Wed.Feb 26, 2020

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Not My Cup of Tea - Some Business Types Are A Better Fit for Angels

The Seraf Compass

Why do web and software businesses seem to get investment traction while real, down-to-earth business and manufacturing-intensive companies flounder to raise capital? It has to do with the type of investor model involved. The investor model has to match the type of company.

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From Start-up To Stand-out: What Distinguishes High Growth Potential

A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

My partner Rebecca brought an appreciation for and an understanding of marketing to USV and it has made us better investors and it has helped us assist our portfolio companies with their marketing efforts. Rebecca is going on Simulmedia Live tomorrow at 2pm ET to talk about startups, marketing, growth strategies, and how she thinks about all of these issues in identifying attractive investments and helping our portfolio companies with their growth strategies.

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[PRESS RELEASE] Jason Greenblatt joins OurCrowd as Partner

OurCrowd

JERUSALEM , Feb. 26 , 2020 – OurCrowd, the global crowdfunding venture investing platform and Israel’s leading venture investor, announced today that Jason Greenblatt, former Assistant to the President of the United States, and Special Representative for International Negotiations, will join OurCrowd as a partner with responsibility for building ties with the Middle East region.

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Coronavirus and Businesses. 5 Things You Should Know.

Smart Hustle Magazine

The coronavirus is of concern to the entire world. We're not only just hearing about it in some far off city in China but it's reach our boarders and the CDC says we should expect it to increase in the USA. Many of use are concerned about how this virus could impact our family and us personally, but what about coronavirus and businesses - your business.

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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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Looking for a Business Idea? Turn What Other People Complain About Into an Opportunity.

Entrepreneur - Entrepreneurs Category

The founder of Murse World shares the pain point that sparked an idea and launched a business.

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[Beyond Meat Forbes] Starbucks Is Bringing Beyond Meat To Its Canada Locations

OurCrowd

On March 3, Starbucks will introduce a new Beyond Meat, Cheddar and Egg Sandwich to its Canadian stores, alongside the launch of their new spring menu. Read more here. The post [Beyond Meat Forbes] Starbucks Is Bringing Beyond Meat To Its Canada Locations appeared first on OurCrowd.

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YC’s Series A Guide

Y Combinator

We started YC’s Series A Program two years ago to fix a problem faced by every startup raising an A: VCs understand how Series A’s work and founders do not. This asymmetry of information puts founders at a significant disadvantage. Much as YC had done for seed stage financings – we decided to resolve that asymmetry in order to help founders.

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[OurCrowd in The Jerusalem Post] Jason Greenblatt joins OurCrowd as Middle East special envoy

OurCrowd

“I am looking forward to embarking on this challenging and exciting journey with [founder and CEO] Jon Medved and the rest of the talented team at OurCrowd,” Greenblatt stated. Read more here. The post [OurCrowd in The Jerusalem Post] Jason Greenblatt joins OurCrowd as Middle East special envoy appeared first on OurCrowd.

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The Great CEO Within

Tomasz Tunguz

If you’re looking for a primer on many of the responsibilities of being a startup CEO, read The Great CEO Within. Matt Mochary wrote the book. He founded a company which he sold to MCI and now coaches startup CEOs, amongst other philanthropic efforts. The best part of this book is that it combines descriptions of the key jobs to be done and the frameworks to accomplish them.

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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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[OurCrowd in Bloomberg] Trump’s Mideast Envoy Joins Israeli Fund to Build Regional Ties

OurCrowd

Former U.S. Middle East peace envoy Jason Greenblatt is joining OurCrowd, an Israeli crowdfunding and venture investment company, to build business ties with Arab countries — including ones that don’t have official relations with Israel. Read more here. The post [OurCrowd in Bloomberg] Trump’s Mideast Envoy Joins Israeli Fund to Build Regional Ties appeared first on OurCrowd.

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[OurCrowd in TechHQ] Sand, souqs & software — Israel shines for tech startups

OurCrowd

OurCrowd was formed in 2013 as the brainchild of American-born Jonathan Medved. Having relocated to life among his Jewish forefathers many years back, Medved has built the OurCrowd family into a community of tech innovators who now come together every year in a full Vegas-meets-Israel style conference environment. Read more here. The post [OurCrowd in TechHQ] Sand, souqs & software — Israel shines for tech startups appeared first on OurCrowd.

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[PRESS RELEASE] U.S. Food and Drug Administration Clears the UPnRIDE Standing Wheelchair for Distribution in America

OurCrowd

Yokneam, Israel, February 27, 2020 – UPnRIDE Robotics Ltd. announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the UPnRIDE Robotic Standing Wheelchair for marketing and use in the U.S. This first and only smart and robotic mobility device provides full functionality, both in standing and sitting positions. The UPnRIDE will be available soon for wheelchair users and the elderly in the U.S.

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[OurCrowd in Al Jazeera] Jason Greenblatt joins OurCrowd as Middle East special envoy

OurCrowd

Ex-Trump Mideast Envoy Joins Israeli Venture Capital Firm. Read more here. The post [OurCrowd in Al Jazeera] Jason Greenblatt joins OurCrowd as Middle East special envoy 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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[OurCrowd in The New York Times] Ex-Trump Mideast Envoy Joins Israeli Venture Capital Firm

OurCrowd

A leading Israeli venture capital firm said Wednesday it has hired the Trump administration’s former Mideast envoy Jason Greenblatt as a business developer for the region. Read more here. The post [OurCrowd in The New York Times] Ex-Trump Mideast Envoy Joins Israeli Venture Capital Firm appeared first on OurCrowd.

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[OurCrowd in The Washington Post] Ex-Trump Mideast envoy joins Israeli venture capital firm

OurCrowd

A leading Israeli venture capital firm said Wednesday it has hired the Trump administration’s former Mideast envoy Jason Greenblatt as a business developer for the region. Read more here. The post [OurCrowd in The Washington Post] Ex-Trump Mideast envoy joins Israeli venture capital firm appeared first on OurCrowd.