Tue.Oct 06, 2020

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merging biology and innovation studies for under-resourced students: a Q&A with Adrienne Williams of West Virginia University

Venture Well

Adrienne Williams from West Virginia University works to expand access to entrepreneurial mentorship opportunities for science and biology for under-resourced students. The post merging biology and innovation studies for under-resourced students: a Q&A with Adrienne Williams of West Virginia University appeared first on VentureWell.

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How one YLAI Professional Fellow unlocks potential through mentorship in Antigua and Barbuda

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

By Caroline Sachdeva. “I believe each individual is unique and possesses greatness within them,” says Janese Henderson. Janese, a 2017 YLAI Professional Fellow, is the founder of Jan’s Empowerment Institute (JEI) in Antigua and Barbuda. She works tirelessly to aid in the development of the full potential of her community and empower others to find economic independence.

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The Ultimate UBI Global Membership Guide

UBI Global

How to make the most out of the UBI Global innovation intelligence community We’ve all been there – you join a gym or online group and it goes okay. But it’s not great. You feel like you should be more actively involved and reaping more of the benefits. It makes sense, but it can be […]. The post The Ultimate UBI Global Membership Guide appeared first on UBI Global.

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How Startups Can Successfully Turn Their Existing Product into a New Offering

StartupNation

You’ve spent the majority of 2020 being told that you must adapt to the pandemic’s new economic landscape in order to stay afloat. Acknowledging this fact is easy: putting it into action in a way that promotes long-term business success, that’s the hard part. While companies across the globe were forced to lay off staff and cut expenditures when the crisis hit, many missed an opportunity to creatively augment or repurpose their existing offerings to serve a new audience and solve a new problem.

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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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The Tory Burch Foundation Fellowship Program is Accepting Applications

Smart Hustle Magazine

More and more women are starting their own companies. Whether it's from the urge to be their own boss, follow a passion, or create a schedule that's more family-friendly, the reasons are endless. But attaining the right resources, funds, and support can be an uphill battle. Therefore, many women have a hard time getting their company off the ground.

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NetSuite Ramps Up To Meet Rapid Change and Uncertainty

Smart Hustle Magazine

Yesterday, NetSuite cofounder Evan Goldberg briefed journalists on how NetSuite is evolving to meet the needs of its customers. CRM, ecommerce, inventory and people management have always been important. However, this year they're more important than ever. Companies, such as NetSuite customers have had to scramble to make rapid change, in the midst of uncertainty, marketplace shifts, losing customers and addressing unseen and never imagined risks.

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[PRESS RELEASE] SABAH-AL BINALI JOINS OURCROWD AS UAE-BASED VENTURE PARTNER & HEAD OF GULF REGION

OurCrowd

Jerusalem/Abu Dhabi, Oct. 6, 2020 – OurCrowd, the world’s largest global venture investing platform and Israel’s most active venture investor, today announced the appointment of Dr. Sabah al-Binali as UAE-based venture partner and head of the Gulf region. Read more here. The post [PRESS RELEASE] SABAH-AL BINALI JOINS OURCROWD AS UAE-BASED VENTURE PARTNER & HEAD OF GULF REGION appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

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AirPod Alternatives?

A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

We have been back in NYC for the last month and enjoying the city very much. One of the many things we love about NYC is that we walk everywhere (or most everywhere). I enjoy walking around NYC by myself and listening to music, podcasts, or talking to friends or colleagues on the phone. But earlier this year, I developed a bad case of Tinnitus. I stopped using the in-ear Airpods and the Tinnitus went away quickly.

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IEDC Panel on Economic Diversification, October 14

EntreWorks Consulting

The International Economic Development Council’s (IEDC) annual conference is going virtual next week. While I won’t see you in Dallas, hopefully we can connect on line. I’ll be leading a panel on Economic Diversification strategies on Wednesday October 14 from 2-3 PM Eastern Time. I’ll be joined by the National Association of Counties’ Jack Morgan and Lena Fowler, County Commissioner for Coconino County, Arizona.

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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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How to Pay Back an EIDL or PPP Loan

StartupNation

If your business received an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) or Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan, you may have determined it isn’t a good fit for your small business for any number of reasons: You just wanted the EIDL grant and not an EIDL loan, . You didn’t understand the loan terms when you applied, You can’t use the EIDL funds or PPP funds the way you hoped.

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Five other reasons your sales pipeline has slowed

NZ Entrepreneur

So, your sales pipeline has slowed or stopped delivering altogether. Aside from a global pandemic, there could be several reasons business is down on your first half-year targets. Like a frustrated brewer crouched at the end of a long and complex alcohol still, you’re waiting patiently – make that desperately – for some liquid gold to drop out into your cup.

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Family Office Association interview: VC and Disruption of the Wealth Management Industry

David Teten VC

Angelo Robles, CEO of the Family Office Association , just posted a video interview with me on “Venture Capital and Disruption of the Wealth Management Industry” I’ve written more on the topic here. If this was helpful to you, please sign up for my newsletter. The post Family Office Association interview: VC and Disruption of the Wealth Management Industry appeared first on David Teten.

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Our Investment in Good Buy Gear

Revolution

By Revolution Ventures Partner Clara Sieg and Principal Graham Ober Although we briefly met Kristin Langenfeld, co-founder and CEO of Denver-based Good Buy Gear , last summer?—?in the pre-pandemic days of in-person conferences?—?we really got to know her and co-founder Jessica Crothers entirely over Zoom, a first for our team. As we went on virtual warehouse tours, made the best of “happy” hours on video, and relied on screen sharing, it became obvious Kristin and Jessica are the type of founder

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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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[Stellar Cyber in AI THORITY] REVEZ Corporation Sees Strong Demand for Stellar Cyber, the World’s First Open XDR Cybersecurity Platform, in Asia-Pacific

OurCrowd

Stellar Cyber, the world’s first Open XDR cybersecurity platform, announced today that REVEZ Corporation, a major provider of technology solutions based in Singapore, has rapidly closed a number of engagements with Asia-Pacific companies buying the Stellar Cyber Open XDR platform to drive their next-generation Security Operations Center (SOC). . Read more here.

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[OurCrowd in CTech] Israel’s OurCrowd signs MoU with Phoenix, a UAE-based business development company

OurCrowd

The partnership between OurCrowd and Abdullah S Al Naboodah follows the appointment of Dr. Sabah al-Binali as head of the VC’s Gulf region operations. Read more here. The post [OurCrowd in CTech] Israel’s OurCrowd signs MoU with Phoenix, a UAE-based business development company appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

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[PRESS RELEASE] OURCROWD & ABDULLAH SAEED AL NABOODAH CREATE PARTNERSHIP TO DEVELOP TECH INVESTMENT TIES BETWEEN GULF REGION & ISRAEL

OurCrowd

Jerusalem/Dubai, Oct. 6, 2020 – OurCrowd, the world’s largest global venture investing platform, today signed a memorandum of understanding with Phoenix, a business development company, to increase business and tech ties between Israel and the United Arab Emirates. This is the first announced alliance between a top-ranked UAE corporation and a major Israeli venture investment firm.

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[OurCrowd in The National] Israel’s OurCrowd and UAE’s Al Naboodah create $100m fund for Gulf tech investors

OurCrowd

UAE businessman Abdullah Saeed Al Naboodah has partnered with Israel’s OurCrowd venture capital to form a $100 million (Dh367m) fund to back technology investments between the two countries. The venture is the first of its kind since the two countries normalised relations last month. Read more here. The post [OurCrowd in The National] Israel’s OurCrowd and UAE’s Al Naboodah create $100m fund for Gulf tech investors appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

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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.