Wed.Dec 21, 2022

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QYOU Media’s Ginsburg is Reimagining Influencer Brand Marketing

Jason Malki

I had the pleasure of interviewing Glenn Ginsburg. Glenn Ginsburg holds the position of President at QYOU Media and launched and runs QYOU’s award winning Influencer Marketing Agency whose client portfolio includes Paramount Pictures, Universal Pictures, Sony Pictures, Hasbro, Activision, Capcom, Hyundai and other leading brands. Under Glenn’s leadership QYOU Media has also become the foremost authority on brand engagement on popular short form entertainment platform TikTok.

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How to solve the financial close dilemma: 3 strategies that never fail

TechCrunch

Shagun Malhotra. Contributor. Share on Twitter. A CPA, CIA, and an experienced auditor and process consultant, Shagun started her career in public accounting. She has worked with Fortune 100 companies such as Marriott and Freddie Mac. The great surge in entrepreneurship following the pandemic resulted in a significant disruption of most industries, which was mainly reflected in significant and widespread adoption of tech, both old and contemporary.

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The Entrepreneur That Will Help You Embrace AI

Jason Malki

A few years ago, Tal made the decision to start his own company. He relocated to California and founded Magical , a company that raised $6.5M to rebuild the calendar for remote teams. As the Chief Technology Officer, Tal assembled a talented team of full-stack engineers and led them in their efforts to reduce time waste. Tal placed a strong emphasis on fostering a culture of engineering at Magical, with a focus on growth, impact, and experimentation as key values.

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Who Owns What - Understanding Early Stage Capitalization Tables [Part I]

The Seraf Compass

Several years ago, I was speaking to a colleague of mine. He was trying to decide between two great job offers, and was having a difficult time making a final decision. I started asking about his compensation package. For salary and bonus, the two companies were equivalent. However, when it came to stock, there seemed to be a big difference. I tell this story as one simple example of the importance of actually understanding a company’s Capitalization Table (“cap table”) before transacting in the

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From Curiosity to Competitive Edge: How Mid-Market CEOs Are Using AI to Scale Smarter

Speaker: Lee Andrews, Founder at LJA New Media & Tony Karrer, Founder and CTO at Aggregage

This session will walk you through how one CEO used generative AI, workflow automation, and sales personalization to transform an entire security company—then built the Zero to Strategy framework that other mid-market leaders are now using to unlock 3.5x ROI. As a business executive, you’ll learn how to assess AI opportunities in your business, drive adoption across teams, and overcome internal resource constraints—without hiring a single data scientist.

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South Park creators’ deepfake video startup Deep Voodoo conjures $20M in new funding

TechCrunch

Trey Parker and Matt Stone, creators of South Park and various other media over the years, have raised $20 million to continue work on their professional deepfake studio for creators, Deep Voodoo. The company got its start during the media shutdown of 2020, when the pandemic prevented most travel and on-set productions. Parker and Stone had already begun assembling an AI artist team for a film they were developing, and when COVID intervened they focused on creating the tools for use later. ̶

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Dear Sophie: What are the pros and cons of the E-2 and L-1A visas?

TechCrunch

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: When can I register my employee for the H-1B lottery?

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How to Be a Blue Collar Millionaire (w/ Larry Janesky)

OkDork

                                       . Subscribe: Apple Podcasts / Spotify. In today’s episode, I talk to Larry Janesky of Contractor Nation. Larry created a multimillion-dollar business fixing people’s homes. He came from humble beginnings — no one in his family went to college, and he didn’t have the money to go to college either, so he started working as a carpenter after he finished high school.

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How to make the most of your investor relationships in 2023

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Vidya Raman. Contributor. Share on Twitter. Vidya Raman is a partner at Sorenson Ventures. More posts by this contributor. The product-led growth playbook. For founders winding down from a challenging year and planning for the new year, this is an excellent time to reevaluate your relationships with the investors you work with. I am fortunate to be able to work with almost a dozen early-stage startups directly and get to observe the interactions between several dozen investors and founders.

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8 Steps to Raising Your First VC Fund with VGames’ Eitan Reisel

Entrepreneur's Handbook

Starting your first fund at the beginning of the pandemic might seem ill-advised. But that’s not the case if you’re funding something that… Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook ».

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Vianova builds a location data platform for shared mobility companies and cities

TechCrunch

Meet Vianova , a French startup that is building a data platform for shared mobility companies as well as local governments. The company acts as both a data repository and a data visualization dashboard. It has raised a $6.4 million (€6 million) Series A funding round led by Baloise VC with XAnge as well as existing investors RATP Capital Innovation and Ponooc also participating.

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STYNGR’s Tarrand is Bringing Music to the Metaverse

Jason Malki

I had the pleasure of interviewing Alex Tarrand, COO & Co-Founder of STYNGR and a veteran video game technologist. Having led teams across Disney, EA, Microsoft, and the NFL he has a passion for gaming and has gone on to launch multiple gaming focused companies. STYNGR is the only major and indie label backed platform that allows Web 2 & 3 games to offer and monetize music through radio, audio snippet ‘Styngs’, and audio NFTs.

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Gynger launches out of stealth to loan companies cash for software

TechCrunch

Software spend is becoming a prime target for cuts as it grows into a larger line item in enterprises’ budgets. According to one recent report , customers are putting 53% more toward software-as-a-service (SaaS) licensing compared to five years ago. Management has come down aggressively; 57% of IT teams told Workato in a 2022 poll that they’re under pressure to significantly reduce software spend at their organizations.

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Huhu’s Li is Creating a New Breed of Gear for Parents

Jason Malki

I had the pleasure of interviewing Meng Li, Founder of Huhu. Meng is the founder of Huhu, a new parenting gear brand. Their first product is a high quality, hyper functional, and gender neutral diaper backpack. Prior to starting her own business, Meng was a Marketing Executive in the Consumer Goods industry, with experience in building successful consumer brands and transforming start-ups into household names.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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Investor interest in SpaceX appears immune to Musk’s meddling

TechCrunch

Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter sent Tesla’s stock price on a roller coaster this year as its value correlated — largely negatively — with each development at the social media company. But SpaceX’s support from investors seems immune to the drama. Back in April, when Musk first announced his intention to acquire Twitter, it was just weeks after Tesla stock hit its 2022 price peak, $381.82 on April 4, according to Yahoo Finance data.

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[Air EV in The Jerusalem Post] Israeli startup makes inroads with personal flying vehicle

OurCrowd

An Israeli-made electric vehicle designed to fly commuters on short trips far above streets overcrowded with cars has made its maiden unmanned flight, a milestone the developer says will help it reach the market in the next two years. Read more here. The post [Air EV in The Jerusalem Post] Israeli startup makes inroads with personal flying vehicle appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

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The best books that startup founders read in 2022

TechCrunch

We gift each other a lot of books each year. It’s a good practice, as having more books makes you a more handsome individual, and buying books helps support the arts. Or at least quasi-vanity business book publishers. Regardless, we’re wrapping up the TechCrunch Book-A-Thon today with a series of recommendations from founders. Recounting the best books that entrepreneurs read in 2022 follows our list of recommendations from venture capitalists and the TechCrunch staff.

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[Oriient in Martech Cube] MarTech interview with Or Shin, Chief Business Officer, Oriient

OurCrowd

Read the interview here. The post [Oriient in Martech Cube] MarTech interview with Or Shin, Chief Business Officer, Oriient appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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Daily Crunch: UK-based news site The Guardian under ransomware attack, editor says

TechCrunch

To get a roundup of TechCrunch’s biggest and most important stories delivered to your inbox every day at 3 p.m. PDT, subscribe here. It’s the mooooost wonderful tiiiiiiime of the yeeeaaar. Today, we’ve been skiving off work to explore the weirdest subgenres of holiday music. Trap Christmas is a thing. Christopher Lee (yes that Christopher Lee, Saruman in “Lord of the Rings”) recorded a heavy metal Christmas album , which is truly god-awful.

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[Cybersixgill in IoT World Today] Cybersecurity threat predictions for the new year

OurCrowd

Intel threat expert Cybersixgill has released its trend predictions for 2023, with geopolitical forces, economic pressures and rising attacks on AI technologies creating a climate where cyberattacks can expect to increase – and where businesses should be looking to improve security efforts as a result. Read more here. . The post [Cybersixgill in IoT World Today] Cybersecurity threat predictions for the new year appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

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TechCrunch Early Stage focuses on fledgling founders

TechCrunch

Whether you’re singing “Take This Job and Shove It” while workin’ “9 to 5” or you’re a fledgling startup founder, TechCrunch Early Stage 2023 is the bootstrapping bootcamp designed just for you. The daylong founder-focused summit — on April 20 in Boston, Massachusetts — covers the essential building blocks you need to build a solid foundation for startup success.

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Brex’s 2022 reality

TechCrunch

Hello and welcome back to Equity , a podcast about the business of startups, where we unpack the numbers and nuance behind the headlines. This is our Wednesday show, where we niche down to a single topic, think about a question and unpack the rest. This week, Mary Ann is taking the reins with another favorite from the TechCrunch Disrupt stage. She sat down with Brex CEO and co-founder, Henrique Dubugras, and Anu Hariharan, YC’s managing director for continuity and an early Brex investor, to exp

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How Top Tech CFOs Solve Annual Planning’s Biggest Challenges

Gearing up for 2025 annual planning? Our latest eBook from the Operators Guild is your ultimate guide. Discover real-world solutions and best practices shared by top CFOs, drawn directly from discussions within OG’s vibrant online community. Learn from senior executives at high-growth tech startups as they outline financial planning strategies, align CEO and board goals, and coordinate budgets across departments.