TechCrunch

MAY 26, 2022

Roofstock co-founder and chairman Gregor Watson and real estate investor Rob Bloemker started the venture firm in 2021, and had their first close last year. So far, the firm has made five investments, backing startups such as construction tech startups Cottage and FlockHome s , and a Brazilian fintech company still in stealth.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

MARCH 26, 2024

In celebration of Women’s History Month, i2E is proud to shine a spotlight on two remarkable women founders who have not only engaged with i2E’s programs and resources but have also left an indelible mark in their respective industries. I always say that you create your own opportunities. Don’t ever put limits on yourself.

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This is going to be BIG.

OCTOBER 19, 2016

It means a lot to me to find financial opportunities investing in companies that I can be really proud of--education companies like Tinybop and Tinkergarten , or companies at the forefront of fair labor practices like Homer Logistics. I'm thrilled to be an investor in The Wing --a Home Base for Women on Their Way.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 8, 2018

You know that employees benefit from constructive feedback. You understand that the opportunity to apply helpful criticism helps an employee perform better and even grow more loyal. Even the greatest leaders struggle with providing constructive and beneficial performance reviews. Descriptive— Give facts.

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 2, 2024

(May 1, 2024) – Yesterday, Governor Phil Murphy, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, and the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) joined company leaders to cut the ribbon on HAX, LLC’s newly constructed United States flagship headquarters located at 707 Broad Street in Newark. Teresa Ruiz.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 27, 2020

Ai-Ling Wong—founder at The Decorateur. Alex Louey—founder and managing director at Appscore . Andrea Grisdale—founder and CEO at IC Bellagio. David Fastuca—founder at Ambisie and founder at Locomote. Demi Markogiannaki—founder at WeTeachMe. Emma Welsh—founder at Emma & Tom’s. Listen to your gut.

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Impact Hub

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Both ventures showcase how creative thinking and disruptive solutions can bring positive change to longstanding issues while fostering community collaboration. Lata de Agua Laurencio Sanchez is the co–founder and director of Lata de Agua. Impact Hub Network Global team Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp At the heart of the CirculUP!

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TechCrunch

MAY 9, 2023

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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TechCrunch

AUGUST 22, 2022

Sequoia said its cohort includes some startups with whom it partnered when they had no product as well as those being run by repeat founders and entrepreneurs with extensive experience in their respective sectors. Boxs is spinning up a design-to-build automation platform for architects, interior designers and construction companies.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

So perhaps this kind of environment presents a very scrambled opportunity , pun intended.” Also, Ehab Bandar, founder at design consultancy Bigtable.co, told TechCrunch back in September that “designers, and especially cross-functional teams, hate to switch software. You can find more information about the event here.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 9, 2020

Contributed by Shawn Johal, business growth coach, leadership speaker and co-founder of DALS Lighting, Inc. Construction sites are back at it, and capitalism is raring to go. Use the coronavirus crisis as an opportunity for change that will last. Right now we have a unique opportunity. Old Versus New.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 13, 2021

You’ll cover more ground and discover more opportunities with your whole team at your side. Investors like Clara Brenner (Urban Innovation Fund), Quin Garcia (Autotech Ventures) and Rachel Holt (Construct Capital) — all of whom will grace our virtual stage. Like the old expression says, if you want to go fast, go alone.

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This is going to be BIG.

MARCH 25, 2013

Not only did I want it to include people working on the future of digital media at ABC, but I also had in mind the roll that other types of creative people have in the inspiration of a city. "Tech community" seemed too much about people soldering things together and writing code. 33 Flatbush. Picture: Benjamin Norman for The New York Times.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

The idea is to let you quickly “grasp ideas and insights from trusted authors, instructors, and creative minds,” without spending too much of your precious time. Positioned as a “micro-learning” platform,” Uptime presents five-minute “knowledge hacks” from books, courses and documentaries.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 12, 2017

When a child takes your hand and thanks you from the bottom of his or her heart for the opportunity to learn, you never forget that moment. The village provides the land and 20% of construction costs. Fred Johnson is an EO Global Board member, founder of Eagle Environmental, Inc. , Mali Rising does the rest.

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Andreessen Horowitz

DECEMBER 13, 2023

There is a unique window of opportunity today for a new 3D Creation Engine (aka game engine) to revolutionize the way we create games, film, virtual worlds, and simulations. Brief History Of Game Engines Humans have always desired to construct and explore worlds of our own imagination. What is a Next Generation 3D Creation Engine?

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TechCrunch

APRIL 30, 2021

But founder missteps early in the fundraising journey can result in severe consequences. In this exciting moment, when younger founders will likely receive more attention, capital and control than ever, it’s crucial to avoid certain pitfalls. There is no cybersecurity skills gap, but CISOs must think creatively.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

There have even been other incredibly successful startups, like Marqeta , that have been built on the premise of democratizing that opportunity. “Marqeta is doing a great job illuminating the opportunities, but the platforms was built 10 years ago and it was designed for a certain use case.

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Startup Blogpost

MARCH 4, 2024

17 Metrics to Measure the Success of New Business Development When it comes to gauging the success of new business development, CEOs and founders are key voices to listen to. From tracking relationship depth metrics to calculating return on investment, we’ve compiled the diverse insights of seventeen industry leaders.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 7, 2020

The good news for B2B marketplace founders is that, based on the parameters above, there are many creative ways to extract value from transactions that go beyond the GMV take rate. Let’s explore some of the creative ways to monetize a B2B marketplace. UK report spotlights the huge investment gap facing diverse founders.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

“We intend to build the Standard Oil of renewable energy,” said James McGinniss, the co-founder and chief executive of David Energy , in a statement announcing the company’s new $19 million seed round of debt and equity funding. . Founded by McGinniss, Brian Maxwell and Ahmed Salman, David Energy raised $1.5

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HPA

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Addressing this issue is crucial to seize significant opportunities. Furthermore, as one of the world’s largest research universities, expertise extends across diverse fields, presenting extensive opportunities to leverage robust AI systems for accelerated research. She asserts that the key lies in scaling.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Request situations where they had an opportunity to observe your actions. When facing the challenges of starting a business, a founder needs to be resourceful—and that includes having a network of contacts who are supportive and available to help. Don’t decide to start a business in isolation.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

COVID-19 has spotlighted many of the weakest points in our transportation system, but some of the rapid shifts in consumer behavior are creating opportunities for tech once considered fanciful, like sidewalk delivery robots and eVTOLs (electric vertical and takeoff vehicles). Rachel Holt, co-founder and general partner, Construct Capital.

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Jason Malki

APRIL 17, 2023

They are using 3D printing robots to advance construction technology to build faster, cheaper, and better housing. This ability to easily connect increases opportunities for creative collisions and thus innovation more likely. We are living in the future We are not only creating the future, we are deploying.

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Impact Hub

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Sampangan’s commitment to a circular economy is evident through the utilisation of waste processing outputs in agriculture, healthcare, and construction industries. By providing a workplace with flexible working hours, the organisation empowers women, offering them opportunities to participate in the workforce on their terms.

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Red Rocket

MAY 11, 2021

I recently stumbled on this great article below from my good colleague, David Gardner (pictured), the founder and General Partner at Co-Founders Capital , one of the most active early-stage venture capital firms in the Southeast, based in the Raleigh-Durham area. Constructive and actionable feedback can be hard to come by.

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StartupNation

AUGUST 4, 2021

Consider coworking if there’s interest in flexible options outside the home, or a need for greater collaboration,” Amanda Lewan, founder and CEO of coworking space Bamboo Detroit, said. After two years of new construction, they opened in March 2020, and had to shut down two weeks after opening for the pandemic.

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David Teten VC

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Now the bad news: some venture capitallists have a bias against startups with an explicit positive social impact, on the grounds that they have a smaller addressable market, and that the founders are not sufficiently focused on creating shareholder wealth. J.M.Kaplan Innovation Prize. “The Bloomberg New Economy Forum Solutions.

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FundersClub

JUNE 1, 2017

" BlueCrew is an on-demand staffing platform for temporary workers that allows them access to hundreds of job opportunities with one interview in " The Millennial 'Try Before You Buy' Job Hunt Boosts Work-Life Balance. " Founder and Operator Thoughts. " Investor Thoughts.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 12, 2010

I see way too many startup founders who don’t have experience in selling and probably don’t feel that comfortable going to customers and asking for orders. This is probably because many founders are product or technology people. Take the opportunity to watch the sales process as an observer.

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Waymark is a digital creative marketing company with offices in Detroit. DeepHow is using this technology to bridge the skilled labor gap in the manufacturing, construction and service industries. Pocketnest was founded by a woman, Jessica Willis, who is a fantastic mentor to local founders. This is a unique opportunity.

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David Teten VC

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Now the bad news: some venture capitalists have a bias against startups with an explicit positive social impact, on the grounds that they have a smaller addressable market, and that the founders are not sufficiently focused on creating shareholder wealth. no-equity stipend + corporate pilot opportunities with our founders.

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Ian Hathaway

MARCH 31, 2020

As venture capitalist and economic historian Bill Janeway remarked : “… the federal government funded construction of a platform on which entrepreneurs and venture capitalists could dance.” Legendary Silicon Valley firm Sutter Hill Ventures was created through two SBICs started by its founders William Draper III and Paul Wythes.

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Andreessen Horowitz

MARCH 5, 2024

So those were really constructive. We need to get clarity on a lot more of people’s concerns, but more importantly, what they perceive to be their opportunities as the technology evolves, as we learn more about the technology, as new versions are released. Members gave a lot of positive feedback about it. So many of the D.C.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 22, 2021

SMA allows for a tire constructed entirely of interconnected springs, which requires no inflation and is therefore immune to punctures, but which can still provide equivalent or better traction when compared to inflatable rubber tires, and even some built-in shock-absorbing capabilities, TechCrunch’s Darrell Etherington reports.

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Impact Hub

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Through 2017-2018, we started opening up our global events to engage with likely and unlikely allies (activists, artists, movement builders) from around the world – learning from and with others, turning a mirror onto our work and inviting new creative ways of collaboration. Networks like ours are deeply relational constructs.

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