Sat.May 09, 2020 - Fri.May 15, 2020

article thumbnail

How Not to Get Your Time Wasted by VCs

This is going to be BIG.

VCs are notorious for kicking tires. VCs take a meeting just to learn about an area. If deal flow is slow, a VC will take a meeting if you and your team seem mildly interesting even if your product isn’t. Sometimes, if you seem well connected to other founders or VCs, that will get you a meeting—because you don’t want to miss something everyone else has seen.

VC 383
article thumbnail

3 strategies to cultivate comprehensive entrepreneurship ecosystems

Venture Well

During our first virtualOPEN conference, we gathered expert panelists to discuss the best strategies for cultivating healthy and robust entrepreneurship ecosystems. The post 3 strategies to cultivate comprehensive entrepreneurship ecosystems appeared first on VentureWell.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

What the New Normal Looks Like in Three Industries and Three Countries

Entrepreneurs' Organization

At Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) , our mission remains engaging business owners at every stage with the tools, education and community necessary to learn and grow to new levels of leadership , in business and beyond. As businesses begin to implement new ways of working in the new landscape , we asked three EO members—from three industries and three countries—to share how they are moving forward. . 1.

culture 262
article thumbnail

Net Health Acquires Tissue Analytics

Dream It

Net Health, a premier provider of cloud-based EHR software for specialized care settings, today announced that it has acquired Tissue Analytics , a pioneering developer of automated mobile wound and skin imaging and predictive analytics solutions. The startup has significantly increased patient and clinician engagement in wound management, providing a mobile platform for patients to track metrics on the healing process and identify potential infections.

health 221
article thumbnail

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?

article thumbnail

Fine Print: Understanding Key Deal Terms and How They Can Affect Your Returns

The Seraf Compass

It’s exciting news! The CEO of one of your investments tells you that a buyer expressed serious interest in acquiring her company for $30M. Since the company has struggled to find huge growth, you are relieved and do a quick mental “back of the envelope” calculation and you figure you’ve bagged a 5x return in a couple of years. Not too bad for one of your first angel deals!

investing 268

More Trending

article thumbnail

Finding North In a New World

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Contributed by Ross Drakes , an entrepreneur and creative director based in Johannesburg, South Africa. He is the founder of Nicework , which helps companies to define their purpose and then deliver on it. He joined the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) in 2013. His firm compiled insights on factors surrounding COVID-19 and made the report available for free.

strategy 222
article thumbnail

How COVID-19 is Changing Digital Health

Dream It

Earlier this month, Adam Dakin , Managing Director of Dreamit Healthtech, joined Phase2 Health to share his insight on how the pandemic is changing healthcare. Dakin joined Dan Baker (Managing Partner, Phase2 Health) and a panel of early-stage healthtech investors that included Neta Amidi (Global Head of Health, Plug and Play) and Matty Francis (Principal, Healthbox).

health 195
article thumbnail

Why is the Stock Market Only Down 15%?

Tomasz Tunguz

Why is the S&P index “only” down about 15%? Given all the economic turmoil, shouldn’t the index collapse? I was wondering this so I went to the source of all truth on the internet, Reddit. As I read the investing subreddit , I stumbled onto an explanation written by VPride1995 using a simple mental model that illuminated one potential answer.

investing 131
article thumbnail

Investing In Learning

A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

USV has invested in the education sector for a bit more than ten years. We kicked things off with an event we called Hacking Education back in March 2009. We have focused on “direct to learner” businesses and have mostly avoided investing in companies that sell to the established education system. This has been a good strategy and we have assembled a fantastic direct to learner portfolio that includes companies like Duolingo , Quizlet , Skillshare , Codecademy , and Outschool.

investing 177
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Trovo Co. Finds CO.STARTERS

Forward Cities

Editor’s note: This article is part of a larger series called Solution Stories, which illuminates how Forward Cities is helping to guide in cities across the country. For background on the specific approach taken in communities like New Kensington, please visit the first article in the series here , and Kim’s previous post, Introducing CO.STARTERS in New Kensington, PA.

article thumbnail

Think Bigger and Think Different

Smart Hustle Magazine

A few days ago, I kept thinking that in a few months, maybe sometime next year, things would go back to some way that they were before. But I realize I'm wrong.and think that we small business owners must think differently. I beg you to read , share and comment on my LinkedIn article with tips on how very small companies can work with larger companies.

article thumbnail

Why is the Stock Market Only Down 15%?

Tomasz Tunguz

Why is the S&P index “only” down about 15%? Given all the economic turmoil, shouldn’t the index collapse? I was wondering this so I went to the source of all truth on the internet, Reddit. As I read the investing subreddit , I stumbled onto an explanation written by VPride1995 using a simple mental model that illuminated one potential answer.

investing 101
article thumbnail

OKC’s Monscierge adapts technology during pandemic to help patients communicate with hospital staff

Innovation 2 Enterprise

By Scott Meacham. A most difficult and heart-rending aspect of the COVID-19 pandemic is that COVID patients in hospitals and long-term care facilities are so alone. Quarantine is mandatory. No outside visitors. Not friends, family, or even next of kin. A patient’s only human contact is with “strangers” wearing face masks and shields, gloves and surgical gowns, booties and other protective gear.

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

GCUC Online: Covid, Coworking & The Future Follow Up

GCUC

As promised we gathered up the unanswered questions from our GCUC online event on the 21st and tracked down the answers for you. Below. The post GCUC Online: Covid, Coworking & The Future Follow Up appeared first on GCUC Community.

article thumbnail

We Must Go Bigger and Think Different

Smart Hustle Magazine

A few days ago, I kept thinking that in a few months, maybe sometime next year, things would go back to some way that they were before. But I realize I'm wrong.and think that we small business owners must think differently. I beg you to read, share and comment on my LinkedIn article with tips on how very small companies can work with larger companies.

article thumbnail

[OurCrowd CEO Jon Medved in The Jerusalem Post] Expect a ‘renaissance’ in medical innovation, says OurCrowd chief

OurCrowd

Jonathan Medved, CEO of the Jerusalem-based global investment platform OurCrowd, told The Media Line that the outbreak had shifted the focus of many investors in a way that could have far-reaching implications for medical innovation. Read more here. The post [OurCrowd CEO Jon Medved in The Jerusalem Post] Expect a ‘renaissance’ in medical innovation, says OurCrowd chief appeared first on OurCrowd.

article thumbnail

Funding Friday: Keep The Faith NYC

A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

I just backed this project and got myself a great hoodie to wear this fall when we hope to be back in NYC. USV TEAM POSTS: Bethany Crystal — May 14, 2020 7 Ways to Manage Quarantine Life with a Newborn.

286
286
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

5 Tips for Pitching VCs in Virtual Times

500

Guest Post: The following post is a sponsored guest post by JD Weinstein, Oracle for Startups. All views and opinions represented in this post are the views and opinions of Oracle for Startups and do not represent those of 500 Startups or any of its staff or affiliates. What do Airbnb, Uber, Slack, Pinterest, WhatsApp, Square, and Venmo have in common?

pitching 263
article thumbnail

Taller con Carla Levy: ¿Cómo exponer tus productos en redes sociales?

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

¿Cuándo? Viernes 15 de mayo a las 10:00 AM hora de El Salvador. Título: ¿Cómo exponer tus productos en redes sociales? Descripción: En esta charla, Carla Levy, fundadora de Puffins y directora creativa de FatKid Studio, hablará sobre las estrategias para conocer mejor a tu público y para que te conozcan, cómo interactuar con ellos y crear una comunidad alrededor de la venta de tus productos a través de redes sociales.

article thumbnail

Motivating and Managing Startup Teams During a Pandemic

Dream It

Amongst the many stresses of COVID-19, some of the greatest challenges for founders have not been profit-focused, but people-focused. How do we encourage employee well being and manage our teams during this crisis? When remotely hiring employees, how do we develop deeper relationships with personnel and ensure they have a true understanding of company culture?

startup 195
article thumbnail

Location and Work

A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

I am confident this pandemic will end. At some point, we will have a vaccine, therapeutics, and/or broad based immunity. When that will happen is less clear to me. I believe that at some point, we will be able to resume living and working as we did prior to the pandemic. However, I am also confident that we will not resume living and working exactly as we did prior to the pandemic because some of the things we have adopted to get through this will reveal themselves as comparable or better than w

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

[Hailo in Technology Magazine] HAILO TEAMS UP WITH FOXCONN & SOCIONEXT TO LAUNCH BOXIEDGE

OurCrowd

Hailo, an AI startup, has recently announced its collaboration with Foxconn & Socionext to launch an edge computing processing solution, BOXiedge, for video analytics. Read more here. The post [Hailo in Technology Magazine] HAILO TEAMS UP WITH FOXCONN & SOCIONEXT TO LAUNCH BOXIEDGE appeared first on OurCrowd.

article thumbnail

Talleres de la red YLAI

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

¡Únete a los talleres para desarrollo profesional y emprendimiento! TODO LOS TALLERES DE LA RED YLAI. 08 de mayo de 2020 – “Reinventando tu negocio de productos hechos a mano” con Óscar Tadeo. Mira en línea próximamente y recibe los recursos de la presentación. 05 de mayo de 2020 – “Estrategias para enfrentar la crisis COVID-19 en la industria de alimentos” con Celina Portillo.

culture 217
article thumbnail

As Big Business Pivots, An Opportunity For Small Business

Smart Hustle Magazine

Big companies are quickly pivoting to the NEW WAY we are working. Of course this new way is quickly getting "old". For example, the Wall Street Journal reported how CIOs are looking into how to make remote work better for their employees. Emotional health, physical well being, security and beyond. So for US smaller companies who might be experts in emotional health, home office decorations and etc, we have the OPPORTUNITY to adapt and sell in new ways.

article thumbnail

Leadership Has A Price

A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

We’ve been watching the ESPN series The Last Dance along with something like 6mm other fans who are watching it right now. It is a reminder of how dominant Michael Jordan was in the 90s and what a special player he was. I woke up thinking about the last three minutes of episode 7 which dropped last night. Michael is asked if his intensity has come at the expense of being perceived as a “nice guy.” He gets pretty emotional and says “Winning has a price and leadership has a

article thumbnail

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 — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’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