A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC
JULY 30, 2019
One of the traits of successful founders is their ability to turn a loss into a win. You take a lot of losses as a founder, particularly in the early days. Investors pass on your funding pitches, people pass on your job offers, customers pass on your sales efforts, competitors take your customers and your employees, you get sued, you miss critical ship dates, morale tanks, and on and on and on.
Entrepreneurs' Organization
JULY 30, 2019
John Brandt, CEO and founder of The MPI Group and author of Nincompoopery: Why Your Customers Hate You—and How to Fix It , recently answered questions on customer satisfaction, hiring, innovation and leading change. . What is Nincompoopery? It’s the corporate stupidity that drives customers crazy, and keeps everyone—customers, employees, managers and business owners—from getting what they want.
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NZ Entrepreneur
JULY 30, 2019
Pricing strategy, part of your sales and marketing strategy, is key to growing your sales. Sell too high, and you could price yourself out of the market. Sell too low, and you could be leaving money on the table. In this article we look at 10 ways to tell if your price is too low. We often meet business owners who have very similar questions around pricing: How much should I charge?
Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative
JULY 30, 2019
By Belinha De Abreu, Ph.D. / Media Literacy Educator / Sacred Heart University. Critical thinking, critical discourse and — frankly — critical understanding of our media-laden world are essential, universal skills. Today, people question the certainty of information. Truth appears to be unclear. It has even become the new norm to debate what the word “truth” actually means.
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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 The tech market offers a wealth of technologies tailored for management, planning, and forecasting, replacing outdated pen-and-paper methods.
500
JULY 30, 2019
500 Startups and Kobe City are thrilled to announce our 4th consecutive accelerator program, which will commence on November 4th, 2019. This year’s program will continue to support startups across all industries and sectors, but will include a special focus on startups within the health space. For the past three years, 500 Startups and Kobe City have together supported the growth of startups from around the world, including Japan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, South Africa, United States, and more.
Startup Catalyst Brief brings together the best content for the entrepreneurial ecosystem from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Derek Sivers
JULY 30, 2019
I was uncomfortable, unhappy, and restless. I didn’t want to meet new people, because I felt I was giving the wrong impression. Something wasn’t right. It took me months to figure out the real problem: My clothes don’t fit anymore! Once I realized this, I had to decide what new clothes would fit the new me. Like many of us, I looked to the style of glamorous and successful people.
GCUC
JULY 30, 2019
Here at GCUC, we are immensely fortunate to cross paths and work with so many amazing people. Through our work, we’ve cultivated a global community of people we think you should know about. Community of Cultivators is a new blog series to introduce you to coworking game changers and connectors. Each month, we’ll release new interviews that we hope inform and inspire you.
OurCrowd
JULY 30, 2019
Shared mobility player Zoomcar has partnered with Renault to launch Kwid on its marketplace. Read more here. The post [Zoomcar in India Today] Renault Kwid to be offered on Zoomcar shared mobility platform appeared first on OurCrowd.
OurCrowd
JULY 30, 2019
Over the past few years, drones have really taken off, going from a pastime for flight enthusiasts to a not-uncommon household gadget. Read more here. The post [Tevel in Calcalist] From Apple Picking to Security Details: 6 Israeli Companies Developing Specialised Drones appeared first on OurCrowd.
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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.
OurCrowd
JULY 30, 2019
DarioHealth, a leading global, digital therapeutics company, announced today the addition of a new digital monitoring solution on its Dario app platform that will allow patients to monitor their blood pressure throughout the day, in addition to their blood glucose levels. Read more here. The post [DarioHealth in BioSpace] DarioHealth Launches New Blood Pressure Monitoring System appeared first on OurCrowd.
OurCrowd
JULY 30, 2019
ClimaCell, featured in a July 24 Forbes story, combines data analytics, traditional inputs and the analysis of signals beamed between cellular towers to predict local weather six hours in advance. Read more here. The post [ClimaCell in Forbes] This Startup Uses Cell Tower Signals To Accurately Predict Weather appeared first on OurCrowd.
OurCrowd
JULY 30, 2019
The Virgin Hyperloop One test pod that calls Nevada home is set to make its way across the country. Read more here. The post [Virgin Hyperloop One in Las Vegas Review-Journal] Virgin Hyperloop One test pod hitting the road on 3-city tour appeared first on OurCrowd.
OurCrowd
JULY 30, 2019
DarioHealth Corp. (Nasdaq: DRIO), (“DarioHealth” or “Dario”), a leading global, digital therapeutics company, announced today the addition of a new digital monitoring solution on its Dario app platform that will allow patients to monitor their blood pressure throughout the day, in addition to their blood glucose levels. Read more here.
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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.
OurCrowd
JULY 30, 2019
Tevel Aerobotics Technologies develops autonomous drones equipped with a one-meter long mechanical claw that can pick fruit, or be used for thinning and pruning tasks in orchards. Read more here. The post [Tevel in Algemeiner] From Apple Picking to Security Details: Six Israeli Companies Developing Specialized Drones appeared first on OurCrowd.
OurCrowd
JULY 30, 2019
Airobotics develops automatic drones capable of performing security details and land surveys at factories, refineries, and mining sites. Read more here. The post [Airobotics in Algemeiner] From Apple Picking to Security Details: Six Israeli Companies Developing Specialized Drones appeared first on OurCrowd.
OurCrowd
JULY 30, 2019
Uber JUMP Montreal was on McGill College Ave today giving away free bike helmets to hundreds of Montrealers in need. Read more here. The post [JUMP Bikes in CTV News Montreal] Heads up! Uber JUMP hands out free bike helmets appeared first on OurCrowd.
OurCrowd
JULY 30, 2019
The provider of cloud-based benefits administration and HR solutions has partnered with DailyPay, an app that gives workers early access to their earnings. Read more here. The post [DailyPay in Benefit News] DailyPay, Alight Solutions partner to offer workers early access to their earnings appeared first on OurCrowd.
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Think your customers will pay more for data visualizations in your application? Five years ago, they may have. But today, dashboards and visualizations have become table stakes. Turning analytics into a source of revenue means integrating advanced features in unique, hard-to-steal ways. Download this white paper to discover which features will differentiate your application and maximize the ROI of your analytics.
OurCrowd
JULY 30, 2019
Casper, the online mattress and sleep products company, is building-out a store at St. Johns Town Center. Read more here. The post [Casper in Jacksonville Daily Record] Casper building out store at St. Johns Town Center appeared first on OurCrowd.
OurCrowd
JULY 30, 2019
NanoLock Security, the industry’s only cloud-to-flash, powerful security and management solution for Internet of Things (IoT) and connected edge devices, is pleased to announce that Teltonika, a leading manufacturer of IoT connectivity solutions, has partnered with NanoLock Security to provide additional optional security layer for its RUT955 professional cellular router.
OurCrowd
JULY 30, 2019
The hyperloop team will show off the “XP-1” pod at AT&T Stadium August 8 through the 10 during scheduled stadium tours. Read more here. The post [Virgin Hyperloop One in NBC DFW] Hyperloop Pod Will Soon be on Display at AT&T Stadium appeared first on OurCrowd.
OurCrowd
JULY 30, 2019
Missourians have been talking about the proposed high-speed hyperloop since last October, when its creator, Virgin Hyperloop One, released a study showing that building the transportation model from Kansas City, Missouri, to St. Louis—with a stop in Columbia—along Interstate 70 was feasible. Read more here. The post [Virgin Hyperloop One in St. Louis Magazine] The Virgin Hyperloop One passenger pod is going on tour, and Kansas City is one of the stops appeared first on OurCrowd.
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Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr
OurCrowd
JULY 30, 2019
ThetaRay, the leading provider of AI-based Big Data analytics, today announced the hiring of Idan Keret as Chief Customer Success Officer. Read more here. The post [ThetaRay in PR Newswire] ThetaRay Hires Idan Keret as Chief Customer Success Officer appeared first on OurCrowd.
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