VC Cafe

JANUARY 12, 2017

2017 Predictions. Prediction is very difficult, especially about the future.” Niels Bohr. Hope your 2017 is off to a great start. Below is a selection of themes and predictions for startups/venture/tech in 2017. 2017 VC Predictions. 2017 VC Predictions. Accel 2017 state of the union – [link].

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Eric Friedman

JUNE 26, 2017

After reviewing over 1,000 companies and meeting with less than 5% for final interviews, we are happy to start the 2017 program working with an incredible group of founders. NextGig : Actionable information about companies in your professional network. Earlier today we announced this at Expa.com. Sleeperbot : Messaging for sports fans.

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Feld Thoughts

OCTOBER 13, 2017

I’m hoping to have a thoughtful and open conversation about a lot of the issues that are coming up around our local election. If you are interested, please join us. The post Profiles on 2017 Boulder City Council Candidates appeared first on Feld Thoughts.

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 8, 2017

We asked 16 entrepreneurs to share what’s new in their business in 2017. #1 Our focus in 2017 is giving back. We launched a new product: purpose-built websites for cause-based businesses (we call them FairSites.net) and we’re using profits from every site we make to fund the fight against human trafficking.

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A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

— James Kennedy (@JamesKennedy) July 15, 2017. As James later said, these are useful exercises even if it’s not a retreat! Of those 30+ things, are there any worth being a little proactive about? Monitor for early signs) — Jason Cohen (@asmartbear) July 15, 2017. I am planning a company retreat.

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View from Seed

JULY 6, 2020

Since we first opened our New York office back in 2015, we have steadily increased our presence over the years ( Melody joined us in 2017 and Dorothy in 2018), and now roughly 40% of our investments are in New York. You are intentional about developing a point of view on new sectors that we can learn from. About NextView.

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Hunter Walker

JANUARY 2, 2017

And the narrative for 2017 is OLD ECONOMY COMPANIES WANT TO BUY YOUR STARTUP. It also helped us flesh out our hypotheses about how corporates would behave as the US left industrial capitalism behind and entered a new era of technology capitalism. So, is it true?

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 14, 2018

Every year, Yelp hosts about 150 interns and they pride themselves in having one of the most successful internship programs. Amazon is one of the highest paying internships in the US. These companies include: 1. The program consists of 3 terms with each term being 3 months long. The average salary of an intern is$6400.

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Austin Startup

AUGUST 23, 2017

Recently many of us dedicated our Saturday attending and presenting at the biannual un-conference, ProductCamp. Write down top assumptions you have about your product and sort them high to low. David discussed practical set of actions to follow to improve your odds of building products people buy and use.

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Steve Blank

JANUARY 5, 2023

The return of strategic competition between great powers became a centerpiece of the 2017 National Security Strategy and 2018 National Defense Strategy. Original Problem Statement: What combinations of technologies and international financial relationships should the US prioritize to mitigate climate change? Why This Class?

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Startup Lessons Learned

OCTOBER 11, 2017

We have passes for all budgets: Gold Pass - For those who are serious about diving deep into the Lean Startup methodology and getting hands-on experience, join us for the full seven days of innovation training at Lean Startup Week (Oct. We hope you’ll join us in San Francisco at the end of this month! Sign up for free here.

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ConversionXL

JUNE 26, 2017

Elite Camp 2017 had an enviable line-up of heavy hitters and rock stars. Do people care about this product? Survey your customers or audience about their top problems & create an ebook about solutions – What to they do every single day? Great if context of use is important (Doctors at hospital).

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Austin Startup

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

Today thankfully marks the end of the 2017 Atlantic hurricane season, which has been one we’ll surely talk about for the rest of our lives. But instead of being glued to my television or listening to the radio in my vehicle (because who has a radio in their home in 2017), I learned about these storms via social media.

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Austin Startup

MARCH 17, 2017

And you think, finally, this is the connectedness that we all keep talking about. It is no coincidence that in almost every casual discussion and in every session I went to people spoke about the curse and the blessing of technology. And I am talking about people across the board from poor, working class, to the 1%.

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ReadWriteStart

JULY 12, 2023

Former BMW executives, including Stefan Krause, who left the failing EV startup Faraday Future, founded Canoo in late 2017. The outlook for Canoo’s finances is gloomy, and it is unclear whether NASA or the Defense Department is concerned about how a Chapter 11 filing would affect the company’s ongoing government projects.

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Steve Blank

JUNE 1, 2017

At best, I can give you something to think about as you embark on the next chapter in your life. What advice would I have given to those about to enter a world no one had ever experienced? What advice would I have given to those about to enter a world no one had ever experienced? Let me be honest about my bias.

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crowdSPRING Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2016

In fact, even if your competitors aren’t thinking about SEO, you’re still missing out because 93 percent of online experiences begin with search. Let’s take a look at the top ten things you can do to make SEO an effective part of your 2017 marketing strategy: 1. Set Specific Goals. Define Conversions Properly.

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Austin Startup

MARCH 15, 2017

My last day at SXSW 2017. Get my “sardine” on (they really cram us into those rooms). Before I get into today’s sessions, a little about the differences between VR, AR and MR for context. A common theme among the panels was about how much this industry will alter the way in which we interact with absolutely everything.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 20, 2017

Out of those 170, which talks did the good people of the Business of Software Newsletter deem the most useful to them in 2017? Here are the 5 most recommended talks from 2017: 5 – What Would A Founder Tell His Younger Self? If anyone knows about anything about running a SaaS company, Gail Goodman does.

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Duct Tape Marketing

JANUARY 2, 2024

Discussing its ethical considerations and societal impact as highlighted in his book: Is the Algorithm Plotting Against Us? 02:31] In the title your book why ask the question: Is the algorithm plotting against us? [03:44] Click on over and give us a review on iTunes, please! So Ken, welcome to the show. Ken (00:44): Hi, John.

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 5, 2017

As the new year starts, we’re being inundated with the usual horror stories about failing economies and collapsing industries, all of which make business owners around the world worry about the future. Forget about dodgy financial predictions and the unstable economy. You can always leave a comment and let us know.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 30, 2019

The top 5 retailers in the US made nearly $230 billion dollars in 2018. ( $228.4 Walmart has long been a top name in US retail. In a 2017 Harvard Business Review interview, Walmart CEO Doug McMillon explained , We start with reality and try to focus on what we can do to make Walmart an even better company. Let’s get started.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 24, 2018

In today’s business environment where innovation and technology converge and the modern day entrepreneur has more support and incentive than ever to begin their dream startup company, more often than not discussions about state and local business taxes have a similar tone: “The company is losing money; we don’t owe any taxes.”. Wayfair, Inc.

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The Startup Magazine

MARCH 14, 2022

Bitcoin can lose 50% of its value within days whereas national currencies like US dollars would take months before experiencing such substantial changes in their values (1). In its first year of use, Bitcoin experienced a dramatic rise in price from pennies per Bitcoin to 30 dollars per Bitcoin.

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Hearpreneur

AUGUST 2, 2023

Here is what some entrepreneurs say about why they started their business. #1- 1- To achieve work-life balance Photo Credit: Yasmin Purnell I started my own business back in 2017 because I simply couldn't stand not having control over my time, income, and workload any longer. Thanks to Dr. Ruth Reisman, Urban Hearing !

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VC Cafe

OCTOBER 31, 2022

The market for pre-seed and seed rounds should remain relatively active, since those companies are many years away from even thinking about going public. Two weeks ago in San Francisco, a conversation with tech lawyers from the US and Europe was a confirmation of what I read in the news. It’s an investors market.

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Brandanew

APRIL 27, 2017

But they also give us an opportunity to think about brand authenticity. C I L L My Landlord (@GuruBluXVIII) April 4, 2017. It’s easy to be sitting in a marketing room and brainstorm about things that’ll give your brand instant fame. Both Shea moisture and Pepsi took the ads out and apologized.

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View from Seed

JUNE 13, 2019

The company launched in 2011 and then was acquired by PetSmart for over $3 billion in 2017 (PetSmart itself owned by PE firm BC Partners), but Chewy is now preparing for life as a standalone public company. in 2017, and 20.2% I’ll break down Chewy’s business based on their recent S-1 filing here. Chewy LTV/CAC Ratios By Cohort Year.

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Version One Ventures

DECEMBER 18, 2018

After the 2017 price run up, reality set in during 2018; both BTC and ETH value plummeted. Lots of ICOs and capital poured into the frenzy of this market in 2017. US VC deal flow in healthcare hit an all-time high this year as we continue to refine our thesis on the space. Crypto/blockchain. Bio/healthcare.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 1, 2017

You’ve probably already made your resolutions for 2017, but if not, I suggest a renewed commitment to finding happiness and satisfaction in your chosen business lifestyle. After all, most of us spend more hours in this role than any other, and life is too short to spend most of your life unhappy. Keep expectations realistic.

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Duct Tape Marketing

MARCH 13, 2024

Scott is best known for founding Social Reach in 2017, which is a marketing agency that caters to small business owners in varying industries. 17:55] Where can people connect with you, and learn more about your work? More About Scott Cox: Connect with Scott on LinkedIn Visit his Website Like this show? That's how I view it.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Based in San Francisco, Passport is a startup launched in 2017 that assists brands with the digital, logistics and regulatory aspects of cross-border shipping. Most of us have used Airbnb at one point or another, which is testament to just how ubiquitous the online marketplace for accommodation has become.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 30, 2020

If you haven’t heard about legal financing or lawsuit loans before, that may change. Since legal financing grew nearly 400% between 2013 and 2017, this may be the perfect time to consider the potential of starting a legal financing company. In 2019, personal injury claims made up nearly one-third of all civil cases in the US.

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Duct Tape Marketing

OCTOBER 20, 2021

About the episode: In this episode of the Agency Spark Podcast, Sara interviews Alex Rossman. Questions Sara asks Alex Rossman: Tell me a little about your story and what led you to where you are today? What resources do you recommend for those small business owners wanting to learn more about TikTok? Show notes: Rossman Media.

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 19, 2018

Based upon the results of recent trips to key cities in the US and overseas, our data shows that business travel is critical to our continued growth and industry leadership. Additionally, visiting customers, both preexisting and newly acquired, is important to us as we strive to build deeper relationships and secure more business.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

In US alone, there are roughly 200 million Americans with smartphones and about half of them stating it’s indispensable to them. The revenue from mobile apps stores reached the astronomical sum of $76 billions in 2017. Thus, in March 2018, the number of apps in Google Play alone reached 2.6 million!

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Version One Ventures

JANUARY 4, 2017

While we’re ready to look ahead and embrace 2017, here’s a quick recap of the major activity across our portfolio last quarter. As CEO Thomas Smyth told VentureBeat, “Basically we want to see how many people we can help before Comcast shuts us down.”. You can read more about the Fund here. Welcome back! Catch up on our blog.

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