A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC
JUNE 4, 2020
I believe that black lives matter. I understand that the phrase black lives matter speaks to a movement to stop the murders of black people at the hands of the police. I also understand that it speaks to a broader protest movement seeking to reduce the unchecked power of the police. I support these efforts and am sympathetic to them. But the words black lives matter mean even more to me.
Deskmag
JUNE 4, 2020
Coworking spaces around the world are gradually ramping up their operations again. Some never shut their doors while others remain closed, depending on how dangerous the virus threat in their region is perceived to be. The legal requirements are just as varied. Nevertheless, many operators are implementing similar checklists. In this article, you will find examples of this as well as what coworking spaces can expect in the first few weeks after they reopen.
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Angel Capital Association
JUNE 4, 2020
By: Kevin Learned and Denise Dunlap, Sage Growth Capital “My investors want to renegotiate terms” or “I thought my round was committed but now my investors are backing out”. If this sounds like you, you’re not alone – we have been hearing similar stories from several entrepreneurs over the past two months. Thanks to COVID-19, we are all in a time of great uncertainty and it’s natural for investors to adopt a “wait and see” approach.
Deskmag
JUNE 4, 2020
Coworking spaces around the world are gradually ramping up their operations again. Some never shut their doors while others remain closed, depending on how dangerous the virus threat in their region is perceived to be. The legal requirements are just as varied. Nevertheless, many operators are implementing similar checklists. In this article, you will find examples of this as well as what coworking spaces can expect in the first few weeks after they reopen.
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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative
JUNE 4, 2020
¿Cuándo? Martes 9 de junio a las 3:00 PM hora de El Salvador. Tema: Adaptando tu modelo de negocios a la realidad post COVID. Descripción: La situación de emergencia que se vive a nivel mundial por la pandemia de COVID-19, ha puesto a muchos emprendedores contra las cuerdas, lo que hace cada vez más necesario que cada negocio tenga un plan de negocio bien estructurado.
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Berkonomics
JUNE 4, 2020
Most college econ courses teach marginal economics. So, not to scare those who didn’t take econ, here is a simple explanation. Let’s use breakeven as our test. Let’s say that your company is exactly at breakeven. Here’s the importance of that event and how it affects every productive move you make after that moment. There is amazing leverage in high gross profit margins once a company is past breakeven.
OurCrowd
JUNE 4, 2020
Interview on Galatz Radio with OurCrowd CEO Jon Medved, discussing the coronavirus pandemic, the potential vaccine, and the new OurCrowd Pandemic Innovation Fund. Listen here. The post [OurCrowd CEO Jon Medved on Galatz] Introducing the OurCrowd Pandemic Innovation Fund – Galatz Interview appeared first on OurCrowd.
OurCrowd
JUNE 4, 2020
Israeli medical device maker Alpha Tau Medical said on Thursday it raised $26 million in a funding round from investors including Shavit Capital, Medison Ventures and OurCrowd to help finance global clinical trials. Read more here. The post [Alpha Tau in Reuters] Israeli medical device maker Alpha Tau raises $26 million to fund trials appeared first on OurCrowd.
OurCrowd
JUNE 4, 2020
Israeli startup Kemtai is adding an extra dimension of interactivity to a format that’s been a hit since Jane Fonda popularized the home workout in the 1980s. Read more here. The post [Kemtai in Israel21C] Virtual trainer keeps you fit even when stuck at home appeared first on OurCrowd.
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OurCrowd
JUNE 4, 2020
Israeli medical device maker Alpha Tau Medical said on Thursday it raised $26 million in a funding round from investors including Shavit Capital, Medison Ventures and OurCrowd to help finance global clinical trials. Read more here. The post [Alpha Tau in The New York Times] Israeli Medical Device Maker Alpha Tau Raises $26 Million to Fund Trials appeared first on OurCrowd.
OurCrowd
JUNE 4, 2020
When it comes to lightning-speed travel, hyperloop is the word on every engineer’s lips. Now, Virgin is aiming to bring its take on the novel concept to life––and it could have a massive impact on everything from long-distance journeys to your daily commute. Read more here. The post [Virgin Hyperloop One in Robb Report] Virgin Is Developing a Hyperloop Train That Can Take You From NYC to Chicago in an Hour appeared first on OurCrowd.
OurCrowd
JUNE 4, 2020
TechSee, a global leader in Computer Vision AI-enabled visual assistance, today published the results of a U.S. study on consumer expectations of technical support and technician visits during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more here. The post [TechSee in PR Newswire] TechSee Releases Consumer Study on Service Delivery During COVID-19 Pandemic appeared first on OurCrowd.
OurCrowd
JUNE 4, 2020
Boston-based micromobility startup Superpedestrian is launching a shared electric scooter-sharing service called Link, which is built around the super durable and smart e-scooters the company announced in late 2018. Read more here. The post [Superpedestrian in The Verge] Superpedestrian is launching a shared e-scooter service called Link appeared first on OurCrowd.
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OurCrowd
JUNE 4, 2020
A pandemic may add to demand but does not change what you can deploy, says Elliot Katz, who helps run Phantom Auto, a start-up that helps companies remotely control autonomous vehicles when they encounter situations they cannot navigate on their own. Read more here. The post [Phantom Auto in The Independent] Lockdown hasn’t stopped Milton Keynes’ delivery robots appeared first on OurCrowd.
OurCrowd
JUNE 4, 2020
Self-drivedrive mobility startup Zoomcar’s business was shut for two whole months because of the coronavirus lockdown. But as normalcy slowly returns, even before its business as usual, Zoomcar CEO Greg Moran is betting on a 200-300% surge in demand compared to the lockdown period. Read more here. The post [Zoomcar in Business Insider India] Zoomcar CEO is betting on people not taking Uber and Ola?
OurCrowd
JUNE 4, 2020
Israeli venture investing platform OurCrowd said on Tuesday it plans to raise $100 million for investment in technology in medical, education and other segments to find solutions for COVID-19 and future pandemics. Read more here. The post [Pandemic Innovation Fund in Haaeretz] Israel’s OurCrowd to Raise $100 Million for Coronavirus Technologies appeared first on OurCrowd.
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