The fundamental forces of scale
A Smart Bear: Longform
SEPTEMBER 24, 2023
These forces make larger companies slower and more difficult to execute, but also more effective when harnessed and leveraged.
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Mule Team: Building a Startup Portfolio That Will Get You There
The Seraf Compass
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
When I began making angel investments almost twenty years ago, I had no concept of what it meant to build a portfolio of early stage tech company investments. It wasn’t because I lacked financial savvy. I considered myself a fairly knowledgeable investor in the public markets. I understood key investing concepts like portfolio diversification, risk-adjusted investment return, market capitalization, and staging capital.
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What Builders Talk About When They Talk About AI
Andreessen Horowitz
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
The foundation models we use today aren’t just beating humans at Jeopardy, or playing Go at a supernatural level, or powering better recommendation engines—they’re changing and creating new user behavior across art, design, games, medicine, coding, and even human relationships. And the broad impact of this wave of AI is already creating the sort of massive value we’ve seen with other platform shifts, like the internet, mobile, cloud.
Celebrating 25 Years Supporting Innovation
Innovation 2 Enterprise
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
As I reflect on the past two and a half decades, I am filled with immense pride and gratitude for the journey that i2E has embarked upon. Our 25th anniversary is not just a milestone – it’s a testament to the unwavering dedication of a community committed to innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic growth. To mark this important occasion, we recently held an event that brought together many of our partners, entrepreneurs, supporters, and friends.
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
Top 10 Fintech Startup Investments Powering Southeast Asia in 2023
AsiaTechDaily
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register The Southeast Asian fintech startup has been a dynamic landscape, with countries like China, India, Singapore, and Indonesia emerging as fintech hubs, each with unique strengths and focus areas. Besides, governments across Asia actively work on fintech regulations to balance innovation and consumer protection.
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Democratizing Design
Andreessen Horowitz
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
This conversation is part of our AI Revolution series, which features some of the most impactful builders in the field of AI discussing and debating where we are, where we’re going, and the big open questions in AI. Find more content from our AI Revolution series on www.a16z.com/AIRevolution. Will AI take all the design jobs? Dylan Field, founder and CEO of Figma, looks at the relationship between designers, developers, and AI, in conversation with a16z’s David George. [00:36] Will AI rep
5 Lessons on Career Growth From a Google Exec
Entrepreneur's Handbook
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
There is no easy path. The elevator is broken and you need to take the stairs and climb fast. For the past 10 years, I have been on an accelerated career growth path. I went from Jr. Engineer to Engineering Director, navigated through 2 acquisitions, held over 1000s interviews, and built teams and engineering organizations. From my own experience and from the experience of helping other people develop their careers, I wanted to share 5 lessons that I found very useful and that will hopefully hel
Malaysia’s Mosti Prioritizes Tech Innovation and Startup Ecosystem in its Annual Budget
AsiaTechDaily
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register Malaysia’s Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation ( Mosti ) plans to push emerging technology and promote Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education within the framework of Budget 2024. Minister Chang Lih Kang has outlined these focus areas in Mosti’s budgetary proposals.
Disability tech startups kill the cynic in me
TechCrunch
SEPTEMBER 23, 2023
"Accessibility is a human right," reads a sticker from the Howe Innovation Center. And for sure, it is great to see startups help companies make this a reality.
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
AI Copilots and the Future of Knowledge Work
Andreessen Horowitz
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
This conversation is part of our AI Revolution series, which features some of the most impactful builders in the field of AI discussing and debating where we are, where we’re going, and the big open questions in AI. Find more content from our AI Revolution series on www.a16z.com/AIRevolution. Microsoft CTO Kevin Scott, in conversation with a16z’s Bob Swan, explains how AI copilots are keeping developers longer in a flow state and why AI copilots more broadly could be the start of an indus
Experience Doesn’t Matter
Entrepreneur's Handbook
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
When hiring, experience is often valued too highly despite being less predictive of success Experience Doesn’t Matter (…As Much) People gasp when they hear me say it. Or at the very least, they roll their eyes. “When hiring,” I say, “prioritize experience below most other things.” Or, more bluntly, “Experience doesn’t matter nearly as much as you think it does.
Singapore’s InterContinental Energy Attracts $115M Funding from GIC and Hy24
AsiaTechDaily
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register Singapore-based InterContinental Energy has secured $115 million in equity investment to advance its mission of scaling up green hydrogen production. The funding comes from two investors: GIC, a global institutional investor, and Hy24 , recognized as the world’s largest clean hydrogen pureplay investor.
Sierra Space raises $290M at a $5.3B valuation
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SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Sierra Space has raised $290 million in a Series B round to scale its Dream Chaser spaceplane and commercial space station projects, bringing its valuation to $5.3 billion. The company has now raised $1.7 billion to date, a record-setting figure for investment for a commercial space company, Sierra said in a statement.
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.
The Economic Case for Generative AI (presentation)
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SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
This conversation is part of our AI Revolution series, which features some of the most impactful builders in the field of AI discussing and debating where we are, where we’re going, and the big open questions in AI. Find more content from our AI Revolution series on www.a16z.com/AIRevolution. To date, a handful of large companies have captured the value created by advances in AI.
Money Sweetspot
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In Founder Focus we introduce entrepreneurs and change-makers working on innovative startups, social enterprises and SME’s around Aotearoa New Zealand. At a glance Founders: Sasha Lockley and Meurig Chapman Business: Money Sweetspot Founded: 2019 HQ: Auckland Can you tell us a bit about your business? We are a sustainable finance business focused on helping people find a way out of spiraling debt.
Biotech Startup Automera Raises $16 Million in Series A Round Led by ALSP and ClavystBio
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SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register Singapore-based biotechnology firm Automera has successfully secured $16 million in a Series A funding round. The funding round was co-led by Accelerator Life Science Partners (ALSP) and ClavystBio, a Temasek-backed accelerator focusing on global health solutions.
VC firm Fuse closes $250M fund to invest in Pacific Northwest startups
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Funding for startups in the Pacific Northwest (PNW) fell precipitously early this year. From January to March, PNW financing dipped 80% to $246 million, down from $1.2 billion during the same period in 2022. But one venture capital firm is anticipating a recovery.
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Speaker: Nick Noreña, Innovation Coach and Advisor, Kromatic
Every startup and innovation project exists within an ecosystem that either helps or hurts that project. As innovation managers, we need to keep a pulse of that ecosystem and make sure we're helping those innovation projects we're managing every step of the way. In this webinar, Nick Noreña will walk through an Innovation Ecosystem Model that he and his team at Kromatic have developed to help investors, heads of product, teachers, and executives understand how they can best support innovation in
Where We Go From Here
Andreessen Horowitz
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
This conversation is part of our AI Revolution series, which features some of the most impactful builders in the field of AI discussing and debating where we are, where we’re going, and the big open questions in AI. Find more content from our AI Revolution series on www.a16z.com/AIRevolution. As CTO of OpenAI, Mira Murati oversaw the development and release of GPT-4 and ChatGPT.
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Gust
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Hiring global talent for new-age startups in South Korea
AsiaTechDaily
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register In recent years, South Korea has emerged as a vibrant hub for new-age startups, powered by technological innovation and entrepreneurial zeal. However, these companies face an uphill battle, including one due to the country’s aging population and the resulting talent shortages.
ispace unveils new lunar lander that will fly to the moon in 2026
TechCrunch
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Japanese space company ispace has invested over $40 million in its new U.S. subsidiary to-date, as it looks to take advantage of growing investment from NASA and the Pentagon in technologies for the moon. The level of investment is a mark of ispace’s “strong commitment to the U.S.
ABM Evolution: How Top Marketers Are Using Account-Based Strategies
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In times of economic uncertainty, account-based strategies are essential. According to several business analysts and practitioners, ABM is a necessity for creating more predictable revenue. Research shows that nearly three-quarters of marketers (74%) already have the resources needed to build successful ABM programs.
Leveling Up
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SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
This conversation is part of our AI Revolution series, which features some of the most impactful builders in the field of AI discussing and debating where we are, where we’re going, and the big open questions in AI. Find more content from our AI Revolution series on www.a16z.com/AIRevolution. Roblox cofounder and CEO David Baszucki and a16z’s Jonathan Lai look discuss the ways AI is changing games and virtual worlds and how we create them. [00:40] Generative AI in games [04:37] Fully pers
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CEO Jung Hae-hyun of Newjak is to promote K-culture in the global market with XR content
AsiaTechDaily
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
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