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This Week in Venture Capital – Episode 3

Both Sides of the Table

Peer-to-peer lending is back! I’m now the permanent host for TWiVC (until such time as they kick me off). Thank you to anybody who sent Jason a note on Twitter on my behalf. The episode isn’t yet live but it should be in the morning (probably when you’re reading this) – you can find it here. Really!).

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Technology Trends: 10 Areas of Innovation to Watch for 2012

This is going to be BIG.

What areas need to be disrupted? I've seen about a dozen companies in the last year trying to help me figure out what to do with my time and how to collaborate with my friends around events. One of the best things any investor can do is to pull back from the day to day of getting pitches and think about high level trends. Calendaring.

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We’re disrupting TechCrunch Disrupt: 8 stages, 3 days, 1 city

TechCrunch

For founders and investors, there’s no platform like TechCrunch Disrupt. Just as the industry is always evolving and innovating — especially in recent months — we’re doing the same to keep Disrupt on the cutting edge for first-time founders, seasoned investors, visionaries and everybody in between.

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Disrupt 2023 — we’re shipping a big new release

TechCrunch

To meet the changing startup landscape, we’re refreshing and re-imagining TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 in a big way, with more of what you love and new ways to accelerate your growth. What’s new at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023? That’s certainly true for the Builder Stage.

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Benefits of a Shared-Economy Business Model

Entrepreneurs' Organization

What inspired you to invest in peer-to-peer marketplaces? If you’re not disrupting yourself someone else will be. There’s ‘The Rise of Collaborative Consumption,’ by Rachel Botsman, and ‘The Power of Consumerism,’ by Daniel Dubois.”. I’m always looking for new ways to innovate. InvestX offers access to U.S.

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Bevy is Emerging as a Leader in Software for Building Virtual Communities???with $15 million to?

Both Sides of the Table

92% of consumers trust peer recommendations , while only 22% of brands are trusted. 92% of consumers trust peer recommendations , while only 22% of brands are trusted. Competitors can leapfrog you on features or outspend you on customer acquisitions but communities are very hard to disrupt. This had a dual purpose?—?the

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CatalyX Ventures 2025 Champions Series Awards Honors Global Innovators

American Entrepreneurship

In 2025, the event included two core award categories: The Pioneer Award Celebrating trailblazers who have created disruptive innovations with global potential. Exclusive Program Access: Entry into CatalyXs partner accelerators, grant competitions, and collaborative R&D networks. Whats Next for 2026?