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5 Ways E-Commerce Entrepreneurs Can Make More Data-Driven Decisions in 2022

StartupNation

All of these things can, and should, be supported by data. Collect strong data to optimize supply chain. One supply chain startup, Logmore, describes how they’ve used data to solve supply chain issues , especially with perishable items. Says the company, “Data is not collected from where it should be.

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Nigerian data and intelligence company Stears raises $3.3M, backed by Mac VC and Serena Ventures

TechCrunch

While studying at the London School of Economics and the University of Oxford , a group of graduates noticed how difficult it was to get data and information on Africa’s largest economy and their home country, Nigeria. We have a strong understanding of the kind of information people need. a data company focused on Africa.

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5 Myths About Developing Your Startup’s MVP

Entrepreneur's Handbook

Virtually zero investment, and in return, he learned that there was a market for shoes online and which ones appealed the most — instant market knowledge and research. Myth Three — What An MVP Is I have heard MVPs described as a launch strategy, but that fails to explain what it is. Many MVPs fail simply through bad data collection.

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Fintech companies must balance the pursuit of profit against ethical data usage

TechCrunch

To retain market share, these institutions will need to continue investing in fintech so they can level up with convenience and personalization provided by new competitors while preserving trust and transparency. Data is the grand prize for Big Tech, not revenue from financial services. Traditional banks miss the digital mark.

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8 investors discuss what’s ahead for reproductive health startups in a post-Roe world

TechCrunch

The role venture capital must play in all of this is becoming clearer: There has been a push to fund more reproductive health companies , include healthcare access in ESG investments , and reevaluate the safest places to open a business for women employees. McKeever Conwell , founder, RareBreed Ventures. Hessie Jones, partner, MATR Ventures.

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Reveal raises $50M to espouse the benefits of partner ecosystems

TechCrunch

“But most of the time, companies don’t know how to capture this value and don’t invest in partnerships. But in 2020, the startup began to broaden its product strategy, targeting marketers seeking to create and convert sales leads. Partnership leaders still don’t have a clear seat at the revenue table.”

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How AI Will Shift Customer Experience to the Next Level

Startup Grind

This is the reason why they looking toward incorporating AI to provide an intelligent, convenient and informed CX at any point along the customer journey. As per a prediction made by IDC (International Data Corporation), by 2019, 40% of digital transformation initiatives will be supported by some sort of cognitive computing or AI effort.