TechCrunch

JANUARY 19, 2023

Successful startup founders do not spring fully formed from the head of whatever god or goddess keeps tabs on entrepreneurs. Here’s the great news — TechCrunch Early Stage, taking place April 20 in Boston, Massachusetts, is designed to help both early and future founders accelerate the learning curve. It’s prime networking territory.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 19, 2022

For Black founders, who have rarely received more than 1% of total venture capital invested in startups, 2022 wasn’t kind, and 2023 doesn’t look promising given how things are going. To find out how Black founders are planning to manage their time, money, and expectations for the upcoming months, TechCrunch+ surveyed three founders.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 5, 2024

EO’s Most Engaging Posts on Inc.com for 2023 With a thirst for learning and a willingness to share lessons learned and insider experiences, EO members published 47 informative posts on EO’s Inc.com channel in 2023. Here are the top blog posts EO posted on Inc.com in 2023: 1. Did you catch them all?

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Revolution

MARCH 7, 2024

In Their Own Words: Female Founders and CEOs Discuss the Discourse That’s Missing (and Hitting) the Mark This year’s International Women’s Day theme is “ Inspire Inclusion ” — a call to recognize the unique perspectives and contributions of women from all walks of life, in all facets of life, including the innovation economy.

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TechCrunch

MAY 17, 2023

Today is last day to cast your vote for Audience Choice roundtables and breakouts at Disrupt 2023. You pick the sessions you want at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 Specifically, you help decide which of the 17 roundtable discussions and 15 breakout sessions will earn a spot on the Disrupt agenda. Voting ends at 11:59pm PDT tonight.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Though EO did not have an official presence at the January 2023 WEF annual meeting in Davos, four EO members attended, having been invited through other initiatives: Nikhil Hirdaramani (EO Sri Lanka and EO Global Partnerships), Troy Armour (EO Europe Bridge), John Metcalf (EO San Antonio), and Pajani Singah (EO London). “It

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The Report identifies the cybercriminal group LockBit as the most prominent ransomware attacker of 2023, jumping over 20% to 1,039 attacks. While the significant increase in attacks presents greater challenges, they are also attracting cybersecurity entrepreneurs such as serial entrepreneur Steve Visconti who is co-founder of Xiid.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 30, 2023

TechCrunch Disrupt , the premier event for startup investors and founders, is coming back in 2023 with an enhanced new format. And in 2023, investors still see much opportunity as founders all over continue to challenge the status quo. Early Bird passes are currently on sale — save $800 when you book by May 14.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 25, 2023

It’s going to be the biggest and best Disrupt we’ve ever hosted: Along with a few to-be-announced surprises, we’ll have Startup Battlefield, as well as six new stages with targeted materials for founders of all types. In 2023, it’s back under a new moniker. When should founders follow the hype?

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TechCrunch

MAY 1, 2023

Back in February, we started calling for content — urging startup subject-matter experts to submit applications to lead roundtable discussions or breakout sessions at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 on September 19–21 in San Francisco. TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 Audience Choice voting opens Now comes the part where you, dear readers, play a major role.

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American Entrepreneurship

OCTOBER 3, 2023

When the organizers of Venture Atlanta 2023 put together this year’s program, they decided to add some excitement. ” Jordan’s passion and the early monetization of her business model bested three tough finalist competitors, two of whom were also female founders. The Startup Showcase concluded V enture Atlanta 2023.

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TechCrunch

MAY 2, 2023

In early 2022, you may remember, we called for experts to submit applications to present breakout sessions and roundtable discussions at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 , taking place on September 19–21 in San Francisco. Audience Choice voting opens for TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 It’s time to make your voice count!

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 25, 2023

Financially, the world is a little bit wobbly right now, so investors want to see decks that show that founders know how to optimize for break-even, then profitability. Grab your pass to TC Disrupt 2023 Join 10,000 startup leaders in San Francisco at TechCrunch Disrupt on September 19–21. Now the average is 16. Register now !

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Y Combinator

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Fifteen years later, I’m here as YC’s president kicking off our 37th Demo Day — the one celebrating the Summer 2023 batch. This batch brings the YC community to over 10,000 founders across more than 4,500 startups. Over 5% of YC companies become unicorns , a percentage that still blows my mind to write.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 27, 2023

To meet the changing startup landscape, we’re refreshing and re-imagining TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 in a big way, with more of what you love and new ways to accelerate your growth. What’s new at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023? It draws founders, investors, CEOs, tech professionals, scientists, policy makers, researchers and entrepreneurs.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 11, 2023

Abby Miller Levy is the managing partner and co-founder of Primetime Partners. We are very optimistic for 2023 as we see incredible founder momentum, untapped areas to build new businesses and a window to an increasingly tech-accessible, rapidly growing consumer market. Abby Miller Levy. Contributor.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 6, 2023

Here are three firm but fair questions that founders should consider asking their potential investors: What value can you provide besides money? Founders should feel confident about proactively asking about what an investor can provide, particularly the networks and introductions potential investors can facilitate.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 4, 2023

Some think 2023 will just be the start of a venture winter and overall economic recession, while others think we could see some stabilization as things head back to normal by midyear. Bruce Hamilton, founder, Mech Ventures: We are contemplating decreasing our check size so we can double our number of investments from 75 to 140.

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AsiaTechDaily

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Register The South Korea Ministry of SMEs and Startups, in collaboration with the Korea Startup Forum, is set to host the highly anticipated “COMEUP 2023,” set to take place from November 8 to 10 at the renowned Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) in Seoul.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 7, 2023

Diligence cycles have extended, better relationships with founders can be formed, investors can enter new spaces with more preparation, and a thoughtful approach to early-stage venture capital can emerge,” Kareem added. Do you expect to see more down rounds in 2023? How many will not manage the task in 2023?

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AsiaTechDaily

JANUARY 1, 2024

Founders-led investment firm We Founder Circle (WFC) announced on Monday that it has become the largest angel investor network in the country by investing in 103 deals across 82 startups in 2023.

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 17, 2023

While women entrepreneurs continue to struggle to gain more venture capital funding, the Forbes’ 2023 Midas Lis t suggests some inroads have been made. The post <strong>Eleven Top Women Tech Investors on Forbes’ 2023 Midas 100 List</strong> appeared first on American Entrepreneurship.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 24, 2023

As Delian Asparouhov, a principal at Founders Fund and the founder of Varda Space Industries, shared last month, it would be impossible to raise the $42 million his startup did in 2021 for its space factory “idea” in today’s market climate.

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AsiaTechDaily

AUGUST 31, 2023

As we embrace 2023, the Southeast Asian startup landscape is abuzz with anticipation surrounding cross-border acquisitions to shape the upcoming year. billion as of March 31, 2023. These strategic collaborations, extending beyond geographical confines, carry the potential to redefine industries and fuel growth.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Eric Tarczynski is managing partner and founder of Contrary Capital. To predict what 2023 will look like for venture capital, we need to start by understanding where we are now. The VC landscape has started to bifurcate, and it will continue to do so during 2023 both for fundraising and investments. Eric Tarczynski. Contributor.

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AsiaTechDaily

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

In 2023, the industry attracted substantial investments, with strong financial inclusion and blockchain technology gaining acceptance in some countries. Since its soft launch in March 2023, the company has rapidly gained ground in the Indonesian market.

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AsiaTechDaily

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The new initiative includes a strategic partnership with the highly anticipated X-PITCH 2023, a global deeptech startup competition aimed at catalyzing the widespread adoption of cutting-edge technology across diverse industries. “We see immense potential in partnering with X-PITCH. .

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Tomasz Tunguz

DECEMBER 17, 2022

Here are my predictions for 2023. The hangover from web3’s raucous 2022 extends into 2023. We exit 2023 with inflation below 2.5% Flat & down rounds surge to 30% of all mid-stage rounds completed in 2023, up from less than 5% in the first half of 2022. In short, 2023 will be the first year of a new-normal era.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 6, 2023

Even as Y Combinator reveals the latest startups in its cohort for this winter , we have poor news for founders: the global venture capital market shrank in Q1 2023, and it would have been even worse if it were not for a few mega deals, according to Crunchbase (disclosure: my former employer) and PitchBook reports. Up is good, right?

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Tomasz Tunguz

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Last week at Saastr 2023, I had the privilege of hosting a panel with Maggie Hott , GTM leader at OpenAI, Sharon Zhou , cofounder & CEO of Lamini, & Jordan Tigani , founder & CEO of MotherDuck talking about the implications of AI for the software industry broadly. Four themes resonated throughout the session.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 7, 2023

Investors, we’re back with a reminder that TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 — happening September 19–21 in San Francisco — can help you pump up your pipeline and dial up your deal flow. Investor sessions at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 Here are just some of the investor-centric topics listed in the Disrupt agenda — check back for updates.

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AsiaTechDaily

APRIL 27, 2023

KSGC is now accepting applications for its 2023 edition from April 10 to May 18, 2023. The 2023 edition of the accelerator, running from July 25 to November 10, will focus on deep tech startups. I encourage global startups to join K-Startup Grand Challenge 2023 and be a part of this innovative journey.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 18, 2023

Now apply that same theory to TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 , and you can save a bundle when you take your team, your clients or your star startups to San Francisco in September. Grab a group rate discount to TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 OK, here’s the deal. Head to the Deal Flow Café, our brand-new investor-to-founder networking area.

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Angel Capital Association

JANUARY 8, 2024

In 2023 we: Saw a successful ACA Summit with more angels, more sessions and fantastic reviews for valuable experiences among attendees. In 2023: 160+ individuals earned the Basics of Angel Investing certificate. Without our members, none of our accomplishments would have been possible and our hope for the future would be unfounded.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 10, 2023

“To stand out in this crowded space, founders should focus on highlighting unique technology and a clear advantage for a specific use case, as well as a defensible moat,” Alex Marinier, founder and general partner at New Form Capital said. We surveyed: Michael Anderson , co-founder, Framework Ventures.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 21, 2023

Why should you go to TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 in San Francisco on September 19–21? Five reasons to go to TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 1. Networking at Disrupt also includes plenty of organic ways to meet, greet and create startup magic in a variety of settings: Deal Flow Café, our brand-new investor-to-founder networking area.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 7, 2023

TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 , which runs September 19–21 in San Francisco, is the startup world’s big tent. Peruse the pivotal partners at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 We’re fortunate to partner with some of the startup world’s leading companies to help make magic at Disrupt. Avoid the price hike: Buy your pass now , and you’ll save up to $600.

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