AsiaTechDaily

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Register Established in 2016 and headquartered in New York, SoGal Ventures is a venture capital firm dedicated to early-stage investments in diverse founding teams, operating in both the United States and Asia. Background Pocket Sun’s journey in the investment industry has shaped her into the leader she is today.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 1, 2016

Having time to think about “leadership” at most startups feels like a luxury. The reality of most startups is about survival. So spending time thinking about what your leadership style is, whether it’s effective and what you could do to improve it can yield dividends. It’s a new year – 2016.

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Revolution

JULY 13, 2023

Core to our investment thesis was Scopely’s platform approach to IP partnership and game development, its exceptional ability to drive monetization among users, and the team’s dedication to becoming the preeminent free-to-play mobile gaming publisher. Revolution Growth first partnered with Scopely in 2017 when we led the company’s Series C.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

The biggest difference I cite is that Venture Capital often feels like an “individual sport” while startups are a “team sport.” Startups are team sports because you’re all working on the same shared objective of the company. That’s what we’re trying to do at Upfront.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 8, 2024

Women still only get about 2% of venture capital investment money, and we want to see that change,” said Cindy Boyd, EO Houston. “By Our global goal is to ignite women leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs, and future-preneurs to spark startups, drive economic expansion, and advance communities worldwide,” Milena shared.

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OnStartups

MAY 19, 2021

I’ve been thinking about, talking about and working on culture for at least a decade. Not counting the 15 years I spent being mostly clueless about culture in my first startup). I've spent hundreds of hours working with the HubSPot team to create the HubSpot Culture Code deck. Customer Feedback / Culture Feedback.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 15, 2023

Lenskart has signed a definitive agreement to raise $500 million from the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, they said Wednesday, at the height of the market slump as the Indian eyewear retailer bulks up its offerings and scales to international markets. The investment, an extension to last year’s round, helps the startup retain its $4.5

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Hunter Walk

AUGUST 31, 2023

At the time Melania was in discussions with Ethena about joining the startup as VP People, happily employed at a larger company but knowing she wanted new challenges. Hunter Walk: One of my favorite things to do for founders is speaking with people who are considering joining their startup.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

If you want to unlock the next level of achievement, you need to invest in yourself. Photo by Ali Yahya on Unsplash Despite its shine in pop culture, there’s nothing glamorous about being an entrepreneur. Further, 65% of high potential startups fail due to interpersonal issues in the cofounder partnership.

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AsiaTechDaily

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Register Venture investment is a high-stakes game that demands vision, persistence, and adaptability. One such luminary is Yongmin Kim, whose journey through the ups and downs of the investment industry is nothing short of inspiring. Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet?

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A Smart Bear

JANUARY 4, 2018

The Silicon Valley-oriented technology press outlets don’t cover us because we’re not in San Francisco, even though we’re more successful than most of the startups they cover. I’m sure people said similar things to Heather when she joined as our CEO. We just announced a few more things. We have never been in a stronger position.

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 26, 2021

What do all startups that drive growth by embracing strategic thinking, inspiring creativity and supporting talent have in common? Startups that embrace inventiveness and creativity rise, and such innovation happens when leadership and teams unify in pursuit of a shared vision within a culture that highly values collaboration.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

On pay-to-publish schemes and the limitations of thought leadership Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook ».

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Startup Blogpost

JUNE 29, 2023

What Are Some Common HR Issues That Startups Face? Startup leaders from various industries have shared their experiences in tackling HR challenges within their organizations. Discover how these leaders successfully addressed and resolved pressing HR issues in their startups.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

JULY 8, 2022

teams usually outperform individuals or groups of individuals) but very few Founder CEOs are skilled at creating a high-performing senior leadership team. It’s a myth to believe that leadership has always resided in the CEO. Successful companies have distributed leadership across the business.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 18, 2017

So it was a timely conversation at this year’s Upfront Summit because the week of the Summit, Sequoia had announced that it was transitioning leadership from Jim Goetz to Roelof Botha (and US operations to Alfred Lin). The great firms transition day-to-day leadership and often those who don’t fail to protect their “franchise value.”

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 5, 2024

How to Run a Company With Two 10-Minute Weekly Meetings and Post-It Notes Barry Raber (EO Portland), a serial entrepreneur and CEO of real estate investment firm Business Property Trust , shared his insights on how to keep team meetings short and sweet with an effective system that fosters collaboration and engagement. I guarantee it!”

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AsiaTechDaily

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Register Pangyo Techno Valley in Seongnam City is a global R&D hub of IT, BT (biotechnology), CT (cultural technology) and NT (nanotechnology), where R (research), P (people), I (information) and T (trade) all come together. The 2nd Pangyo Techno Valley Startup Zone is operated to support startups in the early stages of business.

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Revolution

MARCH 7, 2024

Why does representation matter when it comes to startups? Despite this, venture capital funding continues to miss the gender parity mark, with the gap between all-women and all-men-founded teams becoming even more pronounced amid a broader investment slowdown. Because women have and continue to gain more purchasing power than ever.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 14, 2023

IHH Healthcare also made an investment into the startup, without disclosing the amount. We are pleased to invest in Intellect, a market leader in this rapidly growing category, to boost their growth and enhance access to millions more people who require support, care or treatment.”

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NZ Entrepreneur

AUGUST 16, 2021

Not all of us are built to be founders but we can all find a way to back ambitious, world-changing businesses; whether it’s buying their products, using their services, promoting them, encouraging and supporting them or investing in them. Imagine if every Kiwi backed or built a startup! So how do we get there? CAPABILITY. CONNECTIVITY.

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Startup Blogpost

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

15 Approaches for Delegating Tasks in Startup Teams Delegating tasks effectively is crucial for the growth of any startup, so we’ve gathered insights from founders, CEOs, and other key leaders to uncover the factors they consider when assigning tasks.

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Startup Catalyst

MARCH 27, 2018

The second Startup Community Leaders Mission to the USA took place from 11-18 March 2018, with 20 participants taking part, including 14 from 11 different regional towns in Queensland, 3 from Brisbane, one from Sydney, one from Adelaide, and one from New York (assisting the Beach City film crew). Why we run this particular mission.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Nearly every successful tech startup I’ve observed over the past 20 years has gone through a similar growth pattern: Innovate, systematize then scale operations. Innovate In the early years of a startup there is a lot of kinetic energy of enthusiastic innovators looking to launch a product that changes how an industry works.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

When you’re growing your startup, there’s something to be said for the old-fashioned meet and greet. However, hitting the streets of large cities to chat over coffee can be daunting and expensive for cash-strapped startups. Zappos also offers opportunities to learn about its company culture, which you can apply to your business.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 16, 2015

Fred Wilson also wrote on a similar topic in his usual more succinct manner , with a great quote being: “One thing I know for sure is that those who advise and invest in startups cannot and should not meddle in the day to day decision making. It’s harmful and hurtful to the startup and those that lead it.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 29, 2022

Singapore-headquartered esports startup Ampverse has raised $12 million in Series A funding led by Falcon Capital. ” The company’s leadership team has previously held roles at media, entertainment and gaming companies like Havas, Twitch and Universal Music.

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StartupNation

OCTOBER 3, 2021

In the wake of the murder of George Floyd and nationwide protests, venture capital firms are making newfound commitments to invest in, or at least evaluate, potential investments that are led by diverse founders. million donation-based fund intended to grow to $15 million to invest in “underserved” founders. Sourcing deals.

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Startup Blogpost

OCTOBER 20, 2023

21 Ways to Encourage Collaboration Among Startup Team Members To help you foster collaboration among your startup team members, we’ve gathered twenty-one insightful tactics from CEOs and founders. Plus, it’s fun and builds a culture of innovation and collaboration. Tobias Liebsch , Co-Founder, Fintalent.io

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

AC Ventures (ACV) , a venture firm focused on early-stage startups in Indonesia and the rest of Southeast Asia, has reached the first close of its fifth investment fund (Fund V). The fund is targeting $250 million and has raised 65% of that capital so far, mostly from limited partners who invested in ACV’s previous funds.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 31, 2021

and the agenda is jam-packed with breakout sessions covering everything a startup needs to know about fundraising and operations. TC Early Stage will dive deep on how to fundraise for your startup. What Startups Need to Know about Bug Bounties – Katie Moussouris. But first, you’ve got to be accepted.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Now there is a new book to add to the ecosystem building library — Creating Startup Junkies: Building Sustainable Venture Ecosystems in Unexpected Places by Jeff Amerine and Jeff Standridge. Many ecosystem builders may already be familiar with Amerine and Stanbridge through the Startup Junkies podcast.

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TechCrunch

MAY 9, 2023

Marjorie Radlo-Zandi Contributor Share on Twitter Marjorie Radlo-Zandi is an entrepreneur, board member and mentor to startups, and an angel investor who shows early-stage businesses how to build and successfully scale their businesses. Turnover disrupts the company’s operation, culture and growth trajectory. I missed the red flags.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 3, 2015

I am often asked how we make decisions on investments at Upfront Ventures. A typical investment discussion is not a bed of roses. ” In other words, just because you liked my last investment is no reason for me to be nice now. The same is true at startups. You’re a startup, not GE. A company presents.

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NZ Entrepreneur

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

It is our startup sector which will drive this innovative progress. Startup founders are our ambitious problem solvers. To generate growth in a startup, it is almost always necessary to raise external capital to run the necessary. In order to understand startup governance, you need to understand risk and reward.

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Tomasz Tunguz

JULY 28, 2018

” I wondered, are we investing enough in our managers? Talent is the largest investment of an early stage company. 80%+ of startup operating expense flows to compensation. Research shows employees leave their jobs because of poor leadership and poor management. How should startup invest in improving its management?

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OnStartups

OCTOBER 4, 2017

Along with key findings on how remote work is changing the workplace, the report also revealed that startup environments may be a particularly strong match for remote work. Considering stage, sense of innovation, hiring needs and nimble state, startups have the upperhand when adapting to this cultural shift toward flexible work.

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