TechCrunch
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
Demo days at startup accelerators are a pretty big deal around here. These events aren’t just a chance to review the latest cohort of hopeful entrepreneurs — they also showcase the technology, products and services that will compete for VC and consumer attention over the next few years. You never know where a hit will come from, which is why these events capture our attention.
Feedough
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
Entrepreneurship is all about finding opportunities, converting them into a business, and taking risks while doing so. While many entrepreneurs find their motivation in money, challenges, creativity, or ego, some do find their motivation in solving the social problems a society might have. Such special entrepreneurs are social entrepreneurs. But what is social entrepreneurship, and what’s so social about it?
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TechCrunch
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
BeGreatTV , an online education platform featuring Black and brown instructors, recently closed a $450K pre-seed round from Stand Together Ventures Lab, Arlan Hamilton, Tiffany Haddish and others. The goal with BeGreatTV is to enable anyone to learn from talented Black and brown innovators and leaders, founder and CEO Cortney Woodruff told TechCrunch. “When you think of being a Black or brown person or individual who wants to learn from a Black or brown person, there’s nothing that really
Smart Hustle Magazine
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
No matter what stage your business is at, it’s never too soon to have a scaling-up strategy in place. It can always be amended as you go, but being mindful of where your business can use an efficiency boost will always be a winning strategy. Keep in mind, however, that this is not a guide to grow your business. This is a guide to increase the efficiency of your business as you grow.
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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 The tech market offers a wealth of technologies tailored for management, planning, and forecasting, replacing outdated pen-and-paper methods.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
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
When Laura Wittig and Liza Moiseeva met as guests on a podcast about sustainable fashion, they jibed so well together that they began one of their own: Good Together. Their show’s goal was to provide listeners with a place to learn how to be eco-conscious consumers, but with baby steps. Wittig thinks the non-judgmental environment (one that doesn’t knock on a consumer for not being zero-waste overnight) is the show’s biggest differentiator.
Startup Catalyst Brief brings together the best content for the entrepreneurial ecosystem from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
TechCrunch
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
This week, flexible workspace operator (and one-time unicorn) Knotel announced it had filed for bankruptcy and that its assets were being acquired by investor and commercial real estate brokerage Newmark for a reported $70 million. Knotel designed, built and ran custom headquarters for companies. It then managed the spaces with “flexible” terms. In March 2020, it was reportedly valued at $1.6 billion.
Entrepreneur's Handbook
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
A tale around the myth of sunk costs. Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook ».
TechCrunch
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
Tickr , an app that allows U.K. consumers to make financial investments based on their impact on society and the environment, has secured £2.5 million ($3.4 million) in funding lead by Ada Ventures , a VC which focuses on “impact” startups. The cash will be used for product development, expanding the user base, and eventually taking Tickr into other European countries from its current U.K. base.
Entrepreneur's Handbook
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
The total breakdown. Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook ».
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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
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
Twinco Capital , a Madrid and Amsterdam-based startup making it easier to access supply chain finance, has raised €3 million in funding. Leading the round is Spanish VC fund Mundi Ventures, with participation from previous backer Finch Capital and several unnamed angels. Twinco Capital also has a debt facility with the Spanish investment bank EBN Banco de Negocios, which is common for any type of lending company.
Dream It
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
In our latest Securetech newsletter, we gave you a list of the top 5 doses of 2020, specifically for security startups. In case you missed it, here’s the list. Subscribe to the Securetech newsletter here so you won’t miss any company updates, announcements, or upcoming newsletters! How to Get a CISO to Buy Your Product Security startups need to know these 5 pro tips on how to sell a CISO.
Entrepreneurs' Organization
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
To help entrepreneurs achieve their full potential, EO provides programmes that inspire transformational growth in the lives of its members. To kick off the new year with intention and energy, EO offered Jumpstart January. The 21-day challenge offered two tracks: The Run Lab or The Social Influencer Lab. Each featured learning opportunities ranging from case-study workgroups and self-paced learning to large keynote webinars and intimate Q&As with subject matter experts.
OurCrowd
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
As enterprises continue to transition operations to the digital sphere, security has become a key driver for the acceleration of cloud computing adoption. Following the steep rise in ransomware attacks we’ve seen in 2021 on enterprise cloud environments, many organizations are leaving their data vulnerable to attack. Read more here. The post [Hub Security in GeeKTime] Have you heard about Confidential Computing?
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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.
A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
My friend Joseph and his wife Mikayla have started a dairy farm called Fresh Start Farm. They will be using regenerative grazing techniques. Mikayla writes on her Kickstarter , “Regenerative agriculture refers to farming practices that reverse climate change by sequestering carbon from the atmosphere and improving the water cycle. I plan on dividing the pasture into smaller paddocks that allow me to move the cows in a way that maximizes soil and root recovery.
Dream It
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
We did a previous dose on 5 things investors wish startups knew. Go here if you missed it. Well, that didn’t cover everything. Managing Partner, Steve Barsh , sat down to give us 5 MORE things investors wish startups knew. Keep reading for some more of the most common mistakes startups make when pitching and for Steve’s tips on how to fix them. 1. Share your unique insight What did you discover that sets you apart from other startups?
TechCrunch
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
Robinhood has shown an impressive ability to raise enormous amounts of capital in the past few weeks to ensure it has the funds needed to allow users to trade and, presumably, provide it with enough cash until it goes public. Raising $3.4 billion so quickly is an extraordinary feat. But how the company managed to get investors to wire money with such alacrity has been a curiosity; what about Robinhood was so compelling that giving it a multi-billion dollar injection was such an obvious decision?
Smart Hustle Magazine
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
Attracting customers and making them loyal to your brand can sometimes be an uphill battle. Smart Hustle Marketing Conference 2021 is all set to provide you with the best strategies and insights from leaders to grow your business. Hosted and produced by the bestselling author and global speaker, Ramon Ray, Smart Hustle Marketing Conference is scheduled to be live on Wed.
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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
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
Before he was a partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners, Gaurav Gupta had his eye on Grafana Labs, the company that supports open-source analytics platform Grafana. But Raj Dutt, Grafana’s co-founder and CEO, played hard to get. This week on Extra Crunch Live , the duo explained how they came together for Grafana’s Series A — and eventually, its Series B.
StartupNation
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
On this morning’s WJR Business Beat, Jeff discusses a recently released study by Verizon, which highlights the corporate office jargon that irks Americans the most. Topping the list as most favored office jargon? “Big picture.” Coming in very last on the list of least favored phrases? “Behind the 8 ball.” Tune in to this morning’s Business Beat to learn more about Verizon’s study on office jargon: Tune in to News/Talk 760 AM WJR weekday mornings at 7:11
OurCrowd
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
The Freightos Baltic Global Container Index (FBX) climbed 21% this month to an FBX-high of $4,077/FEU, a 162% increase annually. Read more here. The post [Freightos in Hellenic Shipping News] Freightos Baltic Global Container Index (FBX) climbs 21% appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.
TechCrunch
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
Djamo , a financial super app for consumers in Francophone Africa, is the first startup from Ivory Coast to get backing from Y Combinator. While there has been a huge profusion of financial services that have emerged in recent years in Africa, Djamo’s mission is to try to plug one specific and a very underserved gap in Francophone Africa. In the region, less than 25% of adults have bank accounts as the focus for banks remains the top 10-20% wealthiest customers.
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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
OurCrowd
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
When it went public July 2, Lemonade Inc. (NYSE: LMND) disrupted the traditional insurance model by offering its customers complete transparency and more control over their insurance policies. Read more here. The post [Lemonade in Yahoo Finance] How Lemonade Is Disrupting The Insurance Industry appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.
OurCrowd
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
WASHINGTON , Feb. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Arcadia, a monthly subscription service that connects renters and homeowners across the US to wind and solar energy through their utility accounts, today announced a new partnership with Biogen, a pioneer in neuroscience, that will offer all US-based Biogen employees access to 100% renewable energy in their homes.
OurCrowd
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
As a long-time food industry exec, BlueNalu President and CEO Lou Cooperhouse knew there were established food industry techniques his company could borrow from when building cell-based seafood. Read more here. The post [BlueNalu in The Spoon] Podcast: BlueNalu CEO on Building a Cell-Based Fish Tech Company appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.
OurCrowd
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
A new futuristic mode of transportation could one day eliminate snowy commutes and other hazards extreme weather poses to traveling by safely zooming passengers through underground tubes to their destinations at unheard-of high speeds. Read more here. The post [Virgin Hyperloop One in Yahoo! News] Futuristic (and really fast!) mode of travel would eliminate weather delays appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.
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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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