TechCrunch

JANUARY 31, 2021

Speaking is one of the hardest parts of learning a new language, especially if you don’t have someone to practice with regularly. ELSA is an app that helps by using speech recognition technology to correct pronunciation. Based in San Francisco and Ho Chi Minh City, ELSA announced today it has raised a $15 million Series B, led by VI (Vietnam Investments) Group and SIG.

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StartupNation

JANUARY 31, 2021

As a new entrepreneur, you might overlook valuable sources of publicity for your business in favor of aiming for big press logos. But winning press from major online outlets doesn’t always impact your bottom line, nor is it cost efficient for new businesses. There’s a good chance that the following unexpected sources of publicity will get you in front of the right target audiences.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

JANUARY 31, 2021

By Scott Meacham. “A company is known by the people it keeps.” Of the many sayings attributed to Oklahoma’s philosopher cowboy, Will Rogers, these words readily serve as a mantra for entrepreneurs, and, for that matter, any person running a business of any kind. Companies succeed because they have great people — people who have the skills to perform their jobs at a high level.

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OurCrowd

JANUARY 31, 2021

Startup of the Week: Jasper credit cards for reliable people. Japan’s Kubota invests in Tevel Aerobotics. Nexa3D printing enters dental market with Keystone. Run on sperm banks shows rising demand for IVF. Classiq raises $10.5M Series A to make quantum software easier. enVerid filtration maps path to re-open schools, offices. Alpha Tau Medical appoints tumor treatment veteran to its board.

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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 The tech market offers a wealth of technologies tailored for management, planning, and forecasting, replacing outdated pen-and-paper methods.

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Tomasz Tunguz

JANUARY 31, 2021

It’s February 1st and many software startups herald the new fiscal year with Sales Kick Off (SKO). During SKO, leaders discuss the strategy of the company, discuss product advances, and share the financial plan highlights including changes to quota and accelerators for sales commissions. During the past few weeks, finance and management teams will have been busy developing the financial plan for this year.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 31, 2021

Ben , a London-based employee benefits and rewards platform, has raised $2.5 million in funding. The seed round is led by Cherry Ventures, and Seedcamp. A number of angel investors with backgrounds in fintech and HR tech also participated. They include Paul Forster (founder of Indeed), Taavet Hinrikus (founder of TransferWise), Carlos Gonzalez-Cadenas (previously an exec at GoCardless but now a partner at Index Ventures ), Philip Reynolds (VP of Engineering at Workday), and Matt Robinson (founde

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OurCrowd

JANUARY 31, 2021

The impact that the pandemic has had on the FinServ sector and the increased threat from cyber attacks have made security teams and their professionals particularly valuable to organisations. Research finds that 70% of banks have put cybersecurity as their top priority, which is likely to grow as the situation progresses. Read more here. The post [Kenna Security in The Fintech Times] Kenna Security: FinServ’s Newfound Appreciation for Cybersecurity Teams appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

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