I ran across during the week. I dont go into depth about the finds, but I encourage you to check them out if they sound interesting. The photo in the post is a favorite for the week from an online source or one I took on the road.
YoungUpstarts
MARCH 6, 2025
Hiking pushes you, makes you focus, and teaches you about reading the changing conditions, says experienced hiker Serge Robichaud. The post Serge Robichaud On The Transformative Power Of Hiking appeared first on Young Upstarts.
Women Entrepreneurs Can
MARCH 5, 2025
Content creation is an important player when it comes to incorporating it into your business. As a small business, youre likely to have limited resources available, which is why you need to use those resources wisely, whether it be through workforce power or finances. With that being said, here are some of the ways that you can make content creation easier as a small business.
Lightspeed Venture Partners
MARCH 7, 2025
The post Reflection appeared first on Lightspeed Venture Partners.
Hunter Walker
MARCH 3, 2025
Screendoor has now looked at more than 1,500 venture firms raising funds, backing roughly 1.5% of them, often as their first or second largest investor. When I’m scanning a pitch deck I’m basically looking to put it into one of two buckets – Traditional or Different. “ Traditional But Better ” means they are basically running a playbook which doesn’t appear too different from existing firms – sourcing companies in categories considered ‘venture sca
YoungUpstarts
MARCH 3, 2025
A certificate of deposit (CD) acts as a savings tool that allows your deposited funds to earn a fixed interest rate over a set period of time. The post Investment Strategies 101: How Certificates Of Deposits Work appeared first on Young Upstarts.
The Startup Magazine
MARCH 4, 2025
xr:d:DAFMpSUkmQ8:11,j:35721471333,t:22091912 Image source Bicycle accidents can happen anywhere, but the risks increase significantly in Las Vegas, with its busy streets and high tourist activity. Cyclists must navigate traffic, distracted drivers, and unpredictable road conditions, making accidents more likely. Gathering evidence at the scene is crucial to support any legal claim and ensure accountability when a collision occurs.
Lightspeed Venture Partners
MARCH 7, 2025
The post Towards Superintelligence: Reflection AI appeared first on Lightspeed Venture Partners.
Board Effect
MARCH 5, 2025
Are you a nonprofit board administrator looking for ways to enhance board alignment and engagement? Look no further! Were excited to introduce our latest infographic, ‘Getting your board on the same page,’ designed specifically for board administrators like you. This infographic is a handy, visual guide to help you ensure your board members are well-prepared, engaged and aligned with your organizations mission and goals.
YoungUpstarts
MARCH 3, 2025
George Danis shares some lessons he picked up growing in Greece that have became an integral part of his business model, and are key to the advice he offers to anyone starting out in business today The post Learning Business Success In A Rural Greek Village appeared first on Young Upstarts.
The Startup Magazine
MARCH 5, 2025
As a business owner, you have a great deal on your plate. From running a company to caring for your family, its a heavy load for one person to handle. Regrettably, your mental health takes a back seat and before you know it, burnout and exhaustion give way to anxiety and fear. Youre not the only one feeling the heat. Source: images.unsplash.com/photo-1554167838-07aa5723df3a According to Founder Reports, about 34.4% of entrepreneurs experience burnout.
Lightspeed Venture Partners
MARCH 3, 2025
The post Bridgetown Research appeared first on Lightspeed Venture Partners.
VC Cafe
MARCH 6, 2025
In October 2024, OpenAI raised $6.6 billion, valuing the company at $157 billion. Fast forward six months, and OpenAI is in talks of raising $40 billion, at a valuation of $340 billion. This week, Anthropic announced a $3.5 billion round, valuing the company at $61.5 billion. In December 2024, Elon Musks Grok raised $6 billion series C , valuing the company at $75 billion less than a year from inception.
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