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Bringing Transformative Climatetech to Market: A Visit to Climate Week NYC

Venture Well

VentureWell Vice President, Ventures, Christina Tamer recaps her trip to Climate Week NYC 2024, where she explored pathways to market for transformative sustainability technologies. The post Bringing Transformative Climatetech to Market: A Visit to Climate Week NYC appeared first on VentureWell.

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The 4 Biases Holding You Back from Embracing Change

Entrepreneurs' Organization

How does change make you feel? Does it ignite excitement or send a wave of anxiety crashing over you? For many, the prospect of change feels daunting, like standing at the edge of dark water. But for Daphne Leger, change is not just a challenge but also an opportunity for growth and innovation. As a change addict turned adaptability expert, Daphne Leger , a Harvard Business School alum and keynote speaker, has dedicated her career to helping entrepreneurs and executives master adaptability.

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4 Secrets to Creating a Sales Presentation Folder That Sells

Entrepreneurs' Organization

As the founder of a folder printing company, I often get asked how to design folders that effectively guide prospects through the buying journey. Given the frequency of these inquiries, I’ve decided to share my insights on creating impactful sales folders. A well-designed sales presentation folder goes beyond mere folded paper with pockets. With the right printer, you’ll have access to a nearly limitless combination of presentation folder features that enhance appearance and expand functio

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InBIA Welcomes New Board Members and Celebrates Departing Members

INBIA

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE InBIA Announces New Board Members, Recognizes Outgoing Members, and Introduces New Executive Committee for Upcoming Fiscal Year October 23, 2024 ORLANDO, FL –InBIA a global community of entrepreneur support and entrepreneurship ecosystem-building practitioners, is excited to announce the ratification of six members to its Board of Directors and the formation of its…

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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From Startup Founder to Investor: Lessons in Patience, Diversification, and Growth

The Seraf Compass

The shift from building a company to becoming an investor is an experience I’ve realized can’t all be learned from a playbook. It’s a massive shift I didn’t fully appreciate until I experienced it firsthand. As a founder, I was used to a fast-paced, high-reward environment. But as I moved into investing, I quickly realized that this new world required a different mindset.

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The Inventor Series Sponsored By Qualcomm: Featuring WAVED Medical

Venture Well

Kendra Batchelder, co-founder of WAVED Medical, explains how the Qualcomm Innovator Stipend Program helped pay for legal fees associated with securing rights to intellectual property. The post The Inventor Series Sponsored By Qualcomm: Featuring WAVED Medical appeared first on VentureWell.

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Why Your Team Will Need Skilled Idea Curators To Succeed in the AI Era

Entrepreneurs' Organization

In the current professional landscape, idea generation is revered as a hallmark of creativity and innovation. Organizations celebrate those who can generate new and groundbreaking concepts, often overlooking the subtler art of idea curation. However, the rapid advancement of generative AI is poised to fundamentally shift this equation. With generative AI models matching and even surpassing human capabilities in creative tasks , the future will demand a different set of skills—idea curation, by w

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Kristin Marquet, Founder, Tech/Analytics/PR Expert, Academic Finance Background, Marquet Media

Startup Blogpost

This interview is with Kristin Marquet , Founder, Tech/Analytics/PR Expert, Academic Finance Background at Marquet Media. Kristin Marquet, Founder, Tech/Analytics/PR Expert, Academic Finance Background, Marquet Media Kristin, can you tell us a bit about yourself and your journey to becoming an expert in the startup world, especially focusing on the intersection of digital marketing, health and wellness, and parenting?

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Bringing startup expertise to the boardroom

NZ Entrepreneur

Maria King’s governance career has focused on supporting and building innovative new businesses, so when she undertook the Institute of Directors ’ Advanced Directors Course (ADC) , she was delighted to see a section on startup governance included. “That was fabulous,” says King, who has 26 years’ experience in the complex health, science and technology sectors.

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How Top Tech CFOs Solve Annual Planning’s Biggest Challenges

Gearing up for 2025 annual planning? Our latest eBook from the Operators Guild is your ultimate guide. Discover real-world solutions and best practices shared by top CFOs, drawn directly from discussions within OG’s vibrant online community. Learn from senior executives at high-growth tech startups as they outline financial planning strategies, align CEO and board goals, and coordinate budgets across departments.

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October Paychex Small Business Employment Watch Shows Regional Hurricane Impact

American Entrepreneurship

While the National Index improved, Florida and North Carolina experienced Hurricane-related declines. The October Paychex Small Business Employment Watch Report reflected the impact of multiple hurricanes in the U.S. This was seen in the jobs index in Florida (99.62) which fell below 100 for the first time since March 2021. Tampa had a 1.81 percentage-point decrease to 97.91, making it last among the top U.S. metros for the month.

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Celebrating One Year of the Investor Catalyst Hub!

Venture Well

Just over a year ago, the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) launched the Investor Catalyst (IC) Hub as part of ARPANET-H—a nationwide health innovation network. The post Celebrating One Year of the Investor Catalyst Hub! appeared first on VentureWell.

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The Next AI Wave Is Here! What is an “Embodied AI robot”? Exclusive Interview with Hao Su, the cofounder and chief technology officer of Hillbot AI

AsiaTechDaily

Visualize this: self-driving cars on busy city streets, skillfully avoiding obstacles and giving way to pedestrians; warehouse robots shuttling freely in large logistics centers, accurately picking, sorting, and placing items, […]

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“Sanzo is at its best when we serve as a bridge across cultures for both AAPI and non-AAPI.” CEO Sandro Roco on building a beverage startup, what to avoid in influencer deals, & protecting the brand.

Hunter Walk

I’m a Sanzo drinker. I’m also a Sanzo angel investor. The order is important because I fell in love with the product before I even knew about the company, and the hustle of its founder/CEO Sandro Roco. Over the last few years he’s been a diligent company-builder, brand steward, and community leader. Watching the boom/bust cycle of DTC brands that were running on just the sugar high of venture dollars has given me even more appreciation for those who, yes, require investment cap

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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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Upcoming AI Summit New York 2024 Focuses on Commercial AI Applications

American Entrepreneurship

The Conference includes high-level AI speakers and covers Generative AI, Governance, Ethics & more. The doubling of floor space at the upcoming AI Summit New York reflects AI’s high energy and wide interest in the tech community. The conference brings together leaders, entrepreneurs, technical experts, civil society leaders, and investors, all of whom have a role in ongoing AI innovation that is transforming business and society.

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Trends in the Post-Modern Data Stack

Tomasz Tunguz

On Monday, at TC Disrupt Colin Zima CEO of Omni , Jordan Tigani CEO of Motherduck , Daniel Svnova CEO of Superlinked & Toby Mao CTO of Tobiko Data who are leading the evolution of the Post Modern Data Stack discussed the trends they are seeing. Here are some of the themes & predictions from the group. Customers are excited about new architectures that significantly reduce cost.

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Mental Health Matters: Recognizing When Entrepreneurs Need a Check-In

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Many of us have felt the signs: We lose our cool at work and with our colleagues. The joy we once felt building our companies has vanished over time. Sleepless nights are followed by feeling exhausted in the office or on the road and a struggle to stay focused during the day. A huge life change, whether the happiness of welcoming a new child to the family or heartbreak over the end of a relationship, can jolt us into feeling constantly overwhelmed.

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India Sets Sights on Space: New Station and VC Fund to Propel Growth

AsiaTechDaily

The Indian government has announced plans to establish its own space station, the “Bharatiya Antriksh Station,” by 2035, as announced by Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Jitendra […]

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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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Promotion: Win a Business Mentor!

NZ Entrepreneur

Are you ready to revolutionise your business? Business Mentors NZ has empowered over 80,000 Kiwi business owners, and now it’s your turn to shine! Business Mentors NZ understands the unique challenges Kiwi business owners face. Whether you need support navigating skills shortages, managing staff or expanding your business skills and knowledge, an experienced Mentor can guide you every step of the way.

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Google’s Africa Investment Fund behind Moniepoint, Africa’s Fastest-Growing Fintech

American Entrepreneurship

Investors recognize the growth potential and impact of this rapidly rising fintech providing digital payments and banking solutions across Africa. Moniepoint Inc., Africa’s fastest-growing fintech, successfully raised US$110 million in equity financing, supporting its all-in-one financial ecosystem. Since its launch in 2019 over 10 million businesses and individuals have been served with access to seamless payments, banking, credit, and business management tools.

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Productivity One Year from Now

Tomasz Tunguz

If AI continues on its current trajectory or accelerates, what will change in your business? We’ve been asking leaders of companies & departments this question & the answers aren’t clear. In a few years, consensus agrees that rote work of BDRs & paralegals & software engineering will be somewhat to mostly automated. But determining the timing of that impact is much more difficult : it depends on the accuracy of the AI.

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Shaping the Future of Work: How Founder Zach Wright and Grapevine Are Redefining the Modern Office

Jason Malki

I had the pleasure of interviewing Zach Wright, the founder and CEO of Grapevine Software , a cutting-edge Virtual Office platform designed to centralize communication, knowledge sharing, and team alignment for distributed workforces. Grapevine tackles the growing challenges of fragmented communication and scattered information that have become the norm for remote and hybrid teams.

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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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Singapore Boosts Deep-Tech Startups with S$440 Million Funding Expansion

AsiaTechDaily

Singapore is set to allocate an additional S$440 million (approximately US$332 million) to the Startup SG Equity scheme, which aims to enhance private-sector investments in deep-tech startups within the city-state.

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“Ben Franklin was instrumental in helping us survive the early years”

Ben Franklin Technology Partners

By Cara Aungst and originally published at HappyValley Industry In 2003, DiamondBack Covers was born out of an assignment in an Engineering Entrepreneurship class at Penn State. Matt Chverchko had some equipment stolen from the back of his truck, and he decided to create a truck cover to keep his belongings secure. He and classmate Ethan Wendle worked on a prototype for a load-bearing, durable truck cover that could securely stow goods in the truck bed and still carry heavy loads, like a stack

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AirOps Unifies Content Ecosystem, Raises $15.5M in Funding

American Entrepreneurship

The startup’s platform was quickly embraced by marketing agencies and in-house teams. The power of AI is unfolding across industries. With the recent funding of AirOps, marketers have a platform that builds and scales go-to-market strategies using human + AI content workflows that produce best-in-class brand content. “AI is predicted to handle 95% of marketing work by 2027, it’s the creativity, taste, and bold vision—the remaining 5%—that will set great marketers apart,” said A

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Why Lifetime Value is Relevant Again in Software

Tomasz Tunguz

Budget cuts followed interest rate hikes in 2022. By late 2023, more than a year of financial scrutiny had challenged many publicly traded software companies. However, 2024 has been a tough year again. Net dollar retention for publicly traded software companies fell from 113% on average to 108%, a five percentage point drop. 1 80% of publicly traded companies saw their NDR wilt again in 2024.

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Enhance Customer Value: Unleash Your Data’s Potential

The complexity of financial data, the need for real-time insight, and the demand for user-friendly visualizations can seem daunting when it comes to analytics - but there is an easier way. With Logi Symphony, we aim to turn these challenges into opportunities. Our platform empowers you to seamlessly integrate advanced data analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting into your applications, transforming raw data into actionable insights.