TechCrunch

JUNE 25, 2021

A global health crisis notwithstanding, London remained a favorite for investors. Bristol is also home to an important startup accelerator, SETsquared. Other startup support players include the new Science Creates VC fund , set up by entrepreneur Harry Destecroix, and TechSPARK Engine Shed. Second major city in U.K.

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Based in Detroit, Autobooks offers a number of wellness benefits, plus great financial and educational benefits. They are committed to diversity and invest in the education of their employees. Onboard is a Detroit startup founded by a successful alum from another tech company started here: Ambassador Software. Boon Health.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

But most venture-backed startups are “still overwhelmingly white, male, Ivy-League-educated and based in Silicon Valley,” according to a study conducted by RateMyInvestor and Diversity VC. Make serious headway with accelerators. Funding for Black entrepreneurs in the U.S. hit nearly $1.8

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 5, 2021

Area ecosystem wranglers such as StartupUtrecht, UtrechtInc, Holland Startup, Utrecht Community and others bring startups, scaleups, corporates, angels, VCs, local government, banks and universities together to build the local startup ecosystem. What industry sectors is your tech ecosystem strong in?

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TechCrunch

JUNE 19, 2021

What industry sectors is your tech ecosystem strong in? The pros are high-tech systems, collaboration culture and excellent startup ecosystem; The cons are that it’s a small region with limited visibility globally. Which are the most interesting startups in your city? Which are the most interesting startups in your city?

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David Teten VC

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

A lot of these challenges became grossly apparent in 2020: social instability, climate crisis, public health crises, national security crises, disinformation. Some respond by saying the educated workers will be fine, but what are the new jobs for less-skilled workers, e.g., truck drivers replaced by self-driving trucks? Why is that?

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David Teten VC

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

A lot of these challenges became grossly apparent in 2020: social instability, climate crisis, public health crises, national security crises, disinformation. Some respond by saying the educated workers will be fine, but what are the new jobs for less-skilled workers, e.g., truck drivers replaced by self-driving trucks? Why is that?

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

We will fund businesses that meet our criteria in categories we like such as health and wellness, consumerization of healthcare, food and beverage, beauty, and other consumer and techsumer areas. Where do you see Miami’s startup scene five years from now? David Goldberg, general partner, Alpaca. That’s still missing here.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 12, 2021

As far as green shoots, COVID-19 has “played a role of an accelerator for innovation in many business areas and even e-government and other rigid/conservative industries,” said one. D2C startups have benefitted and “Zoom selling” now seems “totally plausible.”. 8 investors discuss Stockholm’s maturing startup ecosystem.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 8, 2014

Cincinnati, like many startup communities in the US over the past 5 years, has revitalized important regions in its urban core, created accelerators, built co-working facilities, pooled together angel capital, attracted VCs, involved educational institutions and solicited the help of important corporations in a more cohesive ecosystem.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

And rightfully so: Business school is damn expensive and largely reserved for a select group of people who have the time and money to invest in elite education. As a result, Stoa’s brand will matter materially to its long-term health. While no single company has perfectly cracked the code yet, Stoa School isn’t phased.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 16, 2021

Israel’s startup ecosystem raised record amounts of funding and produced 19 IPOs in 2020, despite the pandemic. Products and services that require anything requiring on-site visits and integration as well as a long sales cycle involving face-to-face meetings and customer education are negatively impacted during this time.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 9, 2021

On the horizon, there is hope for an increased focus on mental health and wellness from organizations, the press and the government; many also celebrated the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine, bitcoin’s rise and a new occupant in the White House. Yes, the acceptance of working remotely will democratize the startup ecosystem globally.

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