TechCrunch

APRIL 8, 2021

Product-led growth is all the rage in the Valley these days, and we had two leading thinkers discuss how to incorporate it into a startup at TechCrunch Early Stage 2021. Tope Awotona is the CEO and founder of Calendly, which bootstrapped for much of its existence before raising $350 million at a $3 billion valuation from OpenView and Iconiq. And on the other side of that table and this interview sat Blake Bartlett, a partner at OpenView who has been leading enterprise deals based around the prin

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Smart Hustle Magazine

APRIL 8, 2021

Insights on how to have a better customer experience from Anusha Venkat, Senior Product Manager for Plivo’s , a messaging API. Businesses have worked hard to adapt to changes the pandemic brought with it. In most cases, companies have been forced to reevaluate and change their entire customer experience strategy. As life starts to return to normal, business leaders must now grapple with how to extend these changes for what will effectively be a hybrid—a mixture of remote and in-person—way of con

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TechCrunch

APRIL 8, 2021

A startup that began its journey in India 15 years ago helping businesses reach and engage with users through texts said on Thursday it has attained the unicorn status and is also profitable. San Francisco-headquartered Gupshup has raised $100 million in its Series F financing round from Tiger Global Management, which valued the 15-year-old startup at $1.4 billion.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

APRIL 8, 2021

Some call it Appropriation Art; others call it fraud Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook ».

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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 The tech market offers a wealth of technologies tailored for management, planning, and forecasting, replacing outdated pen-and-paper methods.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 8, 2021

Butter , a startup registered in Denmark but operating fully remote, is building an “all-in-one” platform for planning and running virtual workshops. Offering video software and other features dedicated to workshopping, the idea is to pull people away from using more generic tools, such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams, which, arguably, aren’t well suited to workshops.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 8, 2021

With the pandemic sending the planet indoors to work out, the at-home fitness market has boomed. It was only in October last year that three-year-old Future closed $24 million in Series B and Playbook (streaming for personal trainers) raised $9.3 million in a Series A. Into this market launched Moxie , a platform that allowed fitness instructors to broadcast live and recorded classes, access licensed music playlists and deploy a CRM and payment tools.

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Berkonomics

APRIL 8, 2021

It doesn’t happen by accident. Not every new game-related site is a Steam, and surely not every social network is a Facebook. And not every texting application is a Twitter. A story of an app from nowhere to near dominance. Then how did Discord “suddenly” become so hot that even Microsoft was rumored to want to buy it for staggering amount? Discord is a great example of a company going viral mostly from word of mouth.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 8, 2021

TrueLayer , the London startup that offers a developer-friendly platform for companies, including other fintechs, to utilise open banking, is disclosing $70 million in new funding. The Series D round is led by new investor Addition. Existing investors, including Anthemis Group, Connect Ventures, Mouro Capital, Northzone and Temasek, also participated.

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OurCrowd

APRIL 8, 2021

Collaboration is often the key to creativity and progress in business. However, busyness can sometimes get in the way of purposeful collaboration across an organization. Finding time to brainstorm and work with other teammates can be a challenge when you’re bogged down with a lengthy to-do list, but it’s essential to prioritize cross-team communication if you want to move your business forward.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 8, 2021

Sophie Zhou Novati worked as a senior engineer at Facebook and then Nextdoor, where she struggled to hire great engineers for her team. Frustrated, she decided to try training engineers to meet her team’s hiring standards by mentoring at a local coding bootcamp. After two and a half years of mentoring on nights and weekends, Novati decided to turn her passion into a career.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

APRIL 8, 2021

Most people will need to keep their jobs while starting new businesses Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook ».

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TechCrunch

APRIL 8, 2021

This morning, Ramp , which provides corporate cards and spend management software, announced that it has closed $115 million across two investments, the latter of which valued the company at $1.6 billion. The Information first reported that Ramp was raising new capital. TechCrunch confirmed the news prior to the company’s announcement earlier today.

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The Seraf Compass

APRIL 8, 2021

The story of Adam Martel, Rich Palmer and their startup named Gravyty is a story about great leadership. These two relatively young founders created and succeeded with a completely new category of product in a difficult and conservative market. They overcame the odds and did so with leadership and talent. And, they would not have been given the chance to do so had investors not spotted those leadership skills.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 8, 2021

Do you have what it takes to be a Startup Battlefield champion? All you need is a killer pitch, an MVP, nerves of steel and the drive and determination to take on all comers to claim the coveted Disrupt Cup. If you fit the description, apply to compete in Startup Battlefield at TC Disrupt 2021 on September 21-23. Top early-stage startups from around the world — from any country and industry — will compete for a shot at $100,000 in equity-free prize money.

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StartupNation

APRIL 8, 2021

Customer pain points refer to problems that shoppers experience that prevent them from making a purchase. For example, a customer may be interested in your product, but limited payment options may deter him or her from following through and making a purchase. Meanwhile, others may be discouraged from making a repeat purchase due to a poor experience the first time around.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 8, 2021

Being a successful early-stage investor is about a lot more than simply identifying trends. A successful VC needs to think several steps ahead. For MaC Venture Capital founder Marlon Nichols, it’s an ability that’s helped him spot big names like Gimlet Media, MongoDB, Thrive Market, PlayVS, Fair, LISNR, Mayvenn, Blavity and Wonderschool early on. Nichols joined us on TechCrunch Early Stage to discuss his strategies for early-stage investing, and how those lessons can translate into a successful

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OnStartups

APRIL 8, 2021

One thing that I wish I had learned earlier in my entrepreneurial career is this: Tools are bought, transformations are sold. Here's a clip of a talk I gave at the SaaStr conference that elaborates on this. First, let's talk about the difference? What do I mean by tools, and what do I mean by transformations? Tools. Sometimes, the product you are selling is in a category that is well understood.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 8, 2021

Tines , a no-code automation platform co-founded by two senior cybersecurity operators, today announced that it has raised a $26 million Series B funding round led by Addition. Existing investors Accel and Blossom Capital participated in this round, which also includes strategic investments from CrowdStrike and Silicon Valley CISO Investments. After this round, which brings the total funding in the company to $41.1 million, Tines is now valued at $300 million.

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Feedough

APRIL 8, 2021

What do Tesla and IKEA have in common? Besides being top-tier companies, they are motivated to the cause of advocating environmentally friendly products. The environmental challenges have reshaped the planet, with societies collapsing as a result of its detrimental impact. The need of the hour is to shift towards a world where people and nature coexist.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 8, 2021

Canvas Medical , an electronic health records (EHR) startup, today announced their $17 million Series A and a new partnership with Anthem, one of the biggest health insurance companies in the country. The round was co-led by Inspired Capital and IA Ventures, with participation from Upfront Ventures. This round brings the company’s total funding to date to $20 million. .

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OurCrowd

APRIL 8, 2021

The pandemic has forced a rethink of clinical research, but the pharma industry continues to rely on animal testing. While pundits have observed that computer modeling and techniques such as microdosing can reduce animal testing, animal testing continues to be integral in preclinical studies. Read more here. The post [CytoReason in Drug Discovery & Development] When can computer models replace animal trials?

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TechCrunch

APRIL 8, 2021

Corporate training startup Attensi — which originally emerged out of Oslo, Norway — has raised $26 million from New York-based Lugard Road Capital, DX Ventures (a VC fund backed by Delivery Hero) and existing shareholder Viking Venture. The new funding will be used to expand in North America and Europe. Attensi uses a gamified approach to corporate training, putting employees into 3D simulations of their workplace and work processes.

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OurCrowd

APRIL 8, 2021

Events and conferences have taken a major turn since the outbreak of Covid-19. Travel has completely shut down, conferences big and small have been cancelled, and companies cut all spending related to face to face meetings, including attending trade shows and large events. An industry that was estimated to be worth more than $1 trillion annually before the pandemic hit, was put on pause.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 8, 2021

At first glance, Quiq and Snaps might sound like similar startups — they both help businesses talk to their customers via text messaging and other messaging apps. But Snaps CEO Christian Brucculeri said “there’s almost no overlap in what we do” and that the companies are “almost complete complements.” That’s why Quiq (based in Bozeman, Montana) is acquiring Snaps (based in New York).

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OurCrowd

APRIL 8, 2021

A novel surgical platform features miniature human-like robotic arms to provide a high level of dexterity, multi-planar flexibility, and 360 degrees of articulation. Read more here. The post [Memic in HospiMedica] Robotic Surgical System Uses Humanoid-Shaped Arms appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

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