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Wire grabs fresh funding for secure messaging tech that’s big with G7 governments

TechCrunch

More funding for European end-to-end encrypted messaging app, Wire : The enterprise-focused messaging platform told TechCrunch it closed a €24 million Series C round of funding led by growth equity firm Cipio Partners and Iconical, the investment vehicle of Skype co-founder Janus Friis.

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Finding Your Professional Community – 3 Things To Look For

Smart Hustle Magazine

Especially in specific fields like B2B marketing and sales, it can be incredibly valuable to connect with peers in similar positions, swap advice and even vent about frustrations. As such, it’s important to make sure you’re only investing in the communities that will be worth some of your limited time.

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Which software consultants do startups love to work with?

TechCrunch

We also liked their flexible model — we were able to use our CTO to lead a team of six devs from the Appetiser team, with occasional UX/UI, product management and project management as needed, it was properly collaborative, not a blackbox agency arrangement. Aloa is our dev partner because they have integrity. Consultant: Cultum.

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15 Business Leaders Share Their Experiences and Insights on Getting Through COVID-19

StartupNation

Nick Quain , VP, venture development, Invest Ottawa . “Go By placing an importance on building relationships, there is an opportunity to partner with major players now — many of whom likely might not have collaborated with you during a different economic climate. Go on the offensive. Lesley Pyle , founder, HireMyMom.

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A user’s guide to TechCrunch Disrupt 2022

TechCrunch

Framing Innovation Through Collaborations Big and Small , with AT&T. All Weather Marketing: How to Weather the Storm and Win Market Share , with LinkedIn. Expanding the Ecosystem: How to Get Institutional Investors Invested in You , with Capital Connect by J.P. 12:10 p.m. – 2:10 p.m. – 3:25 p.m. – Wednesday, 10/19.

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Venture capitalists eating our own dog food: Using technology and analytics to make better investments

David Teten VC

In liquid markets, most of the calories expended on technology and analytics are focused on trade selection, or “ origination ”. The 11 Steps of Investing in Private Companies. Before you can actually invest, you have to manage your fund. 2) Market . 4) Originate investments. 1) Manage the firm .

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VCs eating our own dog food: Using technology and analytics to make better investments

David Teten VC

In liquid markets, most of the calories expended on technology and analytics are focused on trade selection, or “ origination ”. The 11 Steps of Investing in Private Companies. Before you can actually invest, you have to manage your fund. 2) Market . 4) Originate investments. 1) Manage the firm .