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Visual workspace Whimsical closes first funding as it enters next phase of growth

TechCrunch

Whimsical , a startup creating tools for workplace collaboration, announced Tuesday its first funding round, a $30 million Series A investment led by Accel. In order to get to the next level, he needed partners to be able to invest more in the product and its go-to-market strategy. Whimsical dashboard. Image Credits: Whimsical.

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Navigating Startup Growth: The Hero’s Guide to Success

AsiaTechDaily

The fusion of these elements cultivates an environment of growth and transformation, making it an essential strategy for startups aspiring to unlock their full potential and thrive in their respective markets. First, value follows, where the customer obtains enough value from the product, gaining validation from peers or superiors.

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Making Innovations Viral AND Lasting

Paul G. Silva

Cascades explains Greg’s observations on what it takes for innovation of all kinds (political movements, cultural change, startups, re-orgs, etc.) to achieve lasting impact. Here are the key takeaways that I believe relate to startup / intrepreneurial innovators. 5 Reasons People Will Oppose You We innovators already believe. It doesn’t.

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This Week in Venture Capital – Episode 3

Both Sides of the Table

So it’s really hard to draw too many conclusions about whether the investment really makes sense because often you learn stuff in the fund raising about the future strategy of the company that might make you much more excited than somebody on the outside might be. Peer-to-peer lending is back! Others I have not.

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3 ways to set up new senior-level hires for success in a hypergrowth start-up

Entrepreneur's Handbook

We applied the same strategy that had worked well for us in the past for team members that we had elevated internally. The strategy was simple: Throw them into the deep end and see if they sink or swim. While we always strive to promote people from within, we also need to look outside our organization for senior talent as we scale.

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Practical Metrics and Methods: ESHIP Goal 5 – Part 1

Ecosystem Builder Hub

Collaborative research focused on developing the field of ecosystem building would allow the field to identify the principles and practices that are most effective for fostering successful entrepreneurship. We asked ecosystem builders why practical metrics and methods is important to them. “I It is ephemeral and vague. Metrics do that.

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What makes a successful and inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem? (Part 2)

Forward Cities

The essence of an entrepreneurial ecosystem is its people and the culture of trust and collaboration that allows them to interact successfully. Other organizations are better suited to convene events where entrepreneurs gather to provide informal peer support to one another and connect to role models in their industry.