Berkonomics
AUGUST 10, 2023
Setting your expectations Taking in angel or venture money requires a setting of an entrepreneur’s expectations that may come as a shock at least at first. From the moment such an investor looks seriously at your company, the investor or VC partner is thinking of the end game, the ultimate sale of the company or even of an eventual initial public offering.
AsiaTechDaily
AUGUST 10, 2023
Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register Karakalpakstan , a region in Uzbekistan, outlines plans to allocate $200 million in soft loans to support companies and establish a Youth Socio-Economic Center in the Khojaili district, with an investment of 1 trillion soums. The city unveiled its plans to support local startups and nurture entrepreneurship with a series of new initiatives under the guidance of President Shavkat Mirziy
TechCrunch
AUGUST 7, 2023
Marjorie Radlo-Zandi Contributor Share on Twitter Marjorie Radlo-Zandi is an entrepreneur, board member and mentor to startups, and an angel investor who shows early-stage businesses how to build and successfully scale their businesses. More posts by this contributor Hidden in plain sight: 5 red flags for investors Finding your startup’s valuation: An angel investor explains how Without informing their board, a certain startup had amassed $150,000 legal fees in just three months.
Jason Malki
AUGUST 10, 2023
Bridging the Gap Between Imagination and Reality: An Interview with the Visionary Behind Plantech Industries I had the pleasure of interviewing Djordje Planincic, the founder and CEO of Plantech Industries , a visionary technologist with a deep passion for robotics, AI & ML, and IoT. His career is a testament to innovative projects that challenge conventional thinking, bringing us closer to a future where science fiction becomes reality.
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Impact Hub
AUGUST 10, 2023
Future Founders Day: Bring Impact Hub to your city Are you ready to transform your social business idea into reality? From crafting a robust business plan to establishing a network of partners and supporters, we’re here to assist you every step of the way. As a global network of impact entrepreneurs, we understand the myriad challenges that accompany launching a successful social enterprise.
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Revolution
AUGUST 8, 2023
In the following series, I’ll examine the current status of “work” and how it impacts lives — from where people are moving to how they are spending their time — and various business models that support these new habits. First up: Where are people spending their time now compared to pre-pandemic? For decades, most people’s existence revolved around a 9-to-5 workday with a lengthening two-way commute, (hopefully) bookended by some family time.
Jason Malki
AUGUST 7, 2023
Entrepreneur to Investor: Jason Mackey’s Personal Journey from Serial Entrepreneur to Emerging Venture Capitalist Jason Mackey, a serial entrepreneur, and emerging venture capitalist, has a proven track record of fostering successful businesses in the United States and the United Kingdom. Through his various ventures, including CXOHQ, Venturitas Venture Advisory, and Occam Strategy Group he has imparted growth strategies and fundraising insights to over 200 established and burgeoning ventures ac
Impact Hub
AUGUST 10, 2023
Scaling green ventures: meet the innovators accelerating climate action In a world echoing with the urgent call for environmental change, the Impact Hub Network is committed to supporting innovative green ventures for a brighter tomorrow. Impact Hub Network Global team Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp According to a recent McKinsey report , reaching net zero by 2050 could require a 60% increase in capital spending on physical assets compared to current levels.
AsiaTechDaily
AUGUST 10, 2023
Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register Venture capital platform Antler has recently unveiled its Antler ONDC , an Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC)-focused venture platform in India. This initiative is a collaboration between Antler and notable figures such as Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani, FIDE (Beckn Protocol), and ONDC.
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Entrepreneurs' Organization
AUGUST 9, 2023
Fast money, big dreams, and never-ending hustle. That’s what entrepreneurship is all about, right? I take a different view. To me, entrepreneurship is about more than making a quick buck. It’s about building something that lasts. Something that makes a difference in the world. At age 21, I took control of the debt-burdened family business my parents started many years earlier.
Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative
AUGUST 10, 2023
Young people across the Americas are brimming with creativity, diversity, and potential. As we move toward a more inclusive hemisphere that embraces the value of marginalized communities, we must also be honest about the history that has prevented marginalized groups from enjoying the full benefits of growing, dynamic economies. Nurturing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in our communities fosters belonging, improves livelihoods, and creates the conditions for prosperity and opp
Paul G. Silva
AUGUST 9, 2023
Alexander Osterwalder and the team at Strategizer published a small eBook chock-full of best practices on corporate innovation called From Innovation Theater to Growth Engine. Ahead of the book they also released a set of videos explaining some of the concepts. Strategizer is likely one of the top innovation consultants out there. They don’t build the innovations, but they do teach you how to find, vet, and manage a portfolio of innovative ideas.
AsiaTechDaily
AUGUST 7, 2023
Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register Jakarta-based startup BintanGo , a platform facilitating content creators in monetizing their work, has recently secured $2.2 million in fresh funding, a mix of debt and equity. This round of funding has gained support from Contents Technologies, Transcend Capital Partners, and existing backers Investible and eWTP Tech Innovation Fund.
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TechCrunch
AUGUST 8, 2023
Back in 2021 and early 2022, there was a flurry of VC interest in Southeast Asian investment apps. One of them was Singapore-based Endowus , which raised two rounds in rapid succession: a Series A in June 2021 followed just seven months later by $25.6 million in follow-on funding. Now two years later, despite a much different funding environment, especially for fintech startups , Endowus is announcing another round.
Startup Blogpost
AUGUST 8, 2023
How to Lead Through Uncertainty and Change Navigating uncertainty and change is a common challenge for startup leaders. To shed light on this, we’ve gathered ten insightful strategies from CEOs and Founders. From embracing agility amidst market shifts to planning for the long game, these leaders share their experiences and lessons learned in successfully steering their startups through uncertain times.
Impact Hub
AUGUST 10, 2023
Four leadership lessons from Nelson Mandela In a world facing urgent challenges of social and environmental change, one leader stands out for his unwavering courage, resilience, and visionary approach: Nelson Mandela. At Impact Hub, a community dedicated to driving positive transformations , we are deeply inspired by Mandela’s incredible story. Join us on this transformative journey as we explore four key leadership lessons we’ve learned from Mandela’s wisdom and unwavering spirit.
AsiaTechDaily
AUGUST 11, 2023
Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register AHG Lab , an independent venture builder based in the Philippines, has successfully raised $4 million in a pre-Series A funding round to expand its portfolio of ventures and programs. The funding round was invested by Seaborne Capital, Filipino family offices, Imagine If Partners and US family office– the Rufino Family and David Leechiu.
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TechCrunch
AUGUST 11, 2023
For the last year and a half, there is only one point I’ve sought to make with my venture coverage: that the industry is not separate from sociopolitical context. That the tech industry and its backers are not separate from the economic fabric of this nation and the mores of our society. This became evident when the American Alliance for Equal Rights (AAER) announced last week that it was suing Fearless Fund.
Paul G. Silva
AUGUST 8, 2023
A few years back Google published research on what made their teams thrive. By far the most important attribute was Psychological Safety. Psychological safety refers to an individual’s perception of the consequences of taking an interpersonal risk or a belief that a team is safe for risk taking in the face of being seen as ignorant, incompetent, negative, or disruptive.
Impact Hub
AUGUST 9, 2023
Pioneering net zero | Impact Hubs taking action worldwide Picture this: a group of entrepreneurs sitting around a table, brainstorming ideas to solve the world’s most pressing issues. Inevitably, the conversation turns to climate change, and the group realises that they have the power to make a real impact – here, now, and at scale. This realisation has been the driving force behind Impact Hub Network’s work for over 15 years, and today, we’re more committed than ever to taking serious climate a
AsiaTechDaily
AUGUST 8, 2023
Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register Japan unveiled its latest development on its “Startup Development Five-year Plan” started in November 2022. The program comes through a collaboration with Kansai. The plan aims to boost the Japanese startup ecosystem by investing 10 trillion yen, creating 100,000 new startups, and nurturing 100 unicorns by 2027.
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TechCrunch
AUGUST 11, 2023
Olga Bakirova Contributor Olga Bakirova is an ASO/ASA Specialist at Keiki , an edtech startup that creates enjoyable developmental apps for kids to keep them interested in learning. App Store optimization (ASO) and Apple Search Ads (ASA) are potent tools for promoting apps that can significantly boost conversion rates. Every prospective user encounters an app’s page in the App Store, influencing their decision to download or purchase.
Paul G. Silva
AUGUST 10, 2023
Picture it. Your team gets the big meeting with the CEO of a company right smack in the middle of your target market. This company could be an amazing reference client. The CEO spends a lot of time with your team, telling you exactly what she needs. She gladly looks at multiple iterations of the product, giving concrete, actionable feedback at every stage.
Impact Hub
AUGUST 10, 2023
3 Impact ventures working for the future of the oceans As part of the UN Decade of Ocean Science, World Oceans Day spotlights vital marine ecosystems. Covering 70% of our planet, oceans produce 50% of its oxygen and host diverse life. Urgent action is crucial as oceans face plastic pollution and biodiversity loss. Discover three inspiring impact ventures committed to revitalising our oceans and tackling plastic waste.
AsiaTechDaily
AUGUST 9, 2023
Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register The U.S. plans to enact a prohibition on private-equity and venture-capital investments in specific Chinese technology firms as part of an executive order set to be unveiled by the Biden administration. It intensifies Washington’s endeavors to impede Beijing’s advancement in technology tailored for military applications.
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