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Got the right stuff? Exhibit and pitch at TC Sessions: Space 2020

TechCrunch

Join a global community of brilliant visionaries, makers and investors on December 16-17 for TC Sessions: Space 2020 , an online conference dedicated to moving beyond the confines of this world through innovative tech and to creating stellar startup opportunities. military and VCs determined to finance pioneering space startups.

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CrowdForce raises $3.6M to increase access to cash for underserved communities in Nigeria

TechCrunch

The company was launched in 2015 by Oluwatomi Ayorinde and Damilola Ayorinde as MobileForms, a data collection agent network. The company sensed an opportunity and decided to rebrand as CrowdForce, a financial services distribution network that can turn any merchant into a mobile bank branch.

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Developing Rapid-Response Plans for Cities to Help Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses in This Time of Economic Crisis

Forward Cities

As the extent and impact of COVID-19 becomes more apparent, entrepreneurs and small businesses are on the front lines of its devastating impact–and with their demise comes potentially catastrophic economic losses for local communities. According to JP Morgan Institute , 50 percent of small businesses have less than 30 days of cash on hand.

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Fintech companies must balance the pursuit of profit against ethical data usage

TechCrunch

But there’s a digital gap holding FIs back, especially small community banks and credit unions. Data is the grand prize for Big Tech, not revenue from financial services. Consumers looking to digitize their finances must heed caution before they break up with traditional banks and run into the arms of Big Tech.

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InstaDeep’s acquisition is a classic case of an African startup gone global 

TechCrunch

One of the reasons we founded InstaDeep was to show that there was real potential and opportunity for AI in Africa. I believe that AI is a huge opportunity for Africa and I’ve been vocal about it. “But As such, it is a great opportunity for the continent.” That was crazy.

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The VC Firm of the Future

Tomasz Tunguz

The venture capital fund of the future will perform the same tasks as the venture funds of today: help portfolio companies, evaluate new investment opportunities and build networks of other investors, potential hires, and founders. There has never been more data collected on startups than today.

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TechCrunch: Where top VCs are investing in construction robotics

Dream It

Some of the opportunities involve machines, while an equal amount of opportunity lies in the software behind the machines. Most of this money went towards modular housing companies or software that promises to optimize current processes such as project management and communication. I’m excited to watch this space evolve.