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Should you be working on this startup?

This is going to be BIG.

We’ve all heard the anecdotes—the famous founder who pitched 1000 investors before any of them said yes. That kind of story drives founders to take a “VC’s don’t know anything” approach to their business and trudge on despite legitimate criticisms of the business, often costing themselves tens of thousands of dollars or more of personal savings. So how do you know whether or not something is worth working on?

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Entertainment vs Utility

A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

The news this week that HQ Trivia has finally called it quits reminded me of this post I wrote back in 2012 about the difference in sustainability (and thus value) between entertainment and utility apps. What is interesting to me is if you could use a social app or an entertainment app to get to another place (distribution, platform, blockchain, financial services, etc, etc).

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[OurCrowd in Cleveland Jewish News] Former NBA player Michael Redd hopes to net results with Israeli tech investment

OurCrowd

The retired athlete has teamed up with ADvantage SportsTech Fund, an organization that focuses on sports tech startups. ADvantage is backed by OurCrowd, an Israeli global hybrid venture capital platform, and leAD Sports, a German accelerator founded by the grandchildren of Adi Dassler, the founder of the Adidas sportswear manufacturing company. Read more here.

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7 Reasons You Don’t Want to Start a Business With Friends

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Contributed by Frank Hamilton. Starting a business is an exciting adventure. It’s understandable why some people choose to do it with friends. After all, who could be a better partner than your best friend? You might be surprised by the obstacles you could face as friends in business together, though. Here are just seven reasons to think again before you launch a business with your buddy. 1.

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Navigating the Future: Generative AI, Application Analytics, and Data

Generative AI is upending the way product developers & end-users alike are interacting with data. Despite the potential of AI, many are left with questions about the future of product development: How will AI impact my business and contribute to its success? What can product managers and developers expect in the future with the widespread adoption of AI?

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[OurCrowd in CBN] ‘This is Our Destiny’: Israel’s OurCrowd Founder Says Israeli Innovation is the Fulfillment of Prophecy

OurCrowd

Perhaps there’s no greater display of the power of Israeli tech than the annual OurCrowd summit, which drew thousands of people around the world to Jerusalem last week. Read more here. The post [OurCrowd in CBN] ‘This is Our Destiny’: Israel’s OurCrowd Founder Says Israeli Innovation is the Fulfillment of Prophecy appeared first on OurCrowd.

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[Virgin Hyperloop in Economic Times] Virgin Group Reaches out to Nitin Gadkari for Hyperloop

OurCrowd

Virgin Hyperloop One’s proposed Pune-Mumbai link project was okayed by the BJP government in the state last year. The first phase of the plan entailed an 11.8 km-long track. Read more here. The post [Virgin Hyperloop in Economic Times] Virgin Group Reaches out to Nitin Gadkari for Hyperloop appeared first on OurCrowd.

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[OurCrowd in Israel21C] The top 10 tech trends for 2020

OurCrowd

What sectors will be disruptive and actionable in the coming year? OurCrowd experts share predictions and name Israeli firms advancing these fields. Read more here. The post [OurCrowd in Israel21C] The top 10 tech trends for 2020 appeared first on OurCrowd.

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[Surgical Theater in MedCity News] J&J rolling out VR headsets to train surgeons

OurCrowd

VR has been incorporated in training for a range of industries, including medicine, where studies support its promise. The technology comes from providers such as Osso, United Kingdom-based FundamentalVR and Surgical Theater, which has offices in Los Angeles and Cleveland. Read more here. The post [Surgical Theater in MedCity News] J&J rolling out VR headsets to train surgeons appeared first on OurCrowd.

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[ClimaCell in The Week] ClimaCell Launches Weather Assistant Consumer App on Android

OurCrowd

ClimaCell’s app is a free consumer app that helps people better plan their lives around the weather. Initially launched in 2019 on iOS, ClimaCell’s Weather Assistant has already generated just under 3K ratings in the app store with an average rating of 4.6 stars out of 5. Download Here. Read more here. The post [ClimaCell in The Week] ClimaCell Launches Weather Assistant Consumer App on Android appeared first on OurCrowd.

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