Entrepreneurs' Organization
APRIL 1, 2020
Remember when owning a small business was risky but rewarding? Stressful but satisfying? And then COVID-19 hit. In the midst of a global pandemic, being responsible for your own business—as well as the livelihoods of your employees—very likely seems overwhelming if not completely debilitating. Nobody said entrepreneurship was easy, but certainly nobody predicted this devastating turn of events.
Paul G. Silva
APRIL 1, 2020
I am told that the angel groups of the Northeast have one of the best systems for syndicating deals in the country. There are many parts to making that happen. I have the privilege of running the nomination, application, and selection processes. The process is efficient and fair and might be helpful to other angel groups, or to other groups who see a lot of applications from people seeking money (accelerators, foundations, government agencies, etc).
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The Seraf Compass
APRIL 1, 2020
As a follow-up to our message on Angel Investing in Challenging Times, Christopher and I tasked Raza with putting together an update and perspective piece for the CEOs of our portfolio companies. The letter outlines our thoughts on some of the challenges they will face in the near term. In addition, Raza talks about steps each CEO should take right away to bolster their company.
A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC
APRIL 1, 2020
My friend Matt Blumberg, who ran USV’s former portfolio company Return Path for twenty years before selling it last spring, got a call from Colorado’s Governor Polis two and half weeks ago asking him to fly out and be the founding leader of an innovation startup to help Colorado’s Covid 19 response. A large part of Return Path’s organization has always been in Boulder so Matt is well known out there.
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Innovation 2 Enterprise
APRIL 1, 2020
April 1, 2020. Contact: Sarah Seagraves, Senior VP for Marketing. (405) 813-2403. sseagraves@i2E.org. Oklahoma City, OK-based Linear Health Sciences has developed a globally patented medical device known as the Orchid Safety Release Valve (SRV), designed to limit disconnection of IV catheters for patients worldwide. OKLAHOMA CITY — i2E Management Company, Inc.
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Both Sides of the Table
APRIL 1, 2020
In the past two weeks we have entered perhaps to most surreal experience in any of our lives. I think intuitively many of us believe it may be a more lasting impact than just “60 days at home,” which is why we almost have a nervous laughter when we call (Zoom!) somebody we haven’t spoken to since before the crisis and acknowledge how bizarre we all feel right now.
OurCrowd
APRIL 1, 2020
TORONTO, April 2, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Influitive Corporation—a leading provider of customer advocacy and engagement software—today announced the launch of its new education platform, the Influitive Institute, and its inaugural certification course, Certified AdvocateHub Associate. Read more here. The post [Influitive in Benzinga] Influitive Launches New Learning Hub: Influitive Institute appeared first on OurCrowd.
This is going to be BIG.
APRIL 1, 2020
Let’s establish two things right off the bat: One, the Coronavirus Pandemic is a global tragedy that has already cost us far too many lives and create economic devastation. Two, if you are lucky, you are still being paid to do a job—a job that, for founders, marketers and sales teams, means connecting with customers during a terrible health crisis and a recession.
OurCrowd
APRIL 1, 2020
Trend Micro announced a partnership with CyberX, a government-backed initiative, to drive cybersecurity awareness in Saudi Arabia. Read more here. The post [CyberX in Ciso Mag] Trend Micro and CyberX to Drive Cybersecurity Awareness in Saudi Arabia appeared first on OurCrowd.
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Tomasz Tunguz
APRIL 1, 2020
What’s going on in Startupland? Venture rounds are closing. We’ve seen seeds, As, Bs, and growth rounds in the past few weeks. And round announcements continue. Valuations are coming down a bit, but they are all over the map. It’s too early to draw any conclusions about pacing, however. In fundraising conversations, founders are candid.
OurCrowd
APRIL 1, 2020
NEW YORK, March 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — ThetaRay, a leading provider of AI-based Big Data analytics, today announced that it has joined Microsoft’s partner program, One Commercial Partner, which offers best-in-class Cloud-based solutions. Read more here. The post [ThetaRay in Yahoo Finance] ThetaRay Joins Microsoft’s One Commercial Partner Program appeared first on OurCrowd.
OurCrowd
APRIL 1, 2020
The scenario mirrors real world use cases that have emerged for AR. Edgybees, an AR software company, lended its technology to first responders who dealt with the devastating 2019-2020 wildfires in Australia as well as the 2018 wildfires in California. Read more here. The post [Edgybees in DesignNews] NIST Is Challenging Engineers to Use AR to Help First Responders appeared first on OurCrowd.
OurCrowd
APRIL 1, 2020
U.S.-China freight rates have been heavily impacted by the ongoing developments in Covid-19, according logistics expert Freightos, which also provides insight on global shipping trends. Read more here. The post [Freightos in EPS News] Global Freight Demand Sinks; U.S. Focuses on Essential Goods appeared first on OurCrowd.
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OurCrowd
APRIL 1, 2020
Tech engineering recruitment platform Codility has appointed Tangent to deliver a brand refresh and a complete redesign of its digital platform. Read more here. The post [Codility in The Drum] Tangent launch new website for B2B tech scale-up Codility appeared first on OurCrowd.
OurCrowd
APRIL 1, 2020
Israel-based robotic companion startup Intuition Robotics Ltd. develops artificial intelligence-based robotic digital companions that can be customized to users’ unique needs. Read more here. The post [Intuition Robotics in CTech] Late Stage VC Qumra Presents Annual 10 Promising Israeli Startups List appeared first on OurCrowd.
OurCrowd
APRIL 1, 2020
6 OurCrowd portfolio companies were featured in Start-Up Nation Central’s HealthTech COVID-19 map of Israeli medtech companies fighting coronavirus. See the map here. The post [Portfolio companies in Startup Nation Central] There Are More Than 70 Companies in Israel Harnessing Tech to Combat Covid-19 appeared first on OurCrowd.
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