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The Crypto Content Quality Problem

Entrepreneur's Handbook

It’s Time to Address the Crypto Content Quality Problem Founder’s Note: Announcing Crypto Handbook I’m excited to announce the launch of Crypto Handbook , the home on Medium for high-quality stories on everything cryptocurrency, NFT, and Web3. Entrepreneur’s Handbook is adding this new editorial brand because of rising market trends, the Crypto Content Quality Problem, and because our philosophy can bring much-needed clarity and quality to an enigmatic industry.

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Ghanaian agtech Farmerline to use new funding to strengthen its infrastructure, help farmers create wealth

TechCrunch

A McKinsey and Co. study suggests that while sub-Saharan Africa has the potential to increase (even triple) its agricultural output and overall contribution to the economy, the sector remains untapped largely due to lack of access to quality farm inputs, up to par infrastructure like warehousing and market. This is in an economy that derives 23% of its GDP from agriculture, with 60% of its population being involved in small-scale farming.

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9 Steps to Start Making Money in Crypto

Entrepreneur's Handbook

Crypto is minting millionaires and wrecking people I know someone who went from $50,000 to $600,000 in 9 months. I know another who lost six figures. Both were normal people and new to crypto. Maybe crypto is new for you?—?it was for me a year ago. Since that time, I’ve spent more than 1,000 hours learning about crypto. I’ve listened to hundreds of podcasts, read project documentation, studied the economics, written crypto profiles, and spent way too much time on Twitter.

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Investors flock to fund an AI cornerstone: Feature stores

TechCrunch

“Feature stores,” with their dreary and opaque moniker, might not sound like the sexiest subject. But they’re an essential part of the AI systems that enterprises — and consumers, for that matter — use every day. That’s why they’re attracting an increasing amount of attention and investment from venture firms, which see the market opportunity growing into the distant future.

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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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Crypto Handbook Editorial Guidelines

Entrepreneur's Handbook

For background: Read about the Crypto Content Quality Problem here. Quality above all. All the work we publish in Crypto Handbook strives to be the highest degree of quality. Quality means different things to different people. Seven years of publishing on Medium and growing our subscriber base to hundreds of thousands of followers have taught us a few insights about content quality, but there’s also a personal element.

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Why I Quit My Job at Google to Work In Crypto

Entrepreneur's Handbook

And why now is the best time to work in the industry Last month, I quit my job as a Software Engineer at Google, packed up my apartment in Canada, gave up the right to live in North America, and moved 7,500 miles across the world to India. All just so I could work in the Cryptocurrency industry. Days after returning, amidst the sweltering heat, the non-stop noise and the various forms of chaos that one finds in India, I found myself wondering if I made a crazy decision.

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Circa wants to make first-of-the-month rent payments obsolete

TechCrunch

Paying rent on time can mean the difference between having a place to live, and well, not. Circa believes there is a simpler way to help renters keep a roof over their heads. The Maine-based payment technology company has created a mobile-first platform to enable renters to pay on time, in full, each month. And, if you run into problems and can’t pay the entire rent, Circa provides the option to break up the payments.

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Financial wellbeing platform Payd raises $1.7m seed funding

AsiaTechDaily

Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register Malaysian financial wellbeing platform Payd announced that it has raised $1.7 million in a seed funding round to expand its Southeast Asian operations, fuelling the growth of the region’s financial tech market. The round was led by IFS Capital, with participation from 1982 Ventures and The Hive Southeast Asia.

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5 Ways Crypto Startups Can Stand Out That Most Businesses Fail To Do

Entrepreneur's Handbook

Source: Inessa Yusupov In 1989, Italian artist Arturo Di Modica wanted to encourage confidence in the New York Stock Exchange. Seeking a symbol of American perseverance, strength, and momentum, the Charging Bull was sculpted and permanently installed in the Financial District of Lower Manhattan. Millions of people have visited it since. Times have changed and we now have an evolved icon.

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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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Funding Societies enters neobanking space, invests in Indonesia’s Bank Index

AsiaTechDaily

Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register Funding Societies (also known as Modalku in Indonesia), Southeast Asia’s leading SME digital financing platform, officially announced its investment into Bank Index (Bank Index Selindo), an Indonesian national Bank, alongside Carro, a Southeast Asian automotive marketplace platform.

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I Consulted Over 50 Crypto Projects?—?Almost All of Them Do Not Know What They’re Doing.

Entrepreneur's Handbook

That friend of yours who made money with NFTs is not smarter than you. Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook ».

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Key Learnings From Visiting Over 430 Coworking Spaces

Deskmag

In 6 years of traveling, the Coworkies team had the opportunity to visit over 430 coworking spaces across 48 cities. What did they take away from this journey around the world? Keep reading to find out.

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Skich’s new app brings social discovery to mobile game recommendations

TechCrunch

A new startup called Skich wants to help mobile users find games to play that better match their interests. To do so, it’s created a game recommendation app that carefully toes the line in order to not bump up against Apple’s App Store rule that prohibits other apps from acting as App Stores themselves. Instead, Skich simply lets you “match” with games you might like using a card-style interface, similar to a dating app like Tinder.

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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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Hiring for Your Startup Doesn’t Have to Be as Hard as You Think

Entrepreneur's Handbook

You just need to be focused on hiring the right kinds of people Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook ».

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Pandemic-fueled companies are finding the new reality hard to swallow

TechCrunch

Companies that rode COVID-driven demand for their products during the first years of the pandemic are seeing their fortunes come back to Earth. Whether some of the biggest names in the cohort have a next act is becoming an open question. Even more, could it be that companies that fell out of favor due to COVID-induced shifts in the economy are best prepared to excel this year?

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VIG Partners to acquire Korean tea-based drinks firm Teazen

AsiaTechDaily

Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register South Korea’s buyout fund VIG Partners announced that it had entered into a definitive agreement to acquire an 85% stake in Teazen Inc , a tea-based health drinks company known for “Tae-ri Kim Kombucha”. VIG said it will acquire the entire 70% stake from IBK-TS Private Equity Fund, the previous major shareholder, and an additional 15% from the 30% stake held by CEO Jong-tae Kim and rel

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How to know when it’s time for your startup to stop DIY-ing legal work

TechCrunch

From the outside looking in, the world of startups can feel informal: You meet your co-founder at a happy hour, your lead investor over Twitter DMs, and focus more on launching a minimum viable product than buttoning up onboarding processes. But that’s not where the story stops. When founders take the formal leap into entrepreneurship, there’s a whole host of (sometimes tedious) work that needs to be done — legally and professionally.

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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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Announcing Crypto Handbook

Entrepreneur's Handbook

It’s time to address the Crypto Content Quality Problem. Find Crypto Handbook at chandbook.com I’m thrilled to announce the launch of Crypto Handbook , the home on Medium for high-quality stories on everything cryptocurrency, including DeFi, NFTs, and Web3. The Entrepreneur’s Handbook team has been looking forward to sharing this project with you for a long time, as it is the first extension of the “Handbook” brand, beyond entrepreneurship.

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Klaviyo co-founder Ed Hallen’s 3 top pieces of advice for launching a startup

TechCrunch

Ed Hallen. Contributor. Share on Twitter. Ed Hallen is the co-founder and chief product officer of Klaviyo , a unified customer platform for email, SMS and more that empowers online brands to own their data and grow on their own terms. I’ll tell you a (not so well-kept) secret that’s probably not a surprise to any of my former bosses: I wanted to become a founder because it sounded a lot more fun than getting a job and having a boss.

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Weekly #2: The Crypto Handbook Takeover

Entrepreneur's Handbook

We’re excited to announce the launch of Crypto Handbook , the home on Medium for high-quality stories on everything cryptocurrency, NFT, and Web3. Entrepreneur’s Handbook is adding this new editorial brand because of rising market trends, the Crypto Content Quality Problem , and because we believe a “Handbook” philosophy can bring much-needed clarity and quality to an enigmatic industry.

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Daily Crunch: Twitter board OKs Musk’s $44B buyout, describes sale as ‘best path forward’

TechCrunch

To get a roundup of TechCrunch’s biggest and most important stories delivered to your inbox every day at 3 p.m. PT, subscribe here. The day is April 25, 2022. We spent most of the day keeping a close eye on Elon, but it seems (pending details and regulatory foibles), the deed is done. The sparky-space-sausage and battery-powered-car guy is now also the lucky owner of a bird-watching app.

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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.

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Learning from Lululemon – When Should You Expand Your Offerings?

Smart Hustle Magazine

The WSJ reports that Lululemon , the activewear clothier for women’s yoga apparel is expanding beyond its roots. There’s a lesson in this for business owners. Often times we’re advised to go niche and that is GOOD advice. However, as you grow and you gain expertise in one market, it’s ok to TEST and CONSIDER extending that expertise into other markets.

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What will Elon actually do if he buys Twitter?

TechCrunch

Hello and welcome back to Equity , a podcast about the business of startups, where we unpack the numbers and nuance behind the headlines. Every Monday, Grace and Alex scour the news and record notes on what’s going on to kick off the week. Stocks are down, and cryptos are not looking too impressive as the world gears up for a packed week of mega-tech earnings.

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What a $400 Million Pizza Order Teaches Us About Crypto

Entrepreneur's Handbook

Crypto people think differently Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook ».

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Building a better mobility fintech startup on TechCrunch Live

TechCrunch

Kevin Bennett started his auto financing company in 2016. It started as MotoRefi, and rebranded in early 2022 to Caribou. But the mission remains: Transforming consumers’ financial relationship with their cars. Since the founding, Bennett has raised $74 million for the company, including early angel funding from Rachel Holt. At the time, she was a rising executive in Uber — a post she left in 2020 when she co-founded Construct Capital.

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5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales

Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.