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Startup accelerators’ definition of ‘value add’ is due for a refresh

TechCrunch

Even to outsiders, the inner workings of startup accelerators has become familiar: pumped up on camaraderie and energy drinks, scrappy founders do product demos onstage before a room full of buzzy journalists and investors. We always tell startups to stay small and manage their budgets carefully.

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Set local traction before venturing overseas – John Lim, Partner, Meet Ventures, tells startups

AsiaTechDaily

Register Startups looking at going global should first establish proof of local traction before doing so, John Lim , Partner at Meet Ventures , said in an interview with AsiaTechDaily. Meet Ventures is a consultancy firm that specialises in running startup accelerators and market access programs.

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The latecomer advantage in startups

TechCrunch

In the rest of this newsletter, we’ll talk about chief inspiration officers, growing startup accelerators and a rare buzz we’re hearing about one tech company and its public market wishes. All to say, there’s definitely an opportunity to find talent if you are hiring. The 45-year old venture firm closed in on a $6.2

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The idea that university degrees don’t matter is a Silicon Valley fantasy

TechCrunch

Silicon Valley’s undisputed leading startup accelerator is Y Combinator. As a result, venture capitalists need to use short heuristics to figure out who to bet on. As I dug into this definition, it often revolved around how compelling the academic credentials of the founder were. A closer look reveals the opposite.

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Lili, a neobank aimed at freelancers, raises $55M as it passes 200K users

TechCrunch

That list of past backers includes Zeev Ventures, Foundation Capital and the Google for Startups accelerator.) “We were definitely in the right place at the right time,” she said. The company has now raised $80 million and is not disclosing its valuation yet. Which neobanks will rise or fall?

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The Magic Midnight Mind Meld

Both Sides of the Table

I hold true to form and follow my own advice. I didn’t sit through any panels (other than the day where I was the emcee and judge for the BizSpark Accelerator program). I had to be on stage at 7.30am for the Startup Accelerator event. If you didn’t read it, it’s here. About 15 in total.

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