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SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

About a year ago, I asked why more VCs aren’t using coaches. Given the uncertain career paths for VCs, the unique dynamics around partner promotion within and across firms, and lack of clear direction on how to best spend your time on a day to day basis, it felt like investors would benefit from talking to someone who could provide some guidance. After all, it’s something they recommend founders do.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 2, 2024

There’s a robust correlation between success and having the ability to say “no” to opportunities that don’t serve you. Here’s how can learn how to master the art of saying “no,” too. “We’ve said no to Fortune 500 companies,” said Tim Bergler of Percipio Group Consulting during an expert panel session with 50 entrepreneurs in the room.

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Founders Coop

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

For years after the dotcom bubble burst, being a founder was weird and hard. Things were just starting to pick up again when the bottom fell out of the global economy. The GFC kicked off the most sustained period of fiscal and monetary stimulus in modern times. Just as the Fed was coming off the gas COVID hit, forcing a quick return to zero interest rates plus a massive new liquidity pulse to keep the lights on after we all went home.

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American Entrepreneurship

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Local broadband providers offer greater access to achieve economic prosperity Rural economies and communities benefit from access to fiber broadband, boosting entrepreneurship, income, and business investments. This occurs particularly when local providers are involved, according to a first-of-its-kind peer-reviewed study by the nonprofit Center on Rural Inno vation (CORI). r Titled “ Bey ond Connectivity: The Role of Broadband in Rural Economic Growth and Resilience” , the research study compa

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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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AsiaTechDaily

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Southeast Asia-focused venture capital firm TNB Aura plans to invest around $30 million in startups in the Philippines over the next three years.

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GCUC

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Member needs vs member wants: lessons for coworking from Nir Eyal Guest post by DeShawn Brown, CEO Coworks We are going deep for this one. Nir Eyal, technologist and author of Hooked: How to Build.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

i2E Receives 2024 Excellence in Economic Development Bronze Award from the International Economic Development Council IEDC’s annual Excellence Awards honor the economic development organizations, government entities, initiatives, and programs that have demonstrated consistent, exemplary performance in the profession i2E, Inc. received a 2024 Excellence in Economic Development Bronze Award from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC).

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NZ Entrepreneur

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Callaghan Innovation’s Deep Tech Incubator Programme has supported nearly half of the innovative deep tech startups founded in Aotearoa over the past 10 years. Key highlights: The Deep Tech Incubator Programme has contributed to 49% of total new deep tech deals (80 out of 162 deals) between 2014 – 2023.* Cumulative private investment commitment and follow-on investment is about 8.6 times amount of public repayable grant funding. ($381M private vs $44m public).  38% Women-led / co-led sta

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American Entrepreneurship

OCTOBER 3, 2024

JOYA’s preventive skin health approach seeks to address skin cancer, anti-aging, and more The founder of JOYA, the first employee skin health and wellness benefit platform, recognizes consumers are placing greater importance on their skin care. They prioritize anti-aging wellness and preventive care reflected in the growing skin health and wellness market estimated to be $30 billion. “Skin is our largest organ, playing a vital role in our health, mood, and confidence.

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AsiaTechDaily

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Broom, an Indonesia-based automotive startup focused on the used car market, has raised US$25 million in a Series A+ funding round.

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Berkonomics

OCTOBER 3, 2024

John Tukey, coiner of the word ‘bit’ to describe a single switch of digital micro-data made this provocative statement. Tukey was a statistician; one you would expect to describe events in terms reeking with precision. Where’s the precision in that? Instead, Tukey of asking for precision as we’d expect, he implored us to think in terms of relevancy, cause and comparisons to known events.

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The Groove Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Ever had that sinking feeling when a customer calls back, more frustrated than before, because they got different answers from two of your service agents? Or witnessed a straightforward issue transform into a complicated one due to misplaced information? As a small business owner, you know these customer service communication hiccups can quickly turn into […] The post Customer Service Collaboration: Small Teams, Big Impact!

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Ben Franklin Technology Partners is excited to announce the selection of eight finalists from 29 applicants across the 32 counties we serve. These innovative entrepreneurs have been chosen to participate in our renowned TechCelerator Business Bootcamp , a 10-week program that helps early-stage startups explore the feasibility of their business ideas.

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AsiaTechDaily

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

On September 30, 2024, AsiaTechDaily successfully hosted its highly anticipated Innovation Exchange Program, featuring Rachel Lau, the Founder and Managing Partner of RHL Ventures, as the keynote speaker and Investor […]

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Jason Malki

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

I had the pleasure of interviewing Joel Puthoff, the Founder and CEO of Linxy Inc., a company revolutionizing how people connect and engage at events. As a visionary entrepreneur, Joel is deeply passionate about enhancing human connection and performance. With extensive experience in building and scaling organizations, he has also developed expertise in neuroscience, epigenetics, and leadership, which led to the publication of his book Capability Fuel.

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Impact Hub

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Beyond the numbers: Celebrating the Makers who drive impact At Impact Hub Network, our true strength lies beyond numbers. It’s the people—the Makers—who drive our vision forward. From supporting entrepreneurs in emerging markets to advocating for climate action, these passionate individuals are the heart and soul of our community. Written in collaboration with Wyss Academy Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp When we talk about the global Impact Hub Network, it’s easy to get lost in the figures—ov

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Advanced Power & Energy Partners with Power Innovations International to Launch Innovative Mobile EV Charging Technology at Greater Erie Auto Auction in Erie, PA, on October 8, with Support from Ben Franklin Technology Partners Erie, PA – Advanced Power & Energy (AP&E), in partnership with Power Innovations International (Pii), is excited to announce the launch of a groundbreaking mobile charging unit for electric vehicle (EV) and industrial applications.

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AsiaTechDaily

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Singapore-based angel investment platform ThinKuvate has revealed the successful first close of its inaugural India fund, achieved within just four months of its official launch.

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OurCrowd

OCTOBER 4, 2024

The post [Kando in Startup News] Kando secures $10M investment to accelerate innovation in wastewater intelligence and enhance global wastewater quality with GenAI appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 4, 2024

It’s day nine of our epic adventure through some of the most awe-inspiring landscapes imaginable: deep canyons, lush valleys, all embraced by the towering grandeur of the Himalayas. Our goal is clear: To reach the world’s highest motorable pass, Umling La, on our Royal Enfield motorcycles. The past few days have been nothing short of extraordinary. We’ve faced many roadblocks (both internally and externally), laughed a lot, shed a few tears, and experienced moments that will forever be etched in

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Red Rocket

OCTOBER 3, 2024

I was recently interviewed by ASBN , an online "television network" serving the small business community, about how smart leaders need to hire team members that are smarter than themselves. As you will learn, you never want to be the smartest person in the room. I thought this video turned out great, and I wanted to share it with all of you to make sure you helping to take your recruiting and management game to the next level.

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A Smart Bear: Longform

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Not "enabling constraints", not "weaknesses", not even "strengths". The concept of a "Pivot Point" grapples with the same reality, but more constructive and useful.

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OurCrowd

OCTOBER 1, 2024

SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Stellar Cyber, the world’s most open AI-driven security operations platform powered by Open XDR technology, announced that it secured National “Don’t Click It” Day on October 16, 2024, coinciding with National Cybersecurity Awareness Month.

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Tomasz Tunguz

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Recently, Google launched the ability to generate a podcast conversation from an article. I was curious if it worked & I tried it out on three recent posts. The output could fit into any radio show or podcast I’ve listened to. It’s not perfect: there are no intros or outros. But the “hosts” chuckle, ask questions, interplay in human-like ways.

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Y Combinator

OCTOBER 3, 2024

YC is at our best when backing founders with an ethos of building for others, including strong open source developers like the founders of Continue and many others. Earlier this week, a startup in the current batch, PearAI, was criticized online for an inappropriate approach to open source, particularly in how it approached forking Continue. Out of instinct to defend YC companies, I supported PearAI without knowing all the facts.

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