The Seraf Compass
JUNE 26, 2019
? When entrepreneurs seek out angel investors, the majority are looking for financial capital. Very few entrepreneurs understand the importance of finding smart investors who will invest both Financial and Human Capital. Read on for a look at what roles angel investors can perform for a startup company.
Dream It
JUNE 26, 2019
After you pitch your startup to venture investors or to potential customers, if they have any interest in what you’re doing, they’ll almost always ask you questions. And, if you’re like most founders, you’ll immediately start to answer their questions with enthusiasm and zeal. But what happens when you get a question that trips you up? What if an investor asks you a question that you’d rather avoid or feel the need to explain thoroughly?
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Entrepreneurs' Organization
JUNE 26, 2019
Have you ever wondered where you’d have the best chance at start-up success in the APAC region? Researchers at ValueChampion analyzed publically available economic data—including the cost of doing business, business environment and quality of labor force—in order to rank the top 12 countries for entrepreneurs. The original article appeared on ValueChampion’s blog here. .
Forward Cities
JUNE 26, 2019
Reflections on measurement and definitions for evaluation – Part 1. By Stacey Williams, PhD, MPH. Director of Evaluation, Forward Cities. Inclusive Innovation. Innovation is a hallmark of a vibrant society and is often most visible in the form of entrepreneurship. In the United States, a long history of strategic disinvestment and unequal access to resources (e.g., systematic racism and sexism) have led to extreme differences in the opportunity to achieve the American dream of prosperity a
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OurCrowd
JUNE 26, 2019
Innoviz was featured in Fast Company’s most innovative companies of 2019 in the Middle East section. Read more here. The post [Innoviz in Fast Company] Most Innovative Companies: Innoviz appeared first on OurCrowd.
Startup Catalyst Brief brings together the best content for the entrepreneurial ecosystem from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC
JUNE 26, 2019
If you are feeling a little low on energy and want a pick me up, go to a high school graduation. You could simply crash any graduation, you don’t need to know anyone graduating. They are such feel good events. I went to the AFSE graduation yesterday. This is the fourth glass that has graduated from AFSE and I think I have been able to attend every graduation.
OurCrowd
JUNE 26, 2019
Beyond Meat was featured in Fast Company’s most innovative companies of 2019 in the food section. Read more here. The post [Beyond Meat in Fast Company] Most Innovative Companies: Beyond Meat appeared first on OurCrowd.
Y Combinator
JUNE 26, 2019
Dan Hockenmaier is the founder of the growth strategy firm Basis One. Prior to Basis One he was the Director of Growth Marketing at Thumbtack. You can learn more at BasisOne.com. Gustaf Alströmer is a Partner at YC. Prior to YC he was the Product Lead for Growth at Airbnb. You can find Dan on Twitter @danhockenmaier and Gustaf is @gustaf. Topics. 00:20 – Dan’s most unpopular advice. 1:15 – What growth strategies do people jump on too soon?
OurCrowd
JUNE 26, 2019
Sight Diagnostics was ranked first in Fast Company’s most innovative companies of 2019 in the Middle East section. Read more here. The post [Sight Diagnostics in Fast Company] Most Innovative Companies: Sight Diagnostics 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.
NZ Entrepreneur
JUNE 26, 2019
The candidate interviews are done, you’ve made the decision on the right person for the role, and they’ve accepted the job offer. Good news. Now you can start planning your new employee’s successful integration to the company. Ideally. I say that because there are plenty of businesses whose approach to bringing new hires on board isn’t at all organised or formal.
Continuations
JUNE 26, 2019
One of the reasons I get a fair bit of reading done is that I avoid watching lots of television. On a flight to Germany last week though, I got sucked into watching Babylon Berlin. The series is set in Berlin in the 1920s and is incredibly atmospheric with a rich historical background that is worth learning about. The song and dance scene above is set at the Moka Efti club, which actually existed , as did many of the historical figures in the series.
OurCrowd
JUNE 26, 2019
Tevel Aerobotics Technologies, one of two-dozen start-ups presenting their agricultural solutions to potential partners on Tuesday, is currently testing its fleet of autonomous airborne robots for fruit harvesting. Read more here. The post [Tevel in The Jerusalem Post] Israelis Shaping the Future of Agriculture Attract International Attention appeared first on OurCrowd.
OurCrowd
JUNE 26, 2019
The Business Intelligence Group today announced that ThetaRay has won the 2019 Fortress Cyber Security Awards in the Software & Applications – Analytics category. Read more here. The post [ThetaRay in PR Newswire] ThetaRay Wins 2019 Fortress Cyber Security Award 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.
OurCrowd
JUNE 26, 2019
Virgin Hyperloop One (VHO), the only hyperloop company in the world to successfully test its technology at scale, was on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. today to showcase its industry-leading technology to members of Congress and federal stakeholders at its event “Hyperloop On The Hill,” as the company continues to broaden support of its revolutionary transportation technology.
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