A Smart Bear: Longform

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

What is it like to reach the pinnacle of success? Is that where you attain happiness and fulfillment? Or are those found right here, right now.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

A lot of people ask me what I think of posting to Twitter these days… (I’ll start calling it X as soon as I learn to stop saying Battery Tunnel and Triborough Bridge). My general take is that it’s far worse than it used to be in terms of engagement and some people have for sure abandoned it—but it still really doesn’t have a replacement when it comes to timely events like news or sports.

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The Seraf Compass

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Conventional wisdom is that startups with cofounders succeed more often than startups run by solo entrepreneurs. Whether true or not, startups with multiple founders face key issues that will affect the company and its ability to raise money, grow, and ultimately be successful.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Are you ready to take your leadership journey to the next level but need help deciding which path to take? EO Path of Leadership (PoL) offers members who have served in local or regional leadership positions an opportunity to grow their leadership skills as a leader of leaders while serving the organization as a whole. Not sure which position is right for you?

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Generative AI is upending the way product developers & end-users alike are interacting with data. Despite the potential of AI, many are left with questions about the future of product development: How will AI impact my business and contribute to its success? What can product managers and developers expect in the future with the widespread adoption of AI?

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Entrepreneurs and aspiring business owners are critical in advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility and belonging efforts within the workplace. Every aspect of business benefits from these efforts; an enterprise that considers the perspectives and needs of all workers and customers can experience improved employee job satisfaction, retention, enhanced productivity and increased profitability.

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Startup Blogpost

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

12 Strategies for Boosting Team Productivity in Startups To help startups boost their team productivity, we’ve gathered twelve insightful strategies from top founders, CEOs, and managers. From implementing multi-faceted productivity strategies to boosting productivity through task automation, these industry leaders share their best tips for creating a productive startup environment.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

MidAmerica, in collaboration with i2E, is set to launch an innovative pilot program known as the MidAmerica Cup business plan competition this fall. The initiative is tailored for local school districts engaged with MidAmerica’s Secondary STEM partners, with the primary aim of providing high school students with a competitive platform to explore entrepreneurship in a fun and engaging environment.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Entrepreneurs and aspiring business owners are critical in advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility and belonging efforts within the workplace. Every aspect of business benefits from these efforts; an enterprise that considers the perspectives and needs of all workers and customers can experience improved employee job satisfaction, retention, enhanced productivity and increased profitability.

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Venture Well

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Jacob Kumpon, co-founder of KLAW Industries, discusses his journey as an entrepreneur with the support of the E-Team Program. The post No Stone Unturned: KLAW Industries Is Reducing the Carbon Footprint of Concrete appeared first on VentureWell.

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Mighty Financial specializes in supporting the financial aspirations of small businesses and entrepreneurs. With our comprehensive bookkeeping and precise accounting expertise with decades of experience across diverse financial roles, our team offers tailor-made services ranging from essential bookkeeping to strategic fractional CFO support, catered specifically to the unique challenges of technology companies, startups, and SMEs.

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Andreessen Horowitz

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Lee este artículo en Español. The world of finance is undergoing a profound transformation, and Mexico is no exception. In recent years, the country has witnessed a burgeoning fintech industry, particularly in the business-to-business (B2B) sector: Mexico’s fintech market now encompasses over 650 companies and counting. This evolution has been accelerated by regulatory changes that are fostering innovation and competition within the financial technology landscape.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Techniques to minimize churn and maximize your returns. You’ve spent countless hours and resources winning over a new customer. It feels great, right? But what if that customer leaves after a few months? That’s churn, and it’s a profit killer. Let’s get down to the basics of why preventing churn is a must for your business’s growth and how you can tackle it effectively.

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AsiaTechDaily

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register Philippines-based Nila Capita l is the country’s inaugural student venture fund, officially launching with new opportunities for Gen Z startup founders. The fund’s core mission is to provide visionary young entrepreneurs with essential capital; it also strives to create an extensive network of industry professionals.

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Tomasz Tunguz

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

Last week, Databricks announced their Series I financing at $43b. At the same time, they released quarterly figures similar to a public company’s reporting. Those numbers provide the first public view into one of the most valuable private companies in the world. It’s also an opportunity to compare Databricks to Snowflake. Two mammoths competing for customers’ workloads offer different architectures.

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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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Andreessen Horowitz

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Lee este artículo en E spañol. Colombia’s finance sector has historically been one of the most regulated in the world. Over the past decade, however, the country has quietly become the third-largest fintech hub in Latin America (trailing only Brazil and Mexico), home to nearly 300 fintech companies. Seventy-six percent of Colombians use fintech services, according to an Ernst & Young report, the highest fintech adoption rate in Latin America, and from 2008 to 2022, the percentage of Colombia

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Gust

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

A C-Corporation, often referred to as a “C-Corp,” is a legal business structure that separates the company from its owners, providing limited liability protection to shareholders. It is the most common type of corporation in the United States, offering several benefits and flexibility for startups aiming for rapid growth and outside investment. The post What Is a C-Corporation?

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AsiaTechDaily

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register Under the leadership of Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli, the Malaysian government will be hosting a startup convention soon. The primary objective of this initiative is to help local technopreneurs to grow within the country. Rafizi emphasized that the development of startup companies holds great importance in speeding up Malaysia’s economic transition toward technology and digital

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

Bob van Dijk, the chief executive of Dutch e-commerce investor Prosus and its controlling shareholder Naspers, has resigned from the top role and from the boards with immediate effect.

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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.

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Andreessen Horowitz

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Stuff used to break. If you’re of a certain age – *cough* like I am *cough* – you’ll remember that every city and town would have electronics repair shops. Your TV, VCR, clock radio would stop working, and you’d take it in to get it fixed. Decades ago, electronics chain stores and cell phone carriers figured this out and created point-of-sale insurance programs to cover the future cost of fixes.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern PA is not merely investing in startups; it’s championing their dreams and helping them navigate the exciting terrain of technological innovation. Ben Franklin is proud to announce its recent investments in three remarkable tech companies based in central and northern Pennsylvania. These strategic investments will empower these startups to push the boundaries and bring their groundbreaking products, processes, and software application

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AsiaTechDaily

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register Silicon Valley venture firm GGV Capital has decided to split into two separate entities, one focused on Asia and the other on the United States. This decision follows a trend set by rival firm Sequoia Capital a few months ago, as American tech investors face increasing pressure to disengage from their Chinese investments due to geopolitical concerns. “Over the last decade, the in

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Begin with the end in mind Image: Unsplash For seven years, I led community relations for one of the nation’s largest infrastructure projects (that happened to be located just 25 minutes from my home). The $400-million, seven-year Boone Dam project brought in talent from around the world with one common goal: to repair a leaking dam safely. The following PR tips I picked up from the project are applicable to businesses, PR people and entrepreneurs alike.

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Start-ups & SMBs launching products quickly must bundle dashboards, reports, & self-service analytics into apps. Customers expect rapid value from your product (time-to-value), data security, and access to advanced capabilities. Traditional Business Intelligence (BI) tools can provide valuable data analysis capabilities, but they have a barrier to entry that can stop small and midsize businesses from capitalizing on them.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Nearly two years ago, Katie Haun left Andreessen Horowitz and raised two crypto funds totaling $1.5 billion. And then . . . a crypto market crisis happened. At TechCrunch Disrupt, she looked back at what happened over the past couple of years and confirmed that she’s still very optimistic about the future of crypto.

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American Entrepreneurship

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

RXBAR® and Orgain® Founders Partner with Award-Winning Consumer Products Lawyer, launching Firm with Roster of Legacy CPG Investors With both passion and the experience of knowing what works, CPG veterans Andrew Abraham, CEO & Founder of Orgain®, Nick Giannuzzi, Founder & Partner of Giannuzzi Lewendon, and Peter Rahal, Founder of RXBAR®, have partnered to launch a growth equity investment firm focused on innovative consumer brands.

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AsiaTechDaily

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register The global robot market is experiencing rapid transformation. According to a report by the Boston Consulting Group, the global robot market is projected to reach between USD 160 billion and USD 260 billion by 2023. In alignment with this global trend, both large companies and startups in Korea are preparing for the impending changes.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

One of the most common questions in subscription products is, “Should I have a free product?” If you look at the current subscription companies worth billions of dollars, some have big-free products, like Spotify, NY Times, Trello or Slack. Others like Netflix, WSJ, Financial Times, BarkBox, or Your Utility Company don’t. You can also point to larger, more enterprise-grade products that didn’t start with a free tier, such as MongoDB, but later added one.

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