A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC
DECEMBER 8, 2020
When people ask me why I prefer to invest in software-based innovation vs other important areas like biotech, hardware, energy, etc, I always point to the speed at which software can be built, released, and iterated on. This is a personal comfort thing for me. I am not saying that these other areas are not important. They are. Society needs innovation in areas outside of software.
Venture Well
DECEMBER 8, 2020
Designing for diversity includes factors such as gender, ethnicity, economic status, and age, all of which can dramatically impact how individuals respond to biomedical technologies, treatments, and therapies. The post the life-saving impact of designing for diversity appeared first on VentureWell.
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TechCrunch
DECEMBER 8, 2020
Uber has offloaded its air taxi enterprise Elevate to Joby Aviation, the last of several moonshots to be sold by the ride-hailing company in a pursuit to stick to its core business and reach profitability. The transaction announced Tuesday is part of a complex deal that includes Uber investing $75 million into Joby and an expanded partnership between the two companies.
StartupNation
DECEMBER 8, 2020
At the time of writing this, the world is in the midst of a global recession. Induced by a pandemic and unprecedented state responses, it is even worse than the last international period of economic decline witnessed in 2008. Many who have toyed with the idea of starting their own business pre-pandemic have put their plans on hold as a result. While waiting for the economy to show signs of recovery before setting the wheels in motion certainly seems logical, it isn’t always the best course of ac
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TechCrunch
DECEMBER 8, 2020
From a young age, Will Bruey, the co-founder and chief executive of Varda Space Industries , was fascinated with space and running his own business. So when the former SpaceX engineer was tapped by Delian Asparouhov and Trae Stephens of Founders Fund to work on Varda, he didn’t think twice. Bruey spent six years at SpaceX. First working on the Falcon and Dragon video systems and then the bulk of the systems actuators and controllers used in the avionics for the crewed Dragon capsule (which
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TechCrunch
DECEMBER 8, 2020
Richard Socher, former chief scientist at Salesforce, who helped build the Einstein artificial intelligence platform, is taking on a new challenge — and it’s a doozy. Socher wants to fix consumer search and today he announced you.com , a new search engine to take on the mighty Google. “We are building you.com. You can already go to it today.
Entrepreneur's Handbook
DECEMBER 8, 2020
Entrepreneurship is full of hard choices, and one bad decision can ruin everything Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook ».
TechCrunch
DECEMBER 8, 2020
DealShare, a startup in India that has built an e-commerce platform for middle and lower-income groups of consumers, said on Tuesday it has raised $21 million in a new financing round as it looks to expand its footprint in the world’s second-largest internet market. WestBridge Capital led the Series C round of the three-year-old startup, which is based in Bangalore.
StartupNation
DECEMBER 8, 2020
There are a lot of new and small companies that rely on Facebook as a cornerstone of their marketing plan. And yet, so many brands struggle with Facebook ads. Before you continue pouring money into advertising campaigns that aren’t delivering the results you want, let’s go over the five mistakes that a lot of startups make when running Facebook ads.
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TechCrunch
DECEMBER 8, 2020
As TC readers know, the tricky trade-off of the modern web is privacy for convenience. Online tracking is how this ‘great intimacy robbery’ is pulled off. Mass surveillance of what Internet users are looking at underpins Google’s dominant search engine and Facebook’s social empire, to name two of the highest profile ad-funded business models.
Entrepreneur's Handbook
DECEMBER 8, 2020
Lessons from collecting eggs and plucking plumage for 13 years Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook ».
TechCrunch
DECEMBER 8, 2020
Thumbtack , a marketplace where you can hire local professionals for home improvement and other services, is announcing that it has acquired Setter. Founded in 2016, Setter provides its customers with video home checkups conducted by experts, then offers personalized plans for how to address any issues. In a blog post , Thumbtack CEO Marco Zappacosta said that by acquiring the startup, his company will be able to offer those same consultations, which in turn could lead to recommendations for dif
Entrepreneur's Handbook
DECEMBER 8, 2020
Entrepreneur therapy helps ambitious founders outgrow the self-criticism that reduces productivity and contributes to burnout. Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook ».
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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.
TechCrunch
DECEMBER 8, 2020
Inspiration to launch a lawn-care company struck Coulter Lewis when he was shopping for lawn-care products one day. The entrepreneur, who previously worked as a designer and co-founder of a snack company, says the stench of pesticides and herbicides piled high was too strong to ignore. Lewis began researching safer alternatives to fertilize his backyard.
Entrepreneur's Handbook
DECEMBER 8, 2020
The true story behind Hooters’ foray into air travel. Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook ».
TechCrunch
DECEMBER 8, 2020
Cybersecurity firm Dragos has raised $110 million in its Series C, almost triple the amount that it raised two years ago in its last round. Dragos was founded in 2016 to detect and respond to threats facing industrial control systems (ICS), the devices critical to the continued operations of power plants, water and energy supplies, and other critical infrastructure.
Entrepreneur's Handbook
DECEMBER 8, 2020
She’s been promoted to CEO — in 6 months Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook ».
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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.
TechCrunch
DECEMBER 8, 2020
It’s a special day; we’re hosting the year’s final episode of Extra Crunch Live with General Catalyst’s Peter Boyce and Katherine Boyle at 4 p.m. EST/1 p.m. PST. Extra Crunch members can join the live conversation (details below) or catch it on demand. Questions from the audience are not just allowed, they’re highly encouraged, so if you’re not yet an Extra Crunch member, sign up here and join the fun!
StartupNation
DECEMBER 8, 2020
There are a lot of new and small companies that rely on Facebook as a cornerstone of their marketing plan. And yet, so many brands struggle with Facebook ads. Before you continue pouring money into advertising campaigns that aren’t delivering the results you want, let’s go over the five mistakes that a lot of startups make when running Facebook ads.
TechCrunch
DECEMBER 8, 2020
Calm , a well-known meditation app, has raised new capital at a valuation of $2 billion. The round was anticipated after the company was reported to be hunting for up to $150 million at a valuation of $2.2 billion; perhaps Calm will follow in the steps of Robinhood and add a second tranche to the round in time. Prior investor Lightspeed Venture Partners led the investment, which also saw participation from Insight, TPG and Salesforce CEO and new Slack owner Marc Benioff, among others.
StartupNation
DECEMBER 8, 2020
At the time of writing this, the world is in the midst of a global recession. Induced by a pandemic and unprecedented state responses, it is even worse than the last international period of economic decline witnessed in 2008. Many who have toyed with the idea of starting their own business pre-pandemic have put their plans on hold as a result. While waiting for the economy to show signs of recovery before setting the wheels in motion certainly seems logical, it isn’t always the best course of ac
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TechCrunch
DECEMBER 8, 2020
Outfund , the revenue-based finance startup that wants to help online businesses fund growth without giving away equity, has raised £37 million in a “late seed” investment. A mixture of debt and equity, the round is led by Fuel Ventures, alongside TMT Investment. Outfund says it will use the funds to offer larger financing to more businesses, and to invest in new finance products and grow the team.
OurCrowd
DECEMBER 8, 2020
OurCrowd, a top global investment crowdfunding platform, has announced the availability of a fund that is open to individual investors in Canada. OurCrowd’s OC50, a portfolio index fund, is said to be available with “unprecedented low minimum contributions” opening up the world of VC investing for Canadians. Read more here. The post [OurCrowd in Crowdfund Insider] OurCrowd Launches Fund Open to Canadian Investors appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.
TechCrunch
DECEMBER 8, 2020
According to media reports , food-delivery giant DoorDash priced its IPO at $102 per share, ahead of its final IPO pricing range of $90 to $95 per share. The company’s debut has been warmly anticipated by public investors, as evinced by the company raising its range from an initial target of $75 to $85. While we’re still waiting for official pricing, the price point makes DoorDash worth $32 billion at the time of its IPO price on a non-diluted basis (we’re using the companyR
OurCrowd
DECEMBER 8, 2020
The virtual summit will be held in Partnership with the Jerusalem Post under the title – DiploTech Global Summit 2020: Israeli Innovation, Our Collective Future. Read more here. The post [Diagnostic Robotics in The Jerusalem Post] During Covid-19, Diagnostic Robotics pivoted to aid Israel’s pandemic response appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.
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