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The Education Transformation

A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

Back in March 2009, USV hosted an event called Hacking Education. It was the beginning of our effort to invest in the transformation of the education sector. A few weeks ago, USV held its annual meeting, roughly 15 years after we closed our first fund. And our partner Rebecca gave a presentation on our eduction portfolio, which is now one of the strongest parts of our entire portfolio.

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Excellent Customer Service With A Small Team (Or No Team At All!) Is Within Reach

Smart Hustle Magazine

There’s no denying that excellent customer service can be the key to customer retention. Across the globe, 96% of consumers say customer service is an important factor in their choice of brand loyalty. However, so many companies are doing it wrong. Either they don’t have the time or money to invest in proper customer service, or they don’t realize how much of an impact it can have. .

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Win Up To $10,000 Exploring Your Tech Business Idea!

Ben Franklin Technology Partners

DUBOIS, PA – In the past eight years more than 200 teams have graduated from Ben Franklin’s Tech Celerato r Startup Boot Camps. These teams turned their ideas, many of which were based on Penn State technology, into successful tech startups. Partnering with Penn State Dubois and the North Central PA Launchbox, Ben Franklin’s Tech Celerator @Dubois, is inviting local entrepreneurs, grad-students, professors, and university researchers to participate in the next 10-Week Business Startup Boot Camp.

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How to choose an investment banker…or replicate one

David Teten VC

Should you hire an investment banker? And if so, who? The good news: even if you are a small company and can’t afford a banker, you can synthetically and cheaply replicate a banker. That’s part of the value proposition of an institutional VC; I have been the (unpaid) investment banker for many of my portfolio companies. . Here’s how to replicate a banker, even if you don’t have any relationships with potential investors: Hire a consultant to make your deck persuasive, thorough, and attractive,

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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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[Celeno in Wi-Fi NOW] Who won the Wi-Fi NOW Awards 2019?

OurCrowd

Celeno has created a Wi-Fi Doppler imaging technology that could spark a new ecosystem of sophisticated service for the home and enterprise. It’s a remarkable achievement and Celeno is the very worthy winner of our prestigious Wi-Fi NOW Innovation Award 2019. Read more here. The post [Celeno in Wi-Fi NOW] Who won the Wi-Fi NOW Awards 2019? appeared first on OurCrowd.

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[Taranis in Agrow] Taranis/Stratus Imaging agree deal in Australia

OurCrowd

Israeli precision agriculture company Taranis has agreed a collaboration deal with Australian imaging company Stratus Imaging to bring specialised imagery services to farmers in Australia and strengthen its foothold in the region. Read more here. The post [Taranis in Agrow] Taranis/Stratus Imaging agree deal in Australia appeared first on OurCrowd.

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Protected: Rustbelt Renaissance: The case of New Kensington, PA

Forward Cities

Password Protected. To view this protected post, enter the password below: Password: Submit. The post Protected: Rustbelt Renaissance: The case of New Kensington, PA appeared first on Forward Cities.

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[Molekule in dlmag] Molekule Air ready to rival other air purifiers in the market

OurCrowd

The Molekule Air is an all-new air purifier that is best for rooms up to 600 sq. ft. (55 sq. m.). Read more here. The post [Molekule in dlmag] Molekule Air ready to rival other air purifiers in the market appeared first on OurCrowd.

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[TubiTV in Media Play News] Tubi TV Launches ‘Not on Netflix’ Ad Campaign

OurCrowd

Ad-supported VOD service Tubi TV Nov. 18 launched a star-filled “not on Netflix” marketing campaign to show case its alternative to subscription streaming video. Read more here. The post [TubiTV in Media Play News] Tubi TV Launches ‘Not on Netflix’ Ad Campaign 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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[TubiTV in GlobeNewswire] Break Free from Costly Streaming Services

OurCrowd

With more than 15,000 movies and TV shows, the advertiser-supported service is available on nearly every type of device, including Android and iOS mobile devices, video game consoles, plug-and-play streaming devices and more. Read more here. The post [TubiTV in GlobeNewswire] Break Free from Costly Streaming Services appeared first on OurCrowd.

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[ClimaCell in CIO Applications] New Tool Predicting Weather’s Impact on Businesses

OurCrowd

The weather technology company, ClimaCell, has launched Insights Dashboard. This new tool enables decision-makers in industries to understand and cope with the changing weather conditions in order to walk towards success with confidence. Read more here. The post [ClimaCell in CIO Applications] New Tool Predicting Weather’s Impact on Businesses appeared first on OurCrowd.

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[ThetaRay in PR Newswire] ThetaRay Named Rising Star by Chartis Research in Their RiskTech100® Report

OurCrowd

ThetaRay, the leading provider of AI-based Big Data analytics, is delighted to announce that the company has been recognized as a Rising Star in this year’s RiskTech100 Ranking, the flagship report of Chartis Research. Read more here. The post [ThetaRay in PR Newswire] ThetaRay Named Rising Star by Chartis Research in Their RiskTech100® Report appeared first on OurCrowd.

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In the News: What is Startup Nation’s next act?

OurCrowd

As I like to say, Israel has a knack for turning “curses” into blessings, as Forbes mentions: “From challenging initial conditions–wilderness and desert, surrounded by hostile neighbors–Israelis have succeeded in developing a diversified and flourishing tech sector that is hardwired for entrepreneurial innovation.” Read up on Startup Nation’s Next Act: Becoming The World’s Open Innovation Valley as well as why Israel is set to become a 2020s tech powerhouse.

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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.