TechCrunch

APRIL 26, 2022

In 2016 at TechCrunch Disrupt New York, several of the original developers behind what became Siri unveiled Viv , an AI platform that promised to connect various third-party applications to perform just about any task. The pitch was tantalizing — but never fully realized. ” It’s lofty stuff. billion in 2020 to $19.6

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

This financial leader could well have come through the finance org at another startup or at a larger company but they often also can come from strategy consulting (Bain, BCG or McKinsey) or through investment banking (Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, etc.). Seriously, this happens.

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TechCrunch

JULY 20, 2021

One lesson — which was especially true at Amex — is to always be prepared for shifting markets that may disrupt your business. Finally, always agree on a clear set of objectives and key results (OKRs) to ensure focus, prioritization and collaboration. Has a growth marketing expert made a big difference for your startup?

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

On a business level, it’s a no-brainer that Adobe has snapped up a rival whose design collaboration tools have picked up significantly more traction than Adobe’s home-grown XD platform. Today, it’s announcing some funding to capitalize on that, a reminder of how disruption is always around the corner.

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 12, 2021

Wherever your business sits on the spectrum, you’ll want to follow these tips to navigate supply chain disruption. Most Popular: The Benefits of Encouraging Creativity and Innovation in the Workplace. So, how can one navigate the disruptions and mitigate the risks? Collaborate to negotiate additional space.

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Paul G. Silva

JUNE 14, 2023

From 2003-2022 the River Valley Investors operated as a traditional angel group, investing in nearly 100 startups. For posterity, here are some of the more recent investments… 2022 Hubly Surgical Hubly Surgical has an advanced drill, complete with auto-stop and visual feedback, to make medical drilling safe across underserved settings.

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Impact Hub

AUGUST 9, 2021

Impact Hub is collaborating with a wide range of organizations to drive inclusive and sustainable change across sectors, both public and private. We believe that only through collaboration, we can solve today’s complex challenges. To carry out our collaborative programs, we combine global and local knowledge and tools.

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Startup Blogpost

MAY 11, 2023

By working with a business consultant, startups can better prepare themselves for challenges and unexpected disruptions, allowing them to respond quickly and effectively when the need arises. Their time has been spent on developing the product, service, or big disruptive idea they are bringing to the market.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

I recently joined a WhatsApp chat called “Nomads in Miami” that includes a variety of intellectually curious people from all walks of life (from creatives, to entrepreneurs, to traditional professionals) who are either temporarily in Miami this winter or have made a permanent move to South Florida.

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Andreessen Horowitz

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The emergence of generative AI, cloud computing, and new spatial platforms is poised to disrupt 3D creation end-to-end. Today, we’re entering an age where creative technology will allow anyone to create virtual worlds and bring their imaginations to life. riggers, environment artists, texture painters) towards creative generalists.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

MARCH 14, 2022

We’ve seen commerce continue to disrupt our world. We knew the creative would need to stand out, so we leaned into our flexible & nimble approach with content that simply worked. Invest in that relationship. Many are already collaborating with top global brands and receiving prestigious awards. It shouldn’t be.

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This is going to be BIG.

MAY 4, 2021

He was a creative director who had been experimenting with drones (and crashing them) for recording video footage who then got into repairing them. He didn’t write back to me until I wrote this piece on backing disruption in the middle of the racial equity protests last June. “As That’s the thing, too… He wasn’t just some random guy.

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FundersClub

JULY 13, 2017

• Can help maintain productivity on days when events disrupt commutes or services at office. " Treating work from home as an always-available free option can snarl meeting schedules and other creative processes at the office. • Helps attract talent - as company can recruit from larger geographic area.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

OMERS Ventures and Stage 2 Capital co-led the investment, which included participation from existing backers Alate Partners and Metaprop. Suddenly, companies had empty space for which they had to find creative uses. Our software is enabling tenants to collaborate on the entire lease life cycle.”.

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Impact Hub

APRIL 24, 2019

So with that in mind, here are 9 innovative ventures to watch that are on a mission to disrupt fast fashion: 1. When Fashion For Good set out to create a platform for innovation, they collaborated with Impact Hub Amsterdam to set up their space. They have just released their second capsule for women, and their first one for men.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 16, 2021

Here are the investors in their own words, for any TechCrunch reader who is interested in hiring, investing or founding a company in the country. What trends are you most excited about investing in, generally? At Qumra, we get excited about companies that disrupt traditional industries while doing good and improving quality of life.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 19, 2022

Platforms like Figma have changed the game when it comes to how creatives and other stakeholders in the production and product team conceive and iterate around two-dimensional designs. Notable that an Adobe exec is investing here, too.). Bringing that too soon into the process would be “forcing boundaries,” Sosanya said.

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David Teten VC

MARCH 1, 2022

The easiest way to work with and for VC funds is to become a part-time scout, getting paid for sourcing investments. How to win consulting, board, operating, and investment roles with private equity and venture capital funds (video). Syllabus for how to launch, manage, and invest a VC fund. But how do you do that? .

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 24, 2021

Elana Berkowitz is a founding partner of Springbank Collective , which invests in early stage companies building the infrastructure to enable working women and families to thrive across career, care and household consumers. That means they required a lot of upfront venture capital investment to disrupt their respective markets.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 26, 2021

When we last surveyed venture capitalists about their media investments, the big topic was the impact that the pandemic would have on the industry, and on the prospects for new startups. I led MaC’s investment into Ryff because of this thesis. The digital media industry will give us plenty to talk about this year.

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Andreessen Horowitz

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

4:03] Jambot demo [7:02] Human vs. AI creativity [13:37] Applying AI to design [14:31] Startups vs. incumbents Will AI replace designers? Human vs. AI creativity David: Going back to the conversation before you did the demo, I absolutely love what you said about raising the ceiling, and especially lowering the floor.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 30, 2016

I wanted to encourage more of our Limited Partner (LPs, or the people who invest in VC funds) to attend our annual meeting in person. I imagined that if I could run an event like this I might be able to persuade some LPs who hadn’t invested in our fund to come to Los Angeles. So I decided to change up our format a bit.

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Michigan is now the state with the highest growth in VC investment. InvestNext is a Detroit fintech startup that has created a platform to streamline how real estate investment firms raise and manage capital. Waymark is a digital creative marketing company with offices in Detroit. Next year is looking even better.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 9, 2021

The Nordic countries make up just 4% of Europe’s total population, but they account for a significant amount of venture capital investment. Investments highlighted included Fairown, Kahoot, Spacemaker, Cognite, Pexip, PortalOne, Dignio, Speiz, Plaace, Glint Solar, variable.co What’s your latest, most exciting investment?

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