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JANUARY 18, 2024
Say what you will about VCs, but we’re a mostly predictable bunch. You know what our incentives are and we care enough about our reputation within the ecosystem to not do anything too terrible—usually. Still, there are a lot of downsides to taking venture money—the push to grow at all costs, our desire to be all up in your business, literally, and sometimes, we’re kind of obnoxious.
Entrepreneurs' Organization
JANUARY 17, 2024
For as long as I can remember, when asked the popular question, “Whom would you like to have dinner with — present or past?” my answer has been Sir Richard Branson. Like many, I’ve admired Richard for his authenticity, creativity, resiliency, generosity, ability to push the limits of what’s possible, and his focus on family and fun. So, when MyEO presented the opportunity to spend four days on Necker Island, his private island in the British Virgin Islands (BVIs) with a group of 50 EO members fr
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Venture Well
JANUARY 16, 2024
Max Derbyshire, COO of Acorn Genetics, shares how the E-Team Program and the Aspire investor-engagement program advanced his innovation. The post Protecting Patient Privacy: Acorn Genetics Is Revolutionizing DNA Testing appeared first on VentureWell.
Revolution
JANUARY 18, 2024
Revolution Ventures Invests in Kashable, the Fintech Leading the Socially Responsible, Employer-Sponsored Credit Movement The $25.6M Series B will be used to expand sales and engineering teams and increase the company’s loan portfolio. Meet Kashable — the fintech equipping working America with a better way to tackle costly debt and cover unexpected expenses during times of financial hardship.
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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?
AsiaTechDaily
JANUARY 16, 2024
London-based startup Goodnotes has recently finalized the acquisition of South Korean startup Dropthebit, the innovative minds behind Traw, a service designed to automatically organize meetings, lectures, and video content into concise notes and videos. The move is set to integrate Traw’s advanced generative AI technology into the Goodnotes platform, enhancing its capabilities.
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Venture Well
JANUARY 16, 2024
Max Derbyshire, COO of Acorn Genetics, shares how the E-Team Program and the Aspire investor-engagement program advanced his innovation. The post Protecting Patient Privacy: Acorn Genetics Is Revolutionizing DNA Testing appeared first on VentureWell.
American Entrepreneurship
JANUARY 18, 2024
Focus is on providing enterprises with AI-native applications to respond to changing the digital landscape. With AI and ChatAI driving a new economy, venture platform 25madison announced it is partnering with Apollo, the publicly traded alternative investment manager, to create an enterprise software venture studio called 25m Evolve. Focusing on incubating AI-native applications, 25m Evolve’s mission is to support companies facing today’s dynamic digital landscape—which is demanding they a
AsiaTechDaily
JANUARY 19, 2024
MSA Novo, a UAE-based multi-stage investment firm, specializes in channeling global best practices and institutional support to portfolio companies, facilitating their growth into regional powerhouses. The firm’s distinctive approach focuses on financial returns and fostering innovation and positive societal change. In an exclusive interview with Asia Tech Daily’s Editor, Yazeed Al-Shammari, a pivotal figure at […] The post From Angel Investing to MSA Novo: Yazeed Al-Shammari’s Journey in Start
Jason Malki
JANUARY 15, 2024
Charting the Path to Success in Tech Investing: An Exclusive Interview with GoAhead Ventures’ Founding Trio GoAhead Ventures (“GoAhead”) is a Silicon Valley based venture capital firm founded by three Stanford graduates: Takeshi “TK” Mori, Clancey Stahr and Phil Brady (the “Managing Partners”). GoAhead’s Managing Partners met through their respective Stanford networks.
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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.
Tomasz Tunguz
JANUARY 14, 2024
Open source models have become a critical part of the AI landscape. I was curious about the trends in the open source ecosystem, so I analyzed HuggingFace data on the top 300 open source models, both by overall usage & also the top of the trending list. Open source models are governed by open source licenses. Similar to regular open source software, Apache & MIT dominate the licenses by model count. 76% of the top models choose one of these licenses.
American Entrepreneurship
JANUARY 18, 2024
Focus is on providing enterprises with AI-native applications to respond to changing digital landscape With AI and ChatAI driving a new economy, venture platform 25madison announced it is partnering with the alternative investment manager Apollo to create an enterprise software venture studio called 25m Evolve. Focusing on incubating AI-native applications, 25m Evolve’s mission is to support companies facing today’s dynamic digital landscape—that is demanding they adapt.
AsiaTechDaily
JANUARY 17, 2024
Malaysia-based food startup Meals in Minutes has successfully raised $1.5 million in a seed funding round, with 500 Global leading the investment and participation from an undisclosed private investor. With the infusion, Meals in Minutes aims to enhance its meal kit offerings, providing customers with more diverse and time-efficient options. Meals in Minutes has outlined a […] The post Meals in Minutes Raises $1.5M to Spice Up Meal Kit Offerings and Expand Globally first appeared on AsiaTechDail
Berkonomics
JANUARY 18, 2024
Planning for future space needs after COVID. One of the most obvious observations I make with growing company CEO’s is that planning for a new office is done with an optimistic view of the future, incorporating planned space that compromises only slightly the measured needs for the next three or more years as outlined in the financial forecast. Yes, we can mitigate that with starting with a reduced size given the current remote and hybrid work environment.
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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.
Tomasz Tunguz
JANUARY 18, 2024
This is the machine generated example of metawriting that I mentioned in this post. In my grade school days, a memorable lesson from 5th grade still stands out. My teacher, Mrs. L, was particularly passionate about the importance of structuring our thoughts on paper. She insisted that our class outline every essay before diving into the writing process.
American Entrepreneurship
JANUARY 18, 2024
MIAMI—Palm Tree Crew, an entertainment, hospitality, and investment holding company, recently closed a new round of funding at a $150M valuation. Backers in the $6M round included Barry Sternlicht, Brad Garlinghouse, David Adelman, Jim Coulter, Jonathan Kraft, Keith Rabois, and Michael Meldman, among others. Palm Tree Crew, through its investment arm, also recently raised a $32M venture fund that focuses on providing capital to early-stage disruptive brands across the consumer and technology spa
AsiaTechDaily
JANUARY 19, 2024
India-based fintech firm FinAGG Technologies has secured $11 million in its Series A funding round to expand in the MSMEs’ fintech space. The investment was co-led by global impact investment manager BlueOrchard and Tata Capital Limited. The Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) and existing investor Prime Venture Partners also participated.
OkDork
JANUARY 16, 2024
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify In this solo episode, Noah Kagan takes us behind the “Million Dollar Weekend” marketing campaign. From achieving impressive pre-sales to cultivating organic strategic partnerships, Noah breaks down the key elements that he hopes will contribute to the book’s success. This episode is a comprehensive guide to effective book marketing.
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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.
Startup Blogpost
JANUARY 19, 2024
15 Tips for Creating a Realistic Budget for Your Startup Crafting a realistic startup budget is both an art and a science, as revealed by the diverse experiences of founders and CEOs who have navigated these waters. From the importance of simplicity and adaptability to the critical balance of frugality with necessary outsourcing, we’ve compiled the top fifteen answers to guide you through the budgeting maze and help you sidestep common pitfalls.
American Entrepreneurship
JANUARY 18, 2024
First-in-nation program will provide $3.6M in income replacement grants and mentorship to first-time entrepreneurs, creating 10 new businesses and helping fuel innovation in strategic sectors The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) today announced the inaugural cohort of the New Jersey Innovation Fellows (NJIF) program. The cohort consists of 10 new businesses, made up of 30 entrepreneurs, that will receive a total of $3.6 million in income replacement grants, as well as mentor
AsiaTechDaily
JANUARY 18, 2024
Parent-tech firm The Parentinc has acquired a majority stake in the premium mom and baby retailer Motherswork. The acquisition, made for an undisclosed sum, was jointly announced, integrating The Parentinc into the luxury parenting retail space. The Parentinc, recognized as a parent-tech firm, oversees the operation of theAsianparent, a prominent content and community platform designed […] The post The Parentinc Seals Acquisition of Majority Stake in Luxury Retailer Motherswork first appeared o
Angel Capital Association
JANUARY 18, 2024
The Angel Capital Association is excited to announce our newest partnership with Skillcloud Consulting Group - a company that creates customizable HR Managed Services to run your growing payroll, benefits, HR support and talent acquisition. Recognizing the dynamic environment early-stage startups operate within, Skillcloud Consulting Group has partnered with the ACA to offer our customizable HR Managed Services specifically designed to address companies' evolving needs as they mature from Pre-Se
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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.
Jason Malki
JANUARY 15, 2024
I had the pleasure of interviewing Derrick Antaya, a seasoned Software Engineer with a 21-year personal coding journey and a decade of professional experience. Family holds a special place in Derrick’s heart. His world is a delightful blend of the affection from his loving wife and the unbridled enthusiasm of his 4-year-old son. Together, they embark on outdoor escapades, often accompanied by two furry companions — his dogs, providing a perfect counterbalance to the digital realm.
American Entrepreneurship
JANUARY 15, 2024
Black/African American women-owned businesses and Hispanic/Latino women-owned businesses have made significant strides Women-owned businesses continue to build a track record of ambition, performance, and perseverance as seen in the 2024 Wells Fargo Impact of Women-Owned Business Report prepared in partnership with Ventureneer, CoreWoman, and Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP).
AsiaTechDaily
JANUARY 15, 2024
Japanese bioplastic startup Bioworks has secured undisclosed funding through a third-party allotment of new shares. Purpose Venture Capital, alongside Lavender Hill Capital, 18 Salisbury Capital, and Yagi & Co, participated in the funding, although the exact amount invested by Purpose Venture Capital remains undisclosed. This latest investment round has propelled Bioworks’ cumulative capital raised to […] The post Purpose Venture Capital Fuels Bioworks’ Eco-Friendly Expansion in Asia first a
GCUC
JANUARY 16, 2024
Meet the speakers: Camp GCUC As the spotlight turns toward the flexspace market, there’s a notable surge in interest from landlords, investors, developers, and aspiring entrepreneurs.
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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
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