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In-Person vs On-Screen

A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

In the last year, events like the latter one have been commonplace. Events like the former have been non-existent. These are all important and disruptive changes to the startup, tech, and business sectors. That allows us to retain the team dynamic and culture while being more open to on-screen work going forward.

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Announcing the Startup Battlefield companies pitching at TechCrunch Disrupt 2021

TechCrunch

Selected from the most competitive batch in TC history, selected founders from across the globe will pitch on the virtual stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2021. To watch the pitches, join us at TechCrunch Disrupt 2021 here. Videos of the pitches will be made available after the event as well. With just over a 1.5% With just over a 1.5%

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3 Steps to determine if a pivot is right for your startup

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Others not only survived the disruption, but thrived. When COVID-19 dealt a severe blow to a New Jersey-based deli’s event catering service, which accounted for 50 percent of its revenue, the owner transformed his indoor space into a small market stocked with produce and other kitchen essentials. All that changed when COVID-19 hit.

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From ideation to accolades in 10 months: An EO Accelerator’s successful pivot

Entrepreneurs' Organization

How did the pandemic disrupt your company, and what pivot did you make in response? Our classes gained quick popularity as peoples’ lives were disrupted and routines turned upside down. People were always the core of the business but I hadn’t always known how to articulate it and thread it through our culture.

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Why Becoming a Dad Makes Me Want to Invest in More Startups

This is going to be BIG.

We’ve had a serious disruption in the way we work that has been better in some ways, for some people, and worse in others. I’d like to invest in enterprise companies that make the experience of working better for all—from benefits and professional development to company culture. How will Mirren work?

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Get your Disrupt day three highlights right here

TechCrunch

Welcome to day three of TechCrunch Disrupt , where the opportunities to learn, connect and grow your business just don’t stop. Remember, you’ll find all the day’s programs, stage location and times listed in the Disrupt agenda and in the event app. Disrupt Stage | 10:00 am. Disrupt Stage | 10:30 am. Let’s go!

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How Calendly is building a platform by turning scheduling into a center-stage event

TechCrunch

That’s a heavy load to lay on a founder and a startup, and it was the starting point of our fireside chat at TechCrunch Disrupt 2021. Our culture and values have more or less remained the same.” If the product works well, how do you take it to the next level — and frankly, why should you? Awotona said.