Smart Hustle Magazine
JUNE 23, 2021
To say the past year was tough would be an understatement –– the pandemic completely uprooted our lives, flipped entire industries upside down and forced many SMBs to rethink their entire business strategy. As the vaccine rollout speeds up and the world starts to return to some semblance of normalcy, we’re finally seeing a light at the end of the tunnel.
StartupNation
JUNE 23, 2021
Consumers have changed and evolved, and it’s imperative that your content marketing efforts reflect their current needs. Deloitte’s 2021 Global Marketing Trends reports the trends that can help organizations connect, engage and grow in our post-pandemic era, which include: Purpose : Knowing why and who you’re serving. Agility : How agile is your strategy?
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TechCrunch
JUNE 23, 2021
Vercel , the company behind the popular open-source Next.js React framework, today announced that it has raised a $102 million Series C funding round led by Bedrock Capital. Existing investors Accel, CRV, Geodesic Capital, Greenoaks Capital and GV also participated in this round, together with new investors 8VC, Flex Capital, GGV, Latacora, Salesforce Ventures and Tiger Global.
Smart Hustle Magazine
JUNE 23, 2021
A consortium of industry leaders including America’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC), GoSmallBiz.com, Intuit (NASDAQ: INTU), Lendio, Mastercard (NYSE: MA), Roll by ADP, Thryv (NASDAQ: THRY), and YouMail have teamed up to create “ Launchpad America ” – a unique initiative aimed to equip entrepreneurs with the necessary resources and mentorship needed to start and grow new businesses.
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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 The tech market offers a wealth of technologies tailored for management, planning, and forecasting, replacing outdated pen-and-paper methods.
TechCrunch
JUNE 23, 2021
Five-year old self-driving truck startup Embark Trucks Inc. said Wednesday it would merge with special purpose acquisition company Northern Genesis Acquisition Corp. II in a deal valued at $5.2 billion. Embark takes a different approach to autonomous trucking: As opposed to manufacturing and operating a fleet of trucks themselves, which is the route rival TuSimple is taking, Embark offers its AV software as a service.
Startup Catalyst Brief brings together the best content for the entrepreneurial ecosystem from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
TechCrunch
JUNE 23, 2021
Lower , an Ohio-based home finance platform, announced today it has raised $100 million in a Series A funding round led by Accel. This round is notable for a number of reasons. First off, it’s a large Series A even by today’s standards. The financing also marks the previously bootstrapped Lower’s first external round of funding in its seven-year history.
Entrepreneur's Handbook
JUNE 23, 2021
The paradox of business ideas, and how to make real progress. Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook ».
TechCrunch
JUNE 23, 2021
Turning the page from the early-stage venture capital market to the super late-stage exit market, this morning we’re talking about endpoint security company SentinelOne’s IPO in the context of Sprinklr’s own. We’ll have more on the public offering market later today when Doximity and Confluent price their respective IPOs after the close of trading.
Angel Capital Association
JUNE 23, 2021
By: Kevin Learned, Partner of Loon Creek Capital The pros and cons of convertible notes have been thoroughly documented. However, the tax consequences of a convertible note have not been explored in as much depth. This blog post is an attempt to document the adverse tax effects that have surprised some investors. Convertible notes are a popular instrument for raising early-stage capital.
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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.
TechCrunch
JUNE 23, 2021
Aircall has raised a $120 million Series D round led by Goldman Sachs Asset Management. Following today’s funding round, the company has reached unicorn status, which means it has a valuation above $1 billion — this is the 16th French unicorn. The startup has been building a cloud-based phone system for call centers, support lines and sales teams. It integrates with Salesforce, HubSpot, Zendesk, Slack, Intercom and other popular CRM, support and communication systems.
OurCrowd
JUNE 23, 2021
VENTURA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ultrafast 3D printing pioneer, Nexa3D, was awarded “Best in Class” for machines in processes at the Innovations Awards at the AM Tech Forum on June 17, 2021. The event, hosted by ASME (The American Society of Mechanical Engineers) celebrates innovations in additive manufacturing (AM) and product discovery.
TechCrunch
JUNE 23, 2021
Thoughtful and high-quality product design is no longer optional. Gone are the days that a startup could launch with a bare-bones app or website. The demand side of the design equation has only grown — consumers are used to beautiful, intuitive products — while the supply side is struggling to keep up. How are startups supposed to educate themselves in product design, hire the right people for those positions and think about product design as a core piece of their business?
StartupNation
JUNE 23, 2021
On today’s Business Beat, Jeff discusses the reemergence of business travel post-pandemic. In fact, 96% of business travelers say they’re both ready and willing to travel in the next year, according to a survey from SAP Concur. Tune in to the Business Beat, below, to learn more about how business travel is now becoming more lauded than ever: “You know, the bottom line is that there is nothing like meeting face-to-face to close a big deal or to establish a new important business
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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.
TechCrunch
JUNE 23, 2021
Sylvain Kalache. Contributor. Share on Twitter. Sylvain Kalache is the co-founder of Holberton , an edtech company training digital talent in more than 10 countries. An entrepreneur and software engineer, he has worked in the tech industry for more than a decade. Part of the team that led SlideShare to be acquired by LinkedIn, he has written for CIO and VentureBeat.
Entrepreneur's Handbook
JUNE 23, 2021
Culture is an experience, not a policy Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook ».
TechCrunch
JUNE 23, 2021
For all that’s said about fundraising and working alongside investors, rarely do we get to see founders and their investors in candid conversation with one another. Extra Crunch Live is changing that. On the weekly live show, we sit down with founders and the VCs who funded them to talk about how they came together on the deal, what stood out about the other party that led to their commitment and how they operate today.
OurCrowd
JUNE 23, 2021
If you’re dreaming of retiring in North Carolina, one mountain town may be the best place to settle down, a new report finds. Hendersonville ranks No. 1 on a list of North Carolina cities that offer the best quality of life for retirees, results published this month show. The city of about 14,000 people is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, roughly 25 miles south of Asheville.
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Think your customers will pay more for data visualizations in your application? Five years ago, they may have. But today, dashboards and visualizations have become table stakes. Turning analytics into a source of revenue means integrating advanced features in unique, hard-to-steal ways. Download this white paper to discover which features will differentiate your application and maximize the ROI of your analytics.
TechCrunch
JUNE 23, 2021
Amazon revolutionized one-click shopping, and it has a nearly $2 trillion market cap to show for the effort. Now, a 10-person startup founded by JD Maresco, who previously cofounded the public safety app Citizen, says it plans to make it a lot easier for retailers who sell directly to their customers to make re-ordering their products just as fast and simple through its QR codes.
OurCrowd
JUNE 23, 2021
enVerid Systems, a provider of indoor air quality and energy efficiency solutions, announced that former Massachusetts Congressman Joe Kennedy III has joined its board of directors. Read more here. The post [enVerid in Wicked Local] enVerid Systems welcomes new member to its board of directors appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.
TechCrunch
JUNE 23, 2021
Hello and welcome back to Equity, TechCrunch’s venture capital-focused podcast, where we unpack the numbers behind the headlines. For this week’s deep dive Danny , Alex , and a bunch of the TechCrunch crew took on the recent happenings in the world of bitcoin. In a break from our regular format, we recorded live from a Twitter Space — it’s like a Clubhouse, but closer to where your social network is — so the audio quality is not going to be Utterly Perfect.
OurCrowd
JUNE 23, 2021
Dr. Yehuda Naveh is the Co-founder and CTO of Classiq. Before Classiq, he focused on CAD technologies and quantum computing at IBM Research. Read more here. The post [Classiq in Forbes] Quantum Software Development Is Still In Its Infancy appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.
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TechCrunch
JUNE 23, 2021
Rob Hudock. Contributor. Rob Hudock is an experienced litigator focusing his 20-plus years in practice on helping companies recruit the best talent available while avoiding distracting workplace issues or lawsuits. Successfully selling a business has much to do with timing. For many entrepreneurs, it’s the high-stakes end game where they cash out and reap the rewards of their efforts.
OurCrowd
JUNE 23, 2021
VANCOUVER, British Columbia–(BUSINESS WIRE)–SaNOtize Research and Development Corporation (“SaNOtize” or “the company”) announced that it has received approval from Health Canada to proceed with enrollment of volunteers in Phase III trials following earlier positive Phase II results for its Nitric Oxide Nasal Spray (NONS) for the prevention and early treatment of COVID-19 and its variants.
TechCrunch
JUNE 23, 2021
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: Is it possible to expand our startup in the US?
OurCrowd
JUNE 23, 2021
NEW YORK, June 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — DailyPay, the industry-leading technology platform that’s disrupting the financial system, is expanding its technology partnership with UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group), a leading global provider of HCM, payroll, HR service delivery, and workforce management solutions. Read more here. The post [DailyPay in PR Newswire] Dailypay Expands UKG Technology Partnership to Help Even More Businesses Support Employee Financial Wellness appeared first on OurCr
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Just by embedding analytics, app owners can charge 24% more for their product. How much value could you add? This framework from Software Pricing Partners explains how application enhancements can extend your product offerings. You’ll learn: How to take a disciplined approach to pricing The three elements of the Packaging Decision Framework Ways to structure your new embedded analytics offering Download the White Paper to learn about How To Package & Price Embedded Analytics.
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