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InBIA Wins Stage One of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s 2024 Growth Accelerator Fund Competition

INBIA

WASHINGTON– This week, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the International Business Innovation Association (InBIA) as a Stage One winner for the 2024 Growth Accelerator Fund Competition (GAFC).

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Bringing Critical Thinking Into the Entrepreneurship Classroom: Six Techniques

Venture Well

Through the Improving Undergraduate STEM Education (IUSE) workshop series, social scientists and entrepreneurship educators offer research-based insights and classroom techniques to improve critical thinking. The post Bringing Critical Thinking Into the Entrepreneurship Classroom: Six Techniques appeared first on VentureWell.

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From Startup To Life-Changing Exit – The 4 Secrets Behind Ruby Receptionists’ Amazing Success

Entrepreneurs' Organization

A study of Jill Nelson offers a Master class on what it takes to build a thriving business. As an entrepreneur, you will cross paths with many fellow founders. Some will inspire you, others will draw inspiration from you, and occasionally you’ll encounter a founder whose every action leaves you utterly astounded. Jill Nelson is in that rare third camp.

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Should I Jump On That Bandwagon? (Angel Investing)

The Seraf Compass

The toughest moment in a new angel’s investing career: a very large round has lots of momentum – it has been expanded and is still over-subscribed. And it is a classic case as these things go, driven by the usual factors: little bit later stage with some traction, so risk is perceived as lower, great pitch by an appealing CEO, backed by a seemingly good team, momentum in the round building quickly, a product people can understand that is already built and in the stream of commerce, and, perhaps

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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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Meet Us in Kansas City! October 22-24, 2024

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As we plan our next in-person gathering at the e.Builders Forum, we wanted to reflect on the shared experiences and knowledge gathered from 2023.

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Elevate Your Events: 7 Insider Secrets from Industry Pros  

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Think about the last event you attended. Was it magical or mediocre? Now think about your next company event. Are you on track to wow your audience and connect with clients and potential customers? With company and corporate events, you want to be sure to reach your marketing goals by connecting with your target audience and creating brand awareness.

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In the Vault: Placing Multiple Bets on a ‘Mosaic of Solutions’ With Former Global Payments CEO Jeff Sloan

Andreessen Horowitz

ABOUT IN THE VAULT “In the Vault” is a new audio podcast series by the a16z Fintech team, where we sit down with the most influential figures in financial services to explore key trends impacting the industry and the pressing innovations that will shape our future. Follow this show on our podcast feed so you don't miss an episode. In this conversation, a16z General Partner Angela Strange talks with J eff Sloan, former CEO of Global Payments, about how he was early to spot significant industry t

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Betagro Launches Betagro Ventures to Support Food Tech Startups

AsiaTechDaily

Betagro, a prominent player in Thailand’s integrated food industry, has recently launched Betagro Ventures, a new corporate venture arm to incubate innovative startups in the food and agricultural technology sectors. With a focus on supporting innovation, Betagro Ventures has allocated a $30 million fund to invest in potential startups to drive advancements across its ecosystem.

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Outline: Accelerator Boot Camp

Morrow

Boot Camp Program Outline The post Outline: Accelerator Boot Camp appeared first on Morrow.

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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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Finalists Announced in 2024 PA Wilds $50,000 BIG IDEA Contest!

Ben Franklin Technology Partners

The 2024 PA Wilds Big Idea Contest, an initiative aimed at fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in Cameron, Clinton, Lycoming, Potter, and Tioga Counties, has announced its finalists. After rigorous evaluation, six outstanding contenders have emerged, each presenting groundbreaking solutions in diverse fields. The finalists are: Brite-Liter, founded by Benjamin Kranz (Hughesville, PA): Brite-Liter introduces a revolutionary tool to enhance literacy retention without the use of blue-light em

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Taylor’s Typewriter Boom, How Nvidia Handles Failures, and Matt Mullenweg’s Open Source Philanthropy [link blog]

Hunter Walk

Links! Get your red hot links here! There Are Plenty of Power Publicists. But Only One Works for Taylor Swift [Allie Jones/WSJ] – Tree Paine (as the owner of what I think is also a great name, I salute you Tree) seems incredible competent. It’s amazing how compelling that is these days. And of course, as a Swiftie myself, I remember her scenes from the Miss Americana documentary.

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In the Vault: Turning Developers Into Clients With Marco Argenti From Goldman Sachs

Andreessen Horowitz

ABOUT IN THE VAULT “In the Vault” is a new audio podcast series by the a16z Fintech team, where we sit down with the most influential figures in financial services to explore key trends impacting the industry and the pressing innovations that will shape our future. Follow this show on our podcast feed so you don't miss an episode. In this conversation, a16z General Partner David Haber talks with Marco Argenti, the chief information officer at Goldman Sachs, about bringing fintech processes into

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Xponent Program: Mandiri Capital’s Step into International Markets

AsiaTechDaily

Mandiri Capital Indonesia (MCI), a corporate venture capital firm supported by Bank Mandiri, has introduced its inaugural overseas Xponent program at Money 20/20 Asia in Bangkok, Thailand. The event, a prominent gathering in the global financial industry, is part of MCI’s international expansion endeavors.

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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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NJEDA Awards First $2M under Angel Match Program to Support Early-Stage Technology Companies

American Entrepreneurship

$20M program matches investors’ direct investment in product-based companies TRENTON, N.J. (April 24, 2024) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) has closed its first four approvals under the Angel Match Program , awarding a total of $2 million to support early-stage technology companies. With a funding pool of $20 million from the federal State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI), the Angel Match Program was launched last year and continues to gain traction in the mark

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Beyond the Cup: Tracking Success Stories from the Entrepreneur’s Cup Series – Jessica Kinsey

Innovation 2 Enterprise

Jessica Kinsey Represented the University of Tulsa in 2012 Governor’s Cup 2012 High Growth Graduate Winner Currently CEO/Founder of Prodigy & Co Please provide a few details on your winning Entrepreneur’s Cup business idea. Our business was SpectrumFX. We had an exclusive license for the aviation industry for a fire suppressant called Firebane, which was the only fire suppressant that could put out a full spectrum of fires, including lithium battery fires.

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Are your board members as valuable as you?

Berkonomics

Perhaps this is the natural conclusion from the several insights previously explored. While the CEO and management offer the vision, strategies, and tactics as well as the proposed budget, it is the board that controls with its votes the execution of strategy, the expenditure of cash, the taking on of debt or new equity, the very direction of the company as well as its ultimate health.

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Vector Databases and the Power of RAG

Andreessen Horowitz

In this episode of the AI + a16z podcast, Pinecone Founder and CEO Edo Liberty joins a16z’s Satish Talluri and Derrick Harris to discuss the promises, challenges, and opportunities for vector databases and retrieval augmented generation (RAG). He also shares insights and highlights from a decades-long career in machine learning, which includes stints running research teams at both Yahoo and Amazon Web Services.

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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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German Startup Crowned Champion at EPiC 2024, Hong Kong’s Flagship Global Elevator Pitch Competition

AsiaTechDaily

In a thrilling culmination, the eighth edition of the EPiC 2024 championship concluded on April 26, with German startup tozero GmbH emerging as the overall champion. Hosted by the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP), EPiC is one of the global startups’ most innovative and captivating annual events.

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Outpost Raises $12.5 Million to Accelerate Growth, Targeting the Nationwide Truck Parking Shortage

American Entrepreneurship

Company formerly known as Semi-Stow Expanding its Network of Secure Fleet Yards AUSTIN, TX and SEATTLE, WA – April 23, 2024 – Outpost ( www.outpost.us ), a leading network of managed semi-truck parking facilities, today announced that it has raised $12.5 million in Series A funding, led by GreenPoint Partners with support from Speedwagon Capital Partners, to accelerate expansion of its managed properties and technology platform.

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Post-Pandemic Changes in Investor Sentiment

Angel Capital Association

Post-Pandemic Changes in Investor Sentiment The purpose of this data insight is to share with everyone the thoughts and feedback of leaders of angel groups about their own group and angel investing in general as we collectively came out of the COVID pandemic in 2021 compared to what angel groups feel about their own group and angel investing two years later in 2023.

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Partnering with Dropzone: Automating Security Operations with AI

Tomasz Tunguz

Enterprises spend more on security but aren’t benefitting from the extra spend. Palo Alto Networks’ customers who buy security across 3 platforms spend more than 40x those that secure just one. Despite those dollars… “Adding incremental point products is not necessarily driving a better security outcome for them.” - Nikesh Arora, CEO of Palo Alto Networks The average enterprise uses upwards of 70 security products.

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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 — 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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GCUC Podcast Recap: Tim Hasse, General Provision

GCUC

GCUC Podcast Recap: Tim Hasse, General Provision Dive into our GCUC podcast episode with Tim Hasse, Founder of General Provision.

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South Korea Launches Startup Fund to Supercharge Venture Investments

AsiaTechDaily

On Wednesday, South Korea’s Ministry of SMEs and Startups unveiled a startup fund to strengthen venture investments. The initiative, named the Startup Korea Fund, emerged from a collaboration between the government and various entities such as large corporations, financial institutions, and small to medium-sized enterprises.

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Block Advisors by H&R Block Announces Grants for Women-Owned Small Businesses

American Entrepreneurship

“Fund Her Future” grant program to help fill the funding gap faced by women-owned small businesses While women-owned startups continue to outpace those of men, funding remains a key challenge in women entrepreneurs’ success. To address this gap, Block Advisors by H&R Block announced it will award $100,000 in grants to five women-owned small businesses, plus a year of their small business services.

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Know Your Numbers: The Ultimate Guide to Data-Driven Success for Startups

Gust

Understanding your startup's metrics is like having a GPS for your business journey. It helps you navigate challenges, make informed decisions, and steer your company towards success. The post Know Your Numbers: The Ultimate Guide to Data-Driven Success for Startups appeared first on Gust.

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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.