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VC Funding in 2020: What Investors Look for in Startups

ReadWriteStart

According to Ben Narasin , “in 2020, investors will require firmer governance and oversight structures to safeguard against negative impact and ensure these protections are mandated in their term sheets.”. Growth at any cost is not acceptable anymore. ”. Stricter Business Conditions. What does this mean for startups?

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20 Entrepreneurs Share Their Takeaways from 2020

Hearpreneur

We asked entrepreneurs and business owners about the tough lessons they have learned in 2020. #1- Despite the many challenges 2020 has brought, it’s been inspiring to see people from all over the world collaborate to share ideas, innovate together and drive forward this new era of design freedom with RISC-V. 1- Balance is key.

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Even the Smartest VCs Sometimes Get it Wrong – Bill Gurley and Regulated Markets

Steve Blank

The first part was railing against the consequences of regulatory capture on innovation and a second part, about the consequences of premature government regulation of AI and why the incumbents are all for it. He recently gave a talk at the All-In Summit that was really two talks in one. In the U.S. Bill Gurley’s point.)

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Giving Tuesday: How BoardEffect Is Giving Back to Nonprofits

Board Effect

The year 2020 will go down in history as one of the most taxing years of our lifetimes. BoardEffect Supports Good Governance Practices. As businesses came under scrutiny for poor governance practices, nonprofit organizations also came under the limelight, placing great pressure on nonprofit boards and executive directors.

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Of Compliance And Cybersecurity: Bolstering Business Credibility And Continuity

YoungUpstarts

Thanks to the Singapore government’s unrelenting drive for its Smart Nation initiative, both public and private organisations have also been working towards a digitally inclusive and interconnected space. The average cost of a cybersecurity attack in Singapore, according to McAfee findings, stands at approximately S$1.7

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The Truth About the Scooter Economy?—?An Insider’s Perspective

Both Sides of the Table

Act II was “revenge of the luddites” in which some local governments banned them and some annoyed citizens stole them or broke them. Scooters are now seen by the local government as an important long-term solution to both congestion and to reducing pollution. The key is being able to dial back variable costs during these period.

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New Niches for Startups Created by the COVID-19 Pandemic

ReadWriteStart

These two approaches will define our lives behind 2020. Governments shut down the long-awaited innovation programs to invest in healthcare technology – the industry that is getting the most attention nowadays. Companies that couldn’t afford a custom internal communication system opted for a cost-effective SaaS solution.

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