Entrepreneurs' Organization
DECEMBER 23, 2020
Stories of businesses closing and sales dropping in 2020 are common, but there are also plenty of organizations that experienced surprising growth during this unprecedented year. Planit , a creative agency based in Maryland, is one such organization. The company increased year-over-year revenue by 40+ percent. It’s even added four fulltime positions.
UBI Global
DECEMBER 23, 2020
A 2020 year in review, plus what we learned and what comes next Unique. Challenging. Unprecedented – 2020 was all those things and more, and even though the world is about to transition into a new year the world’s innovation ecosystem still facing many challenges. If there is one thing our innovation intelligence community understands […].
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TechCrunch
DECEMBER 23, 2020
Fluent Forever , a startup that uses a novel learning system to help its users master a new language faster, has raised a $4.9 million funding round led by Denver-based Stout Street Capital. Other investors in this round include The Syndicate, LAUNCH, Mana Ventures, Noveus VC, Flight.VC, Insta VC, UpVentures, Firebrand Ventures, Cultivation Capital, Spero Ventures and Lofty Ventures.
StartupNation
DECEMBER 23, 2020
Deciding to start your own business is big step, and one that requires a lot of upfront research and constant questioning. And, even as you move forward with the process of launching your business, the learning never stops. In fact, it’s likely that asking questions and remaining committed to learning about your industry will give you a leg up on the competition, helping you to achieve steady growth and refine your brand immediately out of the gate.
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TechCrunch
DECEMBER 23, 2020
You’ve heard of challenger banks? Now meet the challenger energy suppliers. The U.K.’s Octopus Energy has attained a $2.06 billion valuation (£1.5 billion) after attracting a $200 million (£150 million) investment from Tokyo Gas, for a 9.7% stake, in order to launch a joint venture. Octopus will own 30% of the venture, with Tokyo Gas owning the majority.
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The Seraf Compass
DECEMBER 23, 2020
Syndicating a round is one of the trickier and more time-consuming angel undertakings. Knowing how to pull a good closing package together is one thing, but finding enough other investors to actually fill your syndicated round is another matter altogether. Not only do start-ups need money, but they need it quickly - the faster a company can fill its round, the faster it can get back to making hires, talking to customers and growing the business.
Entrepreneur's Handbook
DECEMBER 23, 2020
Unlock the secrets to providing peace of mind for customers Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook ».
A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC
DECEMBER 23, 2020
My dad, General Robert Maris Wilson, or Bob as most people called him, passed away on Monday at the age of 92. He had been in failing health for the last few months and moved on peacefully. My dad was a quiet and reserved man. He wrote those words about himself in four pages of biographic information he provided to us for the purpose of writing an obituary.
Entrepreneur's Handbook
DECEMBER 23, 2020
The good, the bad and the ugly of kidpreneurs Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook ».
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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.
TechCrunch
DECEMBER 23, 2020
As the year draws to a close, a few members of our edit staff shared stories that defined the last 12 months for their beat. Devin Coldewey: Technology played a pivotal role in the coverage of protests against police violence over the summer. Disinformation and discord spread like wildfire on social media, but so did important information and documentation of brutality, often via the newly popular medium of live streaming. .
Entrepreneur's Handbook
DECEMBER 23, 2020
Skip the innovation, and become a customer whisperer. Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook ».
TechCrunch
DECEMBER 23, 2020
The last 12 months have provided us with shocking lows and surprising highs. In startup land, great expectations in January and February were followed by dashed hopes in March. Those woes were followed by April despair, surprised optimism from May through June, and, finally, a straight shot all the way to the moon through December. The Exchange explores startups, markets and money.
Smart Hustle Magazine
DECEMBER 23, 2020
For most of us in business, 2020 was a year of personal and professional challenges. Some of you are still fighting your way bravely through an obstacle course full of financial and emotional hardship. How can you turn your 2020 challenges into 2021 success stories? The answer is found in your story of resilience where you’ve undoubtedly had to tap into, in order to keep going. .
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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.
StartupNation
DECEMBER 23, 2020
The economic stimulus bill that was recently passed by the House and Senate, and is awaiting the President’s signature, contains several hundred pages of aid for small businesses. If it becomes law, there will be more funds available for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) grants , among other aid to struggling businesses.
TechCrunch
DECEMBER 23, 2020
As the year draws to a close, we asked members of our edit staff to choose a story or two that defined the last 12 months for their beat. Kirsten Korosec: Uber evolved from a company trying to cover everything in transportation to one focused on ride hailing and delivery as it aims for profitability in 2021. To get there, Uber offload its micromobility unit Jump , its self driving subsidiary Uber ATG and air taxi moonshot Uber Elevate.
David Teten VC
DECEMBER 23, 2020
I just posted the video from my keynote talk at the Ascent Conference on best practices in VC sourcing. For the full slide deck and other resources, see: Where are the deals? How VCs identify the next generation of winning companies. (This video references “S.O.P. Ventures”, which was the name of Versatile VC before we changed it.). If this was helpful to you, please sign up for my newsletter.
TechCrunch
DECEMBER 23, 2020
As the year draws to a close, a few members of our edit staff shared stories that defined the last 12 months for their beat. Devin Coldewey: Technology played a pivotal role in the coverage of protests against police violence over the summer. Disinformation and discord spread like wildfire on social media, but so did important information and documentation of brutality, often via the newly popular medium of live streaming. .
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David Teten VC
DECEMBER 23, 2020
I just received the video from my keynote talk at the Ascent Conference on best practices in VC sourcing. For the full slide deck and other resources, see: Where are the deals? How VCs identify the next generation of winning companies. This video references “S.O.P. Ventures”, which was the name of Versatile VC before we changed it. If this was helpful to you, please sign up for my newsletter.
TechCrunch
DECEMBER 23, 2020
You’re probably investing in an email newsletter these days, whether you’re an international brand, a nonprofit or a local news publisher. Maybe email is even your focus now, because you got burned by Facebook, Google or other closed platforms during the past decade. The problem is that the tools you have available are probably too generic, or are built specifically for marketers.
OurCrowd
DECEMBER 23, 2020
Plenty is an ag-tech startup in San Francisco, co-founded by Nate Storey, that is reinventing farms and farming. Storey, who is also the company’s chief science officer, says the future of farms is vertical and indoors because that way, the food can grow anywhere in the world, year-round; and the future of farms employ robots and AI to continually improve the quality of growth for fruits, vegetables, and herbs.
Feedough
DECEMBER 23, 2020
As economies continue to develop, various industries witness a rise in competing forces. Due to this, it is often difficult to come across industries that house just monopolies (single seller) or duopolies (two sellers). However, one may easily come across a multitude of industries that house only a small number of dominant players or firms. Such market structures are called oligopolies.
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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
StartupNation
DECEMBER 23, 2020
Companies with above-average customer experience financially outperform their competitors in 73% of cases. But while being consumer-centric has its undeniable benefits, the journey is not necessarily an easy one. First, you need to discover what your customers actually want. Then, this knowledge needs to be incorporated into every layer of your business, including product development, supply chains, engagement strategies, and customer service.
TechCrunch
DECEMBER 23, 2020
Sophie Alcorn. Contributor. Share on Twitter. Sophie Alcorn is the founder of Alcorn Immigration Law in Silicon Valley and 2019 Global Law Experts Awards’ “Law Firm of the Year in California for Entrepreneur Immigration Services.” She connects people with the businesses and opportunities that expand their lives. More posts by this contributor. Dear Sophie: How did immigration change for startup founders in 2020?
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