This is going to be BIG.

MAY 16, 2024

A focus and filter for networking—because otherwise, you’ll find that you could wind up in a meeting with anyone for any reason because any connection could theoretically lead to a future deal. What if you could draw that same-sized opportunity around a different set of criteria—not a vertical, but a theme that affects multiple verticals?

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 26, 2025

Organizations are leveraging Islands Enterprise Browser to securely access SaaS and web apps, implement zero-trust network access policies, onboard third-party contractors in minutes, support merger and acquisition integrations, and reduce or even replace their reliance on expensive virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI).

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This is going to be BIG.

AUGUST 16, 2020

I wanted to build something that would be above and beyond the fund that would create ongoing change, creating more Black founders as well as those from other underrepresented communities and leveling up the networks of those who had already taken the plunge. We appreciate you sharing this announcement in your networks!

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 12, 2022

In an effort to explore this topic, I tapped my network to find like-minded women founders and co-founders who fit this age criterion. We applied the user-centered design process to a vertical that’s traditionally been overlooked, and iterated on both the physical kit and accompanying digital experience quickly.

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Dream It

OCTOBER 1, 2019

IP Group’s expertise in university spin outs combined with Dreamit’s successful track record with health tech startups and its vast network of leading payers, providers, and pharma companies are ideal partnerships for TrekIT Health. Startups participate in one of Dreamit's three industry verticals: Urbantech, Healthtech, or Securetech.

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Dream It

JANUARY 23, 2019

Startups participate in one of Dreamit's three industry verticals: UrbanTech , HealthTech , or SecureTech.

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American Entrepreneurship

JUNE 13, 2025

His reputation as a deeply trusted advisor and coach sets the tone for Seven Stars’ founder-first approach. They need investors who understand the technology, the market, and the pressure of building something new in a fast-moving ecosystem.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Instead, B2B marketplaces are discovering creative new ways to monetize their networks, ensuring their approach is tailored to the complex and nuanced world of B2B e-commerce. Insurance: Business buyers frequently purchase insurance as part of their transactions, particularly in high-value verticals such as jewelry.

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American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 16, 2025

Collides vertical AI approach is uniquely designed to tackle the complex challenges of the energy sector, said Blair Garrou, Managing Partner at Mercury Fund. Founded by McLelland and co-founder Chuck Yates, both veterans of the oil and gas sector, the platform was initially built as a professional network for technical knowledge sharing.

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StartupNation

MARCH 24, 2021

It makes sense that the two verticals—retail, distribution and transport, plus manufacturing—fast-tracked their private 5G plans the most (73% and 63%, respectively) given the perfect storm of events: An exodus of staff (employees on furlough or working from home). Did the research throw up any surprising vertical findings?

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American Entrepreneurship

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

The early-stage investment fund’s vertical specialties span real estate, finance, insurance, and sustainability. They provide deep vertical expertise and industry connections that open up verticals that make up ~20% of the US GDP. Moderne’s Core Funds invest in technology companies with between $2-20 million in revenue.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 18, 2011

I said as much in my post about The Future of Social Networking. And I’m a big believer in vertical use cases (in additional to more generalized platforms for sharing content). I am on record as saying that my opinion is that Web 2.0 “And importantly Web 2.0 ushered in the era of “participation” – we all know that.

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StartupNation

NOVEMBER 15, 2020

Related: How Smart, Strategic Networking Can Transform Your Business During a Crisis. Certified coaches exist in all verticals and can help you step up to the plate to take on new responsibilities while building confidence in yourself. Networking pro. Business, marketing or sales coach. Website developer and designer.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

based startup that operates its own “microfulfillment” network and promises to deliver items such as over-the-counter medicine, baby food and alcohol in 30 minutes or less, is in talks to acquire the U.K.’s Meanwhile, Europe is seeing a slew of startups inspired by goPuff’s vertically integrated model sprouting up.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 10, 2010

would be “multi-stream&# ad network (e.g. Specifically we encouraged vertical applications like financial services and healthcare. It also leads to higher CTR’s (click-through rates) than side-bar advertising in all of the tests we’ve run. 2) I also clarified that the strategy of Ad.ly

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AsiaTechDaily

MARCH 20, 2023

TenMax, its marketing artificial intelligence (AI) subsidiary, has also opened an Indonesian office in 2022(TMI) after successfully working with unicorn Gojek, to develop its one-stop digital advertising solution, Gojek Ads Network (GoGAN).

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 13, 2025

Hudson County): Harnesses cutting-edge indoor vertical farming technology to directly combat food insecurity in New Jersey while fostering healthy eating habits. Inspired Growing, Inc.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Europe-based vertical farming firm Infarm this week announced a $200 million Series D. It pushes the company’s total funding to north of $600 million, while placing its valuation “well” north of $1 bililion, earning its place as Europe’s first vertical farming unicorn.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 18, 2018

Form a strong network of support. Hence I carefully selected two verticals of significance to work around,” he shares. What’s his secret to keeping it all moving forward? He shared with us just how he makes the time to make a difference. Below are five key takeways to help you make your mark in your own community.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 13, 2021

What followed was a vertical integration in the food department as Eden launched its kitchen and now produces its meals, significantly improving the food experience for customers. Eden operates horizontally, combining food, laundry and home cleaning services, while SweepSouth has more of a vertical approach with home cleaning.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

The founding team, CEO Moshe Tanach, VP of operations Tzvika Shmueli and VP for very large-scale integration Yossi Kasus, has a background in AI but also networking, with Tanach spending time at Marvell and Intel, for example, Shmueli at Mellanox and Habana Labs and Kasus at Mellanox, too. And we applied it to AI.

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AsiaTechDaily

APRIL 20, 2023

Its solutions have been used in multiple verticals, including healthcare, accounting, and even authenticating gemstones. Our solution is industry-agnostic and can be applied to various verticals and use cases.

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Dream It

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Robotics that have the ability to automate and bring productivity to this vertical are attractive for the following reasons: 1. Of the sub-verticals in construction that tend to cost the most (structural support like concrete and steel or mechanical and plumbing), not many can be automated because of the complexity of the task.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 24, 2019

I personally like to have at least one vertical monitor for reading and writing documents. Bryce Welker is a self-made entrepreneur, CPA and the founder of Crush The CPA Exam , a diverse network of lead generation and product review websites in numerous verticals. Tip 5: Reduce Blue Light.

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This is going to be BIG.

MAY 4, 2021

As a vertical take off and landing vehicle (VTOL) whose engines turn, you need little more than a helipad or an empty lot. It can be run as a single route or a network of regional hops with swappable batteries. You don’t need to use eminent domain to lay tracks or bore tunnels.

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Haystack

DECEMBER 29, 2018

The trend now seems to be bending toward incentivizing network participation , where those who see the opportunity will want to not just invest in a new network, but put their time and resources into participating by running nodes themselves. 1/ Social Network Interference. 2/ The Scooter Phenomenon. My goodness, where to begin.

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AsiaTechDaily

DECEMBER 13, 2022

and Magellan Digital Investment Group (MDIG), A-Labs boasts of its strong network of mentors, experts, and capital partners who will support the startups in growing their ventures. Backed by reputable partners from the Philippine Digital Asset Exchange (PDAX), Oak Drive Ventures Inc.,

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 6, 2022

There’s a growing market for private cellular networks, or dedicated cell networks configured to support a company’s specific requirements within a confined area (think a warehouse or wind farm). But that hasn’t stopped new ventures from cropping up to challenge the incumbents.

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This is going to be BIG.

APRIL 7, 2019

Instead of paying for a full on agency with all its custom overhead, Wethos can quickly spin up a group of people from its talent network, give them a team playbook for a straightforward product, and help you accomplish your goal for a serious discount to a traditional agency. Wethos will add more verticals of work.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 5, 2021

Vertical hydroponic farming is often seen as a sustainable alternative to traditional growing. Plenty , the SF-based vertical farm company, expanded into 17 Safeways across Northern California. Overall, the global vertical farming market is expected to reach 5.8 Overall, the global vertical farming market is expected to reach 5.8

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 13, 2022

Arc backs SaaS founders for the long term and is building a vertically integrated product suite to serve their finance needs, end-to-end.”. Its vertical focus on SaaS also sets it apart, Muir believes. . Whereas competitors have prioritized horizontal expansion, Arc has doubled down on SaaS,” he told TechCrunch.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 4, 2022

That’s a whole lotta noteworthy startups, so we’re going to break it down a bit for you and highlight them by vertical. It’s where startups go to grow, so grab your pass today and come prepared to network with these great startups! Today it’s education, security and space. Hungry for more? Touch Sensity.

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Y Combinator

JULY 24, 2020

require payment financing, invoicing/approvals, inventory management) and requirements differ from vertical to vertical. Faire’s subset of target retail verticals generated $671 billion of revenue in 2017 4. The viral loop and network effects. The most powerful manifestation of Faire’s model is its viral loop.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 15, 2021

In many ways, it’s a vertical-specific version of the chess MasterClass he did years ago, with a big focus on community and variety. It’s a chess server, forum and networking site that launched in 2005, with premium subscription that ranges between $5 a month or $29 a year. A popular competitor already exists: Chess.com.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 27, 2021

When it comes to the next stages of that long course of innovation, vertical farming would seem to have all the right properties. In parts one and two , I covered the history of vertical farming, Bowery’s origins and how it develops produce.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 23, 2021

The company now says its vertically integrated approach is a key advantage. GoPuff buys products directly from manufacturers, then distributes those products through its 250-plus “micro-fulfillment centers” and a network of independent drivers.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 1, 2021

firm Plug and Play Ventures, Launch Africa, BANSEA and Virtual Network. In total, the multi-vertical application has raised over $12 million. A plan to replicate the model of Grab and Gojek in Southeast Asia saw Gozem expand its transport verticals to include taxi and tricycle services across multiple cities in Togo and Benin.

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