TechCrunch

AUGUST 9, 2022

Frederik Mijnhardt. Contributor. Share on Twitter. Frederik Mijnhardt is the CEO of Secfi , an equity planning platform for startup executives and employees. More posts by this contributor. Late-stage tech companies must do right by their employees: Reassess your 409A valuations. Inside Secfi’s 2021 state of stock options equity report. Last year was a record 12 months for the tech industry, with immense amounts of money flowing into both early- and late-stage companies as well as an all-t

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

AUGUST 9, 2022

Whether you’re building a teaser deck for investors or preparing for a big VC meeting, these 5 tips will set you up for success. Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook ».

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 9, 2022

Product managers for software have a pretty thankless job — figuring out which features to put into a development sprint, how to prioritize what the developers work on and collecting requirements from internal teams, external customers and figuring out what the company can use in its marketing materials — it’s an endless game of balance and compromise.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

AUGUST 9, 2022

And it’s surprisingly easy to build. Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook ».

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 The tech market offers a wealth of technologies tailored for management, planning, and forecasting, replacing outdated pen-and-paper methods.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 9, 2022

Online sales reached $1 trillion last year, and of that, $218 billion of merchandise was returned , according to the National Retail Federation. What’s more is that for every $1 billion of items sold, retailers incur over $160 million in returns. We’ve seen companies get creative — for example, Amazon teaming up with Kohl’s in 2019 for returns and Happy Returns partnering with retailers like Staples last year.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 9, 2022

Convertedin , an Egyptian startup that operates a marketing operating system for e-commerce brands, has raised $3 million in a seed round led by Saudi Arabia-headquartered Merak Capital. Other participating investors include 500 Global and MSAS. The company, in a statement, said it plans to utilize the funds for strategic hiring and further development of its platform.

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GCUC

AUGUST 9, 2022

After a big year of welcoming his second daughter into the world, acquiring Office Evolution, and Venture X, this veteran was just getting started. The post GCUC Podcast: Jason Anderson, President of CoWorks appeared first on GCUC Community.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 9, 2022

In this challenging fundraising environment, more startups than ever are turning to alternative financial solutions such as debt. Despite the negative connotation associated with debt, a startup should not view it as an act of desperation during downturns, as TechCrunch’s Kyle Wiggers and Alex Wilhelm have recently noted. Companies that have high recurring revenue and visibility into future performance — such as SaaS startups — in particular can benefit from debt financings, Alex poi

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

AUGUST 9, 2022

We’re holding a community event, and it’s today! It’s a chance to meet the editors and top writers of Entrepreneur’s Handbook and hear tips and stories about Medium. We’re also going recognize and award the top contributors to the pub from the last year. Medium is supporting us with some CASH for the winners. It will be casual, fun, interactive, and packed with tips and takeaways.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 9, 2022

When She Matters co-founder Jade Kearney launched her company while a graduate student at NYU, she was looking to train psychologists to be culturally sensitive to the needs of Black women experiencing postpartum depression, women often left behind or ignored by the medical profession. Since taking the company to TechStars at the end of last year, she has expanded on that idea to include a variety of problems related to Black women and postpartum health, partnering with healthcare systems.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

AUGUST 9, 2022

STATE COLLEGE, PA – Did you know Ben Franklin Technology Partners is an award-winning, tech-based economic development program? We’ve been investing in tech startups and small manufactures for nearly 40 years. And now, we’re looking for innovators with BIG IDEAS who are developing new products or processes in the agriculture (AG) and food/beverage industries.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 9, 2022

Beauty may be in the eye of the beholder, but when it comes to getting ahold of an appointment for your hair or another treatment…that’s a different story: The bespoke nature of a lot of the work has meant that a large swathe of the professionals providing these services have stayed offline when it comes to interfacing with customers. But that is changing, and today, Boulevard — one of the wave of software companies that’s building a route to digitizing booking appointme

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

AUGUST 9, 2022

Expand your mind to expand your opportunities in life Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook ».

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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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TechCrunch

AUGUST 9, 2022

The food service industry faces steep labor, quality control and sustainability challenges exacerbated by the pandemic. According to NSF International, a product testing and certification organization, more than half of quick-service restaurant (QSR) managers found staff turnover to be an issue for their business, with 20% saying that it had the biggest negative impact on operations within the past several months.

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Tomasz Tunguz

AUGUST 9, 2022

In 2020, revenue growth was the most important factor explaining a public software company’s forward multiple. The formula has changed since then. Net income has surged to the highest correlate of a public software company’s multiple surpassing revenue growth. Narratives published in newspapers trumpeting the importance of profitability correctly assess investor sentiment on stock exchanges.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 9, 2022

Truework , a company that builds technology for mortgage and consumer-centric lenders to instantly verify the income and employment of borrowers, has raised $50 million in a Series C round of funding led by G Squared. Founded in 2017, San Francisco-based Truework integrates with payroll providers including Gusto, Zenefits and BambooHR, and enables mortgage providers and lenders (e.g. automotive, personal loans, and student financing) to verify and approve borrowers quickly within their own appli

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Andreessen Horowitz

AUGUST 9, 2022

As I reflect upon my experience building Bond Street (an SMB lending startup we sold to Goldman Sachs in 2017), one of the biggest challenges we faced was in scaling customer acquisition. In retrospect, there were two critical insights that … The post Leading With Software When Building A Lending Business appeared first on Andreessen Horowitz.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 9, 2022

Spin Technology , a data protection software vendor catering to enterprise clientele, today announced that it raised $16 million in a Series A round led by Blueprint Equity with participation from Santa Barbara Venture Partners and Blu Venture Investors. CEO Dmitry Dontov said that fresh capital — which values Spin at $55 million post-money — will be put toward supporting growth, expanding Spin’s software-as-a-service (SaaS) offerings, and growing the startup’s marketing,

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Andreessen Horowitz

AUGUST 9, 2022

Over the last two years, I’ve built and launched eight tiny internet projects. From apps to websites, most of them have flopped — but together, my ragtag group of projects might be considered ramen profitable. My last project, Paper Website, lets you start a blog using pen and paper. It was a weird idea, but. Read More. The post Why Developers Are Building So Many Side Projects appeared first on Future.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 9, 2022

Social media marketing firm Hootsuite says it has slashed its workforce by 30%. “We need to refocus our strategies to drive efficiency, growth and financial sustainability,” CEO Tom Keiser said in a statement sent to TechCrunch. The company offered no specifics on what exactly is changing about the business. It did not disclose the specific number of workers affected, nor would it say if they received any severance.

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Y Combinator

AUGUST 9, 2022

Welcome to the second edition of Learnings of a CEO. You can read the first edition here. Zapier was founded in 2012 by Wade Foster , Bryan Helmig , and Mike Knoop. The founders went through YC’s Summer 2012 batch and S18 Growth Program , and today, Zapier automates work by connecting with over 5,000 apps. The company has been profitable since 2014 and is valued at $5B – with 700 employees working remotely.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 9, 2022

Jonathan Martinez. Contributor. Share on Twitter. Jonathan Martinez is a former YouTuber, UC Berkeley alum and growth marketing nerd who's helped scale Uber, Postmates, Chime and various startups. More posts by this contributor. How to run growth marketing during a recession. What to look for when hiring a growth marketing agency. You’ve managed to acquire a million users.

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Entrepreneur - Entrepreneurs Category

AUGUST 9, 2022

Hayes Grooms IV, Head of Athlete Marketing at Dapper Labs, on how to get the world's biggest stars to partner with your business.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 9, 2022

If blockchain, cryptocurrency, decentralized finance (DeFi) and web3 get your entrepreneurial motor running, do not miss our TC Sessions: Crypto daylong deep dive on November 17 in Miami. We have special launch pricing on passes and exhibitor packages, and you can save a chunk of change. But don’t pussyfoot around — supplies are limited, running low and going fast.

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Andreessen Horowitz

AUGUST 9, 2022

… The post In Defense of Stablecoins appeared first on Andreessen Horowitz.

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