A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

JANUARY 1, 2021

Happy 2021. The Covid Pandemic will end in the developed world in 2021. The second half of 2021 will be marked by two conflicting trends. Where all of this shakes out will be the big reveal of 2021 and will impact many tech companies and many tech stocks. As I wrote yesterday , I think the trends that were accelerated in 2020 will not reverse in 2021, although the slope of the adoption curves will likely flatten a fair bit. We will see it accelerate in 2021.

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UBI Global

JANUARY 8, 2021

The post Innovation 2021 – Reactive Disruption appeared first on UBI Global | Innovation Intelligence Company and Community. The effects of COVID-19 on startups and the global innovation ecosystem This article may be a bit different from what we would normally share to begin a new year.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

JANUARY 27, 2021

And our decision making is collaborative" [link] — Fred Wilson (@fredwilson) January 26, 2021. USV TEAM POSTS: Andy Weissman — Jan 26, 2021 USV 2021 Fund. Last fall, USV raised two new venture capital funds from our loyal and supportive investors. We announced the new climate fund on January 8th and I blogged about it here.

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Continuations

JANUARY 1, 2021

A quote that is variously attributed to Nils Bohr and Yogi Berra but with an, unsurprisingly, more complicated history , feels perfect when thinking about 2021. In that spirit: wishing everyone a better 2021. Predictions as hard, especially when they are about the future.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Selected from the most competitive batch in TC history, selected founders from across the globe will pitch on the virtual stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2021. To watch the pitches, join us at TechCrunch Disrupt 2021 here.

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Jason Calacanis

MAY 31, 2021

The post On 2021 startup valuations appeared first on Jason Calacanis Some folks in our angel investing club ( thesyndicate.com ) have asked me for my thoughts on the surge in early-stage valuations.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

2021 Reader Survey?—?Entrepreneur’s Dave 2021 Reader Survey?—?Entrepreneur’s Entrepreneur’s Handbook I was an utter “wantrapreneur” when I first started Entrepreneur’s Handbook in 2014. Medium had just launched. I was fascinated by the platform. It was an amazing place to write.

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Source Link

DECEMBER 21, 2020

As you prepare your plans for supporting entrepreneurs this coming year, grab a cup of coffee and get ready to add some of these great reads to your 2021 reading list

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StartupNation

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

To help simplify your efforts, we’ve put together a list of the top 2021 marketing trends to help grow your small business. And, in 2021, knowing how to strategically optimize your own PPC helps to generate new leads in an era where digital is key. 2021 marketing trends in review.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 22, 2021

When I ponder over the concept of uncertainty and how uncertain we are feeling about 2021, I realise that in reality, the future is never certain. This gave me 3 strategies for 2021 that I could use to feel confident in navigating an uncertain environment.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Full coverage of TechCrunch Disrupt 2021. But with 2021 came all the second- and third-order effects of the crisis, further accelerating a continentwide tech expansion to a pace beyond any projections.”. Bootstrapping in 2021 goes a long way.

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StartupNation

JANUARY 6, 2021

As 2021 begins, we’re witnessing a fast-changing landscape. The post 21 Ways to Grow Your New Business Online in 2021 appeared first on StartupNation. If you’re not growing your business online in the current climate, you will likely leave a lot of money on the table.

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TechCrunch

MAY 14, 2021

No matter what slice of the mobility market you’ve claimed as your own — AVs, EVs, data mining, AI, dockless scooters, robotics or the batteries that will charge and change the world — you won’t find a better place to showcase your extraordinary tech and talent than TC Sessions: Mobility 2021.

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What is ZoomInfo for Recruiters? Find and connect with the right talent to fill roles fast with more data, basic search, advanced search, candidate and company profiles, and export results. Watch this On-Demand Webinar today to see how ZoomInfo for Recruiters can work to get your talented candidates results.

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Venture Well

JANUARY 20, 2021

The post big ideas 2021: a bold path forward for innovation and entrepreneurship education appeared first on VentureWell. For 25 years, VentureWell has closely supported early-stage STEM entrepreneurs who are designing groundbreaking innovations for the world’s most urgent problems.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 27, 2021

TechCrunch Disrupt 2021 takes place September 21-23, and we’re here to call out just some of the awesome content we have scheduled over three very busy days. You gotta pay to play: Buy your pass to Disrupt 2021 here and open a door to opportunity. Events Startups TC TC Disrupt 2021

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StartupNation

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Check out the top Detroit startups and tech companies to watch in 2021. Top Detroit Startups and Tech Companies 2021. Plus, this isn’t the co-founders’ first venture—these guys know how to build successful businesses, and we’re excited to see what they do in 2021.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

2021 Reader Survey?—?Entrepreneur’s Dave [link] 2021 Reader Survey?—?Entrepreneur’s Entrepreneur’s Handbook I was an utter “wantrapreneur” when I first started Entrepreneur’s Handbook in 2014. Medium had just launched. I was fascinated by the platform. It was an amazing place to write.

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APRIL 8, 2021

And though we produce a portion of the report— the year’s most interesting insights —for the public to view, I wanted to share some additional insights from data we saw in the full 2021 report. Applying to Accelerators in 2021. Who’s Getting Accepted into Accelerators in 2021. Accelerator Terms in 2021. Program Details and Mentors in 2021. What Accelerators Are Doing Differently in 2021.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

The boom in venture capital fundraising that the technology startup market has enjoyed since the back half of 2020 has been eye-popping. Record sums have been disbursed around the world as more firms entered the fray to invest in startups, and the late-stage capital flowed like water.

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TechCrunch

JULY 1, 2021

Edtech deal flow in 2021 looks set to match or even outpace 2020 levels, per the report: At $9.4 We therefore expect to see a surge in the number of pre-seed, seed and Series A rounds in the second half of 2021, as companies founded during the pandemic begin to raise meaningful funding.

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UBI Global

JANUARY 20, 2021

The post Innovation 2021 – Is Remote Work Killing Corporate Innovation?

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Without further ado, here are the five judges who will pick the 2021 Startup Battlefield winner: Kirsten Green is the founder and managing partner of Forerunner Ventures, a San Francisco-based VC firm she formed in 2010.

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StartupNation

MARCH 23, 2021

Last year was a big year for these leaders—even if the VC funding numbers don’t show it—and we’re excited to see what these entrepreneurs do in 2021. The Midwest’s top female founders to watch in 2021. We’re excited to see where she takes the company in 2021.

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UBI Global

JANUARY 14, 2021

Our guide to developing innovation intelligence in any corporate environment As we move further into 2021, many of us have a lot to be thankful for, having seen some amazing examples of innovation amid the pandemic across industries of all sizes.

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StartupNation

MAY 19, 2021

billion in 2021 to create the world’s best new electric pickup trucks. The post 7 Midwest Sustainability Startups to Know About in 2021 appeared first on StartupNation. We’re so happy that more startups than ever are founded on a mission of sustainability.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Just seven days until more than 10,000 people around the world storm the internet to attend TechCrunch Disrupt 2021 on September 21-23. Admit one: Buy your TC Disrupt 2021 pass — for less than $100 — and go find or create the opportunities that can help you move your business forward.

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Y Combinator

JULY 20, 2021

YC’s Admissions, Continuity and Software teams are hiring. Find out more about the open roles here. ADMISSIONS. Admissions Associate : Twice a year, Y Combinator receives tens of thousands of applications from promising startups all around the world.

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Y Combinator

MARCH 23, 2021

Below are some stats about the YC Winter 2021 batch. Today is our 32nd Demo Day, and 319 companies are presenting virtually. You can see a list of the companies that presented on-the-record in the YC Directory. YC W21 categories : B2B Software and Services – 46%. Consumer – 14%.

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Y Combinator

JANUARY 25, 2021

We are excited to announce our 2021 Spring Outreach Tour. Applications for YC Summer 2021 are now open. On this tour, our goal is to meet founders and future founders, introduce them to the YC community, and share our learnings from helping thousands of startups launch and grow.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 17, 2021

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