AsiaTechDaily

MAY 24, 2023

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NZ Entrepreneur

JANUARY 20, 2022

Having spent close on a decade working in and reporting on our small but burgeoning startup ecosystem, and a decade before that “building my chops” in other various entrepreneurial endeavours, I am familiar with the toll that entrepreneurship can exact on founder mental health.

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NZ Entrepreneur

JUNE 19, 2023

A new batch of enterprising New Zealanders are being given the opportunity to fast track their ventures from idea through to startup, thanks to an online education initiative backed by Callaghan Innovation and entrepreneur education platform Startup NZ. ” Richard Liew, Startup NZ. ” Richard Liew, Startup NZ.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

Sesie Bonsi is the founder and CEO of Bleu , a financial technology platform focused on enabling touchless payment experiences. But most venture-backed startups are “still overwhelmingly white, male, Ivy-League-educated and based in Silicon Valley,” according to a study conducted by RateMyInvestor and Diversity VC. Contributor.

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 6, 2020

We live in a world with a stereotypical representation of what a startup founder looks like, so it’s no wonder that a large portion of the population feels underrepresented. A Gender Gap Grader study shows that women represent 9 percent of developers in the startup ecosystem. Myth 1: Startup founders are young .

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TechCrunch

MARCH 14, 2023

To put it mildly, the meteoric collapse of Silicon Valley Bank has been a historic time of confusion for everyone the startup ecosystem touches. Niko Bonatsos, MD, General Catalyst While many founders and VCs have shared similar experiences as they try to navigate this confusion, the future ahead is even hazier.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Boston offers a world of advantages for startup founders Boston’s university-to-startup pipeline defies downturn to grow and diversify Boston has had a thriving tech startup ecosystem for a while, but things can change fast. Boston remains a vibrant startup and VC market in 2023.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

The funding winter for the startup ecosystem may continue for another 12 to 18 months and the industry might have to grapple with a “lot of turmoil and volatility,” e-commerce giant Flipkart chief executive Kalyan Krishnamurthy has warned executives. This is going to be tough next year.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 19, 2023

Swiggy plans to lay off 380 jobs and shut down its meat marketplace as the Prosus Venture and SoftBank-backed Indian food delivery giant looks to navigate the market downturn that has forced firms to become leaner and more disciplined. It’s currently waiting for the market conditions to change before going ahead with the plan.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 30, 2021

Coral Capital , a Tokyo-based venture capital firm, announced today that it has closed its third fund, Coral Capital III, raising $128 million (14 billion yen). LINE Ventures merges with YJ Capital, launches $271M fund. The Japanese startup ecosystem is striking its stride now compared to 9 years ago, Riney said.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

The battle to win Startup Battlefield began long before TechCrunch Disrupt kicked off Tuesday. Startup founders from all over the world applied to what has been described as the most competitive batch in TechCrunch history. Von Tobel joined the management team of Northwestern Mutual as the company’s first chief digital officer.

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Jason Malki

AUGUST 3, 2023

When I launched WePrep in college, I was researching key drivers for startup success and was introduced to the world of VC. It’s an interesting part of the startup ecosystem because you get a birds-eye view of the market and can help multiple startups simultaneously. How did you break into tech investing? Great question.

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American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 25, 2023

MINNEAPOLIS-SAINT PAUL, MN – The Forge North startup coalition announced the first close of the MSP Equity Fund – the first-known venture capital fund of funds in the country designed to invest across race, place, and gender. Paul startup ecosystem. The fund is managed by gener8tor partner Al Cornish.

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 6, 2020

We live in a world with a stereotypical representation of what a startup founder looks like, so it’s no wonder that a large portion of the population feels underrepresented. A Gender Gap Grader study shows that women represent 9 percent of developers in the startup ecosystem. Myth 1: Startup founders are young .

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

The $90 million figure was raised across two rounds: a $60 million Series C co-led by SVB Capital (a subsidiary of Silicon Valley Bank) and Ribbit Capital that values the company at $550 million, and a previously unannounced $30 million Series B1 led by Redpoint Ventures. Other investors include Allegis Group, Sound Ventures and SiriusPoint.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 10, 2023

“The problem is, that’s the easiest way to invite fraud and get kicked out of the banking ecosystems — there’s actually nothing stopping banks from onboarding people in five minutes,” even though the founder thinks it should take four to five days to do proper diligence. While some are cautious, others are aggressive.

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TechCrunch

MAY 29, 2021

Laura González-Estéfani is the founder and CEO of TheVentureCity , an international, operator-led venture acceleration model designed to make the global entrepreneurial ecosystem more diverse, international and accessible to fair capital. Laura González-Estéfani. Contributor. Share on Twitter. More posts by this contributor.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 1, 2021

At TechCrunch Disrupt, Houseparty founder Ben Rubin emphasized decentralization as Web3’s central feature. Early Q3 indications show India’s startup ecosystem is going gangbusters. Early Q3 indications show India’s startup ecosystem is going gangbusters. Which form of venture debt should your startup go for?

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

.” At the time, Jobs was talking about building products, but evidently, this also applies to the people funding the startup ecosystem. They’re human after all, and their classic lack of self-awareness combined with venture enthusiasts’ myopia is perhaps the problem. It’s a lot.” As of October 15, only 1.9%

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Jason Malki

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

With a keen eye for CRM innovation and an unwavering commitment to delivering top-tier solutions, Daniel has positioned his venture as a go-to in the CRM space. His journey, transitioning from a driven professional to a successful entrepreneur, encapsulates both the challenges and rewards of the startup ecosystem.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 10, 2021

Listen up, all you budget-conscious early-stage founders. We’ve packed this two-day virtual event with more than a dozen (and counting) presentations by leading startup experts holding forth on a range of topics every startup founder needs to master — or at least understand enough to outsource wisely.

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TechCrunch

JULY 26, 2021

Since he began angel investing in 2014, Soyombo has invested in 33 startups, including Stripe-owned Paystack , PiggyVest, and TeamApt. Today, the investor is announcing the launch of Voltron Capital , a Pan-African venture capital firm he co-founded with Abe Choi , a U.S.-based Non-traditional startup founder to an angel investor.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 6, 2022

Austin made headlines in 2021 for being “the place” for startup founders and venture capitalists alike to set up shop. That’s why TechCrunch has chosen to shine a spotlight on the city with a special episode of TechCrunch Live centered on the growing startup scene in Austin, Texas. Register here. It’s free.

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Founders Coop

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Not coincidentally, they also serve as training grounds for some of the world’s most successful startup founders. Although we haven’t been on the inside at Techstars for several years, we grew up with the program and have watched with growing dismay as it drifted away from its original focus on founders.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 16, 2023

Given the recent failure of crypto bank Silvergate and SVB’s own troubles due to its exposure to the venture capital and startup ecosystem (which hasn’t been doing well), investors understandably got jittery and started selling SVB stock. Instead, the venture and startup market fretted. He said, “That’s my ask.

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Jason Malki

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

I had the pleasure of interviewing Michael Fauscette Founder, CEO and Chief Analyst at Arion Research. Currently Michael is the Founder, CEO and Chief Analyst at Arion Research, a global cloud advisory firm; an advisor to G2 and Board Chairman at LocatorX. What motivated you to launch your startup?

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

managing director, The Lithuanian Private Equity and Venture Capital Association. Andrius Milinavicius , founder, Baltic Sandbox. Gabriele Poteliunaite , associate, Change Ventures. Alex Gibb , partner, Katalista Ventures. Jone Vaituleviciute , partner, Startup Wise Guys. Alex Gibb , partner, Katalista Ventures.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Global startup funding has soared this year, but a number of exits and large funding rounds are drawing new attention to India’s startup ecosystem. Founders should use predictive modeling to fundraise smarter. Founders should use predictive modeling to fundraise smarter.

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Y Combinator

JUNE 25, 2021

People often believe that YC’s raison d’etre is Demo Day and fundraising — and that founders’ singular goal in applying to YC and completing our program is to increase their probability of executing a successful fundraise. Is it because YC is an effective filter: choosing only the best founders and companies?

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TechCrunch

JUNE 19, 2021

Pepijn Herman , venture builder, Brabantse Ontwikkelings Maat schappij. Han Dirkx , CEO and co-founder, AlphaBeats. Daniel den Boer , CEO and co-founder, Vaulut. Who are the key startup people in your city (e.g., investors, founders, lawyers, designers, etc.)? What industry sectors is your tech ecosystem strong in?

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AsiaTechDaily

MAY 25, 2022

Shin is now part of our Advisory Board,” said Aykan Ekici, co-founder of Khenda, the top winner of KSGC 2021. “The KSGC provides you with the connections that will help you build your company and develop a strong network in Korea,” said Chea Srun, CEO of XQuant, a startup from Hong Kong.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 1, 2022

TC Disrupt always keeps its figurative fingers on the pulse of the early-stage startup ecosystem. It’s where you’ll find tomorrow’s unicorns today; hear from trendsetters, rising stars and iconic successes; and learn from the leading experts across the entire startup spectrum.

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Don Dodge

APRIL 6, 2015

Startup incubators and accelerators are everywhere today, but were relatively unknown when Ycombinator started 10 years ago. Co-founder Paul Graham got his Masters and Doctorate degrees from Harvard. Robert Morris, another co-founder, was a professor at MIT. Why do startups join the Ycombinator program?

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Jason Malki

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

I had the pleasure of interviewing Tom Shields, Executive Recruiter & Founder of Shields Group Search , a search firm specializing in supporting the hiring needs of early-stage startups. As a seasoned recruiter, his efforts have predominantly focused on structuring the executive teams of emerging VC and PE-backed ventures.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 8, 2014

Changes in the Software World & in Venture Capital. Changes in the Startup Ecosystem. This meant: Less capital to start a company thus the rise of “micro VCs” Younger, more technical founders (not as big of a leap to take a risk on a 24-year-old when it’s $250k and not $5 million.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 4, 2022

When fundraising, New Zealand startup founders should play the “Kiwi card” Image Credits: Jami Tarris (opens in a new window) / Getty Images. Cecilia Robinson, founder and co-CEO, Tend Health. Phoebe Harrop, principal, Blackbird Ventures. Robbie Paul, CEO, Icehouse Ventures. At least part of it.”

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 5, 2011

I’m inspired by the enthusiasm of the young, emerging startup ecosystem that is here. I gave him the same advice I give nearly all over-worked, control-freak, do-everything-yourself startup founders: “Your number one priority isn’t any of these things. There’s you and your killer CTO co-founder.

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