TechCrunch

OCTOBER 20, 2022

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. Ready for day three?

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TechCrunch

MAY 1, 2021

The networks made online — either through the rise of meme culture or Substack spice — can be a competitive advantage in the world of investment, as two new funds this week showed us. Sydney Thomas is coming to judge startups at Disrupt. To quote Winnie CEO and co-founder Sara Mauskopf, “Internet is the new Miami.”

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

She was disruptive. The need to have well-defined networks of people you trust for introductions (he talks about Shervin Pishevar, who is also a friend of mine). The power of “influencer networks” to drive product adoption. . “It was a series of inflection points. It was us planting seeds in every place.”

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 14, 2022

In addition, shoppers can create an account once and then use those credentials across a network of hundreds of Bolt network brands. Bolt has a growing network of millions of shoppers who benefit from the ease of one-click checkout across Bolt’s expanding network of retailers,” he added.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 22, 2022

Traditional investment that prioritizes pedigree and culture, or the “art” of a founder, has left out an entire class of historically overlooked individuals. As you can probably tell, I think the future of data-driven investments will bring a double-edged sword into our Zoom rooms (or lack thereof, perhaps).

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

Giving back to the community is the foundation of InfoTrust’s culture. “We InfoTrust wouldn’t have made this list without cultivating a culture that puts our community and employees at the forefront. Can we inspire more small businesses to find meaning, give back and build an engaging culture as a result of our leadership by example?

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TechCrunch

MAY 28, 2022

But when he was struck by the urge to start a company, he researched the money-attracting industries of the world, and then, using AngelList, saw how many companies were trying to disrupt those industries. So YC viewed this as a major disruptive play. Rowe Price, that brought the company’s valuation up to $3.8

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StartupNation

JULY 13, 2021

Most were either trying to play catch up to startups that had come out of nowhere to disrupt their industries or to existing competitors who had gotten an earlier start at digital transformation. In the wake of COVID-19, duopolies will be more disruptive than any other business force we’ve seen before.

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 10, 2020

By now, we’re all familiar with the classic persona of the Bay Area-located, hoodie-wearing techie, who tells their team to “move fast and break things” in order to “disrupt” entire industries. Take Facebook, the world’s biggest social network, for example. Related: Why Problem-First Thinking is the Solution Your Startup Needs.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 15, 2017

We live in a culture of false busy-ness where people love to complain that there aren’t enough hours in the day. But instead of encouraging me to accept my differences, teachers called me “disruptive” or “distracted” and advised me to “be more like the other kids.”. Get the Most Out of Every Day. You Are Different. Embrace It.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Firstly, crypto networks are swallowing up value and creating environments where every possible form of on-chain value interlinks and interacts with the other. Web3 is where all decentralized systems will learn to interact with each other, building on the security and value (thus network effects) of a broader ecosystem.

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StartupNation

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Or, do you adapt and create a culture that continues to innovate and solve problems for customers and thrive? So, as states across the country began implementing lockdowns this past spring, we were able to stay the course with little to no disruption. Our culture was sorted out. It’s go time! Do you give up?

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

He owns a majority stake in Mint Mobile , a mobile virtual network operator, which has grown more than 50,000% in the past three years. Most people know Ryan Reynolds from his movies, but the actor has his hands in a number of entrepreneurial ventures.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

A lot of company culture is set by the leaders, so as they want to drive this culture in their organizations, we are the tool that drives this,” Ghatak said. We believe this is a huge opportunity, a $400 billion market to disrupt, and OnLoop is providing better ways to communicate and give feedback.”.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 3, 2021

To be sure, the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted and profoundly altered many aspects of work life, including in-person diversity training and workforce development. The resources already exist, and there is a wealth of external partners that can help improve corporate culture and diversity metrics. Companies must start now.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

AUGUST 10, 2023

A marginalized group is a group or community discriminated against and excluded from mainstream social, economic, educational, political and/or cultural life. Being aware of your own biases, and educating your network on theirs, will help you to create a more inclusive environment. What Are Marginalized Groups? What Is Bias?

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Paul G. Silva

AUGUST 9, 2023

Every year billions of venture capital dollars flow into startups with disruptive innovations. If you run a global network of widget factories then presumably you know a lot about the costs, risks, and expected revenue of opening a new widget factory. So too with innovation.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Sequoia hosted a private, sponsored AMA for founders in Startup Battlefield and Startup Alley at the virtual Disrupt SF last month. I was technically the first hire and not there from day one, but I acted like an owner, poured my heart and soul into the work and helped shape the culture. Culture comes up a lot. behaviors ?

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Dream It

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Finishing is the ripest for disruption. Andrew Ackerman, Dreamit Ventures Dreamit has been actively investing in proptech and contech for the past three years and we are seeing consistent, broad and intense interest in construction robotics across our customer partner network. Consequently, we could see robots playing a role here.

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 10, 2021

LynxDx pivoted from cancer treatment to COVID-19 testing during the early pandemic, and now is one of the primary providers of rapid COVID-19 tests in Ann Arbor and for the large University of Michigan network of employees. RightBrain Networks. It also just won the Digiday Worklife Award for Most Collaborative Culture.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 29, 2021

Once the engineers pass the assessments, they can join the company’s “talent network” to access opportunities. . We want them to be able to speak the language of these engineers and understand the culture of their countries,” the CEO added. TalentQL is hoping to tap into what it thinks is a gold mine. .

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 10, 2020

When he looked around a couple of years ago, he saw a space fully of these legacy vendors and ripe for disruption. seed to digitize networking infrastructure procurement. Frechette says that he has managed to grow the company and build a culture in spite of the pandemic not allowing employees to come into an office.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 15, 2021

Startup investors can be the financial backbone for mass disruption. Once you have a list, choose your top three strengths and write a followup sentence detailing how each of them can be enriched by your network and expertise. Do you have a solid network? What size fund do you want to launch? And how could you help them exit?

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Forward Cities

MARCH 27, 2020

As disruptive as COVID-19 is, new entrepreneurial opportunities will open up because of it. It is this form of connected, community collaboration that is going to be critical to responding quickly to the immediate needs of entrepreneurs and small business owners in the community, especially those most vulnerable to these economic shocks.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 19, 2023

Apply to Startup Battlefield 200 anyway — and announce your public debut at TechCrunch Disrupt! throws keys* : Mary Ann reports that Opendoor alums raise $15 million for Kindred, a home-swapping network. Today, we are pretty excited about life in general. Also, is your company still in stealth? Here, catch!

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Smart Hustle Magazine

DECEMBER 7, 2021

1) Build an Engaging Culture. With the workplace re-opening, it’s important for businesses to recommit to providing an engaging workplace culture, where coming back into the office has its own sets of rewards. How The Streaming Network Created Powerful Employee Experience to Boost Employee Productivity. 3) Show Flexibility.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Wider issues seem more cultural; startups not thinking big enough, investors lacking the necessary appetite for risk, and even — among wider society — some latent suspicion of entrepreneurs. While Spain-based investors are champing at the bit for administrative reform and better stock options. Measures to change mindsets.

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Impact Hub

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

These resources include funding, access to industry experts, mentorship, workshops, fireside chats and visibility into adidas’ networks. Office Hours’ Workshops: Each month, entrepreneurs attend workshops led by experts from adidas’ internal and external networks. The workshops cover key topics meant to aid in business development.

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StartupNation

AUGUST 4, 2021

You’ll also often hear companies that started in coworking spaces praise the networking benefits of being in a shared space — team collaboration, events and close contact with people in other companies helps startups connect and grow. SpaceLab Detroit. Tech Brewery Ann Arbor.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Ally Shoes continues to aim to disrupt the footwear industry with intentional craftsmanship. Ally Shoes is a proud member of the Female Founder Collective, a network of businesses led by women, supporting women. Roxann Clarke, to design stylish heels for all women. So Samantha looked into it and learned shoemaking from scratch.

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TechCrunch

MAY 2, 2022

“This is not an easy decision – especially within a culture like ours that is shaped around community and sharing,” they added. E-commerce roll-ups are the next wave of disruption in consumer packaged goods. Their final working day will be May 13.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

I think the large push for flexible/remote work will result in a culture where ‘personal travel’ and ‘work’ aren’t oil and water anymore, and that’s where an experience like Minoan fits nicely between consumer and business.”. The way people traveled changed but people started traveling again,” said Hostovsky. “I

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 8, 2021

It’s generally considered a great time to raise capital and build a technology-centered, disruptive business. The firm’s investments may also help overlooked founders hire folks that fall outside the networks of some more established venture capital groups. For some, that is.

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OurCrowd

JULY 1, 2019

Attendees will also get a deep dive into the history, culture and vibe of Israel, including the nightlife of Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. The legendary Summit partying will expand as well, with nightly opportunities for great food, drink and networking with the global crowd. The post Save the Date for 2020 OurCrowd Global Investor Summit!

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David Teten VC

MARCH 1, 2022

Scouts are typically hired because they are well-networked and credible in an industry, geography, and/or community that a VC is focusing on. This role helps augment the candidate’s profile with personal branding, networks, track record, dealflow, and industry best practices. HOW TO GET A SCOUT ROLE. Solo GP Training. Hawke Ventures.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 20, 2021

“The founding team at Grip Security brings deep technical acumen to disrupt the SaaS security market,” said Ofer Schreiber, partner at YL Ventures. Bring CISOs into the C-suite to bake cybersecurity into company culture. Image Credits: Grip Security. But he noted that this is a non-intrusive solution.

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TechCrunch

MAY 29, 2021

That means having VC firms that spotlight international entrepreneurship and foster global expert networks. They can also be vocal within their network about their decision to raise up certain entrepreneurs because they’ve seen it works. ambassadors. That’s just one company.

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