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How The Covid-19 Pandemic Boosted Adoption Of Emerging Technologies In Southeast Asia

YoungUpstarts

Amidst the outbreak, governments across the region, such as Singapore have been promoting the use of digital finance as a means to minimise physical contact and stamp the spread of the virus, channelling more monetary support for the growth of e-payments and digital financial solutions.

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Looking Back On Tech, Startups, And VC In 2018

Haystack

And, with that warning, I offer to you, the big stories in the startup and investing ecosystem of 2018, written in ascending order of importance and magnitude…. Technology is, like water, flowing and seeping into nearly every sector and eventually into most of the global economy. 6/ Venture Capital In Expansion Phase.

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3 Essential Ways To Build Online Customer Trust In 2018

YoungUpstarts

The rise of technology has invited a fall in consumer trust. As the regulations that govern the internet evolve and threaten the safety of online users’ personal information, more and more individuals are engaging the digital world with increasing suspicion and hesitance. Customers Demand SSL Reassurance.

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Tech Industry Hiring In Canada Continues To Grow

YoungUpstarts

In 2018, Canada had a record-low unemployment rate and as a result we are seeing more companies, startups and online-based businesses dedicated to serving the niche-jobs industry. New emerging technologies have been the key catalyst for in-demand jobs. Tech Association listed five tech jobs in high demand until 2021.

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boldstart 2018 recap and what’s hot in enterprise 2019

BeyondVC

2018 Recap. Thanks to all of the amazing founders, advisors, co-investors, corporate partners, and others that helped make 2018 an amazing year. ABM/Demand Gen), Richard Crowley (Slack, Ops Architect), Misha Brukman (JanusGraph, co-founder). Welcome to our annual boldstart recap and enterprise predictions letter.

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Business Lessons Often Ignored In The Heat Of Passion

Startup Professionals Musings

I’m convinced that you can learn more from failure than success, so it pays to take these as lessons to improve your success odds before you start: Creating a new technology doesn’t make a business. Despite the technology, the fears of pedestrians and government regulations strangled the business.

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Why Douglas Healy Believes Renewable Energy Companies Are Jumping the Gun

The Startup Magazine

Solar, natural gas, and wind power the plants, and each of these technologies has a flaw. Energy Rates Could Rise If Demand Causes Outages. In Dallas, consumers saw their bills soar 700% when wind turbines failed to keep up with demand because there was no wind. The new grid is more chaotic and more prone to failure.