Berkonomics
JUNE 9, 2016
This story has been making the rounds lately, and I confess that our research cannot find the source. So, with thanks to whomever created this great little parable, here it is: “Every day, a small Ant arrived at work early and started work immediately, she produced a lot and she was happy. The boss, a lion, was surprised to see that the ant was working without supervision.
Tomasz Tunguz
JUNE 9, 2016
Which are the ripest areas for startups to disrupt using machine learning? At the core, machine learning/artificial intelligence relies on two key ingredients: advanced algorithms and data sets to train those algorithms. Novel algorithms are increasingly making their way into the public domain in the form of open-source libraries. So, the key differentiator for startups and ultimately long-term competitive advantage is access to proprietary data sets.
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This is going to be BIG.
JUNE 5, 2016
but you do need a team. And if you happen to find someone amazing you want to partner up with, that's fantastic. Just don't go picking someone who really doesn't compliment you just because it's some kind of VC rule. I've heard a lot of VCs tell founders they need co-founders--and that they wouldn't look at a business at a very early stage without a co-founder.
Both Sides of the Table
JUNE 5, 2016
The funding environment for tech startups is an ever shifting ground as we go through predictable shifts that go hand-in-hand with the slowing of the overall market. The most important shift I would characterize as the market moving from “high conviction” and thus strong follow-ons to “limited conviction” and lots of gamesmanship / games of chicken … at your expense.
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Entrepreneurs' Organization
JUNE 9, 2016
Last Thursday, based in the wonderful surroundings of William Fry’s HQ on Grand Canal, my two big stressors came together, Millennials and public speaking. A couple of years ago I decided to step out of my comfort zone and join the brilliant Entrepreneurs Organization. I have learned a lot, met so many people and benefited greatly since I joined the group.
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This is going to be BIG.
JUNE 10, 2016
A friend of mine running a very successful company found himself conflicted over an upcoming reference call. It was from a top college endowment that was taking a look at the next fund of a widely known VC who had backed him. The truth of the matter is that their experience with this VC hadn't lived up to the hype. The VC firm was growing quickly, having raised two funds in just a few years, each quite larger than the previous one.
Entrepreneurs' Organization
JUNE 6, 2016
Every day at 10:55am, everyone at the Junktion (the head office for O2E Brands the company group for 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, WOW 1 DAY PAINTING, You Move Me, and Shack Shine) stops what they’re doing and comes together for a 7-minute stand-up meeting called Huddle. Huddle connects everyone, provides transparency into our business, and makes us a stronger team.
Tomasz Tunguz
JUNE 7, 2016
How does a chat bot company transform a technology advantage into a distribution advantage? This is the key question facing startups in this part of the ecosystem. Deep learning is advancing at an incredible rate. Google has released TensorFlow and Parsey McParseface. These advances will improve natural language understanding, enabling chat interfaces to amaze and delight users.
Entrepreneurs' Organization
JUNE 7, 2016
This article was originally published on EO’s Inc.com column. Morris Tabush, an Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) member from New York, is the founder a president of Tabush Group , a successful cloud computing, technology solutions and IT company focused on serving small businesses. We asked Morris what it would take for a small business to be able to grow and reach the next level of success.
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Entrepreneurs' Organization
JUNE 10, 2016
This article was originally published on K. Coaching, Inc.’s website. It has been re-posted here with their permission. At K.Coaching , we work with many clients that want to improve their leadership and management skills. Often we see managers avoiding crucial conversations or giving constructive feedback. Sometimes it may feel better to just ignore the situation, hoping that it will go away, instead of addressing the situation appropriately and constructively.
Entrepreneurs' Organization
JUNE 8, 2016
This article was originally published on Forbes.com. Employee wellness can be incredibly beneficial for your company. Not only can a wellness program help you save on insurance costs, but it can help improve employee morale, boost productivity and build a resilient workforce. With all of those benefits on the line, it’s a shame that many managers really aren’t getting the most of their wellness programs.
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