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JUNE 9, 2020
There’s no doubt that COVID-19 has affected nearly every industry globally. Supply chains have been disrupted, businesses have had to close or operate at limited capacity for months, and even founders have had to expand their fundraising timeframes as we saw in our 2020 Female Founders Data Report. As a VC firm, we’ve had to adapt many aspects of our business as well.
Entrepreneurs' Organization
JUNE 9, 2020
Contributed by Shawn Johal, business growth coach, leadership speaker and co-founder of DALS Lighting, Inc. He is also an active member of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization Montreal chapter. A version of this article originally appeared on Johal’s LinkedIn blog. . When the coronavirus crisis hit, people reacted differently—but nobody could have predicted the seismic shift it would have on the world.
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JUNE 9, 2020
One thing I’ve seen from both VCs and LPs over the past week is a hesitation to engage around race discussions. There are some who don’t believe they’ve done anything “wrong” and therefore see the whole thing as a distraction. Others are so uncomfortable with the idea of getting flamed or canceled despite good intentions that they’d rather do the absolute minimum.
NZ Entrepreneur
JUNE 9, 2020
Working from home has become a reality that businesses and their staff have had to quickly adjust to, and many organisations are now questioning the need to ever return to the paradigm of mass centralised offices. But Richard Liew says it may not be the holy grail of productivity, happiness and work-life balance for everyone. When we moved house just before COVID-19 lockdown my commute time to work tripled.
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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 The tech market offers a wealth of technologies tailored for management, planning, and forecasting, replacing outdated pen-and-paper methods.
OurCrowd
JUNE 9, 2020
ZoomCar, a car service in India, is branching out into new avenues of business amid the pandemic. By collaborating with emergency essential services providers such as large food tech, health tech and government services, Zoomcar is now doing its part to fulfill essential services by digital request. This innovative solution will ensure that people across India have access to important supplies.
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OurCrowd
JUNE 9, 2020
The numbers today in Lemonade’s S-1 that showed just how well the company has been able to grow its invested capital and valuation while taking relatively little dilution. If you are a founder looking for a role model, Lemonade may just be the best scenario you can have while raising nearly $500 million in preferred equity funding across five rounds.
Y Combinator
JUNE 9, 2020
Within our organization and community of over 5,000 founders, we have begun a conversation about what we can do to help improve racial and social justice in America. The first action we are taking as a community is to collect a list of organizations that are making a serious impact in this space. The YC community has come up with over 60 organizations and YC partners, staff, and alumni have made donations to every one of them.
EntreWorks Consulting
JUNE 9, 2020
We’ve just produced a new issue of our regular e-newsletter, EntreWorks Insights , T his issue offers suggestions for community talent attraction strategies as the worst effects of the COVID-19 pandemic weaken. We welcome your input and ideas! You can also subscribe to our newsletters here. New Issue of EntreWorks Insights Now Available. EntreWorks Blog.
OurCrowd
JUNE 9, 2020
Desheh has been appointed chairman of MigVax, which is developing a vaccine based on research at the Migal Galilee Research Institute. Read more here. The post [MigVax in Globes] Ex-Teva CFO Eyal Desheh joins Israeli Covid-19 vaccine co appeared first on OurCrowd.
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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.
OurCrowd
JUNE 9, 2020
Sixgill, a leading threat intelligence company, has partnered with King & Union to provide users of its Avalon Cyber Analysis Platform with contextual and actionable insights to help them proactively protect their organizations. Read more here. The post [SixGill in PR Newswire] Sixgill and King & Union Join Forces for Next-Gen Threat Intelligence Visualization appeared first on OurCrowd.
OurCrowd
JUNE 9, 2020
In a Securities and Exchange Commission filing late Monday, the fintech said it’s seeking to raise around $100 million and plans to list on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker “LMND.”. Read more here. The post [Lemonade in Forbes] Insurtech Lemonade Files For IPO; Seeks To Raise $100 Million appeared first on OurCrowd.
OurCrowd
JUNE 9, 2020
Phantom Auto’s remote communication layer provides a reliable link between the Mobius software and the trucks over any network, enabling monitoring, tele-assistance, and tele-driving. Read more here. The post [Phantom Auto in Robotics and Automation News] Autonomous Solutions Inc launches robotic unmanned yard truck solution appeared first on OurCrowd.
OurCrowd
JUNE 9, 2020
Trusona, the pioneering leader in passwordless multi-factor authentication technology, announced that Tandem Bank has selected and deployed Trusona to provide PSD2-compliant, passwordless strong customer authentication (SCA) that enhances the user experience while securing users and their financial data across all channels. Read more here. The post [Trusona in Directors Club] Tandem Bank Deploys Trusona To Offer Passwordless Strong Customer Authentication appeared first on OurCrowd.
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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.
OurCrowd
JUNE 9, 2020
OurCrowd portfolio company, MigVax Corp., an Israeli company developing a vaccine for COVID-19, has selected Eyal Desheh as chairman of its board of directors. Read more here. The post [MigVax in CrowdFund Insider] OurCrowd Portfolio Company MigVax Works on COVID-19 Vaccine, Appoints Former Teva Exec as New Chairman appeared first on OurCrowd.
OurCrowd
JUNE 9, 2020
Superpedestrian has acquired Zagster’s scooter business and raised additional funding, allowing the company to offer its shared vehicles in cities. Read more here. The post [Superpedestrian in Mass Transit] Superpedestrian launches LINK, expanding into shared e-scooter operations appeared first on OurCrowd.
OurCrowd
JUNE 9, 2020
Together, we must plan for future pandemics because this story is just beginning. That is why last week, we announced the launch of OurCrowd’s Pandemic Innovation Fund. Entrepreneurs are developing vaccines, treatments and other tech advancements in response to the virus but many lack the required funds. Listen to my interview with Trey Yingst of Fox News on how OurCrowd’s Pandemic Innovation Fund can support them.
OurCrowd
JUNE 9, 2020
KIRYAT SHEMONA, ISRAEL – June 9, 2020 – MigVax Corp., an Israeli company developing a vaccine for COVID-19 (MigVax-101), today announced the appointment of Eyal Desheh as chairman of its board of directors. Read more here. The post [PRESS RELEASE] MigVax Appoints Eyal Desheh, Former Teva, Check Point Executive, as Chairman appeared first on OurCrowd.
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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.
OurCrowd
JUNE 9, 2020
Zebra Medical Vision specializes in AI diagnostics tools, making triage of coronavirus patients faster and more efficient. Read more here. The post [Zebra in The Jerusalem Post] Israel’s Zebra-Med bring coronavirus diagnostics to India’s Apollo appeared first on OurCrowd.
OurCrowd
JUNE 9, 2020
Newly formed medtech startup MigVax Corp., which is working on a coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccine, has appointed Eyal Desheh as the chairman of its board of directors, the company announced Tuesday. Read more here. The post [MigVax in CTech] Israel-based medtech company MigVax has appointed former Teva and Check Point executive Eyal Desheh as chairman appeared first on OurCrowd.
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