Revolution

MARCH 10, 2025

When we first invested in Cambium, we were drawn to the clarity of the teams vision: create a transparent and traceable logistics operating system that takes local, fallen trees (that would otherwise end up in landfills) and turns them into high-quality, lower carbon building materials.

construction 130

construction sustainability disruption board 130

StartupNation

JULY 7, 2025

This small investment of time can save you from collecting flawed data and having to redo your research later. Image Source: Thrive Themes Behavioral Questions Behavioral questions dive into what your respondents do, with a specific focus on their actions, habits, and usage patterns. What common themes or issues emerge?

peer-to-peer 52

peer-to-peer mentorship mix-use media 52

Revolution

JUNE 30, 2025

The conversation: Why climate tech isn’t just necessary; it’s investable and inevitable. Morgan to bring together founders, investors, and local leaders for a conversation about the business of climate tech, and what it will take to scale solutions that make both environmental and economic sense.

innovation 130

innovation funders disruption opportunity 130

American Entrepreneurship

JULY 16, 2025

The funds from Blackstone Infrastructure and Blackstone Real Estate are expected to draw in an additional $60 billion in private investment, accelerating the State’s Innovation Ecosystem. We’re excited to work with our partners at PPL to invest in the generation needed to support this critical digital infrastructure.”

energy 65

energy real estate investing investment 65

StartupNation

JUNE 11, 2025

You don’t want to invest unless you know for sure if there’s a market gap that your team can fill. For example, the company behind a WordPress theme plugin might partner with a hosting company. Since they are the ones who will be investing in this, they’ll know what they want.

strategy 97

strategy mentorship investing investment 97

StartupNation

JUNE 11, 2025

You don’t want to invest unless you know for sure if there’s a market gap that your team can fill. For example, the company behind a WordPress theme plugin might partner with a hosting company. Since they are the ones who will be investing in this, they’ll know what they want.

strategy 87

strategy mentorship investing investment 87

Tomasz Tunguz

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

In a daring feat of economic analysis, I asked it to calculate if the after-tax returns of two ETFs were statistically significant & to compare the energy portfolios using the 13-Fs of a few hedge funds for investment ideas. ” Yesterday, I decided my blog theme needed a refresh. Weave it in.” Then The Economist.

energy 74

energy investing investment 74

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 16, 2016

Computer Vison Startup Nanit If you follow me on Snapchat ( msuster ) you might already know that I’ve been looking at and investing in a number of companies in the computer vision space. Today I am so excited to announce our latest investment in the category —  Nanit  — which is a smart baby monitor.

investing 208

investing investment peer-to-peer real estate 208

Berkonomics

DECEMBER 19, 2024

That statement has killed more investment deals than almost any other. There are thousands of variants of the theme, where no decision is the right decision for your prospective customer. When asked (as we always do), the response is This is new. We have no competition. External factors to consider Consider the state of the economy.

pitching 62

pitching entrepreneurs board finance 62

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

This was certainly the case when I invested in a small YouTube video production company called Maker Studios that recently sold to Disney for just shy of $1 billion. But if it’s a very obvious deal to a group of strong-minded & cynical investment professionals you probably need to think a bit harder as to why. 6SensorLabs.

funders 362

funders culture incumbents technology 362

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 17, 2011

He spoke of broader themes, of better times of what his hopes were for the fraternity. I talked in themes. Yet if you’ve painted enough of a picture, if you’ve used enough analogies, if your story is cohesive and has themes then people will remember the general sense of the points you wanted to make. At a base level.

peer-to-peer 365

peer-to-peer leadership support construction 365

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Many themes came up, such as overcoming issues with funding, navigating unstable governments, expanding your business, and dealing with competition. Here are Michael’s expanded answers to the most asked questions about these issues, including links to some of our past articles to help elaborate on these themes. .

advice 240

advice entrepreneurship entrepreneurs networking 240

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 3, 2013

Let me start by saying that Clayton is one of the most influential people on my thoughts about markets that led to both the concept behind my first startup and my main theses in investing. VC can’t don’t invest in these kinds of companies because they can’t get out (no liquidity event). No minority shareholder.

education 404

education disruption entrepreneurship venture capital 404

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

The only conclusion one can draw from this is that if you start your investment analysis at a YC Demo Day, you are perhaps best reminded of t he famous quip about PT Barnum. And when I’m asked – as I invariably am every time – “What are you looking to invest in?” Which means we’re doing our job.” .

peer-to-peer 317

peer-to-peer pitching VC accelerator 317

This is going to be BIG.

DECEMBER 21, 2017

What we found is that while most of the people turned down the invite, most of the people who showed up invested. The truth is, it doesn't matter--that you can very easily get caught up in positioning, but at the end of the day, an investor who really wants to invest is going to invest. Would we pitch Series A players?

pitching 255

pitching VC investing investment 255

Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 2, 2021

Contributed By Susan Michel, EO New Jersey member and founder and CEO of Glen Eagle Advisors , which provides investment management and financial planning advice. Consider letting your child invest their money in the stock market: You can let them pick the stock the money is invested in.

education 196

education board finance financing 196

A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

It was the beginning of our effort to invest in the transformation of the education sector. Today she wrote a blog post on USV.com featuring the big themes of her annual meeting presentation. Back in March 2009, USV hosted an event called Hacking Education. That may also be a useful reference, maybe at the start of the presentation.

education 139

education accelerator enablement technology 139

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 27, 2016

The investment thesis for me combines my belief in computer vision as a next-gen I/O (3) along with my thesis that The Innovator’s Dilemma or Deflationary Economics drive all of the largest success on the Internet (4). At the earliest stages when I invest my decision is 70% team / 30% market (5). How I Invest ? Why Density?

media 225

media data collection investing investment 225

Dream It

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Matt Murphy and Grace Ge, Menlo Ventures Which trends are you most excited about in construction robotics from an investing perspective? We are active in construction with investments such as HOVER and Fieldwire and believe the entire sector is right for a digital and automation overhaul. About 10 percent of our time.

construction 261

construction investing investment opportunity 261

American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 9, 2024

M aniv touts its track record as one of the first institutional investors to establish a global, early-stage investment strategy on the intersection between mobility, transportation, and energy. The second theme is the tipping point occurring in the market-driven decarbonization of transportation due to private sector incentives.

transportation 97

transportation ventures energy venture capital 97

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

I first wanted to invest in this trend by backing a company called Filmaka. I didn’t end up investing but I always loved the concept. The other theme I’ve been playing around with in my head (and in the numerous debates with media execs who aspire to do startups) I’ve started calling MMOV. The music industry.

peer-to-peer 380

peer-to-peer media creativity disruption 380

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 17, 2011

I apply visual thinking for nearly everything I do: preparing for important phone calls (I imagine my opening lines, I imagine the responses), writing keynote presentations, deciding whether or not to invest in a company, preparing for board meetings – you name it. I roll up metaphors into a narrative or theme that has coherence.

creativity 356

creativity frameworks media innovation 356

Andreessen Horowitz

APRIL 8, 2024

In the two years since we launched American Dynamism at a16z, it has become clear to us that our work is about more than investing. In investing, the common theme for her has been AI and infrastructure. She joined Palantir for its mission.

accelerator 110

accelerator innovation technology opportunity 110

TechCrunch

OCTOBER 13, 2022

The numbers are already showing potential: New PitchBook data found that in the first half of this year, a little more than $360 million was invested in the Orlando-Kissimmee metro area, way more than the $144 million invested in H1 last year. million in capital investment this year.

startup 104

startup incubation communities innovation 104

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.

founder 214

founder leadership innovation venture capital 214

AsiaTechDaily

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Their heightened interest is reflected not just in their demand for ESG reports but also in surging investment volumes. Data from the Global Sustainable Investment Alliance highlights a staggering 605% increase in Sustainably-Themed Investing in 2020 compared to 2016.

sustainability 105

sustainability collaboration frameworks startup ecosystem 105

American Entrepreneurship

MAY 14, 2024

Four startup finalists pitched to an audience of entrepreneurs and angel investors For the sixth consecutive year the San Diego Angel Conference (SDAC), held at the University of San Diego, made sizeable investments into two startup finalists of its four-month-long program. Actual amount invested depends on total dollars raised.

peer-to-peer 111

peer-to-peer sustainability pitching angel investing 111

TechCrunch

JANUARY 17, 2021

One common theme among AARP’s group was tech that helps elderly people “age in place,” or stay in their homes or communities instead of moving into a nursing home. Venture investing in elder tech. One of the most notable was AARP Innovation Lab, the non-profit’s startup accelerator program.

health 122

health startup hospitality startup accelerator 122

TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

There are themed-dinners and “platonic date nights” where participants are paired up and encouraged to explore the area or do an activity together to get to know one another. The fund will be used to invest in other female founders, and grow as Womxn Ignite members grow in their careers, too.

mentorship 124

mentorship incubation communities networking 124

AsiaTechDaily

DECEMBER 7, 2023

During the ‘2023 HUB Day,’ startups presented their innovative ideas and business models to a diverse audience, including government development and investment agencies, startup support entities, venture capitalists, and accelerators.

collaboration 98

collaboration innovation startup incubation 98

TechCrunch

AUGUST 11, 2021

As part of Fund III’s close, AppWorks is recruiting new investment associates and analysts, especially ones who will focus on sourcing deals throughout Southeast Asia. Fund III is earmarked for a portfolio of about 40 startups, split evenly between investments starting at $2 million in Series A to Series C rounds, and seed-stage investments.

startup 98

startup accelerator venture capital creativity 98

American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

“At a time when startups are facing a challenging funding environment, it is more critical than ever to provide a platform for founders to attract investment and scale their innovative solutions,” said Selma Bueno, Global Head of the Morgan Stanley Inclusive Ventures Group.

disruption 97

disruption ventures startup mentorship 97

AsiaTechDaily

MARCH 20, 2023

Register Investment firm Heritas Capital has announced the successful first close of Asia Impact First Fund (AIFF) with $20 million in total commitment. This allows the fund to take a patient stance when investing in social enterprises, in comparison with traditional financing options which prioritise short-term profitability metrices.

capital 98

capital board innovation support 98

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

More importantly, he has just announced his first investment – he led a $7 million investment in Deliv – please read about it on Greg’s spiffy new blog. He immediately started meeting with every eCommerce business and has a few themes on where he thinks innovation at the brand level will come.

transportation 331

transportation advice energy innovation 331

AsiaTechDaily

AUGUST 23, 2023

Hosted by Shanghai, the event has etched its reputation for encompassing a diverse spectrum of themes, ranging from AI, blockchain, digital payments to sustainable finance and beyond. With its sheer magnitude, the festival encompasses a sweeping spectrum of topics, enveloping everything from artificial intelligence to sustainable investing.

innovation 97

innovation collaboration finance financing 97

AsiaTechDaily

MAY 10, 2023

Under the “Technology Redefined” theme, this year’s BEYOND Expo focuses on three pivotal areas: Sustainability, Healthcare, and Consumer Tech. The Expo has four major summits—the Sustainability Summit, Healthcare Summit, Consumer Tech Summit, and Global Investment Summit.

innovation 98

innovation sustainability incubation hospitality 98

AsiaTechDaily

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

I liked the idea of co-creating, funding, and launching startups based on specific themes focused on applications and use cases in functional areas of enterprises. I see this as a challenge for myself as I’m not only able to assess from an investment point of view but also build companies from within. We are industry agnostic.

pitching 96

pitching health angel investing opportunity 96