Entrepreneur's Handbook
JUNE 13, 2023
If you aren’t embarrassed by your first product, you’ve launched it too late. Image: Unsplash I was an accidental entrepreneur, unexpectedly managing to grow a business for over 20 years from the kitchen table. When I took up writing and started interviewing other entrepreneurs for my books, I found that meant I had a lot of knowledge but not always the right tags to put on what I had been doing.
Andreessen Horowitz
JUNE 14, 2023
How do you scale from a scrappy, early-stage startup with a handful of employees to a growth-stage company with hundreds, or even thousands, of employees? Hire the right executives. These first principles lay the foundation for making those key hires. … The post The First Principles of Executive Hiring appeared first on Andreessen Horowitz.
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A Smart Bear: Longform
JUNE 10, 2023
Fast, or Best? Choose your decision-making goal wisely, especially if you're a natural perfectionist.
Entrepreneurs' Organization
JUNE 14, 2023
Are you looking for inspiration to take your business to the next level? Whether you’re a startup entrepreneur or a seasoned veteran, remember: Great leaders must be readers! Look no further than these top business book recommendations from 10 successful Australian entrepreneurs who are all active members of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO). From timeless classics to modern best-sellers, the following books have influenced the way these entrepreneurs think and operate their businesses.
Speaker: Lee Andrews, Founder at LJA New Media & Tony Karrer, Founder and CTO at Aggregage
This session will walk you through how one CEO used generative AI, workflow automation, and sales personalization to transform an entire security company—then built the Zero to Strategy framework that other mid-market leaders are now using to unlock 3.5x ROI. As a business executive, you’ll learn how to assess AI opportunities in your business, drive adoption across teams, and overcome internal resource constraints—without hiring a single data scientist.
OkDork
JUNE 12, 2023
It's HARD starting a business while working a regular day job. (I get it — I was once a cubicle monkey, too!) I've been in your shoes, so I know what I was telling myself then. and it's probably the SAME things you're telling yourself now: I don't have the time to start a business! I don't have the energy, I'm so burnt out! I'll do it tomorrow. (and then you don't) Does that sound familiar?
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AsiaTechDaily
JUNE 15, 2023
Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register Singapore-based Decentralized Gaming Ventures, a venture builder in the web3 gaming space, has secured a substantial seven-figure investment round. Hashed, a prominent Korean venture fund, is the primary contributor to this funding. The company aims to achieve its goals by acquiring independent game studios and providing dedicated mentorship, co-development opportunities, and access to
Angel Capital Association
JUNE 14, 2023
Working harder won’t solve poverty, pollution, social inequality, and dozens of other major challenges we face on this planet. If we want to feed, clothe and house 8 billion people, address the host of health, environmental and other issues, good old fashioned elbow grease isn’t going to do it. But if we become effective at commercializing innovative solutions of passionate entrepreneurs, we stand a chance.
American Entrepreneurship
JUNE 16, 2023
UC San Diego invests $250,000 and San Diego Angel Conference at University of San Diego awards $263,000 for LIMBER to address need for accessible, functional prosthetic limbs for amputees SAN DIEGO – June 14, 2023 – LIMBER Prosthetics & Orthotics Inc. (LIMBER) is announcing it has received$250,000 in seed funding from the University of California San Diego and $263,000 from San Diego Angel Conference (SDAC) V , a University of San Diego (USD) Knauss School of Business program, last month for
Paul G. Silva
JUNE 14, 2023
From 2003-2022 the River Valley Investors operated as a traditional angel group, investing in nearly 100 startups. For posterity, here are some of the more recent investments… 2022 Hubly Surgical Hubly Surgical has an advanced drill, complete with auto-stop and visual feedback, to make medical drilling safe across underserved settings. They’re first starting with the high-complication, hand-cranked, most common neurosurgery: bedside craniotomy.
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AsiaTechDaily
JUNE 13, 2023
Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register Solarvest Holdings Berhad, a prominent distributor of clean energy in Malaysia, has officially announced the selection of five grant recipients for the Seed Grant Round of Solarvest Innovation Lab 2023 (SIL 2023). The selected winners, Irradisol, Flumen, DespaQ, Hydrozon, and Hexacycle, were chosen from 30 applicants who have participated in the program since its launch in February 202
Venture Well
JUNE 16, 2023
Brandon Martin, CEO of Reaction Technologies, shares his unique path to entrepreneurship with the support of the Aspire program. The post From End Zone to Market: Reaction Technologies Tackles ‘Heads Up’ Concussion Safety appeared first on VentureWell.
American Entrepreneurship
JUNE 14, 2023
Strategic investment accelerates deployment of advanced in-field analysis for early detection of crop health STATE COLLEGE, PA – Croptix , a precision agtech platform for in-field early detection of crop health, announces the first close of their Series Seed round led by strategic investor and regenerative agriculture leader, Advancing Eco Agriculture (AEA) , with continued participation from 1855 Capital and Ben Franklin Technology Partners.
Reforge
JUNE 15, 2023
June 15, 2023 Table of Contents What is Product Analytics Again? Step 1: Map Out the End-to-End User Journey Step 2: Collect Hypothesis-Driven Data Step 3: Master the 3 Components of a Healthy Data Infrastructure Expert Advice for Product Analytics Success When it comes to building high-impact products, most product managers get in the driver's seat and “feel the need for speed.
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Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?
AsiaTechDaily
JUNE 12, 2023
Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register Standard Chartered Bank has joined forces with Singapore Management University’s Lien Centre to establish a Women in Entrepreneurship Incubator. The Women in Entrepreneurship Incubator , funded by a $300,000 contribution from the bank, aims to empower female entrepreneurs dedicated to creating a positive social impact.
Venture Well
JUNE 16, 2023
Brandon Martin, CEO of Reaction Technologies, shares his unique path to entrepreneurship with the support of the Aspire program. The post From End Zone to Market: Reaction Technologies Tackles ‘Heads Up’ Concussion Safety appeared first on VentureWell.
American Entrepreneurship
JUNE 14, 2023
Former AppDynamics executives look to revolutionize customer support by using AI to accelerate customer help resolution, leading to shorter wait times and increased CSAT scores REDWOOD CITY, CA—June 14, 2023— AptEdge , a generative AI startup building an answer engine for customer service, raised an oversubscribed $11M seed round led by Stage 2 Capital with other investors (Unusual Ventures, National Grid Partners, Carya Venture Partners, Counterpart Ventures) to support momentum behind its revo
Entrepreneur's Handbook
JUNE 13, 2023
If a poorly structured lighthouse deal significantly delays your path to PMF — don’t walk away, run! What are Lighthouse Customers? Lighthouse customers are well-known and respected brands whose logos can provide credibility and visibility for an early-stage business. As a former founder who has spent significant time on go-to-market (GTM) strategies, I am a big proponent of the momentum a lighthouse customer can create for an early-stage company.
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Gearing up for 2025 annual planning? Our latest eBook from the Operators Guild is your ultimate guide. Discover real-world solutions and best practices shared by top CFOs, drawn directly from discussions within OG’s vibrant online community. Learn from senior executives at high-growth tech startups as they outline financial planning strategies, align CEO and board goals, and coordinate budgets across departments.
AsiaTechDaily
JUNE 12, 2023
Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register Global consumer finance company, Pepper Group , has announced its plans to enter the Indian market with a new fintech startup under the brand name Pepper Money. The company will invest $150 million over the next four years to establish its presence in India, targeting the untapped potential of smaller cities.
OurCrowd
JUNE 15, 2023
Dentsu announces a global partnership with Clinch, the leader in dynamic ad serving and personalization and creator of Flight Control, the Omnichannel Campaign Activation Platform, for its Dynamic Creative Optimization (DCO) offering. The partnership includes complete access to Clinch’s SaaS platform, Flight Control, which improves operational efficiency and fosters cross-functional and end-to-end collaborations.
American Entrepreneurship
JUNE 16, 2023
Latest funding supports next phase of flight-redefining growth Possibly we are in an era of grand visions, not just big dreams. With AI bursting all around us and the James Webb Space Telescope sending back stunning images from the universe, new and bold ventures continue to emerge. The convergence of technology, talent and funding now makes the vision of one-hour hypersonic global transport within reach—so say the co-founders of Venus Aerospace and its most recent funder Airbus Ventures.
Entrepreneur's Handbook
JUNE 14, 2023
I led the growth team at Codecademy and helped the company grow from $10M in ARR to $50M ARR+ before it sold to a company called Skillsoft for $525M last year. I learned a lot about the details that make B2C SaaS/Recurring revenue business models work well that I have yet to see written down anywhere. My real motivation here is to help the companies that have achieved a good product market fit and have yet to figure out how to make money.
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AsiaTechDaily
JUNE 14, 2023
Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register The Philippine venture capital firm Kaya Founders has successfully raised $12 million in funding for two new funds. The Gokongwei family played a key role in anchoring the funding round, which also saw participation from institutional investors, family offices, high-net-worth individuals, and renowned entrepreneurs.
A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC
JUNE 13, 2023
The last time I posted was May 23rd , three weeks ago. There was a time when I wrote every day. When I had not yet posted on any day, I felt like something was missing, like I had not yet had my cup of coffee. Clearly, I have moved on from that need to write every day. I don’t think I have ever gone three weeks without posting in the almost twenty years I’ve been writing this blog.
Gust
JUNE 16, 2023
When you run a startup, securing the right types of funding at the right moments can feel like a never-ending game of chess. You have to think twenty moves in advance, and if you make just one mistake, you might end up sabotaging the whole game. And plenty of founders do sabotage the game: It’s estimated that 80% of startups don’t make it past the first year, and 90% fail over the long run.
Entrepreneur's Handbook
JUNE 16, 2023
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