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5 top investors in Dutch startups discuss trends, hopes and 2020 opportunities

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Elastic, the provider of subscription-based data search software used by Dell, Netflix, The New York Times and others, was another gangbuster IPO in 2018. What are some overlooked opportunities right now? More overlooked founders than opportunities. I think the opportunity is more that they now will. A great team.

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Surging homegrown talent and VC spark Italy’s tech renaissance

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What are some overlooked opportunities right now? Startups using tech to foster remote work, education, healthcare are undoubtedly in the spotlight at the moment: the key question is which technologies and platforms can meet current priorities and remain relevant in the post-pandemic future.

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How to Make $100,000 from an Online Event

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Increased data collection: Online events offer greater opportunities for data collection , including attendee demographics, behavior, and preferences. This data can be used to improve future events and marketing efforts. Another ticket pricing strategy is to price your tickets at approximately $10 per speaker.

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Build Your Brand, Not Your Business

Entrepreneur's Handbook

Why Channels Matter More Than Products The number one reason why I believe in a channel-first strategy rather than a product-first one is because: You’re more likely to fail from the lack of a distribution channel than from an inability to build a product. Canva uses their blog as a lead magnet for their card-making tools.

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Extra Crunch roundup: Build a founding team, choose a VC and recruit your board

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His initial advice? Choosing the right mix of people can impact everything from fundraising to hiring: “Investors often ask founders about their board [because] it says a lot about their character, their judgment and their willingness to be challenged,” he writes. Full Extra Crunch articles are only available to members.

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TechCrunch+ Roundup: Reaching $1M ARR, tech job market rundown, women-led VC firms

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Full TechCrunch+ articles are only available to members Use discount code TCPLUSROUNDUP to save 20% off a one- or two-year subscription “Starting a tech company today costs 99% less than it did 18 years ago when Y Combinator was started,” says Brett Calhoun, managing director and general partner at Redbud VC.

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8 Czech VCs on green shoots, pandemic impacts and 2021 opportunities

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Still, new opportunities are popping up in remote work, psychedelics and wellness. Use discount code CZECHIA to save 25% off a 1-year Extra Crunch membership. The advice is to “be frugal to accommodate to the new situation and roll on.”. What are some overlooked opportunities right now? Innovative. Huge potential.