Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Raising funding is no easy feat, especially for first-time founders. You need a solid business plan, traction to demonstrate market fit, and the skills to pitch effectively. Yet founders often trip up when it comes to investor relations — the ongoing communication and relationship building after that first check clears. “We’ve seen companies make mistakes managing investors that have cost them dearly down the line,” said Michael Mohammadi , CEO and co-founder of StormX , an inv

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Paul G. Silva

DECEMBER 15, 2023

[This is part of a series on the KISS Canvas ] For over twenty years I’ve had the pleasure of co-founding a handful of ventures and mentoring hundreds of startup and intrepreneurial teams. Over the past six years, and with great help, I’ve developed the Keep It Super Simple (KISS) Canvas to help innovators find and mitigate some of their biggest risks, from ideation to scaling.

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Jason Malki

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Entrepreneurial Visionary and Devoted Family Man: An Exclusive Interview with Shakeim Reid, Founder of Serv-U Hub LLC I had the pleasure of interviewing Shakeim Reid, the founder of Serv-U Hub LLC. He is a devoted father of three beautiful children and a loving husband, renowned for his entrepreneurial acumen and distinguished career as an Airport Professional.

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Paul G. Silva

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Greg Satell was interviewed on the You Are Not So Smart podcast (excellent, highly recommended) about his book Cascades. Cascades explains Greg’s observations on what it takes for innovation of all kinds (political movements, cultural change, startups, re-orgs, etc.) to achieve lasting impact. Here are the key takeaways that I believe relate to startup / intrepreneurial innovators. 5 Reasons People Will Oppose You We innovators already believe.

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Generative AI is upending the way product developers & end-users alike are interacting with data. Despite the potential of AI, many are left with questions about the future of product development: How will AI impact my business and contribute to its success? What can product managers and developers expect in the future with the widespread adoption of AI?

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Welcome to Startups Weekly. Sign up here to get it in your inbox every Friday. You shouldn’t compare apples to oranges, but similarly, comparing iPhones to Androids is a fool’s errand as well. Now that Apple is finally phasing out the Lightning connector after 11 years in favor of the more universal standard USB-C (across […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 15, 2023

What do iconic Valley investors Zachary Bogue and Chris Sacca have in common? They are both trying to stop cows from burping methane. No, really. And a Sacca investment just raised $20 million to do just that. What gives? With the conclusion of COP28, the global talks on the climate crisis, Methane is going up […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

DECEMBER 15, 2023

A “try before you buy” sales experience has become a pillar of the Product Lead Growth/self-service sales world; however, getting a trial right is more nuanced than you might think. We implemented a credit card upfront trial at Codecademy. We had a huge conversion win, which taught me a lot about what makes an effective experience. There are always people who will buy your product no matter what.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Baris Guzel Contributor Share on X Baris Guzel is an engineer with work experience in top-tier investment banking and venture capital. He is a partner at BMW i Ventures, where he has led investments and supported many companies as a board director/observer. Brian Wei Contributor Brian Wei is an associate at BMW i Ventures, where […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

DECEMBER 15, 2023

And figured out why most of us entrepreneurs never will.

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Mighty Financial specializes in supporting the financial aspirations of small businesses and entrepreneurs. With our comprehensive bookkeeping and precise accounting expertise with decades of experience across diverse financial roles, our team offers tailor-made services ranging from essential bookkeeping to strategic fractional CFO support, catered specifically to the unique challenges of technology companies, startups, and SMEs.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Apple has agreed to pay out $25 million to settle a class action lawsuit over its Family Sharing feature, which lets users and up to five of their family members share access to apps, music, movies, TV shows and books that they purchase. The lawsuit, which was first filed in 2019, alleged that “Apple misrepresented […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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Startup Blogpost

DECEMBER 15, 2023

How to Determine if Your Idea for a New Business is Viable? Entrepreneurs often grapple with the viability of their new business ideas, and to shed light on this crucial step, we’ve gathered twenty-one insights from Founders and CEOs. From embracing data-driven market analysis” to engaging your community for idea feedback, these seasoned professionals share their singular tips for assessing the potential success of your entrepreneurial venture.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Superpedestrian, the e-scooter startup known for its self-diagnostic software, is shutting down its U.S.-based shared scooter operation on December 31 and exploring a sale of its European business, TechCrunch has exclusively learned. The company’s director of U.S. operations, Alexander Berg, confirmed the news to his team Friday afternoon on a Zoom call.

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OurCrowd

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The post [Sfara in PR Web] Sfara upgrades SDK, further enhancing technology, and now offering the only complete telematics solution for insurance carriers appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

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Start-ups & SMBs launching products quickly must bundle dashboards, reports, & self-service analytics into apps. Customers expect rapid value from your product (time-to-value), data security, and access to advanced capabilities. Traditional Business Intelligence (BI) tools can provide valuable data analysis capabilities, but they have a barrier to entry that can stop small and midsize businesses from capitalizing on them.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 15, 2023

A new class action lawsuit filed this week in the U.S. District Court in D.C. accuses Google and parent company Alphabet of anticompetitive behavior in violation of U.S. antitrust law, the Sherman Act, and others, on behalf of news publishers. The case, filed by Arkansas-based publisher Helena World Chronicle, argues that Google “siphons off” news […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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Impact Hub

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Circularity in action: transforming industries in Romania Two inspiring entrepreneurs from Romania, Laura Chiriac and Irina Moreno, collectively emerged as role models for impactful and innovative change. Both alumni of the Romania ClimAccerator 2022, their ventures serve as examples of the transformative potential embedded in circular principles. Impact Hub Network Global team Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp At the heart of the CirculUP!

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 15, 2023

To hear the hype from vendors, you would think that enterprise buyers are all in when it comes to generative AI. But like any newer technology, large companies tend to move cautiously. Throughout this year, as vendors feverishly announced new generative AI-fueled products, CIOs took note. Some companies have actually been looking to cut back […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Last year’s techwide reckoning continues. The tech industry has seen more than 240,000 jobs lost in 2023, a total that’s already 50% higher than last year and growing. Earlier this year, mass workforce reductions were driven by the biggest names in tech like Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Yahoo, Meta and Zoom. Startups across many sectors also […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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Lack of digitalization decreases business competitiveness. To thrive, embracing modern solutions becomes essential. The approach to digitalization often aligns with a company's business model. This shift not only boosts productivity but also automates processes and improves security. The tech market offers a wealth of technologies tailored for management, planning, and forecasting, replacing outdated pen-and-paper methods.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Jagat, a social network that is designed to get you out more with your friends instead of mindlessly scrolling on your phone, has surpassed 10 million users globally. The location-based social network, which launched earlier this year in March, wants to help people focus on real-life connections and make friends. The app, available on both […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Opendoor co-founder Eric Wu is stepping down from the real estate tech company, according to an SEC filing. In a statement, Wu said: “After ten years, I am called to get back to my startup roots and create and build again. I’m humbled by this accomplishment and grateful for all my teammates who helped shape […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The platform might not be as highly technical as one that’s crypto-focused, Robinhood is doing research to understand what customers want and are missing. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Two year old space startup In Orbit Aerospace wants to be the third party logistics provider for Earth to space commerce – and to get there, the company just closed a new agreement to validate key technical capabilities on the International Space Station. The El Segundo, California-based company is developing orbital platforms and re-entry vehicles […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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While data platforms, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and programming platforms have evolved to leverage big data and streaming data, the front-end user experience has not kept up. Holding onto old BI technology while everything else moves forward is holding back organizations. Traditional Business Intelligence (BI) aren’t built for modern data platforms and don’t work on modern architectures.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Welcome to Elon Musk’s Twitter (now X), where the rules are made up and the check marks don’t matter. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO announced his bid to buy Twitter in April 2022, zealously driven to rid the platform of spam bots and protect free speech; now, it’s the one-year anniversary since he made his […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Let's take a deep dive into the pitch deck that climate tech startup Metafuels used to raise its $8 million seed round. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 15, 2023

About 70% of founders are optimistic about the opportunities for crypto startups in 2024, per a new survey shared exclusively with TechCrunch+. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Grimes is stepping into the toy business with “Grok,” a character that she voiced for Curio’s new line of screen-free AI plushies. The toy is not affiliated with the AI chatbot backed by Grimes’ ex, Elon Musk, which is also named Grok. Musk described xAI’s Grok as having a “rebellious streak” and a willingness to answer […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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CAPTARGET presents a masterclass in M&A deal sourcing. Learn to cast a wide net, embracing seller self-identification. Consistency is the linchpin: keep the origination process steady for a reliable flow of opportunities. Diversify your tactics, employing various tools and vendors. Tech matters! Understand DNS settings, domain authority, and brand presence for optimal outreach.

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