A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

DECEMBER 31, 2020

So today, I will write about 2020 in the context of tech/startups/VC/crypto. While it is inarguably the case that 2020 was a terrible year with a global pandemic, racial strife and ugly politics in the US, and an economic downturn that is impacting exactly the people who have already been hurt the most, it was an inflection point for the tech/startup/VC/crypto sectors and a very significant one. 2020 was a great year for early-stage companies and venture capitalists.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 23, 2020

Stories of businesses closing and sales dropping in 2020 are common, but there are also plenty of organizations that experienced surprising growth during this unprecedented year. The post A closer look: Growth in 2020 appeared first on THE BLOG.

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Y Combinator

DECEMBER 22, 2020

In early 2020 the entire world underwent a transformation. We were forced to rethink the end of our Winter 2020 batch and transformed its demo day to an online-only event. In fact, 2020 is YC’s 15th year of operation and we have now funded over 2,500 companies.

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TechStars

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Techstars cofounder Brad Feld and Techstars mentor Jason Mendelson—partners at the Foundry Group, and authors of Venture Deals: Be Smarter Than Your Lawyer and Venture Capitalist —are excited to open enrollment for their Venture Deals, Spring 2020 online course. Classes begin March 8, 2020!

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As buyer expectations continue to heighten, marketing and sales teams are feeling pressured to deliver authentic messaging to buyers at every point of their customer journey. This report aims to highlight the current state of B2B database and contact acquisition strategies, and organizations’ goals to leverage data to fuel their go-to-market strategies in 2020 and beyond.

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GAN

JANUARY 1, 2020

As we go into 2020, though, I have a big push for all 13,000 GAN Startups. I can’t wait to see what you continue to do in 2020. The post For 2020: Consider the Collective Power of 13,000 Startups appeared first on GAN. GAN Startups 2020 gan startups impact year ahead yearly planningTo the 13,000 startups in the GAN Community, thank you. Running a startup is so hard. At every point along the way, it feels like you could go out of business.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

AUGUST 13, 2020

Our portfolio company Quizlet put out a “ State of Remote Learning Report ” this week based on what they are seeing across their global learning platform during the pandemic. Quizlet wrote a blog post about it as well.

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TechStars

JANUARY 27, 2020

With a renewed commitment toward diversity, we are welcoming founders to our 2020 class from more than ten nationalities, with companies coming from seven countries including India, Spain, United States, Turkey, UK, Israel and Canada.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 9, 2020

TC Sessions: Space 2020 , our first conference dedicated to galactic endeavors, launches in just one week (December 16-17). Pitch Feedback Session: Join us for a pitch feedback session open to all startups exhibiting at TC Sessions: Space 2020 and moderated by TechCrunch staff.

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GAN

JANUARY 28, 2020

” The post GAN Leaders Share Their 2020 Productivity Hacks appeared first on GAN. Every year, I like to ask the leaders of our GAN Accelerators to share their favorite productivity hacks–the tools and practices they use to increase their efficiency, be productive, and keep going–with one another. This year, I also extended the question to our GAN Team. And the answers are far too good to keep to myself. I loved what came my way, and want to share them with all of you.

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Dream It

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

During the first three-quarters of 2020, most major health systems were primarily interested in engaging with companies whose platforms had compelling Covid – 19 use cases that could be immediately deployed.

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UBI Global

DECEMBER 23, 2020

A 2020 year in review, plus what we learned and what comes next Unique. Unprecedented – 2020 was all those things and more, and even though the world is about to transition into a new year the world’s innovation ecosystem still facing many challenges.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

OCTOBER 23, 2020

Holiday sales 2020 prospects remain high for the most prepared small businesses despite COVID-19, a recent Visa study reveals. What’s more, Visa finds that 60% of owners of small and medium business owners are preparing for holiday sales 2020 opportunities.

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Venture Well

JANUARY 14, 2020

To kick off the new year—and new decade—we’d like to draw attention to four big ideas that will be of great importance in 2020 and in years to come. The post big ideas 2020: a vision for the future of innovation and entrepreneurship appeared first on VentureWell.

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As organizations chase new revenue targets, B2B sales leaders must examine cutting edge prospecting solutions that proactively help reps identify, connect with, and close qualified buyers faster. This eBook aims to help B2B sales leaders better understand the five essential features your prospecting solution must include.

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Dream It

APRIL 7, 2020

pic.twitter.com/oNozwB4OF3 — Dreamit Ventures (@dreamit) March 19, 2020.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

DECEMBER 31, 2020

It goes deeper than one disgruntled billionaire Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook ». entrepreneurship business silicon-valley tech startup

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Ready to blast off and join thousands of attendees around the world at TC Sessions: Space 2020 on December 16-17? Join us for a pitch feedback session open to all startups exhibiting at TC Sessions: Space 2020 moderated by TechCrunch staff. Events Space Startups TC Sessions Space 202

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 22, 2020

After the events of 2020, however, no doubt many already lean businesses are hanging on by the skin of their teeth. The company notes, “We probably would have made this decision sooner if it weren’t for all of the projects we reprioritized due to the events of 2020.”.

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Every sales forecasting model has a different strength and predictability method. It’s recommended to test out which one is best for your team. This way, you’ll be able to further enhance – and optimize – your newly-developed pipeline. Your future sales forecast? Sunny skies (and success) are just ahead!

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

A reading list for all entrepreneurs Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook ». books entrepreneurship startup self-improvement business

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Join a global community of brilliant visionaries, makers and investors on December 16-17 for TC Sessions: Space 2020 , an online conference dedicated to moving beyond the confines of this world through innovative tech and to creating stellar startup opportunities.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

We’re just about two weeks away from launching TC Sessions: Space 2020 , our first focused foray into early-stage space startups and the essential satellite industries that support them. Here are five stellar reasons to attend TC Sessions: Space 2020.

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Y Combinator

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Twice a year (fall and spring), we visit cities and universities around the world. Our goal is to meet founders and future founders, introduce them to the YC community, and share what we’ve learned from helping thousands of startups launch and grow.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 15, 2020

TC Sessions: Space 2020 starts tomorrow, December 16, and we’re here to point out just some of the events, presentations and fireside chats waiting for you on day one. Is your company interested in sponsoring TC Sessions: Space 2020? Startups TC Sessions Space 2020

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Smart Hustle Magazine

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Most business leaders in the US believe that the outcome of the 2020 presidential election will affect their businesses. Impactful 2020 presidential election.

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Y Combinator

AUGUST 28, 2020

Below are some stats about the YC Summer 2020 batch. At our 31st Demo Day, 198 companies presented virtually over two days. You can see a list of the companies that presented on-the-record in the YC Directory. You can also read about the companies in TechCrunch here and here.

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Y Combinator

JANUARY 16, 2020

This year, for the first time, we’ll be visiting universities and institutions to meet founders who are focused on building biotech and healthcare companies. Since 2014, YC has funded over 250 bio, healthcare, and life science companies, making us one of the largest seed stage bio/healthcare funders in the world.

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This eBook highlights best practices for developing a pipeline management process that helps sales leaders and their team C.L.O.S.E (you’ll see what we mean in this eBook) more revenue through data-driven prospecting, stage analysis, and subsequent sales enablement.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 22, 2021

Wrapping our look at how the venture capital asset class invested in 2020, today we’re taking a peek at Europe’s impressive year, and Asia’s slightly less invigorating set of results. (We’re Q4 2020 saw $14.3

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Yesterday, day one of TC Sessions: Space 2020 , was (brace yourself) out of this world. Startups TC Sessions Space 2020Bad puns aside, today’s lineup promises even more in-depth interviews, Q&As and breakout sessions with the top experts in the space industry.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

If you’re a part of the early-stage startup space race, or aspire to such celestial heights, don’t miss out on early-bird savings to TC Sessions: Space 2020 on December 16-17. Join this intrepid global community at TC Sessions: Space 2020 on December 16-17.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

We’ve initiated the final countdown, and we’re just hours away from the deadline for early bird savings to TC Sessions: Space 2020 (December 16-17). TC Sessions: Space 2020 offers almost infinite opportunity, but your first opportunity — to save $100 — disappears tonight at 11:59 p.m. (PT).

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Businesses are laying off workers, shutting their doors (some permanently), and struggling to react to the radical destruction that coronavirus (COVID-19) is doing to our society and communities. However, there’s no team better suited to lead that charge than the marketing department.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 21, 2020

European entrepreneurs who want to launch startups could do worse than Switzerland.

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