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Q&A: How Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Can Help You

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We reached out to Brianna Ellison, director of community engagement for Verizon, as part of our initiative to bring the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready program to Michigan entrepreneurs and aspiring business owners. What work is Verizon doing in the Detroit/Michigan community to help small businesses? Brianna Ellison.

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Cyber firm Arctic Wolf raises $401M in debt, eyeing a potential IPO

TechCrunch

In a sign that pure equity financing is getting harder to come by, cybersecurity firm Arctic Wolf , which last July raised $150 million at triple its previous valuation ($4.3 “In a turbulent economic environment, security will remain a top priority for companies. billion), opted for all debt in its latest funding round.

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Proptech in Review: 3 investors explain why they’re bullish on tech that makes buildings greener

TechCrunch

This economic environment will continue to test a lot of companies,” said Jake Fingert, managing partner, and Lionel Foster, investor, at Camber Creek. This economic environment will continue to test a lot of companies. Proptech in Review: 3 investors explain how finance-focused proptech startups can survive the downturn.

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Taking on Bilt, Stake aims to expand its cash-back rewards program for renters

TechCrunch

Enterprise Community Partners, Hometeam Ventures, Operator Stack, Shadow Ventures, Olive Tree Ventures and Second Century Ventures, the investment arm of the National Association of Realtors, also participated, bringing Stake’s total raised to $17.9 On the other side of the coin, rising labor costs and delinquencies are hurting rentals.”

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How Your Startup Can Benefit from a Recession

Startup Blogpost

Startups can not only survive but also grow in a difficult economic environment by creating products and solutions that address the shifting needs of their target audience. However, it’s important for startups to be cautious during a recession and to manage their finances carefully.

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