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10 Takeaways for Angel Investing Success

Entrepreneur's Handbook

What I’ve learned from investing in 100 startups Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook ยป

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6 Steps To Become a More People-Centered Company

Entrepreneurs' Organization

By Kent Gregoire , a US East Bridge chapter member (and that chapterโ€™s current president) and co-founder of Stakeholder Business and Symphony Advantage , who is on a mission to help entrepreneurs transform their companies for maximum impact. Kent has more than 35 years of experience providing advisory services to executive-level management and is one of the first certified conscious capitalism consultants in the world.

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Chinaโ€™s Ellipspace Receives 100 Million Yuan Funding for Satellite Innovation

AsiaTechDaily

Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register Beijing-based technology company Ellipspace has successfully concluded a new financing round, securing 100 million yuan. The funding round was led by Yulin Fund, with participation from Changsheng Fund. Founded in 2020, Ellipspace specializes in developing advanced satellites capable of integrating remote sensing technology.

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Exploring the Diverse Ventures of a Serial Entrepreneur in the World of Startups and Literature

Jason Malki

I had the pleasure of interviewing DC Palter, startup founder, angel investor, author, and self-described sake snob. DC founded two successful startups in the enterprise IT space, then transitioned to investing in and mentoring startups focusing on energy sustainability. And heโ€™s recently published a mystery novel about a Silicon Valley startup titled To Kill a Unicorn.

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Navigating the Future: Generative AI, Application Analytics, and Data

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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Budding entrepreneurs receive a head start with startup education scholarships

NZ Entrepreneur

A new batch of enterprising New Zealanders are being given the opportunity to fast track their ventures from idea through to startup, thanks to an online education initiative backed by Callaghan Innovation and entrepreneur education platform Startup NZ. The initiative invites New Zealanders with “scalable and high growth” business or social enterprise ideas to apply for scholarships that will see 60 successful applicants receive free admission to the Startup NZ entrepreneurs programm

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Tokyo-based Startup FLUX Raises $32M in Series B Funding for its No-Code AI Platform

AsiaTechDaily

Flux Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register Tokyo-based startup FLUX has secured $32 million in a Series B funding round led by DNX Ventures, a venture capital firm. The funding also included participation from existing investors Archetype Ventures and new investors such as Japan Co-Investment, Aozora Corporate Investments, Salesforce Ventures, Sony Innovation Fund, SMBC Nikko Securities, and NTT Docomo Ventures.

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An In-Depth Conversation with Founders Kevin and Aria Egbali on Transforming the Payment Experience

Jason Malki

Kevin Eghbali Left Aira Eghbali Right I had the pleasure of interviewing Kevin and Aria Egbali, the founders of Kade Pay. Kevin is a 2x founder and a senior software developer with over two decades of experience in the retail industry, primarily working on POS, payment, and staff management solutions. He is an expert in enterprise structures and solutions.

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Can you guess 10 tests for your success?

Berkonomics

Your success must be based upon data that is solid and sometimes flexible enough to pass several critical tests if it is to guide a business enterprise to greatness. Here in brief are ten tests for your business success. Try these on for size, and test yourself for attractiveness to the marketplace, to investors and to history. Ten tests for your business success: Is your market identifiable and accessible?

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AI at the Intersection: The a16z Investment Thesis on AI in Bio + Health

Andreessen Horowitz

A Tale of Two Exponentials Harnessing Moore to combat Eroom Computers today are roughly 1000x more powerful, at the same price, than those a decade ago. And they are roughly a million times more powerful than twenty years ago. This … The post AI at the Intersection: The a16z Investment Thesis on AI in Bio + Health appeared first on Andreessen Horowitz.

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Your Fractional Finance and Accounting Team

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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Cellico CEO Kim Jeong-seok about Revolutionizing Vision Restoration Technology in Pangyo Techno Valley

AsiaTechDaily

Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register The biotech industry has grown rapidly and is attracting attention worldwide. Biotechnology has been applied to various industries such as agriculture, environment, and health, and has quickly become a part of our daily lives. The Korean government and related ministries are making various policies to support the growth of the biotech industry in the country.

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Marketing Teams as Hedge Funds

Tomasz Tunguz

I think of marketing teams as hedge funds. Marketing teams develop a portfolio of different strategies to acquire leads. Some days, content marketing works. A post challenging like this one hits HackerNews or a journalist covers the company. Other days when content strategies struggle, a witty paid ad campaign entices some clicks & form fills. On some rainy Tuesday, the weekly webinar attracts an unusually promising audience.

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Yendoโ€™s Series A Funding Led by FPV Ventures Brings Credit to Millions of Underserved Americans

American Entrepreneurship

FPV Venturesโ€™ Co-founders Wesley Chan, founder of Google Analytics, and Pegah Ebrahimi , former COO of Morgan Stanleyโ€™s Technology Investment Banking Establishing credit is a major challenge facing millions of Americans, both those in low-income jobs or those just entering the workforce, among others. Typically, individuals gain credit worthiness, step by step, building up a credit score with the major credit reporting agencies.

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Investing in Apex

Andreessen Horowitz

Last year, 180 launches successfully reached orbitโ€”a record year for space. SpaceX led the way with 61 launches , and the Peopleโ€™s Republic of China definitively replaced Russia as the worldโ€™s No. 2 space power. Without question, we have entered … The post Investing in Apex appeared first on Andreessen Horowitz.

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Digitalization: 5 Tech Updates That Will Help You Survive The Recession & Thrive

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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Cocoon Capital Leads $700K Seed Funding for Singaporeโ€™s Frontline Industrial Software

AsiaTechDaily

Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register Singapore -based construction planning startup Frontline Industrial Software has raised $700,000 in seed funding. Cocoon Capital, an investment firm from the same country, led the round. With the newly secured seed funding, the company aims to change the field of construction planning by leveraging its unique software.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners Invests in Ten Companies!

Ben Franklin Technology Partners

Ten startup companies located in Central and Northern PA recently received an investment from Ben Franklin that will allow them to further develop and commercialize new products, and software applications, or stabilize operations in a long-standing manufacturing business. The Ben Franklin program has been investing in tech startups for nearly 40 years, allocating capital to help catalyze economic growth, empower local entrepreneurs, and elevate rural Pennsylvania’s position as a hub for in

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Choose New Jersey Announces Global Biotech Company, Enzene Biosciences, Expanding to New Jersey with $50 Million Investment in State-of-the-Art Bio Manufacturing Plant

American Entrepreneurship

The new 55,000-square-foot facility will bring 300 jobs to the state. Newark, NJ โ€” Choose New Jersey, New Jerseyโ€™s leading nonprofit economic development organization, today announced that Enzene Biosciences, Ltd., a global biotech company based in Pune, India, will open its state-of-the-art biopharmaceutical manufacturing plant on the Princeton West Innovation Campus in Hopewell.

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Investing in ElevenLabs

Andreessen Horowitz

[link] Listen to Bryan Kim read this blog post, with voice generated by ElevenLabs. The human voice is one of our most primal, personal and expressive forms of communication. From a newbornโ€™s first babbles to Martin Luther King Jr.โ€™s … The post Investing in ElevenLabs appeared first on Andreessen Horowitz.

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PE Mastery: CAPTARGET's Playbook for Quality Lead Flow

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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Indonesian Fleet-Tracking Startup TransTRACK Secures US$2.1 M in Funding for Regional Growth

AsiaTechDaily

Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register The Indonesia-based fleet-tracking startup, TransTRACK, has successfully raised US$2.1 million in a pre-Series A funding round. The funding round was led by Ortus Star, with participation from existing investors Cocoon Capital and YCAB Ventures and new investors, including Goldbell Investment, NP Consulting, Damson Capital, and several angel investors.

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Ben Franklinโ€™s 2023 Program Overview

Ben Franklin Technology Partners

SEE FULL SCREEN An overview of Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central & Northern PA’s work in 2023. The Innovation economy in Pennsylvania is not confined to its urban centers like Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. Every day, entrepreneurs in more rural areas of Pennsylvania channel their creativity into building remarkable products, employing their neighbors, and creating sustainable businesses.

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NJ Small and Early-Stage Businesses Bolstered by NJEDAโ€™s approving of Investment Fund Managers

American Entrepreneurship

The Federally established State Small Business Credit Initiative support investments into New Jersey companies Through the use of three unique investment strategies funded through the federal State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI), the New Jersey Economic Development Agency (NJEDA) is supporting New Jersey small and early-stage businesses. The NJEDA named the firms who will oversee and deploy capital via its Blended Capital Fund, Life Science/Health Care Fund, and Socially & Economic

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Investing in Captions

Andreessen Horowitz

As an investor, one of the most rewarding aspects of my job is believing in and standing alongside great founders. Lucky for me, Gaurav Misra and Dwight Churchill were the first cofounders I invested in after joining a16z in 2020. … The post Investing in Captions appeared first on Andreessen Horowitz.

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How Embedded Analytics Gets You to Market Faster with a SAAS Offering

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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Indonesiaโ€™s Green Rebel Partners with Starbucks Malaysia and Nandoโ€™s Singapore

AsiaTechDaily

Green Rebel Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register Green Rebel, an Indonesian food technology startup, has recently partnered with renowned quick-service restaurants (QSRs) including Starbucks Malaysia and Nando’s Singapore as part of its strategic growth plan. The company plans to expand its presence in the Asia Pacific region.

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The 5 Scariest Business Decisions That Changed My Life (To the Tune of 7+ Figures)

Entrepreneur's Handbook

Like the time I emptied out my entire stock account and then life savings to buy a 7+figure asset (that’s since doubled in price).

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Nearly $4M in Grants to Support Offshore Wind Workforce Training Approved by NJEDA Board

American Entrepreneurship

TRENTON, N.J. (June 21, 2023) โ€“ In May , the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board approved five grant applications totaling more than $3.7 million under the Authorityโ€™s Offshore Wind Workforce and Skills Development Grant Challenge (Grant Challenge). With this funding, recipients will launch innovative training programs focused on strengthening and diversifying the stateโ€™s offshore wind workforce, with a particular emphasis on serving Overburdened Communities.

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The Great AI Hiring Freeze

Jason Calacanis

Before I get to my essay today, let me share a preamble on a podcasting author's wonderful, horrible life (page down to skip and read "The Great AI Hiring Freeze"). I decided to start writing again this summer, as I haven't flexed the muscle in years and enjoy the replies I get back. Thanks for reading The Jason Calacanis Newsletter! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape โ€” and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, theyโ€™re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr