TechCrunch

JUNE 11, 2021

Beauty and wellness businesses have come roaring back to life with the decline of COVID-19 restrictions, and a startup that’s built a platform that caters to the many needs of small enterprises in the industry today is announcing a big round of funding to grow with them. Fresha — a multipurpose commerce tool for independent wellness and beauty businesses such as hair, nail and skin salons, yoga instructors and more, based first and foremost around a completely free subscription platf

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StartupNation

JUNE 11, 2021

Over the past decade, crowdfunding has revolutionized the way startups generate capital and secure investment. In fact, in 2019, the global crowdfunding market reached a massive $13.93 billion, with this figure estimated to triple to $39 billion by 2026. It’s no surprise then that everyone wants to get in on the action, and today, there is a wealth of platforms and organizations where would-be-entrepreneurs can pitch their big ideas and market test them before they’ve barely lifted a finger.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 11, 2021

Jamie Viggiano. Contributor. Share on Twitter. Jamie Viggiano is the chief marketing officer at Fuel Capital , an early-stage venture capital firm investing in consumer, SaaS and infrastructure businesses. “Who should my first marketing hire be?” This is (by far) the most common question I’ve received since starting as Fuel’s CMO, and for good reason.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

JUNE 11, 2021

Invest in skills that can help you make, save and invest money Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook ».

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TechCrunch

JUNE 11, 2021

This morning, Anna Heim and Alex Wilhelm dug into the EU insurtech market , interviewing European VCs and collating the biggest recent rounds to take the temperature of the waters across the pond: Alex Timm, CEO, Root. Dan Preston, CEO, MetroMile. Luca Bocchio, partner, Accel. Florian Graillot, investor, Astorya.vc. Stephen Brittain, director and founder, Insurtech Gateway.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 11, 2021

The war for talent in the tech world can be brutal — and so, it turns out, can the war between platforms that help companies source it. In the latest developement, Toptal — a marketplace for filling engineering and other tech roles with freelance, remote workers — has filed a lawsuit against direct competitor Andela and several of its employees, alleging the theft of trade secrets in pursuit of “a perfect clone of its business”, according to the complaint.

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StartupNation

JUNE 11, 2021

On today’s Business Beat, Jeff talks to Yathu Manick, the founder of MI Picnic , a Detroit-based business that aims to caters to all your picnic needs. Tune in to the Business Beat, below, to learn more about MI Picnic and how to find successful business ideas: Tune in to News/Talk 760 AM WJR weekday mornings at 7:11 a.m. for the WJR Business Beat.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 11, 2021

The U.S. insurance technology market is hot, and has been for years now. Back in early 2020, to pick an example, TechCrunch reported on a wave of funding events among domestic insurtech marketplaces. Those companies have since gone on to raise hundreds of millions of dollars more. And after a long period of incubation, we’ve seen neo-insurance players from the U.S. like Root and MetroMile go public.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

JUNE 11, 2021

No, it isn’t failure — not even close. Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook ».

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TechCrunch

JUNE 11, 2021

Now that we have your attention, know this: Prices go up tonight on passes to TC Early Stage 2021: Marketing & Fundraising. If you’re an early-stage founder (pre-seed through Series A), don’t miss this chance to save $100 on our two-day virtual event dedicated to helping you build a stronger startup. It’s one of the best investments you’ll ever make.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

JUNE 11, 2021

I just backed this project. I love the idea of a simple deck of cards that can let anyone or any group design a website without any software or device. So many times, I have known pretty much what I want for a website for a project, an event, a new business, or whatever, but I am a terrible sketcher and I don’t know how to use the software tools that web designers use.

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OurCrowd

JUNE 11, 2021

People are the lifeblood of any organization, but so rarely do they receive the spotlight like the innovative applications and services, company missions, and devoted customer communities they work so hard to create. We want to change that. Read more here. The post [JumpCloud in Security Boulevard] People of JumpCloud | Josie Judy appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 11, 2021

EO’s mission is to help entrepreneurs achieve their full potential. One way EO facilitates that is through programmes such as the EO Powerhouse Series , designed to give exclusive access to thought leaders and changemakers across various industries. In May, EO Seattle member and Global Learning Committee Chair David Nilssen moderated a virtual interview with Earvin “Magic” Johnson, an American National Basketball Association (NBA) legend, entrepreneur, philanthropist and motivational speaker.

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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.

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OurCrowd

JUNE 11, 2021

Edgybees will use AWS Cloud solutions to transform aerial images and video into a mission-critical decision support tool with real-time high-precision geo-tagging. Read more here. The post [Edgybees in PR Newswire] Edgybees Selected to Participate in Inaugural AWS Space Accelerator for Startups appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 11, 2021

Twelve years ago, Joby Aviation consisted of a team of seven engineers working out of founder JoeBen Bevirt’s ranch in the Santa Cruz mountains. Today, the startup has swelled to 800 people and a $6.6 billion valuation, ranking itself as the highest-valued electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) company in the industry. As in any disruptive industry, the forecast may be cloudier than the rosy picture painted by passionate founders and investors.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

JUNE 11, 2021

The right questions can unlock constructive answers. Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook ».

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TechCrunch

JUNE 11, 2021

Hello and welcome back to Equity , TechCrunch’s venture capital-focused podcast, where we unpack the numbers behind the headlines. We’re closing our survey soon, so this is your last chance (probably) to get your voice heard ! Despite it being a short week, as always, it was a busy, busy time. We had Grace on the dials today, and Danny , Natasha , and Alex making chit-chat about the tech world.

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OurCrowd

JUNE 11, 2021

After more than a year of near-empty skyscrapers and virtual conferences, the City of London is hoping the U.K. government’s latest lockdown guidance next week will help kickstart a more widespread return to the office. Read more here. The post [Orbital Insights in Bloomberg] Goldman Bankers Lead City of London’s Uneven Return to Office appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 11, 2021

French startup Lydia is better known as the dominant app for peer-to-peer payments. But the company has been adding more features, such as a debit card, account aggregation, donations, money pots and more. This week, the company is adding savings accounts thanks to a partnership with French fintech startup Cashbee. If you aren’t familiar with Cashbee, the company lets you open savings accounts through a mobile app.

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OurCrowd

JUNE 11, 2021

While there are many places in our neck of the woods to consider retirement, a study from SmartAsset found Gig Harbor to be the fourth best in the nation. The study focused on three main factors, including tax-friendliness, medical care and social opportunities; believing these factors lead to the best quality of life for seniors. Read more here. The post [SmartAsset in MSN] Gig Harbor, Washington ranked among best places to retire in the US appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

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Forward Cities

JUNE 11, 2021

This article originally appeared in USA Today's Opinion section on May 31, 2021. Please click the link below and consider subscribing to read the full article. After centuries of racial violence, displacement, segregation and a lack of investment, the idea of a Black Wall Street – where businesses and entrepreneurship can thrive and money can continue to support it – is a near impossibility.

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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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OurCrowd

JUNE 11, 2021

Acronis released a new advanced protection pack for Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud. Powered by the solution from Perception Point, the new Advanced Email Security pack enables service providers to enhance and extend their cybersecurity capabilities by detecting and stopping all email-borne cyberthreats before they can reach their clients’ end users. Read more here.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 11, 2021

Didi filed to go public in the United States last night, providing a look into the Chinese ride-hailing company’s business. This morning, we’re extending our earlier reporting on the company to dive into its numerical performance, economic health and possible valuation. Recall that Didi has raised tens of billions worth of private capital from venture capitalists, private equity firms, corporations and other sources.

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OurCrowd

JUNE 11, 2021

The following is a roundup of some of the latest scientific studies on the novel coronavirus and efforts to find treatments and vaccines for COVID-19, the illness caused by the virus. Read more here. The post [MigVax in Reuters] Vaccines effective vs variants despite diminished antibodies; kids may be as contagious as adults appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

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OurCrowd

JUNE 11, 2021

Unlike the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines that use messenger RNA, this is an oral subunit vaccine, meaning the vaccine presents the antigen to the immune system without introducing pathogen particles. Read more here. The post [MigVax in The Jerusalem Post] Israeli oral COVID-19 vaccine en route to clinical trials appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

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