Forward Cities

JANUARY 30, 2020

This interview is part of the “Ecosystem Builders” series. More information about the ESHIP Communities program can be found here. Q: What is something that’s happening in Kansas City right now that you are excited about? . A: I am really excited with the growth and development that’s going on in the city right now. It’s great to be in KC during this really exciting time, and being able to capitalize on some of the momentum the city has gotten over the past 5-8 years.

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Deskmag

JANUARY 30, 2020

São Paulo, Bali, Seattle, Erfurt or Vienna. those are the locations of the next large coworking gatherings. Mark the dates in your calendar!

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

JANUARY 30, 2020

I saw this tweet coming out of the Upfront Summit yesterday (where I will be today): Josh Kopelman of First Round Capital: we can look at every company we’ve ever funded, and learned that the time from first email/contact to term sheet has shrunk from 90 days in 2004 to just 9 today. — Dan Primack (@danprimack) January 29, 2020. It is great that the capital markets serving founders have become hyperefficient.

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Deskmag

JANUARY 30, 2020

São Paulo, Bali, Seattle, Erfurt, Basel, London or Vienna. those were the locations where the next large coworking gatherings would have taken place before the Corona virus changed almost everything. This article is contiously updated including postponed conferences, starting with the next event. Cancelled and past events can be found at the article's end.

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INBIA

JANUARY 30, 2020

The post InBIA Partners with Fluent and SourceLink® to Pilot The Fluency Score appeared first on InBIA.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JANUARY 30, 2020

At Dreamforce 2019, Ramon Ray had the chance to chat with Nicole Staple is the co-founder and CEO of Brideside. Nicole and the team at Brideside are revolutionizing the bridal industry by making the boutique experience more convenient, stress-free and inspiring. Their unwavering commitment to providing a unique customer experience has rewarded them with a rapidly growing business and Nicole shared some of their success secrets with Ramon. .

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OurCrowd

JANUARY 30, 2020

The Venice Beach, California startup The Bouqs is expanding its flower delivery business to Japan with a $30 million strategic growth round from Japanese investor Yamasa. Read more here. The post [The Bouqs in PYMNTS.com] The Bouqs Secure $30M For Floral Delivery In Japan appeared first on OurCrowd.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JANUARY 30, 2020

She walked onto the stage, understandably nervous, but confident. I watched her look out at the crowd and breathe deep. She then launched her 3 minute pitch about her company and why we should care. I've seen this, or scenarios like it, showcased many times over the years, as I've been a judge at a variety of "startup pitch" competitions. Alice is a free platform which helps historically under represented business owners start and grow their business.

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OurCrowd

JANUARY 30, 2020

Tech firm Ubimo analyzed trends among Niners fans, from how many of them have just recently hopped on the bandwagon to what kind of food they gravitate toward. Read more here. The post [Ubimo in Fox40] Tech company analyzes what Niners fans gravitate toward appeared first on OurCrowd.

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Berkonomics

JANUARY 30, 2020

The processes you and your subordinates follow. It is not common for the CEO of a rapidly growing company to think of slowing down the furious pace enough to have each manager (including the CEO) document the job process managed, as well as see to the documentation for each process managed below. Examples of documentation by key employees. And it is even more of a challenge to consider documenting the tribal knowledge of a company’s key employees.

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OurCrowd

JANUARY 30, 2020

Medisafe Project Ltd. develops a mobile app that helps patients follow their treatment and medication schedules. The company incorporates AI and behavioral data technologies to offer users customized notifications for refills or medication updates, as well as general health recommendations. Read more here. The post [Medisafe in CTech] An App a Day Keeps the Doctor Away: 8 At-Home Health Monitoring Startups appeared first on OurCrowd.

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OurCrowd

JANUARY 30, 2020

Nexa3D, the maker of ultrafast stereolithography production 3D printers, expanded its global presence into the Eastern US today, announcing a partnership with Cimquest, a leading provider of 3D printers, and manufacturing and design products. The new agreement builds on the long line of reseller signings by Nexa3D in Europe, Asia and North America. Read more here.

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OurCrowd

JANUARY 30, 2020

As One Medical looks to become the first venture-backed company to price its IPO in 2020 this afternoon and Casper aims to price its own shares next Wednesday, the market is gearing up for a pair of tests. Read more here. The post [Casper in TechCrunch] IPO pricing for One Medical and Casper will set the tone for 2020’s unicorn debuts appeared first on OurCrowd.

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OurCrowd

JANUARY 30, 2020

The Bouqs plans to take a slice of Japan’s $6 billion flower market this year with a $30 million strategic growth round from Japanese enterprise business investor Yamasa. While The Bouqs still must compete with bigger contenders like 1-800-Flowers and FTD in the U.S., it will now have to take on incumbents like Ayoma Flower Market and FloraJapan, both of which also offer same-day delivery throughout the land of the rising sun.

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