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This Week in Venture Capital – Episode 4

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I don’t think my unwillingness to use it is generational (as in I’m 42 and don’t “get it&# ) – I think it’s a life stage issue. Clients include Pepsi, Sony, CNN, Universal, AT&T, Victoria’s Secret and Facebook, which has used the service for multiple campaigns. Add this new model to the mix.

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Looking Back On Tech, Startups, And VC In 2018

Haystack

6/ Venture Capital In Expansion Phase. Public investors, cross-over investors, and even traditional private equity firms have taken notice, further blurring the lines of what constitutes true venture capital. People again began to question what the ultimate uses cases were. That will take a long time to settle.

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The Duolingo EC-1

TechCrunch

From humble origins a decade ago as a translation platform for news agencies, it’s now used by 500 million people across the world to learn Spanish, English, French and more, all while generating bookings of $190 million in 2020. One of the companies that has led the charge in transforming those perceptions is Pittsburgh-based Duolingo.

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How Duolingo became a $2.4B language unicorn

TechCrunch

The product-led growth behind edtech’s most downloaded app (3,000 words/12 minutes). Literally moving us along: Can solid state batteries power up for the next generation of EVs? GM CEO Mary Barra wants to sell personal autonomous vehicles using Cruise’s self-driving tech by 2030. Why did Bill.com pay $2.5B

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Master of Customer Acquisition, Matt Coffin, On Startups …

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You can watch him on YouTube , download in iTunes (for gym or commute) 3/31/11 edition. Mix it up with different agencies, people run out or creativity/contacts. Matt is one of the most transparent, focused & honest startup guys you’ll meet. Or read the quick, informative summary below the image! That was a quick meeting!!

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Knowledge Is Power: Convertible Note Financing Terms, Part IV

Gust

Readers joining this series in progress may find it helpful to download the sample term sheet from my firm’s website and review the earlier posts covering the basics. In Parts II and III, we looked at commonly used mandatory and voluntary conversion language in convertible notes. Most would agree this is not a fair outcome.

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Cyber Monday scams? Fakespot says it can identify fraudulent reviews and sellers online

TechCrunch

It’s using AI to notify online shoppers when the products they’re looking to buy are fake listings or when reviews they’re reading on marketplaces like Amazon or eBay are a fiction. Right now, Fakespot is free to use, including because every review a consumer enters into its database helps train its AI further.

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