The World Can’t Afford Entrepreneurial Extinction
Entrepreneurs' Organization
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
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Creating a forever home for this Trinidadian community and the endangered animals within it
Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative
SEPTEMBER 28, 2020
By Jewelle Saunders. 2018 YLAI Fellow Rondell Hamilton is the founder of Rennie’s Orphanage and Animal Rescue (ROAR) in Trinidad, a nonprofit organization managing the rehabilitation, repopulation, and rescue of wild animals. Rondell was trying to become a medical missionary when he was diagnosed with brain tumors. When doctors recommended he reassess his plans after surgery affected his coordination, he changed course.
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advancing equity in I&E programs through authentic outreach and mentorship
Venture Well
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020
Mentorship and outreach complement each other as important strategies for broadening participation for underrepresented student innovators who are considering I&E programs. The post advancing equity in I&E programs through authentic outreach and mentorship appeared first on VentureWell.
Circulate Networking Events
A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC
SEPTEMBER 15, 2020
My friend and former colleague Charlie O’Donnell created a new kind of networking event for the moment we are in. These are virtual networking events designed to “include diverse perspectives in the innovation community.” They are called Circulate. These are curated discussions, meaning you sign up to participate and the right group is selected to attend.
Digitalization: 5 Tech Updates That Will Help You Survive The Recession & Thrive
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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 The tech market offers a wealth of technologies tailored for management, planning, and forecasting, replacing outdated pen-and-paper methods.
5 Easy To Fix Virtual Pitch Mistakes
Dream It
SEPTEMBER 25, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic created a new fundraising environment with its own unique challenges. Among them, VCs and startups are forced to interact remotely and make deals without ever shaking hands. This matters because it brings new issues to light that simply were not as relevant to investors before. Many of these new red flags that occur during virtual pitching are easy to fix.
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Knowing what you know now, how would you have prepared for COVID-19?
Entrepreneurs' Organization
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
If nothing else, the 2020 pandemic has shown everybody—particularly business owners and entrepreneurs—the value of being prepared and ready to pivot. We asked members of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization what they would have done differently knowing what they know now. . Declutter. Declutter. Declutter. Andrea Grisdale, founder and CEO at IC Bellagio.
Taller con Manuel Sánchez Masferrer: Retos del COVID-19 para los emprendedores y la economía
Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020
¿Cuándo? Martes 22 de septiembre a las 3:00 PM hora de El Salvador. Tema: Retos del COVID-19 para los emprendedores y la economía. Descripción: Durante esta charla, el Doctor en Economía Manuel Sánchez Masferrer, abordará los efectos globales del COVID-19 en la economía y su impacto en las economías de ingresos medio-bajo de América Latina; el emprendimiento en las economías de ingreso medio-bajo en la región y su capacidad de respuesta para la pandemia; así como los retos y oportunidades hacia
six strategies for teaching capstone design remotely
Venture Well
SEPTEMBER 29, 2020
To help biomedical engineering educators transition their coursework online, we highlight six strategies around teaching capstone design remotely. The post six strategies for teaching capstone design remotely appeared first on VentureWell.
Mental Healthcare 3.0
A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC
SEPTEMBER 2, 2020
My colleague Hanel wrote an important post on USV.com yesterday. It looks at mental healthcare solutions and compares them to what has happened in online learning in the last decade. USV invests in both wellness and learning and we believe that the way learning has evolved can teach us about where healthcare can go. Hanel’s post is in keeping with those beliefs.
The Big Payoff of Application Analytics
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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.
Why You Haven't Sold Your Product to a CISO
Dream It
SEPTEMBER 28, 2020
A few months ago, we did a blog post on how to get a CISO to buy your product. But, what will instantly make a CISO say no to your product? Mel Shakir , Securetech Managing Director, talks to CISOs every day in his role at Dreamit. He coaches companies to get them ready to sell to a CISO. However, he also coaches them on what to avoid. In this Dreamit Dose, Mel gives you 5 reasons a CISO may NOT buy your product.
Kansas City-Based BacklotCars Acquired by KAR Global
Revolution
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
Most people who are familiar with Revolution , have heard of our Rise of the Rest Bus Tours where we visit five startup ecosystems in five days, once a year, to shine a spotlight on a city’s startups and the groups and individuals who champion them. But many people may not know what happens after that. While our tour stop may be the start of our relationship with a city, it is most certainly not the end.
Three steps to a successful pivot
Entrepreneurs' Organization
SEPTEMBER 2, 2020
In today’s business vocabulary, the word pivot—as a verb or a noun—has become shorthand for any change or shift. The COVID-19 pandemic, however, forced many of us to initiate wholesale and all-encompassing pivots in order to stay afloat. . We talked with entrepreneurs and members of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) who recently overhauled their businesses in order to survive—and perhaps even thrive—in a post-pandemic landscape.
This YLAI Fellow is influencing sustainable behavior in his Dominican Republic community
Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
By Jewelle Saunders. 2018 YLAI Fellow Porfirio Baez spent his free time dreaming up different ways to contribute to the preservation of the environment. So he founded his own company to do just that. Green Depot , based in the Dominican Republic, aims to make the planet, and his community members, more eco-conscious. To celebrate Porfirio’s efforts in creating job opportunities in his community, and in leading them toward a culture of sustainability, the YLAI Network asked him a few questions ab
PE Mastery: CAPTARGET's Playbook for Quality Lead Flow
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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.
operating from optimism: honoring the heroes of innovation and entrepreneurship
Venture Well
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020
In honor of our 25th anniversary, we're honoring the heroes of innovation and entrepreneurship working to build a better world. The post operating from optimism: honoring the heroes of innovation and entrepreneurship appeared first on VentureWell.
Universal Access and Choice
A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC
SEPTEMBER 24, 2020
Our current investing thesis at USV is about expanding access to knowledge, wellness, and capital. We believe that these are core human needs and that opening up access to them is both good for society and also good business. Our approach to these challenges is centered on lowering the costs of these services and increasing competition to provide them.
Building Your Early Startup Core Team
Dream It
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020
In the early stages of startup growth, it is critical to have a balanced and strong core team of founders. Here’s why those two words matter. Your team must be balanced - filling key functional roles necessary to operationalize. It must also be strong - excelling within those functional areas to get the company to the next inflection point. This quote from our recent guest #DreamitDose perfectly encapsulates this thinking.
The 4 States of an Engineering Team
Tomasz Tunguz
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
I’ve been steadily progressing through the excellent books in the Stripe Press catalog. First, I read High Growth Handbook. Most recently, I read An Elegant Puzzle: Systems of Engineering Management by Will Larson. It’s the best book I’ve read on engineering management. Will has worked at Digg, Uber, Stripe, and is now at Calm and has seen many engineering teams endure and thrive through hypergrowth.
How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech
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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
The need for diversity and inclusion remains
Entrepreneurs' Organization
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020
Here’s a fact: No matter how diverse or inclusive you believe your organization is, there is always more work to be done. As you hire new staff members , as you assign projects, as you assess salaries, as you engage with potential clients, as you set goals for growth, as you market your services—all the areas of running a business are impacted by how intentionally you advocate for equality, diversity and inclusivity.
Training in textiles offers bright future for new entrepreneurs in Dominica
Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
By Caroline Sachdeva. Avena Prince aims to alleviate the strain of unemployment and poverty in her country of Dominica. She is working hard to achieve this goal by encouraging community members to master different skills, such as sewing and garment design. . Owner and founder of the vocational training company Royal Globe Inc., Avena has grown, redesigned and strengthened her business, adapting to the needs of her society and always thinking about how to improve efficiency.
empowering underrepresented engineering students: q&a with Noe Vargas Hernandez of University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Venture Well
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
Noe Vargas Hernandez is devoted to teaching sustainability, entrepreneurship, and design practices to underrepresented engineering students. . The post empowering underrepresented engineering students: q&a with Noe Vargas Hernandez of University of Texas Rio Grande Valley appeared first on VentureWell.
Bolster Your Management Team And Board
A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
I have had the great pleasure of working with Matt Blumberg and the senior leadership team of USV’s former portfolio company Return Path (which was sold in 2019) for much of the last twenty years. Matt and many members of his leadership team got the band back together early this year and started a new company called Bolster in partnership with Silicon Valley Bank and the early-stage VC firm High Alpha.
Statement of Cash Flows vs. Cash Flow Statement
Speaker: Wayne Spivak - President and Chief Financial Officer of SBA * Consulting LTD, Industry Writer, and Public Speaker
The old adages that "cash is king" and "you can’t spend profits" still hold true today. But however well-known these sayings might be, it requires a change in mindset to properly implement a cash flow management system that predicts your business's runaway as accurately as possible. Key to this new mindset is understanding the difference between the Statement of Cash Flows, a historical look at the source and uses of cash, and the Cash Flow Statement, which uses transaction history and forward-l
Top 5 M&A Insights from Senior Industry Leaders
Dream It
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
Most founders consider two possibilities when thinking about their exit strategy: IPO or acquisition. However, the process of startup M&A likely remains shrouded in mystery for founders who have never seen it first-hand. At Dreamit, we’re well aware that founders have lots of questions concerning M&A like, “What are the top reasons M&A deals are done?
Searching for Product-Market Fit
The Seraf Compass
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
My favorite time of year in New England is early Fall. The heat and humidity of summer are gone, and the air is crisp and clear. Separating the cities of Boston and Cambridge, the Charles River is alive with sailors from several local universities and the Community Boating center. People jogging, biking, walking and enjoying the best of what Boston has to offer fill the sidewalks along the river.
Your path to happiness & success: 3 ways to hack your daily habits
Entrepreneurs' Organization
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
. Contributed by Shawn Johal, business growth coach, leadership speaker and co-founder of DALS Lighting, Inc. He is also an active member of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization Montreal chapter. . “Successful people aren’t born that way. They become successful by establishing the habit of doing things unsuccessful people don’t like to do.” – William Makepeace Thackeray An iPhone starts ringing, startling me out of my deep sleep.
Gregslist – The Strange Attractor
Ecosystem Builder Hub
SEPTEMBER 2, 2020
Igniting Startup Ecosystems. Hold a match to a sugar cube and it will never burn. But first add a little cigarette ash and the sugar cube will burst in flames. There’s nothing like the presence of a catalyst to ignite a system. What ignites a startup ecosystem? Thriving startup ecosystems are good for the economy, good for society, and good for pretty much everyone.
How to Avoid the Pain and Cost of PCI Compliance While Optimizing Payments
Speaker: P. Andrew Sjogren, Sr. Product Marketing Manager at Very Good Security, Matt Doka, Co-Founder and CTO of Fivestars, and Steve Andrews, President & CEO of the Western Bankers Association
PCI compliance can feel challenging and sometimes the result feels like you are optimizing more for security and compliance than you are for business outcomes. The key is to take the right strategy to PCI compliance that gets you both. In this webinar, we have a great set of panelists who will take you through how Zero Data strategies can be used as part of a well-rounded compliance and security approach, and get you to market much sooner by also allowing for payment optimization.
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