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InBIA Releases Playbook to Improve Diversity and Inclusion in Entrepreneurship Centers
INBIA
APRIL 29, 2021
The post InBIA Releases Playbook to Improve Diversity and Inclusion in Entrepreneurship Centers appeared first on InBIA
2021
Both Things Can Be True: Bias and Bad Fundraising Advice
This is going to be BIG.
FEBRUARY 21, 2021
Fundraising takes a long time. I’m a female founder. I don’t have a technical co-founder. I don’t have enough traction. These are all of the things I heard from a founder that I recently backed. She was pitching for a pre-seed round of $400k.
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What Mistakes Do VCs Make When Fundraising?
Both Sides of the Table
JUNE 22, 2021
A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of talking to Samir Kaji on the Venture Unlocked podcast about a wide range of topics that we as venture capitalists think about everyday, including: How to build a generational firm?—?retaining
How Not To Regulate Innovation
A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC
JANUARY 5, 2021
The Secretary Of Treasury, in his last month in office, is giving us a textbook case of how not to regulate important technology innovation. The issue is “unhosted wallets” and how regulated exchanges and other “hosted wallets” interact with them.
The Forrester Wave™: B2B Marketing Data Providers, Q2 2021
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
In our 24-criterion evaluation of B2B marketing data providers, we identified the 11 most significant vendors — Data Axle, Dun & Bradstreet, Enlyft, Global Database, InsideView, Leadspace, Oracle, SMARTe, Spiceworks Ziff Davis, TechTarget, and ZoomInfo Technologies — and researched, analyzed, and scored them. This report shows how each provider measures up and helps B2B marketing professionals select the right one for their needs.
Today’s entrepreneurs weigh in: Is entrepreneurship a lonely journey?
Entrepreneurs' Organization
JANUARY 20, 2021
At the core of Entrepreneurs’ Organization ‘s mission is helping entrepreneurs achieve their full potential. And one of the most powerful ways to accomplish this is by encouraging valuable experience sharing.
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Women entrepreneurs find success despite lack of access to investment capital
Source Link
APRIL 14, 2021
Throughout history there are numerous success stories of female entrepreneurs, yet women continue to face a number of challenges when starting and growing their businesses.
interdisciplinary approaches in entrepreneurship education: q&a with Laquita Blockson of Agnes Scott College
Venture Well
JANUARY 5, 2021
VentureWell faculty grants recipient,Laquita Blockson of Agnes Scott College, teaches students the importance of interdisciplinary approaches in entrepreneurial ventures, with a focus on under-resourced communities.
The Human and Ecosystem Value of Your Product
GAN
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
Every generation has an opportunity. Today’s generation, with the help of previous generations, has helped redeemed the view of the for-profit company. We see the benefit in its existence and the value it provides to the world.
5 Things VC Associates Wish Founders Knew Before Their Call
Dream It
JANUARY 13, 2021
The venture capital screening call is an important step to get right in due diligence. To get to partners, often you’ll have to go through the associate first.
4 AI Hacks to Make Sales Teams More Efficient
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
Over the last two years, there’s been a 76 percent increase in AI adoption across sales organizations. For sales teams, AI opens up a world of new possibilities, including automating outreach, identifying best-fit buyers, and keeping CRMs flush with fresh data. Read on to learn the four AI hacks sales teams need to improve their performance. Download the eBook today!
Launch413 Featured on Angel Invest Boston
Paul G. Silva
JULY 23, 2021
I’ve been a fan for years, and now Launch413 and I have the honor of being on the Angel Invest Boston podcast. Listen to hear how Launch413 helps startup CEO’s beat the odds and attain sustained success. LinkedIn post w/ mini-video | main interview page. Innovation Accelerator
Buildings Key to More Incubator Success
INBIA
JULY 13, 2021
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Why Colleges and Universities Should be Scared of the On Deck Fellowship
This is going to be BIG.
JANUARY 31, 2021
There’s been an emergence of “pre-accelorator” or “people accelorator” programs—experiences that you can buy your way into with cash, as opposed to potentially valuable future equity, that replicate the education and network provided by the likes of YCombinator.
Playing the Long Game in Venture Capital
Both Sides of the Table
MAY 24, 2021
Silicon Valley and the media industry that surrounds it values youth. The culture is driven by the 20-something irreverent founder with huge technical chops who in a “David vs. Goliath” mythology take on the titans of industry and wins.
How to Overcome the Pain Points of Your CRM
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
CRM software is a powerful tool when used correctly, yet another obstacle to a sales team’s efficiency when it’s not. Leveraging research and commentary from industry analysts, this eBook explores how your sales team can get back valuable time by overcoming some pain points with your CRM, such as low adoption rates, integrations, and data quality.
Rooftop Solar
A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC
FEBRUARY 1, 2021
I’ve been thinking a lot about the economics of rooftop solar. Our family has invested in rooftop solar over the last five years in an attempt to reduce our carbon footprint and reduce our electric bills.
Why Creativity is Essential for Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs' Organization
MAY 5, 2021
Contributed to EO by B. Jeffrey Madoff. When the first case of COVID-19 was diagnosed in the US in January of 2020, the situation demanded a rapid response. A new, highly contagious virus posed an imminent threat to the world.
5 ways to be an ally to marginalized groups
Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative
MARCH 9, 2021
Who lives on the periphery of your community and why? Marginalized groups exist nearly everywhere. They are people who are denied involvement or face limited involvement in social, economic, educational, political and/or cultural life.
4 Data-Driven Steps To Drive Successful B2B Demand Generation
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
Fact: Good data lives at the core of every successful B2B demand generation strategy. Without quality data, it’s nearly impossible to identify and segment your target audience and create messaging that speaks to their values and interests. Whether you’re stepping into a new position or you’re new to demand generation, learning the tricks of the trade can be, well, tricky. In this eBook, you’ll discover how to improve your demand generation program—and your bottom line.
big ideas 2021: a bold path forward for innovation and entrepreneurship education
Venture Well
JANUARY 20, 2021
For 25 years, VentureWell has closely supported early-stage STEM entrepreneurs who are designing groundbreaking innovations for the world’s most urgent problems. This year, we’ll be exploring four big ideas that are critical to addressing the challenges ahead.
Axonius nabs $100M at a $1.2B valuation for its asset management cybersecurity platform
Openview
MARCH 1, 2021
How To Answer What's Your Valuation?
Dream It
MAY 4, 2021
The "What’s your valuation?" question is a common component of investor Q/A. You need to be aware of and ready for this tough question from investors. Seasoned founders have a particular way of framing their answer to this question.
Deal Breakers for Investors
Paul G. Silva
MAY 18, 2021
Caya and his team at Slidebean kindly interviewed me about often-invisible deal-killer for startup raising money: the investment-culture differences between varying groups of investors.
The Modern Customer Success Playbook
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
The evolution of every high-functioning, effective customer success strategy centers around three C’s: connected experiences, an engaging customer journey, and a culture built on customer-centricity. Satisfaction won’t cut it. Quarterbacking your customers to long-term success and growth is proven to combat churn and transform customer success teams into revenue-drivers. But where do you start? Download the playbook today!
InBIA’s Entrepreneurship Centers of the Year, Specialty, and Prestigious Awards
INBIA
MAY 18, 2021
The post InBIA’s Entrepreneurship Centers of the Year, Specialty, and Prestigious Awards appeared first on InBIA. Blog InBIA News InBIA Awards
Out There Bets and Insider Games: The Social Barriers to Funding Big Ideas
This is going to be BIG.
MAY 4, 2021
In June of 2019, I got a cold e-mail with a single link: “My name is Braeden Kelekona and I’m the founder of Kelekona, a drone service for passengers and cargo. Below is a link to the pitch video. I look forward to hearing back from you and hopefully scheduling a meeting here in the city.”
On Funding?—?The Denominator Effect
Both Sides of the Table
JUNE 28, 2021
On Funding?—?The The Denominator Effect I recently wrote a post about funding for investors to think about having a diversified portfolio , which I called “shots on goal.”
What Is Going To Happen In 2021
A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC
JANUARY 1, 2021
Hi Everyone. Happy 2021. Today, as is my custom on the first day of the new year, I am going to take a stab at what the year ahead will bring. I find it useful to think about what we are in for. It helps me invest and advise the companies we are invested in. Like our investing, I will get some of these right and some wrong. But having a point of view is very helpful when operating in a world that is full of uncertainty. Let’s start with the elephant in the room.
A Proven Guide to Recruiting Passive Candidates
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
It's a simple, frustrating truth that you can't predict everything when it comes to recruiting for businesses. At some point in your role as a recruiter - perhaps more frequently than not - you'll need to fill a position quickly and you'll look for active recruitment strategies to do it. However, it's not efficient or cost-effective to be in the active recruitment mode all the time. It's important to also invest in building a passive candidate pipeline. Download the guide for tips that can help you build a recruitment strategy that attracts both active and passive candidates for the best possible mix.
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