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Thankfully, we can find this network and more at America's Small Business Development Center virtual conference on September 29-30. Small Business Development Center Workshops. The year 2020 has shaken the entire world, including the small business world. MORE
Our latest edition of EntreWorks Insights examined the power of place, i.e., how community gathering places can help build social capital and promote economic development. The latest example comes from Maine where the Maine Coworking Development Fund has just kicked off. It’s also creating a statewide network so that space managers and developers can learn from one another and share ideas. Maine’s Coworking Development Fund. MORE
Written by Mike Scott, co-founder and CEO of NONA , a software development studio based in South Africa. Software development is still a ‘dark art’ for many founders, executives and business decision-makers, and yet it can be absolutely critical to the success of your business. Finding the right software developer is analogous to working with a car mechanic who we simply have to trust because we just don’t know enough about fixing cars. MORE
In today’s world, one of the bottlenecks we have to innovation is the lack of software development talent. There have been some pretty good grass roots efforts at creating more development talent in the community—but they’ve been on smaller scales and heavily reliant on the volunteer efforts of a small number of dedicated people. I like starting with the big goal, because it then naturally leads to the most critical questions: Are we talking about educating new developers? MORE
If a majority of bookings come from expansion, then the business develops an incredible sales efficiency. To summarize, if you want to build a business with world class sales efficiency develop a product that is adopted bottoms up but that grow to $100k+ ACVs in a large market A public market investors asked me if there are any patterns in the list of recent software IPOs with the best sales efficiencies. As I looked through the list, I noticed one. MORE
Digital natives entering today’s workforce expect companies to provide them opportunities for professional development and learning. While classrooms, conferences, and generic training videos have been a mainstay in professional development for decades, the rise of learning management system (LMS) software provides new opportunities for learning. Opportunities for Personal and Professional Development. Focus on personal and professional development opportunities. ? MORE
Education companies now need to include caregivers in their technical support, professional development, and implementation processes. The post Professional Development for Parents and Other Caregivers During COVID-19 appeared first on Market Brief. Marketplace K-12 The Startup Blog Parent Engagement social-emotional learning Startups MORE
A-Frame , a Los Angeles-based developer of personal care brands supported by celebrities, has raised $2 million in a new round of funding led by Initialized Capital. ” So far, the company has worked with CAA, UTA and WME on all of the brands in development, Bloom said. MORE
PingCAP , the open-source software developer best known for NewSQL database TiDB, has raised a $270 million Series D. TiDB developer PingCAP wants to expand in North America after raising $50M Series C. MORE
Enter ImpactAIM Indonesia, a program forged from a partnership between 500 Startups and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP). The program will select up to 8-10 successful post-seed startups whose businesses align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, help selected participants measure and accelerate their impact, as well as showcase them to prospective impact investors. Startup founders often have ambitions not just to make money, but to change the world. MORE
Driving innovation through collaboration to create jobs is the entire reason for being of the public-private consortium of the Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology (OCAST), the Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance (OMA), the Oklahoma State University New Product Development Center (NPDC) and i2E. OCAST is Oklahoma’s only agency with the sole focus of technology-based economic development. By Scott Meacham. Copyright © 2019, The Oklahoman. Innovate. Innovate. MORE
Some years ago, I discovered personal development as a critical focus to look after my best self as a result of an emotional breakup. I started to attend events, meetups, read lots of self-help books, and surprisingly the personal development forums were mostly about entrepreneurship. MORE
We explore the role universities play in regional ecosystem development, and how they can help level the playing field for all entrepreneurs. The post the role universities play in startup ecosystem development appeared first on VentureWell. I&E Ecosystems Faculty inclusive entrepreneurship MORE
As we face the long road of recovery from the crisis of today, every economic developer and entrepreneurial ecosystem developer faces a choice: When the elections are over, what will your next 100 days look like? MORE
Part five of a series from our founder on exploring a new approach to economic development that places individuals, families, and entrepreneurs at the center. . During the nineties, the Chicago Bulls dominated the NBA by focusing primarily on developing homegrown talent. MORE
Not everybody can do ecosystem building; it’s a talent that is developed through experience and education, connections and networking. What we found through our research are three essential areas to foster the professional and personal development of entrepreneurial ecosystem builders: Justifying and valuing their work: Building the business case for inclusive ecosystem building through fieldwide metrics . MORE
According to the Federal Communication Commission’s 2018 broadband deployment chart, Oklahoma is last in our region in broadband development. By Scott Meacham. Copyright © (2019), The Oklahoman. I learn something new practically every day in this job. For example, did you know that Oklahoma has a state meal? MORE
In a family we might talk about shared love and the ability to develop mutually beneficial, non-toxic relationships. Modern GDP measurement is a crude economic tool developed in the 1930s by economist Simon Kuznets for a report he was required to give to Congress. That is an extreme example, but traditional measures of successful economic development often have very little correlation to the creation of healthy people and thriving communities. By Enoch Elwell. MORE
We need to develop the next generation of Latinx tech leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors. As a Latina entrepreneur, I know the transparent walls that we face every day for being different. I know what it is like to be seen as an outsider and someone who doesn’t belong in a tech conference. Regardless, I found a community, a strong co-founder, resilient mentors, and a network that supported my growth—and I was able to succeed. MORE
As open-source and developer-led companies become increasingly visible, important, and massive, we should draw the parallel between developer marketing and consumer marketing. First, developer marketing is influencer and brand-driven. Famous developers using a product, writing about it confer a parallel social proof. Many developer-focused companies invite luminaries to invest in seed rounds. On the surface, B2B and B2C marketing may seem to be worlds apart. MORE
publicly listed software and services company that targets engineering and design industries, has acquired Norway’s Spacemaker , a startup that has developed AI-supported software for urban development. Autodesk, the U.S. MORE
I’m a big believer that the right kind of business development deals can lead to fantastic results for a company—if planned well, appropriately simple, and executed correctly. The Standard Deal The “standard deal” is minimum viable product for business development. It’s the kind of thing you can repeat in an elevator, simple to understand , universally applicable , and, most importantly, doesn’t burden your tech team with a lot of custom development. MORE
He’s focused on that sector (not exclusively but predominantly) and therefore has an amazing network at large financial services firms to help you with business development. So they develop short-hand ways to qualify things better. I can’t over state the importance of the human connection in being able to develop a relationship. Why invest now when I can see how your company develops? Raising money is hard. MORE
Part six of a series from our founder on exploring a new approach to economic development that places individuals, families, and entrepreneurs at the center. . Two of those groups are entrepreneurs and economic developers. Some are accelerated by economic developers. MORE
While that seems like common sense, most communities around the world don’t have tools that can monitor emissions and pollutants at the granular levels they need to develop plans that can address these pollutants. MORE
As with any movement, there comes a day when grand visions need to either remain that, or be executed on so that they may evolve to the next stage of development and maturation. MORE
Sourcing Innovation for Product Development Innovation is a key focus for businesses looking to stay competitive. The post Smart Way to Source Innovation: Activate Product Development appeared first on UBI Global. Because a company and its legions of executives, managers, and even researchers sometimes run out of ideas. Fresh perspective is needed. This is especially true when it comes to managing- and reimagining– its current offerings. Products and services […]. MORE
We look forward to accelerating the development and deployment of humanoid robots across industries to automate some of the jobs that must be done in spaces designed for humans.”. MORE
It will happen when economic developers and ecosystem builders create an environment that fosters the growth of entrepreneurs with a holistic vision of their community. . By supporting programs that help create, train, and develop new entrepreneurs. . MORE
Our team at CO.STARTERS has gradually realized we are not just collaborating with these players as we jointly pioneer a new way of doing economic development. Most organizations focused on ecosystem building, including CO.STARTERS, have followed an Industrial Age business model, even while we see ourselves as growing a new model of economic development for the Connected Age. By Enoch Elwell, CO.STARTERS Founder & Visionary. MORE
How two average programmers created an e-commerce empire by imitating their former employer Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook ». technology leadership startup business entrepreneurship MORE
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It will happen when economic developers and ecosystem builders create an environment that fosters the growth of entrepreneurs with a holistic vision of their community. . By supporting programs that help create, train, and develop new entrepreneurs. .
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AUGUST 14, 2020
Part five of a series from our founder on exploring a new approach to economic development that places individuals, families, and entrepreneurs at the center. . During the nineties, the Chicago Bulls dominated the NBA by focusing primarily on developing homegrown talent.
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CO.STARTERS
OCTOBER 22, 2020
As we face the long road of recovery from the crisis of today, every economic developer and entrepreneurial ecosystem developer faces a choice: When the elections are over, what will your next 100 days look like?
CO.STARTERS
AUGUST 31, 2020
Part six of a series from our founder on exploring a new approach to economic development that places individuals, families, and entrepreneurs at the center. . Two of those groups are entrepreneurs and economic developers. Some are accelerated by economic developers.
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For marketing teams to develop a successful account-based marketing strategy, they need to ensure good data is housed within its Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software. More specifically, updated data can help organizations outline key accounts for their campaigns. And to begin the targeting process, marketing teams must develop an Ideal Customer Profile (ICP) with appropriate firmographic and behavioral data to ensure they’re going after the correct audience.Download this eBook to learn how to start improving your marketing team's data!
Entrepreneurs' Organization
AUGUST 6, 2019
Digital natives entering today’s workforce expect companies to provide them opportunities for professional development and learning. While classrooms, conferences, and generic training videos have been a mainstay in professional development for decades, the rise of learning management system (LMS) software provides new opportunities for learning. Opportunities for Personal and Professional Development. Focus on personal and professional development opportunities. ?
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CO.STARTERS
JULY 2, 2020
In a family we might talk about shared love and the ability to develop mutually beneficial, non-toxic relationships. Modern GDP measurement is a crude economic tool developed in the 1930s by economist Simon Kuznets for a report he was required to give to Congress. That is an extreme example, but traditional measures of successful economic development often have very little correlation to the creation of healthy people and thriving communities. By Enoch Elwell.
TechCrunch
OCTOBER 15, 2020
We look forward to accelerating the development and deployment of humanoid robots across industries to automate some of the jobs that must be done in spaces designed for humans.”.
Entrepreneurs' Organization
JUNE 28, 2019
Written by Mike Scott, co-founder and CEO of NONA , a software development studio based in South Africa. Software development is still a ‘dark art’ for many founders, executives and business decision-makers, and yet it can be absolutely critical to the success of your business. Finding the right software developer is analogous to working with a car mechanic who we simply have to trust because we just don’t know enough about fixing cars.
Ecosystem Builder Hub
AUGUST 14, 2020
As with any movement, there comes a day when grand visions need to either remain that, or be executed on so that they may evolve to the next stage of development and maturation.
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Every sales forecasting model has a different strength and predictability method. It’s recommended to test out which one is best for your team. This way, you’ll be able to further enhance – and optimize – your newly-developed pipeline. Your future sales forecast? Sunny skies (and success) are just ahead!
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Tomasz Tunguz
NOVEMBER 8, 2020
As open-source and developer-led companies become increasingly visible, important, and massive, we should draw the parallel between developer marketing and consumer marketing. First, developer marketing is influencer and brand-driven. Famous developers using a product, writing about it confer a parallel social proof. Many developer-focused companies invite luminaries to invest in seed rounds. On the surface, B2B and B2C marketing may seem to be worlds apart.
Ecosystem Builder Hub
SEPTEMBER 25, 2020
Not everybody can do ecosystem building; it’s a talent that is developed through experience and education, connections and networking. What we found through our research are three essential areas to foster the professional and personal development of entrepreneurial ecosystem builders: Justifying and valuing their work: Building the business case for inclusive ecosystem building through fieldwide metrics .
Ed Tech from the Ground Up
SEPTEMBER 25, 2020
Education companies now need to include caregivers in their technical support, professional development, and implementation processes. The post Professional Development for Parents and Other Caregivers During COVID-19 appeared first on Market Brief. Marketplace K-12 The Startup Blog Parent Engagement social-emotional learning Startups
Smart Hustle Magazine
AUGUST 28, 2020
Some years ago, I discovered personal development as a critical focus to look after my best self as a result of an emotional breakup. I started to attend events, meetups, read lots of self-help books, and surprisingly the personal development forums were mostly about entrepreneurship.
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This eBook highlights best practices for developing a pipeline management process that helps sales leaders and their team C.L.O.S.E (you’ll see what we mean in this eBook) more revenue through data-driven prospecting, stage analysis, and subsequent sales enablement.
500
SEPTEMBER 12, 2019
Enter ImpactAIM Indonesia, a program forged from a partnership between 500 Startups and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP). The program will select up to 8-10 successful post-seed startups whose businesses align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, help selected participants measure and accelerate their impact, as well as showcase them to prospective impact investors. Startup founders often have ambitions not just to make money, but to change the world.
CO.STARTERS
MAY 22, 2019
Our team at CO.STARTERS has gradually realized we are not just collaborating with these players as we jointly pioneer a new way of doing economic development. Most organizations focused on ecosystem building, including CO.STARTERS, have followed an Industrial Age business model, even while we see ourselves as growing a new model of economic development for the Connected Age. By Enoch Elwell, CO.STARTERS Founder & Visionary.
TechCrunch
NOVEMBER 17, 2020
publicly listed software and services company that targets engineering and design industries, has acquired Norway’s Spacemaker , a startup that has developed AI-supported software for urban development. Autodesk, the U.S.
TechCrunch
NOVEMBER 19, 2020
While that seems like common sense, most communities around the world don’t have tools that can monitor emissions and pollutants at the granular levels they need to develop plans that can address these pollutants.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
While B2B research suggests organizations are thriving through successful ABM programs, getting just one campaign off the ground is more difficult than it seems. From building an account universe to understanding to orchestrating sales and marketing alignment around touchpoint and messaging, there are a number of variables to consider before launching a program.
Entrepreneur's Handbook
OCTOBER 14, 2020
How two average programmers created an e-commerce empire by imitating their former employer Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook ». technology leadership startup business entrepreneurship
TechCrunch
NOVEMBER 16, 2020
PingCAP , the open-source software developer best known for NewSQL database TiDB, has raised a $270 million Series D. TiDB developer PingCAP wants to expand in North America after raising $50M Series C.
Innovation 2 Enterprise
APRIL 2, 2019
Driving innovation through collaboration to create jobs is the entire reason for being of the public-private consortium of the Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology (OCAST), the Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance (OMA), the Oklahoma State University New Product Development Center (NPDC) and i2E. OCAST is Oklahoma’s only agency with the sole focus of technology-based economic development. By Scott Meacham. Copyright © 2019, The Oklahoman. Innovate. Innovate.
Innovation 2 Enterprise
MARCH 13, 2019
According to the Federal Communication Commission’s 2018 broadband deployment chart, Oklahoma is last in our region in broadband development. By Scott Meacham. Copyright © (2019), The Oklahoman. I learn something new practically every day in this job. For example, did you know that Oklahoma has a state meal?
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ZoomInfo has created the following eBook to help other B2B organizations gain insights on how to launch their own data-driven ABM strategy. In this eBook, we will reveal the good and the bad from our own campaign and highlight some key takeaways on how to improve your ABM strategies moving forward.
Smart Hustle Magazine
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
Thankfully, we can find this network and more at America's Small Business Development Center virtual conference on September 29-30. Small Business Development Center Workshops. The year 2020 has shaken the entire world, including the small business world.
UBI Global
JULY 15, 2019
Sourcing Innovation for Product Development Innovation is a key focus for businesses looking to stay competitive. The post Smart Way to Source Innovation: Activate Product Development appeared first on UBI Global. Because a company and its legions of executives, managers, and even researchers sometimes run out of ideas. Fresh perspective is needed. This is especially true when it comes to managing- and reimagining– its current offerings. Products and services […].
EntreWorks Consulting
SEPTEMBER 16, 2019
Our latest edition of EntreWorks Insights examined the power of place, i.e., how community gathering places can help build social capital and promote economic development. The latest example comes from Maine where the Maine Coworking Development Fund has just kicked off. It’s also creating a statewide network so that space managers and developers can learn from one another and share ideas. Maine’s Coworking Development Fund.
Venture Well
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
We explore the role universities play in regional ecosystem development, and how they can help level the playing field for all entrepreneurs. The post the role universities play in startup ecosystem development appeared first on VentureWell. I&E Ecosystems Faculty inclusive entrepreneurship
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Forward-thinking marketing organizations have continuously invested in a database strategy for enabling marketing processes. Download this ebook to learn how to maintain a strategy that includes refreshed information, database cleanses, and an accurate analysis at the same time.
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SEPTEMBER 21, 2010
I’m a big believer that the right kind of business development deals can lead to fantastic results for a company—if planned well, appropriately simple, and executed correctly. The Standard Deal The “standard deal” is minimum viable product for business development. It’s the kind of thing you can repeat in an elevator, simple to understand , universally applicable , and, most importantly, doesn’t burden your tech team with a lot of custom development.
TechStars
OCTOBER 1, 2019
We need to develop the next generation of Latinx tech leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors. As a Latina entrepreneur, I know the transparent walls that we face every day for being different. I know what it is like to be seen as an outsider and someone who doesn’t belong in a tech conference. Regardless, I found a community, a strong co-founder, resilient mentors, and a network that supported my growth—and I was able to succeed.
TechCrunch
NOVEMBER 17, 2020
A-Frame , a Los Angeles-based developer of personal care brands supported by celebrities, has raised $2 million in a new round of funding led by Initialized Capital. ” So far, the company has worked with CAA, UTA and WME on all of the brands in development, Bloom said.
Both Sides of the Table
JANUARY 16, 2012
He’s focused on that sector (not exclusively but predominantly) and therefore has an amazing network at large financial services firms to help you with business development. So they develop short-hand ways to qualify things better. I can’t over state the importance of the human connection in being able to develop a relationship. Why invest now when I can see how your company develops? Raising money is hard.
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Many organizations fail to properly evaluate vendors during the selection process. Download ZoomInfo’s data-driven eBook for guidance on effectively assessing the vendor marketplace. After reading, you’ll gain insight into the following components:
Tomasz Tunguz
MAY 10, 2019
If a majority of bookings come from expansion, then the business develops an incredible sales efficiency. To summarize, if you want to build a business with world class sales efficiency develop a product that is adopted bottoms up but that grow to $100k+ ACVs in a large market A public market investors asked me if there are any patterns in the list of recent software IPOs with the best sales efficiencies. As I looked through the list, I noticed one.
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