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US Economic Risks (Sept 2010): Impact on Investors & Entrepreneurs

Both Sides of the Table

One year ago I predicted that in 2010/11 the economy, far from being on the path of permanent recovery was on a temporary resurgence and there was a strong possibility of a “double dip” recession. between June and July 2010 (and 25% from a year ago). raise money now to weather any storms).

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Thoma Bravo agrees to acquire digital forensics firm Magnet Forensics for over $1B

TechCrunch

” Launched in 2010, Magnet Forensics develops digital investigation software that acquires, analyzes, reports on and manages evidence from computers, mobile devices, Internet of Things devices and cloud services. .”

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How entrepreneurs benefit from ‘Alien Thinking’

Entrepreneurs' Organization

When we study real accounts of innovation, we find that critical moves are often preceded by long spells of reflection or incubation–which are absent from innovation models. But for breakthrough innovation, you need time to consolidate learning, assess options and consider the smartest move, not just the obvious move.

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Next Level Entrepreneurship: Investing in a New Generation of Startups

Entrepreneurs' Organization

In 2010, Ravi founded IndiVillage , the first information technology (IT) and information technology enabled services (ITeS) company in India to become certified as a B Corporation. “EO Many startup incubators and accelerators are funded by large multinational corporations who induct startups that align only with their own agendas.

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Alterpacks’ commercialization drive gets boost with $1m funding

AsiaTechDaily

Supported by Temasek Foundation, Alterpacks is incubated under Singapore Management University’s Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship’s Business Innovation Generator. Since the launch of its APAC headquarters in Singapore in 2010, it then expanded into Indonesia, the Philippines and Thailand.

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11 angel investing lessons

Venture Hacks

Valuations for pre-traction companies between 2005-2010 were $1-5M pre-money for the first non-friends-and-family round. These valuations moved to $4-6M pre-money after 2010, with some demo days in the $8-10M range. Incentives influence the advice you get from VCs, lawyers, incubators, and everybody else.

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Top Grand Rapids Startups to Watch in 2022

StartupNation

Not only do they work in business development, market placement, and research to help develop solutions for the food service industry, but they also run their own startup incubator! Because the original idea that won $20,000 in startup funding from Grand Rapids incubator Start Garden was to provide this software tool to lawn companies.