Entrepreneurs' Organization
JANUARY 13, 2020
Contributed by Angela Fernandez, vice president of community engagement, GS1 US. Today, maintaining steady revenue growth can be difficult without the right help and mindset. GS1 US, an information standards organization that helps brands identify their products for commerce, recently surveyed more than 500 entrepreneurs to identify best practices to achieve sustained success.
A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC
JANUARY 15, 2020
Yesterday evening, the Gotham Gal and I went to see Jerry Colonna do a reading from his recent book , Reboot: Leadership and the Art of Growing Up. As we were standing around chatting waiting for Jerry to go on and start reading, Jerry mentioned that he once wrote a guest post for AVC. So I went back and read it this morning. It is great and I am reposting it for all of you to read this morning. ——————————————
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EntreWorks Consulting
JANUARY 17, 2020
New York’s Rockefeller Institute of Government has created a new Future of Labor Research Center , and the Center’s first study is making me optimistic about their future work. Where the Mobile Workforce is Living shares data and insights on, you guessed it!, where the mobile workforce is living. Specifically, it reviews the latest numbers on home-based workers, and shows that, nationally, about 5.3% of Americans currently work from home.
Smart Hustle Magazine
JANUARY 14, 2020
Getting your business off the ground requires quite a few steps, and the list can be a bit daunting at first glance. Smarter Loans is the go-to resource for Canadians seeking any kind of loan or financing when starting up their new business. Smarter Loans has provided an extensive guide on the steps needed to get your business started, in the right way.
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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?
Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative
JANUARY 15, 2020
By luck when he was young, Alex Solano took an English language course that would change his life. One inspiring teacher forever changed the way that Alex viewed education, and he received a scholarship to continue taking courses on teaching English. His drive and passion for education eventually led him to establish an innovative English language school in Costa Rica, where he now provides life-changing courses to his community.
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Venture Well
JANUARY 14, 2020
To kick off the new year—and new decade—we’d like to draw attention to four big ideas that will be of great importance in 2020 and in years to come. The post big ideas 2020: a vision for the future of innovation and entrepreneurship appeared first on VentureWell.
The Seraf Compass
JANUARY 15, 2020
Whether you are an experienced impact investor or just starting to explore the space, reading and listening to experts' perspectives can help expand your knowledge and provide new insights. Based on conversations with leading impact investors, we compiled a list of books and podcasts that will further inform and keep you up to date on the impact investing world.
Paul G. Silva
JANUARY 12, 2020
My thanks to Gaetanlee for making this delightful rubber duckie picture (now the header image for this website) available for all to use!
A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC
JANUARY 13, 2020
I used this title for possibly the most regrettable blog post I have written on AVC back in 2011. My friend Alex’s post on the topic this weekend has made me revisit my thoughts on the subject of marketing. Alex starts off his post with this assertion: 2019 was the year when VCs and startup founders soured on paid acquisition. I am not sure if that is true, but if it is, it suggests a dramatic change in the startup playbook.
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Forward Cities
JANUARY 13, 2020
This interview is part of the “Ecosystem Builders” series. More information about the ESHIP Communities program can be found here. Q: What is something that’s happening in KC right now that you are excited about? A: The ESHIP buzz is exciting not only for the Kansas City entrepreneurship community as a whole, but it’s also providing light to the underserved communities and helping to increase the conversation about inequalities and what’s needed to level playing fields as it relates
Haystack
JANUARY 12, 2020
For those following this blog and the seed market over the past decade, you may have noticed that every year, we see increases across the board — more investors, newer funds, and funds that get larger. Much has been written about the fact that traditional seed stage funds have grown in size and dollars under management. Here, I wanted to step back and consider “why” this has happened from my vantage point.
Smart Hustle Magazine
JANUARY 14, 2020
Celebrity CEO is a phrase used by Ramon Ray to discuss an ideal — the CEO we all want to be. But what is a Celebrity CEO exactly? Well, it’s definitely achievable, so don’t fret. Being a Celebrity CEO doesn’t mean you need to walk the red carpet or have MTV film an episode of Cribs in your home, but it does mean hitting certain milestones and maintaining standards. .
A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC
JANUARY 16, 2020
My partner Albert wrote a bit about how USV is investing in the climate/sustainability sector today. The high-level summary is “not very differently than we have and are investing in other sectors” At USV, we like certain businesss models, go to market approaches, and product types and that won’t change as we add climate/sustainability to our focus areas of wellness, knowledge, and capital.
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Y Combinator
JANUARY 16, 2020
This year, for the first time, we’ll be visiting universities and institutions to meet founders who are focused on building biotech and healthcare companies. Since 2014, YC has funded over 250 bio, healthcare, and life science companies, making us one of the largest seed stage bio/healthcare funders in the world. YC partner Jared Friedman and visiting partner Dr.
Impact Hub
JANUARY 16, 2020
Change starts with a decision, whether it be by a person, group or organization. Leaders all around the world are the key to creating shifts towards an economy that focuses on responsible consumption and production. The good news is that the movers and shakers of the industry are finally listening to the call of United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and more and more players are now becoming more sustainable in their business approach to contribute to the realization of these g
Forward Cities
JANUARY 13, 2020
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, Rustbelt Renaissance: The Case of New Kensington, PA.
David Teten VC
JANUARY 11, 2020
What tech stack should a microinfluencer use? Many investors including me spend most of our day doing the same things people have always done in our job: in my case, due diligence, deal execution, etc. However, being a “microinfluencer” is now part of the job description. . In the future, everyone will be famous for 15 followers. Traditional celebrities or influencers with millions of followers have a large service industry and tech stack to serve their needs.
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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.
NZ Entrepreneur
JANUARY 15, 2020
Founders’ Chat is a series where we share the entrepreneurial journey of founders from the GridAKL start-up hub. When you ask a founder what their biggest concern is, most of them will likely mention cashflow. Many startups have folded in their early days because they’ve run out of cash. Without meticulously tracking your spend and income, you could be in danger of undoing all the great work you’ve done so far, including market validation, R&D, and investment.
Impact Hub
JANUARY 12, 2020
What is happening in Australia? Australia is battling extreme bushfires and the Climate Crisis is making the season longer and more dangerous. The effects of extreme heat and widespread drought have been devastating to the entire nation with over 2,000 homes already lost, 25 people losing their lives, and the conditions are only getting worse. The University of Sydney has predicted that since the bushfire season started in September over 480 million animals have died.
OurCrowd
JANUARY 13, 2020
Are you with us this week at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco? Meet OurCrowd’s medical portfolio, including 16 startups creating revolutionary solutions in areas including cancer treatment, blood testing, wound care, diabetes management, medical cannabis, care for older adults, and more. Schedule a meeting. Venture capital has been perhaps the best performing asset class over the last 25 years.
David Teten VC
JANUARY 11, 2020
What tech stack should a microinfluencer use? Most investors including me spend most of our day doing the same things people have always done in the job: in my case, due diligence, deal execution, etc. However, being a “microinfluencer” is now also part of the job description. . In the future, everyone will be famous for 15 followers. Traditional celebrities or influencers with millions of followers have a large service industry and tech stack to serve their needs.
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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.
NZ Entrepreneur
JANUARY 16, 2020
While many Kiwis are still making the most of summer with an extended Christmas break, January can be a quieter-than-usual time for small businesses. Rather than a negative, having that little bit of extra space in your schedule can be the perfect chance to take stock and get clear on plans and goals for the year ahead. Whether you’re just getting into the swing of things after a hard-earned break, or it’s back to business as usual after the Christmas rush – there’s no better time than now
GCUC
JANUARY 15, 2020
Here at GCUC we are immensely fortunate to cross paths and work with so many amazing people. Through our work, we’ve cultivated a global community of people we think you should know about. Community of Cultivators is a blog series we created to introduce you to coworking game changers and connectors. Each month, we’ll release new interviews that we hope inform and inspire you.
OurCrowd
JANUARY 16, 2020
Kryon, a leading robotic process automation (RPA), process discovery and AI solution provider known for the unique Kryon Full-Cycle Automation suite, and Long-Term Care Group, Inc. (LTCG), a third-party administrator for long-term care, today announces the outcome of their latest innovative collaboration. Read more here. The post [Kryon in Ai-Thority] Long Term Care Group, Inc.
Innovation 2 Enterprise
JANUARY 12, 2020
By Scott Meacham. January is a time for new goals and resolutions, and, for corporations that provide employee healthcare, new plans and challenges as healthcare expenses continue to increase year over year. The traditional approach has been to put employees on higher deductibles so that they have more skin in the game to be better healthcare consumers.
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