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EO Members Share Entrepreneurial Trends for the New Year

Entrepreneurs' Organization

We asked EO members to look ahead in 2023 and identify trends they see for entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship overall. We asked them to share the skills, mindset or tools that entrepreneurs would be wise to adopt to meet the moment. Here’s what they shared. Video pitching. I see an uptick in pitching via pre-recorded video. We used Loom to pre-record our pitch and share it with potential investors.

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Seraf’s Most Popular Early Stage Investing Content of 2022

The Seraf Compass

As a leading voice for professionalism in the early-stage investing community, Seraf provides extensive materials on all aspects of early stage investing. In keeping with our company philosophy, we believe investors in early stage companies should have access to best practices and professional tools to support the entrepreneurial community worldwide and achieve superior outcomes.

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Investors say web3 and hype are in for 2023, high valuations are out — maybe?

TechCrunch

This past year was tumultuous for venture investors, to say the least. The ecosystem watched as startup funding dried up , held its breath as a $32 billion venture-backed company evaporated almost overnight and witnessed one of the largest startup acquisitions of all time. Did you hear anyone yell “bingo?” Probably not. It’s unlikely that many investors came close to predicting what would play out in 2022.

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The Startup M&A Market Fell 94% Year over Year - But One Segment is Thriving

Tomasz Tunguz

The US startup M&A market in Q4 2022 was one of the quietest in the last 20 years. It rivals the dotcom bust & Global Financial Crisis for its paucity. In percentage terms, last quarter dropped the most since 2000, falling 94% year-over-year. US venture-backed M&A fell from $34.6b in Q4 2021 to a paltry $2.1b in Q4 2022. The total quantity of acquisitions demonstrated greater resilience shrinking by 56%, while the median acquisition value tumbled from $81m to $22m (-72%).

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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Outdated or absent analytics won’t cut it in today’s data-driven applications – not for your end users, your development team, or your business.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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Alterpacks’ commercialization drive gets boost with $1m funding

AsiaTechDaily

Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark. Username or Email Address. Password. Remember Me. No account yet? Register Materials technology startup Alterpacks closed its pre-seed funding round with $1 million in investments to further its commercialization drive. Alterpacks said it will use the fund to speed-ramp its food containers production and supply across key markets in Asia, Australia, and Europe.

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Lumotive raises $13m from USAA, Uniquest, Samsung Ventures

AsiaTechDaily

Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark. Username or Email Address. Password. Remember Me. No account yet? Register Lumotive , the developer of Light Control Metasurface (LCM ) beam steering chips that enables the next generation of 3D sensors, has announced that it secured additional investments of $13 million from its recent funding round. The additional cash came from USAA, Uniquest, and Samsung Ventures.

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Daily Crunch: Salesforce CEO admits ‘we hired too many people’ as company lays off +7,000 employees

TechCrunch

To get a roundup of TechCrunch’s biggest and most important stories delivered to your inbox every day at 3 p.m. PDT, subscribe here. Hello, and welcome to the middle of the week. CES is starting tomorrow, so bookmark TechCrunch’s dedicated CES page to catch up on all the happenings. Now, onto the news! — Christine. The TechCrunch Top 3. Another round of layoffs : Paul has the latest on what’s happening over at Salesforce.

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Visa study shows majority of SG consumers want more control of data

AsiaTechDaily

Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark. Username or Email Address. Password. Remember Me. No account yet? Register A recent study released by Visa has found that majority of Singaporean consumers want the option to control their data rather than leaving it up to the discretion of companies and government. According to the Consumer Data Confidence Research by Visa, almost 8 out of 10 of Singapore consumers want more control of data.

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When will IPOs return? The past may hold some clues

TechCrunch

Natalia Holgado Sanchez. Contributor. Natalia Holgado Sanchez is head of capital markets at Secfi , an equity planning, stock option financing and wealth management platform for startup executives and employees. I am not sure about you, but lately I’ve been hearing the same chatter from friends and colleagues at startups. It’s usually a version of: “Will my equity ever be worth something?”.

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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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The Product Founder’s Dilemma: Balancing Passion and Practicality

Entrepreneur's Handbook

Build thriving companies by seeking out the right resources and being open to feedback Photo by National Cancer Institute on Unsplash Product founders are a special breed of entrepreneurs driven by their passion for creating the perfect product. They pour their hearts and souls into their work and often sacrifice everything else to pursue their vision.

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Online grocery startup Kurly scraps IPO amid market uncertainty

TechCrunch

Kurly , a South Korean startup that provides next-day grocery delivery service, just announced that it has called off its plan to go public amid worsening economic situations that have put startups’ market debuts on hold. “We have decided to postpone listing on the Korea Exchange (KOSPI), considering market sentiment remained weak amid the global market uncertainties,” the company said in an emailed statement.

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3 Guaranteed Ways to Ruin Your Credibility and Doom Your Current and Future Businesses

Entrepreneur's Handbook

Entrepreneurs only get one reputation. Use it wisely. Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook ».

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[Innoviz in PR Newswire] Innoviz and Exwayz collaborate on Turnkey LiDAR-based perception solutions for global customers

OurCrowd

TEL AVIV, Israel and PARIS, Jan. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Innoviz Technologies (NASDAQ: INVZ) (the “Company” or “Innoviz”), a technology leader of high-performance, solid-state LiDAR sensors and perception software, announced today that it is collaborating with Exwayz, a Parisian deep-tech company developing real-time 3D LiDAR processing software to demonstrate new LiDAR-based perception solutions for various non-automotive applications.

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Monetizing Analytics Features

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.

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Burned by layoffs, tech workers are rethinking risk

TechCrunch

Tech isn’t as collegial as it used to be. Rocket ships are being unveiled as sputtering messes, mission-driven startups don’t feel so mission-oriented when responding to investor pressure, and widespread layoffs offer a loud reminder that jobs are breakable contracts, not sacrosanct vows. Over the past few months, thousands of employees from Meta , Twitter , Stripe , Amazon , DoorDash and countless other companies that don’t have the privilege of being household names are back on the job market.

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[C2A Security in PR Newswire] C2A Security partners with Valeo to enhance cybersecurity for the software defined vehicle

OurCrowd

JERUSALEM, Jan. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Valeo, a leading automotive supplier, and partner to automakers worldwide, and C2A Security, a leading provider of automated cybersecurity solutions for connected, autonomous, and electric vehicles announced today a strategic collaboration to enhance Valeo’s cybersecurity offerings on their products in development and continuous operations.

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Profet AI helps manufacturers build prediction models and industrial AI software

TechCrunch

Profet AI , a Taiwanese startup that makes auto machine learning software for manufacturers, announced today it has raised $5.6 million in Series A funding. The round was led by Darwin Ventures. Returning investors Hive Ventures, AUO and SVTI also participated, along with Harbinger VC and Jensen Capital Management. Founded in 2018, Profet AI’s customers include Foxconn, Advantech and ASE Group, and it says it doubled its revenue in 2022.

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From Startup Nonprofits to Major Players, the 6 Keys to Growth in 2023

StartupNation

In order to make an impact in the nonprofit sector, it is important for organizations to understand and… The post From Startup Nonprofits to Major Players, the 6 Keys to Growth in 2023 appeared first on StartupNation.

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

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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Last chance — Apply to present at TechCrunch Early Stage

TechCrunch

Time’s running out if you want a chance to show what you know at TechCrunch Early Stage on April 20 in Boston, Massachusetts. What’s that mean, exactly? It’s a shot at presenting your expert content to hundreds of bootstrapping entrepreneurs and fledgling founders at the beginning or very early stages of the startup journey. The search continues for game-changing, later-stage startup founders and ecosystem experts to help guide their path.

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Does Your HR Department Have Too Much Influence?

Red Rocket

We love our human resources departments. They do a lot of good inside a business. They recruit, train and onboard employees. They set up benefit plans. They create a strong company culture. But I've worked with a lot of human resources managers who have crossed the line from supporting the business to dictating the direction of the business. As the CEO, you need to ensure you know when it's happening and do your best to keep your business running the way you want it to.

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Read, which lets you measure how well a meeting is going, is now a Zoom Essential App

TechCrunch

Read , the app that lets meeting organizers read the virtual room and see how engaged (or not) participants are, is now one of Zoom’s Essential Apps. This means Zoom customers, Zoom One Pro Business and Business Plus users will have free access to Read’s premium features, like real-time and advanced meeting metrics, for 12 months. The app is also compatible with other video conferencing platform such as Google Meet, Microsoft Teams and Webex.

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PH fiber internet firm Converge gets Singapore license

AsiaTechDaily

Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark. Username or Email Address. Password. Remember Me. No account yet? Register Philippine-listed fiber internet provider Converge Information and Communications Technology Solutions, Inc (Converge) has received the greenlight to provide international connectivity services in Singapore through its wholly owned subsidiary, Converge ICT Singapore Pte.

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How To Package & Price Embedded Analytics

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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Product Science, which develops mobile app performance monitoring tools, lands $18M

TechCrunch

The performance of a mobile app can impact how customers perceive a brand. According to a survey from Dimensional Research sponsored by HP, 53% of app users who responded said they’ve uninstalled a mobile app with issues like lag, while 37% said that they hold an app responsible for performance problems. Given the pace of development, good performance isn’t always easy to maintain.

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[Medisafe in PR Newswire] Medisafe expands business solutions with new Software as a Medical Device (SaMD)

OurCrowd

BOSTON, Jan. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Medisafe, a leading digital therapeutics company specializing in medication engagement, is pleased to announce its Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) technology. This announcement comes just months after achieving ISO 13485:2016 certification, meeting quality management system parameters specific to medical devices, as well as ISO 27001:2013 certification, meeting IT security management system standards specific to medication and digital health platform

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Dear Sophie: How can I transfer my H-1B to my new startup in 2023?

TechCrunch

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: Do employees have to stop working until they get their EAD?

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[Aria Pharmaceuticals in PharmTech] Technology as a new evolution in fighting disease

OurCrowd

Scientists and researchers have made remarkable breakthroughs in basic science to better understand the complex pathology of many diseases today. Some of that progress is through utilizing technology to uncover new insights, and some of the progress is through the incalculable capacity of the human mind to analyze problems and find solutions. Read more here.

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ABM Evolution: How Top Marketers Are Using Account-Based Strategies

In times of economic uncertainty, account-based strategies are essential. According to several business analysts and practitioners, ABM is a necessity for creating more predictable revenue. Research shows that nearly three-quarters of marketers (74%) already have the resources needed to build successful ABM programs.