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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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Extra Crunch roundup: Here’s everything you missed at TechCrunch Disrupt 2021

TechCrunch

We just wrapped up a three-day virtual event that included discussions and interviews with some of the most notable people in technology, media, government and venture capital. Even in person, there’s no way to absorb Disrupt in its entirety. Full coverage of TechCrunch Disrupt 2021. Walter Thompson. Senior Editor, TechCrunch.

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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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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.

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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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Palm Tree Crew Raises New Funding at $150M Valuation to Expand its Global Entertainment and Investment Platform

American Entrepreneurship

Palm Tree Crew, through its investment arm, also recently raised a $32M venture fund that focuses on providing capital to early-stage disruptive brands across the consumer and technology space. Palm Tree Crew produces premium experiences all over the world, most notably through its flagship event Palm Tree Music Festival.

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TechCrunch Live is going to Atlanta and you’re invited!

TechCrunch

Register here for this free TechCrunch Live event Record labels, such as Quality Control, the musical home of the Migos, now have an investment arm, and the local HBCUs, like Morehouse, have their own entrepreneurial and innovation centers. TechCrunch Live is going to Atlanta and you’re invited!