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How to Get a VC's Attention at an IRL Event

This is going to be BIG.

A few years ago, I was at Techcrunch Disrupt and this guy taps me on the shoulder as I was chatting in a group. He simply extended a handshake and said: “Hi, sorry to interrupt. My name is Alan. My company is Bread and we make ad creative super easy. I’m sending you an e-mail with early access to the application because I see that you’re busy with this group, but I just wanted you to match the name and the face.

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Trust But Verify: The Importance of Reference Checking

The Seraf Compass

There is an old proverb that was adopted by Ronald Reagan during the later part of the Cold War and which became a signature phrase of Reagan’s in the mid-1980s. When talking about the Cold War adversaries, Reagan always liked to say we should “Trust, but Verify.” It came to summarize the approach the US would use after the signing of a landmark nuclear disarmament treaty.

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Filevine raises $108 million for tools that streamline legal workflows

TechCrunch

Filevine , a startup offering a software-as-a-service product for legal case management, today announced that it closed a $108 million series D round led by StepStone Group with participation from Golub Capital and existing investors Signal Peak Ventures and Meritech Capital. CEO Ryan Anderson said that the proceeds will be put toward pursuing new market opportunities, specifically in the nonprofit, insurance, and public sectors, and “further evolv[ing] the [Filevine platform] to meet chan

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The 6 Most Common Obstacles You’ll Meet as an Entrepreneur

Entrepreneur's Handbook

Be well prepared for what to expect instead of hoping for positive experiences only Photo by Sebastian Herrmann on Unsplash Don’t get me wrong?—?I love the magic in the entrepreneurial world. But just like any other exceptional adventure, entrepreneurship comes with pros and cons, and there are plenty of obstacles and difficulties that need to be taken into account, especially when just starting.

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From Curiosity to Competitive Edge: How Mid-Market CEOs Are Using AI to Scale Smarter

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.

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Unlocking the Entrepreneurial Potential of People With Disabilities

Impact Hub

Although entrepreneurship is presented as an opportunity and alternative form of employment, people with disabilities face considerable challenges related to business development. According to the Instituto Nacional de Estadistica (2021), more than 90% of the people with disabilities in Spain indicate the existence of barriers to find adequate employment – mostly due to health reasons, but also due to lack of opportunities, lack of qualifications and experience, and to societal bias. .

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8 cannabis investors share their outlook on the European market in H1 2022

TechCrunch

Germany’s government created quite a buzz when it announced that recreational cannabis would be legalized during the current term. Does this mean that we’ll see recreational use of cannabis for adults becoming a common policy in Europe? It’s too soon to say. After interviewing several active investors in cannabis-related startups, we learned that the regulatory and functional landscape in Europe is just as fragmented as it is in North America.

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A Behind-The-Scenes Look at How Investors Receive Your Pitch Deck

Entrepreneur's Handbook

A Very Honest Guide to Writing Your Fundraise Pitch Deck How to optimise yours for success Congratulations! You’ve started a company, assembled a super squad of founders, and built out the MVP of your product. It’s going pretty well, and you think it’s the right time to speed up your growth by raising some money. You know you need a pitch deck to do this and so fire up your slide software of choice and crack your knuckles, ready to wow.

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Philippines mints second tech unicorn as Voyager raises $210m

AsiaTechDaily

Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register Voyager Innovations , the technology company in the Philippines behind the end-to-end money platform PayMaya and neobank Maya Bank, raises US$210 million in new funds, propelling Voyager’s valuation to unicorn plus status, at nearly US$1.4 billion.

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A National Project to Advance Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Building

Ecosystem Builder Hub

Leaders Across Thirty Plus National Entrepreneurship Support Organizations Come Together to Advance the Field of Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Building. An initiative has launched to advance the entrepreneurship ecosystem building field of practice, hosted by the International Business Innovation Associate (InBIA), with funding and support by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Tive, a startup developing supply chain visibility tools, raises $54M

TechCrunch

Supply chain disruptions — triggered by factors including demand surges, high transportation costs and pandemic-related lockdowns — are expected to continue well into next year, experts predict. Companies are experiencing the brunt of the impact, with 36% of small businesses responding to a 2021 U.S. Census survey reporting that they’ve experienced delays with domestic suppliers.

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Newsletter: Ukraine crisis: We need new food tech

OurCrowd

Top investment opportunities Startup of the Week: NeuReality, slashing AI costs Sufresca: Keeping produce fresh, without plastic Ukraine crisis: We need new food technology NYT: Freightos has answers for supply-chain woes Flytrex begins operations in Texas as FAA certification nears Chicago gives green light to Superpedestrian US Army taps ICON for largest 3D printed structures in America Google Cloud maps shoppers’ journey with Oriient Israel’s field hospital in Ukraine uses TytoCare kits Snowf

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Grantee Perception Report: What We Heard and How We Plan to do Better

Surdna Foundation

By Don Chen and Jon Goldberg. Have you ever had food stuck in your teeth and only found out when you looked in the mirror hours later? If you’re like us, you probably thought, “Why didn’t anyone tell me?” The truth is that it’s tricky to give honest feedback to the people who give out grants. Yet we all know that honest feedback is essential to improve our work.

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The impact of the Russia’s-Ukraine war on the global software development industry

Entrepreneur's Handbook

The Impact of the Russia-Ukraine War on the Global Software Development Industry Many top companies had their developers in Eastern Europe. What happens next? Photo by cottonbro / pexels.com I live in a country most of you were never interested in. When meeting people abroad I said “I am from Ukraine” and it was not uncommon to hear in response something like “Near Mongolia, right?

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

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?

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A look at six new funds begs the question: Is a slowdown really coming?

TechCrunch

There’s been talk of a slowdown in venture funding recently, with TechCrunch looking at it from different angles, including the fintech sector, a PitchBook report and even earlier on how startups should prepare in case it happens. If that slowdown comes, however, it could happen slowly, given that our inboxes are filled with news about newly raised venture funds.

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Newsletter: Ukraine crisis: We need new food tech

OurCrowd

Top investment opportunities Startup of the Week: NeuReality, slashing AI costs Sufresca: Keeping produce fresh, without plastic Ukraine crisis: We need new food technology NYT: Freightos has answers for supply-chain woes Flytrex begins operations in Texas as FAA certification nears Chicago gives green light to Superpedestrian US Army taps ICON for largest 3D printed structures in America Google Cloud maps shoppers’ journey with Oriient Israel’s field hospital in Ukraine uses TytoCare kits Snowf

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5 proven skills for the new world

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Contributed by Brian Kight, an entrepreneur, coach, keynote speaker and EO member in Charlotte, NC. Brian is the founder of Daily Discipline , through which he shares powerful mindsets and explores personal skills that help accelerate the path to achieving your biggest priorities. In his work as a coach, he helps teams simplify and execute on leadership, culture and discipline.

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YLAI Goes Green: Investing in a Sustainable Future

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

Modal Close Button. Investing in a Sustainable Future. When it comes to preserving and protecting the Earth for our communities and the generations to come to have access to green spaces, clean water and air, and health, it’ll take a collective investment far more significant than any individual. The time to care and act is now. . Whether it’s participating in The Great Global Cleanup , strengthening your knowledge of climate change and environmental harm, or learning how you can lessen your car

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How Top Tech CFOs Solve Annual Planning’s Biggest Challenges

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.

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Crypto is altering the investing landscape for even the most disciplined VCs

TechCrunch

The long-awaited re-correction of private tech startup valuations and fundraising expectations has a web3-sized asterisk next to it. While many funds are returning to more conservative check-writing , with a focus on profitability and business fundamentals, crypto remains a sector in the spotlight that attracts dedicated billion-dollar funds and investment terms that remind us more of 2021 than 2022.

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#24. How To Accelerate Your Growth To Become A Successful Entrepreneur w/ Avishai Sam Bitton

Entrepreneur's Handbook

Learn from VP of Marketing and Growth at 8fig and founder of Brainye and Oribi [link] Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Inspirational stories plus practical takeaways from the entrepreneurship world. Today’s guest is Avishai Sam Bitton, the current VP of Marketing and Growth at 8fig , a company that helps eCommerce sellers to scale up to 8 figures. They recently closed a Series A for $50m.

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Love’s Cup a real world experience for aspiring entrepreneurs

Innovation 2 Enterprise

The Love’s Cup business plan competition offers a real world experience for aspiring entrepreneurs. By Scott Meacham. Spring is the high season for the Love’s Entrepreneur’s Cup. January was kick-off time for this 18h season of Oklahoma’s statewide collegiate business plan competition. Student teams in both high growth and small business divisions spent the winter in the real world process of market research and validation, writing a business plan, and honing presentations for potential in

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[Cybersixgill in AP] Cybersixgill introduces crowdsourced threat intelligence with the industry’s first cybersecurity community platform

OurCrowd

Cybersixgill, the premier vendor of real-time and actionable threat intelligence, announced today an innovative approach to user engagement with the introduction of a new community chat feature, creating the industry’s first collaborative threat intelligence community. Read more here. . The post [Cybersixgill in AP] Cybersixgill introduces crowdsourced threat intelligence with the industry’s first cybersecurity community platform appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

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Your Fractional Finance and Accounting Team

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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Observe.ai raises $125M, adding Zoom as an investor, to supercharge the contact center market

TechCrunch

Contact centers play a key part in call a company engages with customers, amounting to what is a $400 billion market globally. Today, a company that believes it can improve how agents work within them using AI is announcing a big round of funding. Observe.ai — which provides natural language tools to track voice and text conversations, and to provide coaching for subsequent engagements and to use the data for compliance and other reporting requirements — has raised $125 million, fund

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The Founder and Investor Trust Problem: It's not what you think.

This is going to be BIG.

Whenever I submit a term sheet, I always caveat it by saying the following: “This is the one time we’re completely misaligned. I’m incentivized to buy up as much of the company at as low a price as possible and you’re incentivized to sell as little of the company as possible by raising the price.”. Founders seem to get that. The price negotiation process is pretty straightforward, and once a deal has been agreed upon we move on.

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For Ukraine and beyond, the world needs entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs' Organization

By David Anderson, Chair of Entrepreneurs’ Organization Board of Directors. The Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) stands with the millions of Ukrainian people whose lives and livelihoods have been severely damaged by the impact of Russian forces. As diverse members of a global nonprofit network, we have an opportunity to support those Ukrainian communities whose very sense of security, survival and hope for the future have been challenged to the extreme.

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[NanoLock in Geektime] High tech on the low episode 51: the comedy of technology

OurCrowd

Creativity is known for spurring innovation – so how does that translate when you move from comedy television to tech? Eran Fine, TV show creator and director, a serial entrepreneur, and currently CEO/Founder of Nanolock Security, shows that the tech world definitely requires a dose of humour. Read more here. The post [NanoLock in Geektime] High tech on the low episode 51: the comedy of technology appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!