Fri.May 24, 2019

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What We Wish We Knew Then: 7 EO Members Share Advice for Graduates

Entrepreneurs' Organization

It’s graduation season for many, which makes this a perfect time to experience-share with the next generation of entrepreneurs entering the workforce—and maybe even joining your company. We asked EO members what lessons they wished they had known when they graduated and joined the working world. Here’s what they shared. What would you add? “ Unless you have the next greatest billion-dollar idea, plan your career out for four or five years.

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Western Mass Demo Day! Wha who!

Paul G. Silva

Western Mass Demo Day Connects Local Startups to Investors. This is an invite-only event for active & accredited investors to hear pitches from startups with a connection to Western Massachusetts. Startups get an optimized way to meet a room full of different investors, many with a strong interest in companies connected to the region. Investors get a first look at the startups, meet the founders, and network with other investors.

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Four Simple Ways to Attract and Retain Talent Using Technology. SAP Concur Exec Shares Insights.

Smart Hustle Magazine

The booming job market is pushing companies to work harder to attract and retain talent to avoid the time and productivity losses that come with employee turnover. These losses are costly, with reports finding employers spend approximately 33 percent of a worker’s annual salary to hire a replacement. For small business owners – which run lean and mighty teams – these costs can be especially detrimental, as they divert money away from mission-critical priorities like revenue growth and brand expa

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Facilitating AccelVT Energy 2019 Cohort

Paul G. Silva

I often talk about how startups are the ones out there saving the world. This summer I have the delight of facilitating the newest cohort of the AccelVT Accelerator. This accelerator focuses on “ startup and/or seed stage ventures who offer new technologies, or novel applications of existing technologies, aimed at reducing fossil fuel use and greenhouse gas emissions in the heating and/or transportation sector. ” It will be an honor to help these entrepreneurs as they boldly work to

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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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Neglect No More: Why Small Biz Needs Facebook Ads

Smart Hustle Magazine

Social media is no longer just an outlet to share updates about your day and connect with friends. In fact, social media is a major advertising venue for all sizes and types of businesses. Facebook, which is widely known amongst all age demographics and use to share both visual and text content, has created its own ad platform, complete with tools, analytics, metrics, and guidelines.

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[JUMP Bikes in TechCrunch] Uber launches a Jump e-bike pilot in London, one year on from winning taxi license appeal

OurCrowd

After admitting it had to modify some of its Jump electric bikes to fix braking issues — the same problem that had halted Lyft’s e-bike business — Uber is getting back on its bike, so to speak. Read more here. The post [JUMP Bikes in TechCrunch] Uber launches a Jump e-bike pilot in London, one year on from winning taxi license appeal appeared first on OurCrowd.

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[OurCrowd in The Business Times] Israeli tech’s Singapore connection

OurCrowd

Singapore may be emerging as a springboard for Israeli firms with a focus on artificial intelligence (AI) that are looking to tap Asia’s rise in wealth and stature. Take one of Israel’s venture funding outfits, OurCrowd, which set up its first Asian office in Singapore in 2016. Read more here. The post [OurCrowd in The Business Times] Israeli tech’s Singapore connection appeared first on OurCrowd.