INBIA

APRIL 18, 2022

The post Things to Consider When Launching an Accelerator Program appeared first on InBIA.

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Andreessen Horowitz

APRIL 18, 2022

Today, we officially launched the a16z START program , which fuels founders at the earliest stages of company-building with 1:1 support, network introductions, and up to $1M in funding. Powered by the a16z seed fund in collaboration with partners investing … The post Introducing a16z START appeared first on Andreessen Horowitz.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 18, 2022

For over a year, Andreessen Horowitz has quietly piloted its own take on an accelerator for early-stage entrepreneurs, and today, the firm announced the program’s official debut. In exchange for an unannounced percentage of ownership, “a16z START” will offer early-stage founders up to $1 million in venture capital. The checks are backed by a $400 million seed fund , which closed in August 2021.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

APRIL 18, 2022

High-level customer service keeps customers coming back. Repeat clients will make your business thrive and grow. In addition, well-established small and medium-sized companies retain and attract new buyers, expand the sales funnel, and increase conversions. In other words, there is a positive correlation between SMB customer service and business success.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 18, 2022

Zambian card issuing fintech Union54 has raised $12 million in a seed extension round led by Tiger Global. Other participating investors in this financing round include existing ones such as Vibe VC and new investors Earl Grey Capital and Packy Mccormick’s Not Boring Capital. It’s been only six months since Union54, whose API allows African software companies to issue and manage their debit cards without needing a bank or third-party processor, announced its seed round of $3 million,

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TechCrunch

APRIL 18, 2022

CoinDCX has doubled its valuation to $2.15 billion (post-money) in eight months following a fresh $135 million funding, it said today, as the Indian cryptocurrency exchange looks to aggressively expand its product offerings and talent base, including some to double down on compliances in the world’s second largest internet market. Steadview and existing backer Pantera co-led CoinDCX’s Series D financing, the firm said.

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Deskmag

APRIL 18, 2022

How are coworking spaces in Ukraine reacting to the war? The team of the space management software andcards, based in Ukraine, compiled a few true stories from coworking space entrepreneurs in Kyiv, Ternopil, Vinnytsia, and Lviv to give you an idea of how life is in Ukraine right now.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 18, 2022

Rebecca Mitchem. Contributor. Share on Twitter. Rebecca Mitchem is a partner at Neotribe Ventures , which invests in early- to growth-stage companies developing breakthrough technologies. She co-manages Ignite, a $90 million fund focused on growth-stage companies across industries including computational biology, enterprise security, blockchain technologies, clean tech and more.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

APRIL 18, 2022

Tips for becoming a VC from Michael Kim of Cendana Capital (a “fund of funds” that backs emerging venture firms). Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook ».

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TechCrunch

APRIL 18, 2022

Steve Blank. Contributor. Share on Twitter. Steve Blank is a founding faculty at the Gordian Knot Center for National Security Innovation at Stanford University, an adjunct professor at Stanford and a senior fellow for innovation at Columbia University. More posts by this contributor. The US must harness the power of Silicon Valley to spur military innovation.

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AsiaTechDaily

APRIL 18, 2022

Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register South Korea is one of the most thriving economy in Asia. The country is home to global corporates like LG, Samsung, and Hyundai and is a breeding ground for innovative startups, entrepreneurship, and technology. Every year, South Korea opens its doors, inviting global startups and entrepreneurs to develop and grow their businesses in the region.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 18, 2022

The alternative protein space is hot, hot, hot as evidenced by both the number of companies developing products and the venture capital going into the space. Investment into alternative proteins, for example, plant-based meats and dairy substitutes was $5 billion in 2021, according to both the Good Food Institute and Crunchbase data. The latest company to attract venture capital is Nowadays , a company founded in San Francisco in 2020 as a Public Benefit Corporation by Max Elder and Dominik Grab

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APRIL 18, 2022

Novel Treatments for Hearing Loss. Collaboration and licensing agreement to advance novel therapies for sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL), where there are currently no approved pharmacological therapies. OKLAHOMA CITY–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Autigen, a biotechnology portfolio company of the pharmaceutical accelerator, Ascend BioVentures, developing novel treatments for hearing loss, announced today that it has signed a research collaboration and license agreement with Boehringer Ingelheim t

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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

APRIL 18, 2022

The value of later-stage startups is in decline, data indicate. This particular market movement isn’t a surprise, but the scale of the contraction is worth noting. Forge Global, a secondary market for private-company shares, “said the prices of companies on its platform had fallen 19.9% in February and March compared with the fourth quarter of last year,” the Financial Times reports.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

APRIL 18, 2022

Timing is one of the most important factors in a successful customer acquisition strategy Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook ».

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Andreessen Horowitz

APRIL 18, 2022

Today we submitted a comment letter objecting to the SEC’s proposed definition of an exchange as overbroad and likely to inhibit web3 innovation. Specifically, our comment seeks clarification that it does not apply to DeFi protocols, and asserts that it … The post a16z Crypto’s Comment on SEC Exchange Act Proposal appeared first on Andreessen Horowitz.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

APRIL 18, 2022

Similar to how Steve Jobs was ousted from Apple, I was ousted from freelancing on Upwork. So I went to Fiverr and made ~$18k since January. Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook ».

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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.

A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

APRIL 18, 2022

6529 is one of the top NFT collectors in the world and last week he launched the first destination in an Open Metaverse that he is encouraging people to develop along with him. That destination is the 6529 Museum District and you can visit it here. When you arrive you will see this map which gives you a sense of what is there right now. All of these museums are fun to visit, but I particularly recommend: – Genesis. – Sunshine Square. – Imagined Worlds. – General Assembly.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

APRIL 18, 2022

Anyone can learn the skills to connect with absolute strangers at business events Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook ».

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OurCrowd

APRIL 18, 2022

Every day, the global market grows increasingly competitive. Organizations struggle to stay ahead of the competition and accelerate business goals. Read more here. The post [Sotero in Forbes] Protecting the real target: data-focused security in the era of commoditized malware appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

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Andreessen Horowitz

APRIL 18, 2022

This is an excerpt from Zero to IPO: Over $1 Trillion of Actionable Advice from the World’s Most Successful Entrepreneurs by Frederic Kerrest, pp. 164-171, (McGraw Hill, April 2022). Kerrest co-founded Okta – an enterprise identity management company – in 2009 and currently serves as its executive vice chairperson and chief operating officer. I’ve heard a lot.

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Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr

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OurCrowd

APRIL 18, 2022

Stellar Cyber, the innovator of Open XDR, and CYRISMA, a fast-growing provider of a security risk assessment and management ecosystem, today announced a partnership under which CYRISMA now is fully integrated into the Stellar Cyber Open XDR platform. Read more here. . The post [Stellar Cyber in AP News] Stellar Cyber partners with CYRISMA to integrate risk management into its Open XDR platform appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

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Tomasz Tunguz

APRIL 18, 2022

Revenue, Revenue_USD, Revenue_new, rev2, customer_revenue. Do you recognize these? They might be the column names you might find in your BI or analytics tool. Which is the one to use? You pick Revenue_new (it’s new, after all!) and proceed with your analysis. A few minutes into the meeting with the sales team, the group startles: the data doesn’t match their expectations.

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OurCrowd

APRIL 18, 2022

MHI, the top trade association in the material handling and supply chain industry, recently recognized Phantom Auto, the leading provider of remote operation software for logistics vehicles, as the winner of the 2022 MHI Innovation Award for Best New Product. Read more here. The post [Phantom Auto in AP News] Phantom wins the 2022 MHI Innovation Award for Best New Product by enabling drivers to work remotely appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

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Feedough

APRIL 18, 2022

Media coverage is one of the most effective tools in. Read more. The post What Is A Press Release? – Importance, Types, & Examples appeared first on Feedough.

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