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Steve Case Testifies on Expanding Access to Capital Across America

Revolution

Revolutions mission is to build disruptive, innovative companies that upend age-old industries, with a unique focus on startups based outside of the coastal tech hubs. When I started AOL, not far from here in the fields of Northern Virginia, most of our venture dollars came from investors in Silicon Valley and New York.

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Resilience in Entrepreneurship is the X Factor for Success

American Entrepreneurship

For those engaged in the highly competitive and fast-paced startup ecosystem resilience is more than a soft skill—it’s a strategic advantage. Market Shifts: Economic downturns or unexpected competitors can disrupt carefully laid plans. These challenges are real—but they’re also surmountable. What matters most is how you respond.

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Seven Stars Launches $40M Fund Backing Founders Shaping the Future of AI Applications

American Entrepreneurship

The newly launched fund will focus on pre-seed and seed stage startups developing AI applications. In a major boost for the artificial intelligence startup ecosystem, Seven Stars, a new venture capital firm founded by former SV Angel Partner Steven Lee, has officially launched its $40 million inaugural fund to support early-stage AI startups.

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A close look at Singapore’s thriving startup ecosystem

TechCrunch

Toni Eliasz is the program manager of the Disruptive Technologies for Development Program (DT4D) that supports the innovation and adoption of technology-driven solutions in World Bank Group operations. Countries around the world examine Singapore’s ecosystem from a distance, hoping to learn from, and emulate, its story.

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Navigating Singapore’s Startup Ecosystem: Top 5 Funding Initiatives Unveiled

AsiaTechDaily

The program has two distinct courses: The “Train” Track: Tailored for entrepreneurs prepared to launch with viable business plans, this track involves a 3-month venture-building program where participants receive a monthly stipend of $1,500 SGD.

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Why “The Culture of Failure” is Imperative to Startup Communities

Both Sides of the Table

33:15 Thank you to Detroit Venture Partners for supporting the show. 46:00 Do you believe that most of the disruption over the last few years has some from Elon Musk and Sebastian Thrun? 49:30 Steve: When’s the last time venture capital actually led an innovation? Everyone give them a big thanks @dvptweets.

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Restrictions on acquisitions would stifle the US startup ecosystem, not rein in big tech

TechCrunch

Jeff Farrah is the general counsel of the National Venture Capital Association. US rule changes could mean more startups would need government approval to hire immigrants. The knock-on effect of these reforms for young companies and their venture investors is unclear. Jeff Farrah. Contributor. Share on Twitter.