Sat.Jun 13, 2020 - Fri.Jun 19, 2020

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How to Build a Team That Can Navigate Your Business Through Difficult Times

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Contributed by Chen Amit , co-founder and CEO of Tipalti. Entrepreneurship is one of the most challenging vocations on earth. Even during the best of times, it requires long hours, endless devotion, and a willingness to take big risks and make gut-wrenching decisions. Today, as we navigate an unprecedented global health crisis , an entrepreneur’s role becomes even more demanding.

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5 key traits of resilient leaders

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

By Jewelle Saunders. As a leader, you are bound to face many roadblocks on your way to achieving your goals. It is important that you set yourself up for success by focusing on building your resilience while encouraging the same among your team members. Being a resilient leader means that you are able to recover from adversity and adjust to change to emerge stronger after a setback.

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how early-stage entrepreneurs can access funding during COVID-19

Venture Well

We've unpacked how early-stage science- and technology-based entrepreneurs can access funding resources, and pivot to new opportunities in these challenging times. . The post how early-stage entrepreneurs can access funding during COVID-19 appeared first on VentureWell.

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Virtual Incubation and Acceleration Services: What Really Works?

INBIA

The post Virtual Incubation and Acceleration Services: What Really Works? appeared first on InBIA.

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Digitalization: 5 Tech Updates That Will Help You Survive The Recession & Thrive

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 The tech market offers a wealth of technologies tailored for management, planning, and forecasting, replacing outdated pen-and-paper methods.

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Money. show me! If you want to change Venture Capital, focus on LPs. #openlp

This is going to be BIG.

There have been a lot of calls for VC firms to make more hires from the Black and Brown community, as well as to hire more women. Not all hires, however, are made equally. In venture, it’s all about getting an opportunity to make partner and being included in the carry—the economic upside of a fund. Not only is carry a means of economic mobility, but it’s also a reflection of where decision-making authority is within a fund.

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How Startups Plan to Reopen

Revolution

Insights from Revolution-Backed CEOs As states across the country begin to reopen, business leaders everywhere are strategizing on how to keep employees and customers safe. Since the start of the lockdown, our team at Revolution has been in the trenches with our portfolio companies, helping them navigate the current landscape and formulate plans for future phases of reopening.

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Rosetta

A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

Our portfolio company Coinbase released an open source framework for crypto asssets to make it easier to list them on crypto exchanges. It is called Rosetta. Coinbase is encouraging blockchain projects to integrate Rosetta so that they can more easily list new assets on the Coinbase Exchange. But as this Coindesk post outlines, any crypto exchange can adopt Rosetta so this could be something that levels the field for everyone.

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Ben Franklin Invests in Tech Startups Adversely Affected by COVID-19.

Ben Franklin Technology Partners

Nine tech-companies in central and northern PA, that were adversely affected by COVID-19, received an investment from Ben Franklin Technology Partners/CNP that will allow them to stabilize their operations and further develop and commercialize new products, processes, or software applications. Ben Franklin, which has been investing in tech startups and small manufacturers for nearly 40 years, recently received additional funding support of $1 million from the Department of Community and Economic

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Startup School Relaunching as Continuous Program

Y Combinator

We’re excited to announce that Startup School (SUS) is relaunching today as a continuous program. This change will allow us to serve many more founders than the traditional annual course we’ve been running since 2017 and better support startup founders year-round. In addition to this change to continuous admissions, we’ve revamped the Startup School experience to double down on the things our founders have found most useful.

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The Big Payoff of Application Analytics

Outdated or absent analytics won’t cut it in today’s data-driven applications – not for your end users, your development team, or your business. That’s what drove the five companies in this e-book to change their approach to analytics. Download this e-book to learn about the unique problems each company faced and how they achieved huge returns beyond expectation by embedding analytics into applications.

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Get Publicity With Little or No Money - Smart Hustle Interview

Smart Hustle Magazine

Getting your business “out there” or known is a bit different than traditional marketing. Good PR requires a different technique, and Christina Nicholson gave us a quick education on how it works, some tips to keep in mind, and things you should steer clear of. And with many businesses shifting their marketing and messaging to keep up with the rapidly changing times, these PR tips and tricks are worth taking note of.

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Real-Time Recount

A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

Our portfolio company Recount Media , which I have blogged about here before, recently launched an interesting partnership between Recount, Twitter, and brand marketers. They are calling this partnership “Real-Time Recount.” Recount is a news organization which publishes short-form video news on their owned and operated web and mobile apps, and also on platforms like Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, etc.

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WINNERS OF BEN FRANKLIN’S BIG IDEA CONTEST ANNOUNCED!

Ben Franklin Technology Partners

With a virtual audience of more than 100 Zoom participants, on Thursday, June 18, 2020, a panel of independent judges awarded (3) cash prizes in Ben Franklin’s $50,000 BIG IDEA Contest. In partnership with the Startup Alleghenies initiative, Ben Franklin Technology Partners is pleased to congratulate the winners: First place ($25,000) was awarded to Timothy & April Kretchman, with Action Driven Education in Somerset County.

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At Ten-Nine Technologies, lessons learned from both science, entrepreneurship

Innovation 2 Enterprise

By Scott Meacham. If you asked me to name the profession most similar to entrepreneurship, I would say science. Both are based on problem-solving, experimentation, data, and the confidence to recognize that failure is a critical aspect of the path to success. Paige Johnson, founder and CEO of Tulsa-based Ten-Nine Technologies, is a noted research chemist, nanotechnology inventor, and entrepreneur who comfortably wears both hats — science and entrepreneurship.

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PE Mastery: CAPTARGET's Playbook for Quality Lead Flow

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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How Viper Imaging Found Support to Scale a Small Business During COVID-19

Smart Hustle Magazine

Viper Imaging is a leading supplier of FLIR Thermal Imaging Cameras. They offer both customized and out-of-the-box solutions designed to monitor temperature in processes at industrial complexes and factories. It just so happens that this technology is now highly desired — with fever being one of the more commonly seen symptoms of COVID-19, being able to test body temperature in people can help in re-opening the economy safely.

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June Webinar Announcement | CO.STARTERS + Launchbox

Forward Cities

Join Forward Cities , CO.STARTERS , and The Corner Launchbox to explore how New Kensington, PA is an emerging corridor of innovation working to build a more equitable entrepreneurial ecosystem by creating alignment among public, private, and nonprofit partners. The free webinar will take place on June 25 at 1 pm ET. Registration is limited, reserve your spot today !

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THE TECHCELERATOR@STATE COLLEGE ANNOUNCES PITCH WINNERS!

Ben Franklin Technology Partners

STATE COLLEGE, PA – On Wednesday, June 17, 2020, The Tech Celerator @StateCollege, a partnership with Invent Penn State that has helped create more than 130 new startups, hosted a zoom pitch event. Six local entrepreneurial teams, who had just completed the ten-week business startup boot camp, virtually presented their business concepts to a panel of judges in hopes of winning a $10,000 cash prize.

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Moving Forward: Lessons Learned from Entrepreneurial Support Programs During the Crisis

INBIA

The post Moving Forward: Lessons Learned from Entrepreneurial Support Programs During the Crisis appeared first on InBIA.

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

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

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In the News: Join leading medical & business experts for June 22 pandemic innovation conference

OurCrowd

Speakers announced for the upcoming OurCrowd Pandemic Innovation Conference o n Monday, June 22; to name a few: Dr. Paul Rothman, CEO, Johns Hopkins Medicine. Professor Joseph M. Jacobson, Head, MIT Molecular Machines Research Group. Dr. Ruth Atherton, Director, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Sigal Kremer-Tal, MD, Chief Clinical and Regulatory Officer, MigVax (leading vaccine startup).

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POC owned & operated business in coworking

GCUC

For the last week we have been working on compiling a list of spaces and businesses owned and operated by POC in our community. The post POC owned & operated business in coworking appeared first on GCUC Community.

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Ben Franklin Invests in Local Tech Companies Developing Solutions Related to Impact of COVID-19

Ben Franklin Technology Partners

Nine tech-companies in central and northern PA, that are developing solutions related to the impact of COVID-19 on the state and its economy, received an investment from Ben Franklin Technology Partners/CNP. The funding will allow them to support operations, add employees, and further develop and commercialize new products, processes, or software applications.

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Cinco características clave de los líderes resilientes

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

Por Jewelle Saunders. Como líder, seguramente enfrentes muchos obstáculos en tu camino hacia la realización de tus metas. Es importante que generes condiciones conducentes al éxito, concentrándote en desarrollar tu propia resiliencia a la vez que alientas a los miembros de tu equipo a también hacerlo. Ser un líder resiliente significa que puedes recuperarte de la adversidad y adaptarte al cambio para, tras un revés, ser aún más fuerte.

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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

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[Alpha Tau in PR Newswire] Medison Pharma and Alpha Tau Medical Announce a Collaboration in the Oncology Field in Central and Eastern Europe

OurCrowd

Medison Pharma Trading AG, a fully owned subsidiary of Medison Pharma Ltd., and Alpha Tau Medical Ltd., the developer of a breakthrough alpha-radiation cancer therapy “Alpha DaRT,” are pleased to announce an exploratory collaboration in the oncology field in Central and Eastern Europe. Medison is a specialized pharmaceutical and biotech company focused on licensing highly innovative, cutting edge therapeutics for patients in need of life-saving therapies in various international mark

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These 7 Motivational Navy SEAL Sayings Will Kick Your Butt Into Gear

Angel Capital Association

By: Brent Gleeson, Founder & CEO at TakingPoint™ Leadership, Navy SEAL Whether you are an entrepreneur, working in corporate America, or building a startup, it is imperative to continually seek new ways to stay inspired and driven. Being a self-starter is a fantastic quality, but we are all human and get distracted by the minutiae of our day-to-day responsibilities.

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Ruvna Releases "Ruvna Health" to Prepare Schools for COVID-19 Reopening

Dream It

Ruvna (Dreamit - ‘16), a safety and communication platform for school systems, is releasing a new product this fall providing COVID-19 screening, tracking, and compliance for schools and districts called Ruvna Health. Ruvna’s core business provides a suite of solutions to streamline school safety when it matters most through rapid alerts, real-time attendance, panic signals, and more.

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Cómo aprovechar tu estilo de liderazgo para afrontar mejor los retos

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

Por Jewelle Saunders. Los retos pueden adoptar diversas modalidades. Ya sea que tu organización se enfrente a la adversidad debido a factores como las nuevas tecnologías, la economía, desastres ambientales o la competencia, siempre hay una constante: los obstáculos pueden surgir en cualquier momento. Un líder es fuerte no por cómo evita los retos, sino por la manera en que los supera y sale de ellos fortalecido.

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Monetizing Analytics Features

Think your customers will pay more for data visualizations in your application? Five years ago, they may have. But today, dashboards and visualizations have become table stakes. Turning analytics into a source of revenue means integrating advanced features in unique, hard-to-steal ways. Download this white paper to discover which features will differentiate your application and maximize the ROI of your analytics.