Tue.Aug 18, 2020

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Keep in touch: Client outreach is critical during business slumps

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Is your business struggling due to the pandemic? You’re not alone. Around the globe, entrepreneurs are creating new ways to stay afloat —and that includes reaching out to clients and prospects in new ways. While business may be slow, client outreach must never slow. If you can keep customers engaged at times like these, you’ll earn even greater loyalty in the long term.

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Moving trans advocacy forward in Jamaica

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

By Jewelle Saunders. “The fuller you are, the more you have to give back,” says activist Neish McLean. “Invest in yourself, and your hard work will blossom.”. 2017 YLAI Fellow Neish’s hard work of creating a sustainable trans rights movement has blossomed far beyond his expectations. As the Co-Founder and Executive Director of TransWave Jamaica , Neish is succeeding in his mission to increase the visibility of transgender Jamaicans, provide resources to change the narrative towards a positive re

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The Startup Community Way. and more from Maine.

EntreWorks Consulting

I recently returned from our annual Maine vacation to find my pre-ordered copy of The Startup Community Way by Brad Feld and Ian Hathaway. This new book follows up on Feld’s excellent 2012 work Startup Communities , which I still consider to be among the best guides to entrepreneurial ecosystem building. This new work digs deeper into the real life challenges facing ecosystem builders, with a focus on sustaining this work over the long term.

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YC’s First Lightning Tech Talks Series & Hiring Event on September 10

Y Combinator

There are a lot of great YC startups that are experiencing rapid growth — despite COVID — and actively hiring in engineering, product and more. We want to create a space for engineers and others to learn more about these companies, their technology, and engage directly with founders and their teams, in small groups and 1-1. We’re hosting YC’s first Lightning Tech Talk session on September 10th at 4PM PST.

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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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[Insightec in WFMZ] Novant Health is first in the Carolinas to offer incisionless brain surgery for treatment of essential and Parkinson’s tremor

OurCrowd

Novant Health has partnered with INSIGHTEC, a global medical technology innovator to bring this breakthrough technology to Charlotte. It will be the only hospital system between central Virginia and Florida to offer this new incisionless treatment of tremor. Read more here. The post [Insightec in WFMZ] Novant Health is first in the Carolinas to offer incisionless brain surgery for treatment of essential and Parkinson’s tremor appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

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5 virtual classroom exercises to keep students engaged

Venture Well

Enterprising faculty are revamping their coursework to accommodate virtual classroom exercises. Here are five remote-friendly activities o keep students engaged and focused. The post 5 virtual classroom exercises to keep students engaged appeared first on VentureWell.

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[Ripple in WFMZ] Ripple Foods© Accelerated Growth in 2020 Spearheaded by New Executive Leaders

OurCrowd

“This year Ripple has improved its gross margins by double digits and successfully expanded distribution and share of market – bringing Ripple SKUs into Walmart and convenience stores and expanding into direct-to-consumer, school and club channels,” said Laura Flanagan , Chief Executive Officer at Ripple Foods. Read more here. The post [Ripple in WFMZ] Ripple Foods© Accelerated Growth in 2020 Spearheaded by New Executive Leaders appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

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Avanzando con la promoción de la causa trans en Jamaica

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

Por Jewelle Saunders. “Cuanta más plenitud sientes, más puedes hacer por los demás —afirma el activista Neish McLean—. Invierte en ti mismo, y tu ardua labor dará frutos.”. El duro trabajo de Neish —becario de YLAI en 2017— para crear un movimiento sustentable por los derechos de las personas trans ha dado frutos superando con creces sus expectativas.

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[enVerid in PR Newswire] enVerid Systems’ New High-Efficiency Air Purifier Captures 99.99% of Viruses

OurCrowd

enVerid Systems, a leading provider of indoor air quality solutions, today announced a new high-efficiency filtration product that has been shown to capture 99.99% of viruses including a surrogate for the COVID-19 virus. Read more on PR Newswire here. The post [enVerid in PR Newswire] enVerid Systems’ New High-Efficiency Air Purifier Captures 99.99% of Viruses appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

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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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[WayUp in HCM] Brazen, WayUp Partner on Campus Recruiting Platform

OurCrowd

Brazen’s platform connects employers with candidates using tools such as virtual hiring events, career fairs and video interviews. WayUp offers a database of more than 5.6 million users from 7,000 college campuses. WayUp CEO Liz Wessel said combining the two offerings will allow employers to drive attendance from “every campus in the country, rather than only from universities where they have partnerships.”.

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[Zoomcar in Team BHP] MG partners with Zoomcar for vehicle subscription program

OurCrowd

MG Motor India has partnered with self-drive rental platform Zoomcar to offer vehicle subscription program for customers. Zoomcar will manage the subscription program, offering MG vehicles on a 12, 24 or 36 month subscription. MG claims that the subscription model would make its vehicles more accessible to customers and will also enable it to increase its foothold in the subscription market.

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[Zoomcar in The Economic Times] MG Motor ties up with Zoomcar for vehicle subscription

OurCrowd

MG Motor India on Tuesday said it has partnered with Zoomcar, one of the country’s largest personal mobility platforms, for vehicle subscription. Through the tie-up, the company will leverage Zoomcar’s end-to-end technology solution for its vehicle subscription platform, MG Motor India said in a statement. Read more here. The post [Zoomcar in The Economic Times] MG Motor ties up with Zoomcar for vehicle subscription appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

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[OurCrowd CEO Jon Medved in The The Times of Israel] As Israel, UAE ties come out of closet, businesses are abuzz with excitement

OurCrowd

“This has created so much enthusiasm, my email’s blowing up,” said Jon Medved, the CEO of the Jerusalem-based VC fund OurCrowd in a phone interview. “I cannot explain to you how many people are reaching out from there… asking to meet. We already had a bunch of interactions in progress, but everything is going to be accelerated.”. Read more here. The post [OurCrowd CEO Jon Medved in The The Times of Israel] As Israel, UAE ties come out of closet, businesses are abuzz with excitement appeared fir

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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.

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[OurCrowd CEO Jon Medved in No Camels] Formal UAE-Israel Ties Usher in New Opportunities, Hope for Both Sides

OurCrowd

“It is a breakthrough. An historic agreement,” OurCrowd CEO Jon Medved, an investor with UAE ties, tells NoCamels. “Everything has changed. This is not another stepping stone on the path [to peace]. This is a big, big change. Read more here. The post [OurCrowd CEO Jon Medved in No Camels] Formal UAE-Israel Ties Usher in New Opportunities, Hope for Both Sides appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.