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Steve Case Testifies on Expanding Access to Capital Across America

Revolution

In 2017, when Revolution launched our Rise of the Rest Seed Fund , led at the time by J.D. In 2011, I was part of the Presidents Council on Jobs and Competitiveness with several other leaders in finance and tech. These are great stories. I have more like them, but not nearlyenough.

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18 Inspirational Career Reinvention Journeys from Successful Entrepreneurs

StartupNation

That was in 2017, a time when people interested in Astrology were still considered eccentric and a little strange. I had to teach myself business strategy, product development, and finance, all while bootstrapping my first fintech company. I worked in hospitality because my French Law degree meant nothing here.

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Metropolis’ AI Platform Transforms Parking Experiences, Backed by $1.8 Billion in Financing

American Entrepreneurship

The four co-founders are continuing to pass major milestones with an acquisition strategy and timely funding since its launch in 2017 Drivers’ parking experiences around the country are now being enhanced through artificial intelligence, enabling them to readily come and go without checking out. The financing included $1.05

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Moonshots, Momentum, and Legislative Tailwinds Beyond Silicon Valley

Revolution

marking its highest level since 2017. To make it easier to toggle between the three, there needs to be significant policy, financing, and physical transformation. Consequently, the Bay Area experienced a surge, capturing over one-third of all early-stage venture funding in the U.S.,

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OpenAI will give roughly 10 AI startups $1M each and early access to its systems

TechCrunch

Called Converge, the cohort will be financed by the OpenAI Startup Fund , OpenAI says. The Allen Institute for AI has a small accelerator that launched in 2017, which provides up to a $500,000 pre-seed investment and up to $450,000 in cloud compute credits. involved in developing state-of-the-art AI systems.

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Why Peer-to-Peer Mentorship Is Essential for Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Even if peers’ specific niches or industries differ, issues in financing, markets, technology, human resources and management often overlap. Peer-to-peer mentorship and learning programs provide multiple benefits—not the least of which is perspective. Imagine having a dozen partners keeping you striving toward your next milestone.

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What Happens When Startups Turn from Their Innovation Stage to Operational Excellence?

Both Sides of the Table

This financial leader could well have come through the finance org at another startup or at a larger company but they often also can come from strategy consulting (Bain, BCG or McKinsey) or through investment banking (Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, etc.). What is a reasonable payback period and how quickly do we want to grow?