A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC
FEBRUARY 6, 2020
SEC Commissioner Hester Pierce proposed a “safe harbor” for crypto projects that raise money before they are sufficiently decentralized. I am a big fan of “safe harbors”and wrote a bit a few years ago about why I like them so much and why a crypto safe harbor is such a needed and good idea. There is a chicken and egg problem in financing crypto projects.
Smart Hustle Magazine
FEBRUARY 6, 2020
Everytime I hear Sridhar Vembu , cofounder of Zoho speak, I get goose bumps and chills. I attend many tech focused events, hearing from tech executives and founders sharing their view of the world. Most of the talk is focused on products, politics, culture or other topics that aren't necessarily NEW or inspiring. Sridhar's presentations are part TED Talk, tech talk, history lesson and economics dissertation and are inspiring and new.
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NZ Entrepreneur
FEBRUARY 6, 2020
Ask any SME owner, and they’ll often say the biggest perk of running their own business is the freedom. The ability to choose your hours, who you work with, or build a company with a purpose and strategy that’s all your own. The pluses are many, but there’s also a flipside – like the stresses of grappling with new skills, juggling multiple responsibilities or having to be “always on”, not to mention the added financial pressures and concerns.
OurCrowd
FEBRUARY 6, 2020
Beyond Meat, a producer of plant-based meat substitutes, now has its products available for purchase at dozens of major American fast-food chains and grocery stores across the country. Its products, which are designed to imitate chicken, beef and pork, have become a popular choice for those who aim to avoid eating meat. Read more here. The post [Beyond Meat in CNBC] If you invested $1,000 in Beyond Meat at IPO, here’s how much you’d have now appeared first on OurCrowd.
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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 The tech market offers a wealth of technologies tailored for management, planning, and forecasting, replacing outdated pen-and-paper methods.
Berkonomics
FEBRUARY 6, 2020
Where’s the threat? It is hard to separate this kind of advice from economic lessons in running a business, when office politics can threaten a business in ways that are subtle, but sometimes just as devastating as economic shocks or continuing poor management. Examining the petri dish. Most any office with more than one level of management (more than ten employees) can become a Petri dish for office politics.
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EntreWorks Consulting
FEBRUARY 6, 2020
Next week, I’ll be up in Shepherdstown, WV, as one of the speakers on an excellent Conservation Fund program, “Balancing Nature and Commerce in Rural Communities and Landscapes.” Shepherdstown is a good location for this event, as it is a beautiful spot that faces its own development pressures thanks to the booming nearby DC metro area. I’ve participated in this program for several years and can highly recommend it.
OurCrowd
FEBRUARY 6, 2020
The digital insurer, which now sells homeowners and renters policies, said its new product will be designed exclusively for cats and dogs and will be based on the same principles as the company’s other products: a hassle-free digital experience for buyers, fast claim payments and a donation of leftover premium to charitable causes chosen by customers.
Smart Hustle Magazine
FEBRUARY 6, 2020
How to build an app that works well for your business? Don't let the Iowa Democratic Party app failure scare you. As much of the world knows by now , the Iowa Democratic Party tried to use an app to help tabulate results of the Iowa caucus. Just because their app failed doesn't mean your venture into app development has to. The app had issues and could not be used.
OurCrowd
FEBRUARY 6, 2020
Lemonade, the AI-powered online insurance company, announced this week that it will begin offering pet insurance in the US. The new product line, exclusively for cats and dogs, is expected to launch in a few months pending regulatory approval, the company said in a statement. Read more here. The post [Lemonade in No Camels] Israeli-Founded Insurance Tech Startup Lemonade Rolls Out Pet Insurance 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
FEBRUARY 6, 2020
Uber’s “Jump” electric bikes will be trialled across Melbourne’s metropolitan areas from March 2020. Read more here. The post [JUMP Bikes i BusinessInsider] Uber will trial its Jump e-bikes in Melbourne from March 2020 appeared first on OurCrowd.
OurCrowd
FEBRUARY 6, 2020
VocalZoom (VZ), a provider of vibration sensors for industry 4.0, launched its Autonomous Sensors for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). Read more here. The post [VocalZoom in Embedded] VocalZoom Introduces Autonomous Sensors for IIoT appeared first on OurCrowd.
OurCrowd
FEBRUARY 6, 2020
Uber is partnering with weather technology company ClimaCell to enable more accurate estimated time of arrival (ETA) predictions for drivers and riders. Read more here. The post [ClimaCell in VentureBeat] Uber taps ClimaCell to improve ETA estimates with hyper-local weather data appeared first on OurCrowd.
OurCrowd
FEBRUARY 6, 2020
Whether you’re single or coupled up, wouldn’t you rather put your funds towards something truly memorable? Step forwards, Klook. Read more here. The post [Klook in The Londonist] Fall In Love With Travel This Valentine’s Day With The Help Of Klook appeared first on OurCrowd.
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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.
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