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14 Methods for Ensuring Accountability Within Startup Teams

Startup Blogpost

14 Methods for Ensuring Accountability Within Startup Teams Accountability is a cornerstone of startup success, and we’ve gathered insights from CEOs and Founders to learn how they maintain it within their teams. From fostering a culture of trust to assigning clear task ownership, explore the diverse strategies and tools in these fourteen responses that can help ensure your team stays on track.

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5 Effective Inbound Marketing Strategies to Nurture in 2024 

Entrepreneurs' Organization

In a world where everything is increasingly tailored to people’s needs, inbound marketing is crucial to getting your brand out there. However, as with everything in business, the right strategies constantly change (even when the fundamentals stay the same). Today’s online environment is noisy and foggy. Identifying which digital marketing strategies will move the needle from so many viral trends is a real challenge: Is video marketing content as effective as they say?

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What Will Happen In 2024

A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

As we enter 2024, the capital markets have found their footing and are moving higher. The Fed has taken interest rates as far as they want at this time and inflation has come down. It seems that a “soft landing” is likely. That is good news for the innovation economy because healthy capital markets are a necessary support system. However, optimistic capital markets are necessary but not sufficient for a healthy innovation economy.

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Eight Ben Franklin TechCelerator Finalists Chosen from Erie, Pennsylvania!

Ben Franklin Technology Partners

Out of 14 applicants, eight finalists were selected to participate in Ben Franklin Technology Partner’s TechCelerator Business Bootcamp , a program designed to help entrepreneurs explore the likelihood of success for a startup business idea. These eight finalists, all located around Erie Pennsylvania, have innovative ideas that they will be working to enhance over the next 10 weeks, with help from Ben Franklin’s experienced business coaches.

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Navigating the Future: Generative AI, Application Analytics, and Data

Generative AI is upending the way product developers & end-users alike are interacting with data. Despite the potential of AI, many are left with questions about the future of product development: How will AI impact my business and contribute to its success? What can product managers and developers expect in the future with the widespread adoption of AI?

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Fidelity marks down X valuation by 71.5%

TechCrunch

Mutual fund company Fidelity has marked down its investment in X holdings — the parent company of X (formerly Twitter) owned by Elon Musk — by 71.5% from the original valuation of shares, according to a new disclosure. Fidelity spent $19.2 million to acquire a stake in X back in October 2022. The fund manager […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved.

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What Happened In 2023

A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

I like to bookend the New Year holiday with two posts, one looking back at the year that is ending (What Happened) and one looking forward to the year ahead (What Will Happen). This is the first of these two posts. The second one will run tomorrow. I ended my What Will Happen In 2023 with this advice: Buckle up, hang tough, and be smart. What I did not predict in that post, although we had been discussing the possibility internally at USV for several months at the time I wrote it, was the failur

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Startup Fundraising Playbook for 2024

Entrepreneur's Handbook

Refresh, refresh again. Still no new email. This is so frustrating, they promised to get back today. Oh, how I wish I would have gone the bootstrap way instead of wasting months on fundraising. My previous startup was bootstrapped, easy, fast, and 100% control. I didn’t have to put up with this Shi*. Refresh again. Still nothing. Fundraising it’s not only frustrating, it’s boring.

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Generative AI: Transforming education into a personalized, addictive learning experience

TechCrunch

Education has always been centered around the human element, and it's hard to imagine a world where machines can replace that. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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EO’s Top Engaging Posts on Inc.com for 2023

Entrepreneurs' Organization

EO’s Most Engaging Posts on Inc.com for 2023 With a thirst for learning and a willingness to share lessons learned and insider experiences, EO members published 47 informative posts on EO’s Inc.com channel in 2023. These insights from top entrepreneurs benefit EO members plus the entire entrepreneurial ecosystem. From thoughts on maximizing meeting efficacy and expanding your mindset on goal-setting to improving employee engagement and reaping the benefits of systems and processes, EO members sh

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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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2024 Predictions

Tomasz Tunguz

Every year I make a list of predictions & score last year’s predictions. Here are my predictions for 2024. The IPO market remains closed through the first 6 months of the year. But a few mega issuances, especially Stripe & Databricks in the summer or fall, re-open it for others. The Fed cuts rates, which helps. M&A accelerates throughout the year.

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No More Excuses: Conquer New Skills in just 20 Hours

Entrepreneur's Handbook

How to unlock your full potential in the New Year Photo by Tim Mossholder on Unsplash I first learned about the 20-hour rule a year ago and thought it was rubbish. I couldn’t believe it was that simple: you could learn any new skill by practicing for just 20 hours. Only after trying it myself I changed my views drastically, and now I believe this can be a game changer for anyone.

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Intel spins out a new enterprise-focused gen AI software company

TechCrunch

Intel, intent on making bigger moves in the market for AI-powered enterprise software, is spinning out a new platform company with the backing of Boca Raton, Florida-based asset manager and investor DigitalBridge. Called Articul8 AI (an awkward abbreviation of “Articulate AI”), the new entity builds off a proof-of-concept from an Intel collaboration with Boston Consulting […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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We Founder Circle Emerges as Largest Angel Investor Network

AsiaTechDaily

Founders-led investment firm We Founder Circle (WFC) announced on Monday that it has become the largest angel investor network in the country by investing in 103 deals across 82 startups in 2023. This accomplishment adds to WFC’s track record, as the firm has now invested in 207 deals across 162 startups within three years of […] The post We Founder Circle Emerges as Largest Angel Investor Network first appeared on AsiaTechDaily - Asia's Leading Tech and Startup Media Platform.

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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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$425M Consumer Brands Private Equity Fund Debuts by Forward Consumer Partners

American Entrepreneurship

Leaders and investors share common vision of building enduring consumer brands to reach their potential Well-positioned consumer brands may now have the backing of a new fund, Forward Fund 1, launching in June 2023 by Forward Consumer Partners and which recently closed this past December. The private equity firm’s debut fund backed by global investors was oversubscribed with $425 million committed.

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From Zero to “Top 10 Gen AI Startups” in 289 Days: 11 Lessons From the Frontline

Entrepreneur's Handbook

289 days ago, 3 of us created a no-code custom chatbot building platform in 4 days — and launched it on ProductHunt. Fast forward to this month: Our startup, CustomGPT , was named to “ Top 10 Emerging Leaders in Generative AI ” along with OpenAI, Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Anthropic, Cohere, Databricks, A121 Labs and Aleph Alpha — by GAI Insights, an analyst firm focussed on Generative AI.

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Nabla raises another $24 million for its AI assistant for doctors that automatically writes clinical notes

TechCrunch

Paris-based startup Nabla just announced that it has raised a $24 million Series B funding round led by Cathay Innovation, with participation from ZEBOX Ventures — the corporate VC fund of CMA CGM. This funding round comes just a few months after Nabla signed a large-scale partnership with Permanente Medical Group, a division of U.S. […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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Innovation, Investment, and Impact: A Journey with Dr Dan Swan in the Techstars Era

AsiaTechDaily

Techstars, established in 2006, stands as one of the most active pre-seed investors, having extended support to over 3,800 companies. The company aims to facilitate a broader flow of capital to entrepreneurs worldwide, ensuring remarkable returns for investors. On average, an impressive 74.5% of Techstars companies secure funding within three years of participating in their […] The post Innovation, Investment, and Impact: A Journey with Dr Dan Swan in the Techstars Era first appeared on AsiaTec

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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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AppOmni Unveils First AI SaaS Security Posture Management Assistant, AskOmni, Redefining SaaS Security and Usability

American Entrepreneurship

AskOmni simplifies and enhances SaaS security, enabling administrators to ask their way to securing their SaaS estate AppOmni , SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM) leader and SaaS security pioneer, today unveiled a groundbreaking advancement with the introduction of AskOmni. This first AI-powered SSPM assistant developed by the AppOmni OmniScience team propels SSPM into new dimensions, simplifying security operations and issue remediation, and helping organizations secure mission-critical Sa

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How to Grow from $1M to $2M ARR

Entrepreneur's Handbook

Battle-tested strategies and tactics I used to reach $2M ARR. Scaling a software company from $1M to $2M in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) is fun, but has its challenges. It’s a pivotal phase where your initial success is tested, and your strategies for growth are pushed to their limits. This leap in revenue is indicative of your company’s ability to adapt, evolve, and expand in a competitive market.

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VCs are optimistic that AI investing will move beyond the hype in 2024

TechCrunch

Investors are hoping for more enterprise adoption and vertical AI solutions this year as the AI startup market starts to grow up. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Indonesia’s Zenius Announce Brief Halt in Operations Amidst Financial Headwinds

AsiaTechDaily

Indonesian ed-tech company Zenius has officially announced its temporary shutdown due to operational challenges, as revealed by its co-founder and CEO, Sabda Putra Subekti. Expressing regret for any inconvenience caused, Subekti apologized and thanked users and partners for their trust in a statement. The suspension of operations by Zenius Education, one of Indonesia’s prominent ed-tech […] The post Indonesia’s Zenius Announce Brief Halt in Operations Amidst Financial Headwinds first appeared on

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How Embedded Analytics Gets You to Market Faster with a SAAS Offering

Start-ups & SMBs launching products quickly must bundle dashboards, reports, & self-service analytics into apps. Customers expect rapid value from your product (time-to-value), data security, and access to advanced capabilities. Traditional Business Intelligence (BI) tools can provide valuable data analysis capabilities, but they have a barrier to entry that can stop small and midsize businesses from capitalizing on them.

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Small Business Advice Test Article

American Entrepreneurship

American Entrepreneurship Today covers entrepreneurship and innovation all across America. Highlighting key happenings at both the National and State levels. Look to us for News, Information and Resources to start and grow your business.

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Current State of Angels and Boards of Directors

Angel Capital Association

Angels often make their first real impact post-investment by helping a portfolio company develop a “real” Board, by insisting on documented processes, key metrics and measures and a more rigorous approach to corporate oversight and accountability. In these ways, better governance can lead to better outcomes, particularly during periods of the earliest stages of company growth, where funding is harder to raise.

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Former Anthemis partner soft-launches new fintech-focused venture firm

TechCrunch

Ruth Foxe Blader has left her role as partner at Anthemis Group after nearly seven years to start her own venture firm, Foxe Capital, TechCrunch learned exclusively today. Blader is joined by former Anthemis investment associate Kyle Perez. Sophie Winwood is serving as an operating partner. Winwood previously co-founded WVC:E, an organization that pledges to […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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What’s your answer? Are remote workers productive?

Berkonomics

We’ve been measuring & disagreeing since COVID. Do home-based employees work with the same dedication and productivity as those in office cubicles next to each other? That depends upon the management as much as the employee. I have a friend who was a CEO of a recruiting firm who “virtualized” her company after a decade of maintaining a fixed office location.

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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