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What Does the Post Crash VC Market Look Like?

Both Sides of the Table

At our mid-year offsite our partnership at Upfront Ventures was discussing what the future of venture capital and the startup ecosystem looked like. Pitchbook estimates that there is about $290 billion of VC “overhang” (money waiting to be deployed into tech startups) in the US alone and that’s up more than 4x in just the past decade.

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Why Felix Williams, who started a VC firm at 19, believes his youth gives him an advantage as an investor

TechCrunch

For example, I was mistaken for an intern in multiple meetings and generally not taken too seriously at networking or industry events. Referrals and testimonials went a long way in establishing credibility with people outside my growing network, but that network is what kept me going. I was inspired by the people in my life.

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The Philippines Government Collaborates with Marikina City to Foster Innovation and Startups

AsiaTechDaily

” The hub will feature exhibition spaces, government booths, market spaces, co-working spaces, and networking opportunities to boost creativity and innovation in the Philippines ; a distinctive aspect of the hub is its “retail incubator” strategy, designed to showcase inventive products to a broader audience.

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5 areas where VCs can play an outsized role in addressing climate change

TechCrunch

A close look at Singapore’s thriving startup ecosystem. Dr. Abrar Chaudhury is a climate finance research fellow at Oxford Said Business School researching on topics of global environmental change, climate finance, policy implementation, sustainable development, and corporate purpose. More posts by this contributor. Contributor.

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ESG in Venture Capital: Interview with Blue Future Partners (VC Fund of Funds)

David Teten VC

Here’s what I said: In your career in tech and VC, how has your focus on ESG responsibility changed over time? – SignUp.com is an organizing platform to quickly mobilize and coordinate people in their community, school, religious organization, or other social networks. How do you leverage your VC expertise in politics?

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PH venture investor Kickstart Ventures commits to expand investments globally

AsiaTechDaily

Committing to enabling startups When Kickstart was established in 2012, the Philippine startup ecosystem was at its nascent stage. Ambitious and promising startups abound, but none managed to scale as fast or as large as those in neighboring countries. on its first year.

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Five, count ’em, five reasons you need to be at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023

TechCrunch

Besides, these five should be tempting enough for anyone interested in building a bigger, better startup — in less time. Network, connect and collaborate You simply won’t find a better time or place to expand your network, with the right people, than at Disrupt. Five reasons to go to TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 1.