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Q4 2020 Portfolio Review

Version One Ventures

While 2020 brought unprecedented challenges, it’s also been a time of great innovation and perseverance. Manny Medina of Outreach was named to Comparably’s Top 50 list for Best CEOs in 2020 as rated by employees. . Happy new year! We hope you’re well rested and recharged from the holidays! Zenput was named a Great Place to Work

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Technology, Innovation, and Great Power Competition – Class 7 – Space

Steve Blank

We just completed the seventh week of our new national security class at Stanford – Technology, Innovation and Great Power Competition. Joe Felter , Raj Shah and I designed the class to cover how technology will shape the character and employment of all instruments of national power. America’s Space Forces.

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Top 5 Esports Trends Entrepreneurs Should Keep An Eye On In 2020

YoungUpstarts

Esports finally hit its stride in 2019, and with momentum behind it, the industry’s growth shows no signs of slowing down in 2020. Imagine all of America tuning in to watch the world championship of Fortnite, League of Legends, or Overwatch. Do your due diligence on market research. Everyone gets to play. Don’t worry.

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The Future Of Retail And America In The Post-COVID World

YoungUpstarts

In particular, we think the post-COVID world will see a permanent shift in the way people shop for groceries, personal goods, and other essentials; the retailers that provide a tech-enabled, multi-channel approach will gain a larger share. The post The Future Of Retail And America In The Post-COVID World appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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Your Employees Kept You Going This Year. Thanksgiving 2020 Is The Perfect Time To Step Up Your Gratitude Game.

YoungUpstarts

They may not be doing much traveling due to COVID-19, and their family gatherings are likely to be small, quiet affairs. For the better part of 2020, employees have kept businesses going strong. Deb has delighted and inspired over 1,000 audiences across North America. The post Your Employees Kept You Going This Year.

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Startup Nation: The Best Startup Capitals for Entrepreneurs in 2023 

ReadWriteStart

United States San Francisco Bay Home to Silicon Valley, which houses some of the most prominent tech startups and multinational firms, the San Francisco Bay area remains one of the top startup hubs in the U.S. Yes, the Ode of the tech valley has taken a hit — and we look forward to when they are back on top.

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A Look at What’s Fueling Startup Investments in Colombia

ReadWriteStart

In 2018, venture capital investments in Latin America doubled for the second consecutive year, according to LAVCA’s Annual Review of Tech Investment in Latin America. Looking at the major markets in Latin America in 2018, most show increases in VC investment in keeping with the regional average.

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