Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 13, 2022

Even in this age of globalization and virtualization, the geographic area where you choose to live and work can still make or break your startup business. On the other hand, if you are into solar technologies, there is probably an advantage to being in Arizona or a similar location. Finance has homes in New York, Hong Kong, and London.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 3, 2017

Our traditional view of globalization, common for decades, was massive container ships conveying goods from distant manufacturing locations; and watching services, capital, and expertise flow from one from major established commercial and financial city or region to another. Global trade dipped in 2008.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 12, 2017

Some claim that all possible interactions of finance and technology, which I guess includes credit cards – the 1950’s invention, are FinTech. The term, itself, is a compound of “financial” and “technology”. There’s no longer a need for aspiring entrepreneurs to visit banks or even seek for investors to get financed.

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Steve Blank

OCTOBER 7, 2011

—— I was invited to Finland as part of Stanford’s Engineering Technology Venture Program partnership with Aalto University. Finnish startup successes on a global stage include MySQL , F-Secure , Rovio , Habbo , Playfish , The Switch , Tectia , Trulia and Linux. 9-to-5 Venture Capital.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 23, 2014

The “big boom” in startup financing started around March 2009?—?more From a technology perspective our journey is nowhere near over. Public-company tech investors creates competition in late-stage financings and these investors can afford to be less price sensitive if they choose. more than 5 years ago?—?and and hasn’t abated.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 7, 2013

Even in this age of globalization and virtualization, the geographic area where you choose to live and work can still make or break your startup business. On the other hand, if you are into solar technologies, there is probably an advantage to being in Phoenix or a similar location. Finance has homes in New York, Hong Kong, and London.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Sim Local also partners with local network providers in over 150 countries, meaning that consumers can access the best value deals whether its a weekend away or a global adventure. Ness Digital Engineering, a global full-service life cycle company, is spearheading a new approach that aims to address these challenges.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 9, 2019

Even in this age of globalization and virtualization, the geographic area where you choose to live and work can still make or break your startup business. On the other hand, if you are into solar technologies, there is probably an advantage to being in Arizona or a similar location. Finance has homes in New York, Hong Kong, and London.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 18, 2019

We’re at a new watermark because there are now global assets deployed and as the sun peeks out so to do the riders and the revenue. It’s truly staggering to realize that just a year ago we really hadn’t begun nationalizing let along globalizing. it affects airlines, hotels, rental cars and all sorts of industries with assets.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 11, 2022

SEEING THINGS FROM THE VC SIDE OF THE TABLE While I was a VC in 2007 & 2008 those were dead years because the market again evaporated due the the Global Financial Crisis (GFC). Almost no financings, many VCs and tech startups cratered for the second time in less than a decade following the dot com bursting.

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Hearpreneur

MAY 3, 2023

Technology innovation is driving advancements in various industries, shaping our world today. From AI and machine learning to biotechnology, technology is revolutionizing our lives. We asked some entrepreneurs what has been their favorite technology innovation and here is what they have to say. #1-

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 8, 2014

Let me start with the obvious baseline that most people probably know instinctively: Los Angeles is the 3rd largest technology startup ecosystem in the US. billion in venture capital to LA’s technology startups and 2014 will shatter that figure. When you begin to peel back the onion some surprising data presents itself.

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Steve Blank

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Technology cycles have become a treadmill, and for startups to survive they need to be on a continuous innovation cycle. Technology Cycles Measured in Years. But in the 20th century, dominated by hardware and software, technology swings inside an existing market happened slowly — taking years, not months.

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VC Cafe

MARCH 1, 2024

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 could be comforting to know that investors are interested in those areas in the first place.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

And accounts payable processing is poised to become even more significant and complex over the next three years, according to the Institute of Finance & Managemen’s research. New technologies will also change the face of AP. The accounts payable process is often the biggest thorn in a small business’s side. Go paperless.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 6, 2011

Cloud computing has become a buzzword in the recent years, with numerous companies providing the technology to enable organizations to access applications over a network to remote computing sites. Mobile cloud technologies help to enable more sophisticated mobile apps, offering them to a broader spectrum of mobile subscribers.

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The Next Web

FEBRUARY 23, 2014

From Silicon Valley to Silicon Alley, and Berlin’s hip coffee shops to East London’s Silicon Roundabout , the world is well versed in the global innovation boom towns. And this is just one of the many pioneering technologies surfacing out of this mid-sized Southern city of the Netherlands. Pune, India?. Nicosia, Cyprus?.

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Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 14, 2017

— I just watched a very smart company try to manage innovation by hiring a global consulting firm to offload engineering from “distractions.” So, in response the company had hired a global consulting firm to help solve the problem. People with ideas, technology or problems pitched in front of the evaluation committee.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 22, 2011

Responses ranged from, “hey, they’re in a HUGE market&# to “it is an amazing company and their technology rocks.&# Or worse yet they may never get financed. Raise at “ the top end of normal &# but not so high that future financings in a corrected market become impossible. Have a cushion.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 6, 2014

By now you have many smart people around your board but probably people who don’t totally understand the nuances of your employees, customers, sales reps, marketing messages, technology challenges, competitors and strategic choices. Experience. Relationships. Founder’s perspective. In the Growth Years.

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A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

JANUARY 4, 2018

The Silicon Valley-oriented technology press outlets don’t cover us because we’re not in San Francisco, even though we’re more successful than most of the startups they cover. This week we closed $250M in financing from Silver Lake , the premier technology private equity firm.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 31, 2010

We then brought the number up to 8-10 and even hired an SVP of global sales & marketing. You have no choice since in the first few years everything you do is about showing results to justify financing to continue your operations. We had 4 or 5 sales reps that had been around since the early days.

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 16, 2012

This chat touches on a wide range of topics, including social media, marketing, advertising, technology, and PR. Need a little guidance when it comes to managing your finances? This chat covers both personal and business finance issues, helping you start off your career on the right foot. Technology. connectchat.

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Steve Blank

APRIL 14, 2013

Note that the inner ring shows their global equivalents.). Though they’re familiar with technology in the valley, I picked up some important cultural difference from students and startup engineers I talked to. The motivations are the same – profit – driven by entrepreneurs and venture finance. Entrepreneurial Culture.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 22, 2014

by Anthony Coundouris , trade finance evangelist for ApexPeak. If an overseas customer is not able to settle an account due to liquidity problems, sourcing local finance to bridge the gap is an option. It is expected many SME business owners may turn to alternative financing, which in the UK has grown to a EUR 1.7

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 4, 2011

Tan says that the Ministry of Finance can seem overly bureaucratic as it has the duty to be responsible for taxpayers’ money, but which may not be congruent with the needs of startups. But Dr. Tan explains that the grants are well-intentioned, and that it’s better to try than do nothing at all.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 26, 2012

ISWec 2012 2012 was created in recognition of the lack of strategic platforms for buyers and sellers to network in the region, as well as to allow local technologies in Malaysia to have an avenue to showcase their products. It was reported that 70,000 new security threats are discovered daily globally.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 16, 2011

During the Forum, Cloud Computing was highlighted as the number one technology priority for companies in 2012. Global companies like IBM, NEC, Cisco and Oracle were out in full force to share about Cloud Computing, providing a nod to the rapid growth in Cloud services in Asia. The Sleeping Dragon Awakes in China.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Others in that cohort included Zviki Shimon (CFO), Yair Areli (senior VP of global sales), Nir Mandel (VP of product management), and Aviv Canaani (VP of marketing). By reducing inefficiencies, software startup DataRails aims to free up time for business finance teams, empowering them to focus on higher-value tasks instead.

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The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Forensic accounting entails examining the finances of an individual or business. Specialists in the field ensure finances are in order and secure. The need for this form of accounting has changed with technology. They are also employed to look for financial improprieties in business transacting.

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The Startup Magazine

MARCH 1, 2021

As entrepreneurs with a passion for helping others, they’ve built a company that is vastly accelerating the ability to deliver healthcare to the most needy global communities. Her work has been commended in leading industry publications and gives her unique strategic insights into the global healthcare ecosystem.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 23, 2017

This combinatorial model works because it’s diversified, can best withstand bear markets, benefits from technological synergies, and it’s the mix of products and services clients value. To dig deeper, let’s first review the influence of technology on the core components. However each component will change dramatically. Underwriting.

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Steve Blank

MARCH 31, 2014

Your time at ESADE has trained you to become a global business leader. Just look at the disruptive challenges that businesses face today– globalization, China as a manufacturer, China as a consumer, the Internet, and a steady stream of new startups. The Perfect Storm.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 4, 2016

From manufacturing to sales to finance, the supply chain routinely fails to command the respect it deserve. Suppliers also have machinery and technology issues to contend with as they create customized products. Supply chains in our global economy have become increasingly complex and more difficult to manage.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 2, 2017

Even in this age of globalization and virtualization, the geographic area where you choose to live and work can still make or break your startup business. On the other hand, if you are into solar technologies, there is probably an advantage to being in Arizona or a similar location. Finance has homes in New York, Hong Kong, and London.

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Austin Startup

MAY 14, 2021

million investment round into Strap Technologies (“STRAP”), an innovative company that has developed the world’s first total technology replacement of the white cane for the blind and visually impaired. Globally, at least 2.2 Globally, at least 2.2 For a video overview of STRAP’s technology in action, click here.

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Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Nations decline when they lose allies, decline in economic power (the UK in the 20th Century); they lose interest in global affairs (China in the 15th Century); internal/civil conflicts (Russia in the 20th Century); a nations military can miss disruptive technology transitions and new operational concepts.

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