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15 Business Leaders Share Their Experiences and Insights on Getting Through COVID-19

StartupNation

This time, I connected with 15 startup and SME leaders from my network to discover how they are tackling the current crisis, and what advice they had to offer to others in the same boat. Nick Quain , VP, venture development, Invest Ottawa . “Go Related: 3 Core Objectives to Help You Lead Your Startup Through the Pandemic.

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Infinite Canvas raises $2.8M for a metaverse creator group modeled after esports teams

TechCrunch

Ten different people would probably define the metaverse in 10 different ways, but it’s generally used as shorthand for the web of emerging virtual spaces full of personalized avatars, games and digital goods that are already shaping our world. The pair liken the new venture to “an esports team for the metaverse.”. million subscribers.

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Extra Crunch roundup: RapidSOS EC-1, how to prep for an M&A exit, inside Genki Forest

TechCrunch

Industry watchers frequently compare the upstart to giants like PepsiCo and Coca-Cola, but founder Binsen Tang comes from a tech background, having funded ELEX Technology, a social gaming company that found success internationally. To ensure a steady supply of batteries, automakers are increasingly looking to joint ventures.