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TechCrunch+ roundup: Fighting fundraising fears, XaaS CS strategy, the ‘collapse’ of VC

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Any change is an opportunity to create leverage, and a downturn is no exception,” writes Masha Bucher, founder and general partner of early-stage VC firm, Day One Ventures. In this TC+ post, she discusses the current economic environment and shares “actionable tips for closing pre-seed to Series B rounds.”. Walter Thompson.

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Elevate Your Startup’s Future with 4 Financial Forecasting Game-Changers

Entrepreneurs' Organization

For example, startups with well-prepared forecasts are better equipped to manage through challenging economic environments. Leveraging what-if scenario planning can help you prepare for the unknown, while regular reviews ensure your strategies remain aligned with real-world data. The startup landscape is unpredictable.

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9 strategies that will help you overcome your fear of fundraising

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In this economic environment, I’ve been asked by many founders how they can raise capital successfully, especially by those who feel demotivated by how long the process is taking. As a founder, how can you navigate this environment and successfully raise a round? Don’t dilute yourself for more than 10%-15% in any given round.

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Digital marketing survival strategies for tough economic times

Entrepreneurs' Organization

No matter how hard you work, you can’t control economic trends and market fluctuations, but you can tweak your strategies to accommodate difficult financial times and proactively prepare your business for your customers’ mindsets during these periods. Adjust your business model. Trim the fat on socials. You can read her article about.

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Q&A: How Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Can Help You

StartupNation

To stay competitive in the new economic environment, small businesses must be agile and adapt to shifting consumer preferences. To stay competitive in the new economic environment, small businesses must be agile and adapt to shifting consumer preferences. How do we bridge this gap?

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7 investors discuss why edtech startups must go back to basics to survive

TechCrunch

I’ll be honest, the diversity of the answers surprised me — ranging from how climate and workforce mobility are edtech’s next opportunities to how the departure of tourist VCs is playing out differently depending on company stages. The tone also felt balanced: Many admitted that things have changed, but opportunity continues to exist.

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Avarni is building a comprehensive dataset to analyze supply chain emissions 

TechCrunch

Yammine told TechCrunch that the team’s experience with their former employers gave them the opportunity to speak to hundreds of enterprise companies about the challenges they faced tracking and reporting on scope 3 emissions. . A CDP report shows that scope 3 emissions account for as much as 75% of total corporate emissions.