Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

By now many of you know the Harlem Shake but what you may not appreciate is the broader trend behind the video and it has mirrored my general views on how TV will work in the future. 200 million views. Suck it traditional TV. TV of the future will not always have linear stories. Why would it? Gangnam Style Meets Torso TV. think Apple.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 7, 2013

The industry finally has one of their own at the helm of the largest YouTube network. My estimate is that the top 5 YouTube networks will do > $200 million net revenue in 2013 (after Google’s share). Our industry just took one big step towards legitimacy with the hiring of renowned media exec Ynon Kreiz to run Maker Studios.

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TechCrunch

MAY 9, 2023

For founders and investors, there’s no platform like TechCrunch Disrupt. Just as the industry is always evolving and innovating — especially in recent months — we’re doing the same to keep Disrupt on the cutting edge for first-time founders, seasoned investors, visionaries and everybody in between.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 23, 2012

When I came out of college LA Law was one of the most popular shows on TV and made being a lawyer sexy, so most of my peers made that career choice. The movie, “The Social Network” might have had more of an impact on creating future entrepreneurs than any other event of the past 5 years. Thank you, Aaron Sorkin!

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TechCrunch

MARCH 27, 2023

To meet the changing startup landscape, we’re refreshing and re-imagining TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 in a big way, with more of what you love and new ways to accelerate your growth. What’s new at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023? That’s certainly true for the Builder Stage.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 5, 2014

This weekend was Yom Kippur, holiest of the Jewish holidays and the day of atonement. It’s also the day when most Jewish minds are least focused since one needs to fast for 24 hours. But our rabbi captivated me this year and reminded me of one of the most important lessons I learned myself 15 years ago.

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American Entrepreneurship

DECEMBER 8, 2023

SDAC angel investors build social capital as they work together to discover investable companies with the potential to disrupt industries and solve real-world challenges. SDAC angel investors build social capital as they work together to discover investable companies with the potential to disrupt industries and solve real-world challenges.

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David Teten VC

JULY 27, 2021

We have collected a wide range of freebies, contests, accelerators, online communities, and VCs designed for student tech founders. I have been researching this both to support Versatile VC ’s portfolio companies and also as part of research for my new book, To University and Beyond: Launch Your Career in High Gear. 1) Your school. 1) Your school.

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AsiaTechDaily

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

His passion for filmmaking led to the creation of J Rental Centre, a peer-to-peer rental platform born out of a desire to maximize the utility of accumulated camera equipment. Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet?

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This is going to be BIG.

MAY 29, 2012

2) Network with as many other angel investors as possible. Investors with industry expertise are invaluable in helping disruptive startups cross the chasm. A mutual fund manager won't give you their portfolio strategy but most seed funds love having a network of angels to syndicate deals with. 3) Start with funds.

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TechCrunch

MAY 5, 2021

The prospect of more women writing checks was viewed as a positive for female founders, a cohort that has struggled to attract more than a fraction of the funds that their male peers manage. All-female teams have an especially tough time raising capital compared to all-male teams, underscoring the disparity. What the data show.

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David Teten VC

MAY 19, 2021

Delio built a ESG focused direct private investment platform for Barclays’ wealth management division, for example.” (Note that I specifically am excluding from this analysis the firms that help investors access investment funds, e.g., CAIS , Context365 , iCapital Network , OurCrowd , Palico , PrimeAlpha , Trusted Insight.

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American Entrepreneurship

OCTOBER 17, 2023

This is particularly true of industries where technology is disrupting business models. When you drive through your local community or go to your place of employment, you are coming in contact with businesses, both large and small. The most common advice given to aspiring entrepreneurs is to start a business that ignites your passion.

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Angel Capital Association

JANUARY 13, 2022

ACA members and groups enjoy unprecedented education and networking opportunities, brought to them by the trusted authority in angel investing. ACA members and groups enjoy unprecedented education and networking opportunities, brought to them by the trusted authority in angel investing.

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David Teten VC

JANUARY 12, 2022

“ One summer day, probably in the 1870s, friends of a major short-seller got together on the shores of Newport, Rhode Island, where they admired the enormous yachts of New York’s richest brokers. After gazing long and thoughtfully at the beautiful boats, the short seller asked wryly, ‘Where are the customers’ yachts?’ ”.

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TechCrunch

MAY 29, 2021

Laura González-Estéfani is the founder and CEO of TheVentureCity , an international, operator-led venture acceleration model designed to make the global entrepreneurial ecosystem more diverse, international and accessible to fair capital. More posts by this contributor. Miami won’t be the next Silicon Valley because we don’t need another one.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Meanwhile, Sequoia’s investments in payments tech companies spanned both consumer and business payments and operate in four distinct markets: buy now, pay later (BNPL), expense management, peer-to-peer (P2P) payments, and online payments acceptance. Welcome to The Interchange ! We saw a similar trend at a16z.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

MAY 7, 2019

Last year, OCAST received 145 research applications that were deemed “qualified-for-funding” by outside peer review and rigorous vetting. By Scott Meacham. Copyright © 2019, The Oklahoman. Oklahoma is a great place to live. Oklahoma is a great place to work. Unemployment is down; the economy is moving along.

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David Teten VC

MARCH 1, 2022

We’re launching our own scout program, and want to benchmark compensation and structure against our peers. The easiest way to work with and for VC funds is to become a part-time scout, getting paid for sourcing investments. But how do you do that? . How to find a job as a VC scout. How to get a job in venture capital.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Two black entrepreneurs, despite living in segregated America, found ways to exercise their creativity and disrupt their worlds. How important could a barbershop be? John Merrick rose from slavery to found the North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Company, one of the largest black-owned businesses in the United States. What did they share?

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Angel Capital Association

JUNE 7, 2021

We are grappling with healthcare challenges, irreversibly disrupted industries, millions of underemployed workers, and devastating racial and gender inequities. Together, we can empower contributors of all races, genders, and backgrounds to turn disruption and division into creation and abundance – for all. We need ingenuity.

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FundersClub

JUNE 12, 2017

’ It’s that line of thinking that leads people to create disruptive companies, to solve problems that were thought to be intractable. They seek a VC model where dogma is less of a drag on the enterprise, and investment discovery can come from a wide network of smaller investors—mini LPs, in a way.

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Andreessen Horowitz

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Microsoft CTO Kevin Scott, in conversation with a16z’s Bob Swan, explains how AI copilots are keeping developers longer in a flow state and why AI copilots more broadly could be the start of an industrial revolution for knowledge work. [00:59] That’s the exciting thing to me about building a technology.

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OurCrowd

JUNE 20, 2021

Perception Point powers new security from Acronis. WayUp partners with AMS to boost diverse recruitment. Corporate introductions: Partner with startups. More than 1,200 high-tech jobs. Startup of the Week: VisIC: Fueling the electric car revolution. Learn More. CropX named World Economic Forum Tech Pioneer. ” Learn More. ” Learn More.

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Impact Hub

OCTOBER 7, 2023

These complementary pillars leverage Impact Hub’s extensive network of over 100 communities across the globe to accelerate learning across diverse realities. Impact Hub: Our policy approach At Impact Hub, we are committed to accelerating global impact through collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity.

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Startup Blogpost

MAY 11, 2023

By working with a business consultant, startups can better prepare themselves for challenges and unexpected disruptions, allowing them to respond quickly and effectively when the need arises. To understand the value of business consulting for startups, we reached out to CEOs, founders, and other business leaders for their insights.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 30, 2016

We did what many VC funds did – we presented our annual results, we stood up and talked about our portfolio companies, we invited a few to also present and then we had dinner & drinks at some posh restaurant. So I decided to change up our format a bit. So I decided to change up our format a bit. I had a few objectives in mind.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 15, 2017

By Brian Scudamore, founder and CEO of O2E Brands (the banner company to 1-800-GOT-JUNK?) and EO Vancouver member. My dad is a liver transplant surgeon and one of the most educated people I’ve ever known. So you can imagine his disappointment when I dropped out of high school (and then college) to haul junk for a living. Don’t Quit Your Daydream.

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This is going to be BIG.

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

I find level setting to be one of the most difficult things to do around any task or skill. Just how good is good? What are the best people accomplishing? How do you measure it? It comes up a lot with my coaching clients who aspire to be top VCs and are trying to figure out how to self-assess and goal set. But I thought I was good!?”

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TechCrunch

MARCH 24, 2021

Neighbor has developed a unique peer-to-peer model, c onnecting “renters” in need of storage space with “hosts” in their neighborhood who are willing to lease storage space in their home, garage or even driveway. Xu and Cutler will join former Uber CEO Ryan Graves as investors and advisors to the Lehi, Utah-based startup.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

Ecosystem building work is often thankless, tiring, and even demoralizing at times. How do ecosystem builders stay motivated to keep doing the work? What specific practices do ecosystem builders use for self-care, to keep going, and avoid burning out? Staying Motivated by Focusing on Others. Doing both centers me.

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TechCrunch

MAY 23, 2022

Like LinkedIn, the app also invites users who aren’t necessarily on the cusp of changing jobs to expand their network by connecting to their pharmacy peers. According to the company, SwipeRX will use the fresh capital to scale its growth across Southeast Asia, expand its logistics network for B2B e-commerce and increase its team.

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Y Combinator

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Scaling a consumer-focused financial platform—that is also now the primary bank account for millions of UK consumers—in the midst of a once in a century pandemic is close to impossible. In April 2020, British banking startup Monzo’s revenue fell by almost 50%. This did not happen by magic. Banking is a ubiquitous but hard to crack industry.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

MAY 12, 2022

It is, in fact, one of the biggest and most disruptive trends in the blockchain ecosystem. DeFi is an umbrella term that describes a range of peer-to-peer (P2P) financial services. Things were easier in those early days, especially if you just wanted to invest a few hundred dollars into tokens that you felt would go a long way.

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Unvalidated Learnings

SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

“Businesses that disrupt/create huge markets with a non-replicable product offering a must-have service , which gets better the more people use it.” Jean de la Rochebrochard ( @jlr ), a partner at TheFamily , recently published a very good piece on Medium titled “ Here’s my investment thesis. What’s yours? ”?—?below We are hunting “unicorns”.

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Y Combinator

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Scaling a consumer-focused financial platform—that is also now the primary bank account for millions of UK consumers—in the midst of a once in a century pandemic is close to impossible. In April 2020, British banking startup Monzo’s revenue fell by almost 50%. Banking is a ubiquitous but hard to crack industry.

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David Teten VC

DECEMBER 12, 2017

VCs are at the forefront of technological disruption, funding many of the latest cutting edge productivity tools. (written by Philipp von dem Knesebeck , Managing Partner, Blue Future Partners (bluefp.com, @bluefutureteam ), and David Teten ). But what tools are they using themselves to automate their own processes?

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