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United Nations Development Program and 500 Startups Join Forces to Bridge the World of Impact Financing and Tech Startups

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Startup founders often have ambitions not just to make money, but to change the world. So, how do we help these founders accomplish these goals? Enter ImpactAIM Indonesia, a program forged from a partnership between 500 Startups and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP). ImpactAIM Indonesia’s goal is to bridge the world of impact financing with the world of tech startups in Indonesia.

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Fractionalizing Home Equity

A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

USV recently invested in a company called Patch Homes and they are announcing that financing today along with some other important information on their business. You can read about the financing here and USV’s investment blog post here (we do one of these for every new investment). What I’d like to talk about is the bigger idea behind Patch and some other startups out there which is the ability to break up your home equity into pieces and sell some of it while holding onto most of it

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i2E Inc. leads $850,000 investment in Oklahoma-based Kirrhos Pharmaceuticals

Innovation 2 Enterprise

September 12, 2019. Contact: Sarah Seagraves, Senior VP for Marketing. (405) 813-2403. sseagraves@i2E.org. Oklahoma-based Kirrhos Pharmaceuticals is developing a novel, first-in-class treatment. for a severe form of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease known as NASH. OKLAHOMA CITY — i2E, Inc., recently led an $850,000 seed investment in Oklahoma.

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[C2A Security in Automotive Industry Trend] C2A Security Collaborates with NXP to Improve Compressive Automotive Security Solution

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C2A Security, key player in automotive cybersecurity, detailed an automotive security solution on September 12, to develop a partnership with NXP, using NXP semiconductors to secure controller area network (CAN) transceivers. Read more here. The post [C2A Security in Automotive Industry Trend] C2A Security Collaborates with NXP to Improve Compressive Automotive Security Solution appeared first on OurCrowd.

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Digitalization: 5 Tech Updates That Will Help You Survive The Recession & Thrive

Lack of digitalization decreases business competitiveness. To thrive, embracing modern solutions becomes essential. The approach to digitalization often aligns with a company's business model. This shift not only boosts productivity but also automates processes and improves security. The tech market offers a wealth of technologies tailored for management, planning, and forecasting, replacing outdated pen-and-paper methods.

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Linear Health Sciences founder ‘living his dream’

Innovation 2 Enterprise

By Scott Meacham. Copyright © 2019, The Oklahoman. During one of the earliest conversations I had with Dr. Ryan Dennis, CEO of Linear Health Sciences, he told me that he was living his dream. I wanted to know more about that. Is it the dream of a curious young boy who grew up in a small Oklahoma town with just 18 other students in his class — a boy who knew when he was in the seventh grade that he wanted to be a doctor?

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Can you just tell little business lies?

Berkonomics

Are any of these little lies worth worrying over? “He’s not in right now.” “I am going to the doctor at that time.” “I paid only two dollars a unit to your competitor.” Whether not true and used to avoid hurting someone’s feelings, or whether used to gain an advantage in a negotiation, these little business lies are acceptable because they achieve their intended result without actually hurting the other party.

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[DailyPay in BusinessWire] DailyPay Creates Overdraft Fund for MyPayrollHR Victims

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Action: DailyPay, a NYC-based financial technology company that enables employers to provide compliant on-demand access to employee wages, is shocked and dismayed at the MyPayrollHR shutdown and is committing $25,000 to pay for overdraft and/or late fees for those affected employees. Read more here. The post [DailyPay in BusinessWire] DailyPay Creates Overdraft Fund for MyPayrollHR Victims appeared first on OurCrowd.

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Zoho One Cements Place in Business Technology Industry with Shiny New Features

Smart Hustle Magazine

Customer experience has been a business buzzword this year. But, when it comes to using technology to facilitate the best user and customer experience , businesses oftentimes face challenges. Multiple logins, systems that don’t communicate, important customer information lost in translation, and overall more work for you. Since Zoho One launched in 2017, its goal has been to offer an integrated approach to technology that would give businesses a better user experience.

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[ThetaRay in Security News Desk] ThetaRay continues global expansion with Mexico office launch

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ThetaRay, the leading provider of AI-based big data analytics, today announced the opening of its Latin America headquarters in Mexico City, Mexico. Read more here. The post [ThetaRay in Security News Desk] ThetaRay continues global expansion with Mexico office launch appeared first on OurCrowd.

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The Big Payoff of Application Analytics

Outdated or absent analytics won’t cut it in today’s data-driven applications – not for your end users, your development team, or your business. That’s what drove the five companies in this e-book to change their approach to analytics. Download this e-book to learn about the unique problems each company faced and how they achieved huge returns beyond expectation by embedding analytics into applications.

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[Beyond Meat in Business Insider] A popular salad chain is ditching beef for good and replacing it with Beyond Meat

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According to a study by the University of Michigan, Beyond Meat production generates 90% less greenhouse gas emissions than beef production, and it requires 46% less energy. Watch here. The post [Beyond Meat in Business Insider] A popular salad chain is ditching beef for good and replacing it with Beyond Meat appeared first on OurCrowd.

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[Beyond Meat in Ciston PR Newswire] Famous Dave’s Expands Test of Beyond Meat® Menu Items From 4 Stores to 13

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After solidifying a partnership with Beyond Meat® earlier this year, Famous Dave’s has become the first major BBQ restaurant chain to test meatless options. Watch here. The post [Beyond Meat in Ciston PR Newswire] Famous Dave’s Expands Test of Beyond Meat® Menu Items From 4 Stores to 13 appeared first on OurCrowd.

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[BioCatch in FindBiometrics] BioCatch Encourages US to Adopt a More Dynamic Definition of Identity

OurCrowd

That’s why behavioral biometrics is rapidly becoming the new security standard for financial institutions and private corporations around the world. Unlike Europe, the US government – and particularly the NIST’s Digital Identity Guidelines – does not yet consider risk-based analytics to be a valid form of authentication, and still uses static information to handle the tax system and the distribution of government benefits.

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[Zebra in Yahoo Finance] PACS and Teleradiology Leader Medsynaptic Now Fully Integrated with Zebra Medical Vision’s All-In-One AI1 Bundle

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Zebra Medical Vision ([link] the deep learning medical imaging analytics company, announces today its partnership with Medsynaptic Pvt Ltd, the leading PACS and Teleradiology company in India developing cutting edge Healthcare IT solutions. Read more here. The post [Zebra in Yahoo Finance] PACS and Teleradiology Leader Medsynaptic Now Fully Integrated with Zebra Medical Vision’s All-In-One AI1 Bundle appeared first on OurCrowd.

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PE Mastery: CAPTARGET's Playbook for Quality Lead Flow

CAPTARGET presents a masterclass in M&A deal sourcing. Learn to cast a wide net, embracing seller self-identification. Consistency is the linchpin: keep the origination process steady for a reliable flow of opportunities. Diversify your tactics, employing various tools and vendors. Tech matters! Understand DNS settings, domain authority, and brand presence for optimal outreach.

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[Ripple in Time] Ripple Releases New and Improved Vegan Yogurt Line at Target

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Starting this month, vegan brand Ripple Foods will debut its new line of Creamy Yogurt Alternative at retailers nationwide, including Target and Wegmans. Read more here. The post [Ripple in Time] Ripple Releases New and Improved Vegan Yogurt Line at Target appeared first on OurCrowd.

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