Wed.Mar 18, 2020

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We’re Entering the Stay-Home Economy. Here are 10 Industries That Will Be Winners

Entrepreneurs' Organization

The below article is part of Robert Glazer’s LinkedIn Newsletter series and originally appeared on Glazer’s LinkedIn page. He is the founder and CEO of Acceleration Partners , an affiliation marketing company. As COVID-19 spreads globally, many countries—including the United States—are mandating extreme social distancing measures. People are being urged to work remotely, schools have been canceled for weeks at a time and public gatherings are being discouraged, if not prohibited.

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Welcoming New Partner and Global Digital Transformation Expert Flavio Dias as We Step Up Our Presence in Brazil

500

I first met Flavio in 2013, when he co-invested alongside 500 Startups in Olist, one of Brazil’s largest online marketplaces–which recently raised a Series C round. Olist’s founder was in our San Francisco accelerator program, and in his next round of funding turned to Flavio, who was then president of Walmart.com in Brazil. He became instrumental in building Olist’s name.

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innovating infection prevention: five startups slowing the spread of disease worldwide

Venture Well

We’re highlighting VentureWell-supported innovators that are innovating infection prevention to end the spread of diseases worldwide. The post innovating infection prevention: five startups slowing the spread of disease worldwide appeared first on VentureWell.

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SIX PA STARTUPS RECEIVED AN INVESTMENT FROM BEN FRANKLIN TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS

Ben Franklin Technology Partners

STATE COLLEGE, PA – Every year, dozens of PA startups get their start with Ben Franklin Technology Partners. The largest early-stage investor in the region, Ben Franklin provides investment capital and business support services to emerging tech-entrepreneurs and small manufacturers located in central and northern Pennsylvania. www.cnp.benfranklin.org.

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Digitalization: 5 Tech Updates That Will Help You Survive The Recession & Thrive

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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New Faces At USV

A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

We onboarded our new analyst team over the last few weeks at USV. As is our tradition, they have each written a “hello world” blog post on usv.com introducing themselves. They are: David. Hannah. Hanel. I can’t imagine how hard and surreal it must be to join a new firm just as we are all starting to work from home. So they are going to be challenged getting out of the gate more than prior analyst teams, but I am confident that each of them will rise to the challenge and we are

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In the News: Join our Wednesday Webinar on coronavirus: Challenges & Innovation in the tech sector

OurCrowd

Alongside governments around the globe, Israel is taking strict social distancing measures in the face of the COVID-19 global health emergency. The startup nation is also utilizing its strengths to tackle the coronavirus – read about Israel’s ingenuity in response to the pandemic. To remind you, I will be hosting a webinar this Wednesday, March 18th at 6 PM Israel, 12 PM New York, 9 AM San Francisco , alongside OurCrowd’s medical venture partner Morris Laster, about the impac

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Stop the Merry-Go-Round, I Want to Get Off: An Introduction to Angels and Exits

The Seraf Compass

My heart skipped a beat when I glanced at my iPhone and noticed an email with the subject line of “URGENT: Shareholder Consent Needed.” More often than not, these emails are an indicator of bad news. After reading the email, my anxiety turned into elation.

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Tools and Tips for Working Remotely From 500 & GitLab

500

On March 16th, 500 had the opportunity to lead a chat with Darren Murph, the Head of Working Remote at GitLab. Due to the novel COVID-19 virus, many companies are adapting their workforces to be partially, if not completely, remote. GitLab is currently one of the largest all-remote companies with the world, and we love just how transparent they have been regarding best practices and company policies.

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[Zoomcar in Express Computer] Zoomcar Accelerates Towards ‘Smarter’ Cars With Technology As Fuel

OurCrowd

A popular alternative to renting cars with a driver, Zoomcar’s self drive rented cars have become smarter with technologies that are AI powered. Read more here. The post [Zoomcar in Express Computer] Zoomcar Accelerates Towards ‘Smarter’ Cars With Technology As Fuel appeared first on OurCrowd.

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The Big Payoff of Application Analytics

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.

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Video - Masterminds and Loneliness While Working from Home

Smart Hustle Magazine

Working from home is new for some of us and not so new for others. I've been working from home for years. But if you're not used to working from home it can be lonely and unhealthy. Maybe you're used to working at a co-working space, going to a small office or even going to a local coffee shop. Now you can't do that. Every Wednesday, at 4pm EST, I host a HelloAlice Facebook Live video.

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Edition #23: Benjamin Dyett

GCUC

Here at GCUC we are immensely fortunate to cross paths and work with so many amazing people. Through our work, we’ve cultivated a global. The post Edition #23: Benjamin Dyett appeared first on GCUC Community.

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[Honeybook in Greenwich Time] How to Save Your Consulting Business by Shifting Online

OurCrowd

HoneyBook is an integrated project management, proposal, billing and invoicing software designed to help you automate various operational processes. Read more here. The post [Honeybook in Greenwich Time] How to Save Your Consulting Business by Shifting Online appeared first on OurCrowd.

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[Tyto Care in Wired] TytoCare TytoHome Medical Kit

OurCrowd

The Tyto device is a small, square device that is three inches on each side and two inches deep, and sits with a satisfying weight in the palm of your hand. Read more here. The post [Tyto Care in Wired] TytoCare TytoHome Medical Kit appeared first on OurCrowd.

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PE Mastery: CAPTARGET's Playbook for Quality Lead Flow

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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[TechSee in VentureBeat] How AR and remote video could assist technical support teams during the coronavirus outbreak

OurCrowd

TechSee, an Israeli startup with big-name backers such as Salesforce, has announced that it’s making its virtual assistance platform available for free to a broad array of vital public bodies in Italy, France, and Spain — where the COVID-19 pandemic is particularly rampant — among other European countries. Read more here. The post [TechSee in VentureBeat] How AR and remote video could assist technical support teams during the coronavirus outbreak appeared first on OurCrowd.

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