Fri.Apr 03, 2020

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The 3 Steps of Provocation-Based Selling

Dream It

Geoffrey Moore , acclaimed author of “Crossing the Chasm,” and most recently “Zone to Win” joined us to chat with Steve Barsh on how to provoke customers to increase sales in a downturn. In this episode, the two discussed how you can effectively sell in an environment where budgets are being cut, executive decision-makers are distracted with other priorities, and companies are less inclined to invest in innovation.

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An Invitation to Explore and Adopt “Capitalism With Care”

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Is COVID-19 the catapult that will vault us into a new era of Capitalism With Care ? Kent Gregoire is an Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) member in Boston and CEO of Symphony Advantage , which helps CEOs achieve ongoing personal and professional success through strategic thinking, advice and planning. During the Great Recession of 2008-10, Kent guided dozens of CEOs and their companies successfully through the crisis and positioned them to capitalize on the economic expansion that followed

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Funding Friday: Americas Food Fund

A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

As we continue to make our way through this pandemic, I keep coming back to the question of how do we help those in the most need right now. Last week it was our health care responders on the front lines , the week before it was workers in the hospitality industry who are now out of work. This week, I’m drawn to this huge GoFundMe campaign that Apple, Laurene Powell Jobs, and Leonardo DiCaprio launched yesterday to raise money for World Central Kitchen and Feeding America, two large charit

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What Startups Need to Know About PPP and the CARES Act

Dream It

Duncan Davidson , General Partner of Bullpen Capital , is a highly experienced VC and a serial entrepreneur, having founded, been on the executive team, or a Board member of multiple billion-dollar companies. Earlier this week, Davidson talked with Steve Barsh, Managing Partner at Dreamit Ventures, about the CARES Act and how startups can benefit. Below, we highlight practical insight founders can use to take advantage.

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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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How the 500 Startups Community Is Helping Those Affected By COVID-19

500

We at 500 are focused on helping the global community during these unsettling and unprecedented times. We are hosting roundtables and webinars with our partners and founders to address relevant topics, including the state of financing with our portfolio, and tips on how to manage a team remotely. Our goal is to offer resources to our founders, fellow investors, and the greater tech community.

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[Kemtai in Medium] Mike Telem of Kemtai: “Here Are 5 Things You Need To Know To Create a Successful App or SaaS”

OurCrowd

Mike Telem is the co-founder of Kemtai, the online home fitness software that can see you and give real-time feedback. He is a serial entrepreneur with extensive experience in building and marketing digital products. Read more here. The post [Kemtai in Medium] Mike Telem of Kemtai: “Here Are 5 Things You Need To Know To Create a Successful App or SaaS” appeared first on OurCrowd.

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