Version One Ventures

JULY 1, 2020

Here we are, halfway through 2020 and what an unprecedented year it has been. They’re working with the state of North Carolina and Raleigh-based Wake Forest Baptist Health to distribute 1,000 of its at-home antibody test kits to a random sampling of citizens to track the virus and immunity over time.

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ReadWriteStart

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

over 2020’s records of $2.91 billion smartphone users globally in 2020, and these would be 4.3 The present challenge for companies is how to make distributed digital workplaces as (or even more) collaborative than a physical workplace. The mobile commerce market estimated at $472 billion in 2019 will grow to $3.9 There were 3.6

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

could reach $66 billion by the end of 2018; globally, it is expected to reach $170 billion by 2020. While October has now come and gone, cyber security remains an extremely important topic and will continue as such through the foreseeable future. According to Forbes , spending on cybersecurity in the U.S.

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 16, 2020

Here are the best investment plan options in 2020: Real estate. It is a type of investment where the investor purchases a large number of investments to buy securities, and the fund manager distributes the investment into other securities. Investment requires maintenance and refinement to ensure a smooth pathway to your goal.

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Austin Startup

JANUARY 2, 2021

The hype cycle for “Remote Work” and “Distributed Companies” has reached a fever pitch, and everyone has an opinion about it. Here are some lessons I’ve picked up after watching them work with clients distributed across the country, which should be adopted by leaders of a newly remote workforce. They always come prepared.

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Feld Thoughts

MAY 4, 2020

At Foundry Group, we’ve decided to voluntarily extend our Work from Home policy until at least the end of May 2020. We are fortunate that we can run our business in a completely remote and distributed fashion, with everyone working from home. Until then, our office is closed.

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ReadWriteStart

MAY 22, 2020

But does dropshipping actually work in 2020? It gained distribution in the early 2000s when a problematic situation arose because most of the goods were produced abroad, and had to wait a very long time until they reached the manufacturer and the intermediary seller. The post Dropshipping in 2020: Does it Actually Work?

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Austin Startup

MARCH 3, 2020

The LexSet Co-Founders (left to right) CEO Francis Bitonti , President Leslie Oliver Karpas , and COO Azam Khan won $250,000 in Verizon’s Built on 5G Challenge The Forrest Four-Cast: March 3, 2020 LexSet serves AI engineers, especially those with limited resources, with a better way to annotate photos. An example of LexSet training data.

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Board Effect

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

If you had to choose two words to describe board work in 2020, which would you choose? 2020 has brought a host of traumatic events including out-of-control fires, hurricanes, tornados, and of course, COVID-19, making it difficult for boards to function at all, let alone meet in person. Distribute conflict of interest questionnaires.

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VC Cafe

JUNE 9, 2020

2020 has seen a sudden rise in the number of gamers. People of all ages are playing their favourite video-game titles in 2020 because of the extra time they have. 30 million USD was distributed in cash prizes among the top 100 players based on placements. By Or Briga, co-founder and CEO of Novos.

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Board Effect

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Since 2020, healthcare data breach costs have increased by an alarming 53.3%. Secure meeting tools: Create and securely distribute board meeting materials, handbooks, agendas, meeting minutes, and more. The IBM Cost of a Data Breach Report 2023 shows that the average cost of a data breach in the healthcare industry is $10.93

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ReadWriteStart

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

over 2020’s records of $2.91 billion smartphone users globally in 2020, and these would be 4.3 The present challenge for companies is how to make distributed digital workplaces as (or even more) collaborative than a physical workplace. The mobile commerce market estimated at $472 billion in 2019 will grow to $3.9 There were 3.6

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VC Cafe

JANUARY 24, 2023

First YoY drop since dotcom, but up 1% from 2020 ( source ) When it comes to M&A however, 2022 was a record breaking year with $127 billion invested across 1,250 deals, according to the latest 2022 state of gaming report by Drake Star. What events sparked the major revolutions in business models and distribution? /1

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Austin Startup

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

The Forrest Four-Cast: February 23, 2020 Seattle-based Syndio has a bold ambition: to eradicate unlawful pay disparities in the workplace. This SaaS company, one of 50 finalists for SXSW Pitch 2020 , enables global organizations to analyze and resolve pay gaps due to gender or race and stay in compliance over time.

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Eric Friedman

JANUARY 1, 2023

I started making predictions for the decade ahead in 2020 , then made 2021 predictions , then 2022 predictions. This is a fun quote to start things off with because I began this journey with my 2020 predictions. Our trip around our sun is ending again and we are closing out the year. Bill Gates. 2022 Predictions Legend = -1 = -.75

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Eric Friedman

DECEMBER 10, 2022

I started making predictions for the decade ahead in 2020 , then made 2021 predictions , then 2022 predictions. This is a fun quote to start things off with because I began this journey with my 2020 predictions. Our trip around our sun is ending again and we are closing out the year. Bill Gates. 2022 Predictions Legend = -1 = -.75

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Feld Thoughts

DECEMBER 14, 2020

January 3, 2020, seems like a very long time ago. That day, I wrote a post titled The Future Of Work Is Distributed. I had no idea that four months later, all office workers in the world would be working from home, and within six months, the idea of distributed and remote work would be a topic discussed daily.

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View from Seed

APRIL 2, 2024

The same can be said of the venture industry, but time shifted forward thanks for the covid-induced bubble in 2020 and 2021. These brands have been able to run a goldilocks playbook – scaling attractively but not irresponsibly, expanding SKUs and distribution without sacrificing quality, and really cementing their brand love among consumers.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 27, 2018

That number is only expected to grow, surpassing one trillion USD by 2020. According to Lexington Law , in 2018, Millennials in America had an average expenditure of $47,112 and they pumped $600 billion into the US economy. How does that compare to other generations?

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Transformify

JUNE 10, 2021

2020 penned the most challenging excerpts of our personal as well as professional lives. As businesses get back to work after an unfortunate 2020, they’re using a hybrid work model to conduct their business activities. The hard times did pass but left an imprint like a storm.

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The Startup Magazine

MAY 10, 2021

For those unfamiliar with it, DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attacks refer to a brand of cyberattack in which the target or victim is overwhelmed with massive quantities of fraudulent traffic.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 2, 2019

Especially since it will stop being updated and distributed in 2020. Considering that security and loading speed are two of the most important issues when it comes to web design, you should forsake Flash entirely. A Better Website Means More Clients.

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Version One Ventures

APRIL 14, 2022

And even as some companies have returned to the office, there’s little question that distributed work is here to stay. The advantages of distributed teams are compelling – for example, companies can hire talent beyond geographic boundaries and workers get incredible freedom.

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The Startup Magazine

MAY 4, 2020

Manufacturing, distribution, and high-level fundraising are among the jobs that can’t be done remotely. The post 8 Tips For Letting Your Team Work From Home in 2020 appeared first on The Startup Magazine. How do you create opportunities for your remote team to learn? Find out how businesses are staying in touch with today’s HR needs.

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Feld Thoughts

JANUARY 27, 2021

” Consider how many times you heard something general like the following some time in 2020. 2020 has been brutal for many people, on many different dimensions. There will be wonderful things mixed in, but they won’t be distributed evenly or equitably. Everything is going to be ok. We will get through this pandemic.

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Austin Startup

MARCH 13, 2020

Q1 2020 marks Reset ’s two year anniversary, from when we had our first conversation about how we could help distributed teams find affordable space to meet and work.

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View from Seed

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

That’s a bit of a cautionary tale to VC investors today who might think it’s inevitable that the private value they are enjoying in their portfolios will certainly translate to distributions in the near future. For context, seed-stage pre-money valuations are up 24% from H1 2020 to H1 2021. The answer is likely a mix of both.

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ConversionXL

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

In 2020, there were 8,000 martech solutions. In 2020, Clubhouse established a market for an audio-only social platform. Strategic alliances with other brands to develop offerings or leverage each others’ distribution channels. The growth marketing process is all about rapid experimentation, learning, and adaptability.

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View from Seed

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

That’s a bit of a cautionary tale to VC investors today who might think it’s inevitable that the private value they are enjoying in their portfolios will certainly translate to distributions in the near future. For context, seed-stage pre-money valuations are up 24% from H1 2020 to H1 2021. The answer is likely a mix of both.

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Hearpreneur

JULY 17, 2020

The upcoming decade 2020-2030 is going to be the decade of the Technology Industry, some experts coined the TECHADE. Software, app, and web development are two industries that have continued to grow in the first half of 2020, and I see both having a very bright future moving forward. Thanks to Connie Heintz, DIYoffer ! #2-Technology.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 24, 2020

Toms shoes donates a pair for every one sold, and maintains employee passion and loyalty by giving their most effective employees international trips to assist non-profit partners in distributing shoes in interesting places like Nepal and Honduras. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 07/09/2020.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

He has managed award winning, distributed, remote marketing teams spanning the globe for over 20 years. The post 4 Of The Best Small Business Tools To Use In 2020 appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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View from Seed

JULY 15, 2020

VC’s may have been expecting significant liquidity from some companies in 2020 and early 2021, but will need to put that off for some time even if the companies are doing ok. Unevenly distributed, but broadly optimistic. I think it’s tough to truly pull off building a distributed team, and it needs to be done with a lot of intention.

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View from Seed

MAY 28, 2020

Advances in technology and changing consumer preferences have long been transforming the way food is created, distributed, and consumed. The food supply chain has been rattled with distribution shifting from restaurants to grocery and with food production bottlenecks resulting from fewer employees at work. Cell-Based Meat.

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ConversionXL

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Identify key characteristics that delineate one audience segment from another, then create and distribute appropriate content. the product pages a given customer has been browsing) to segment and distribute content accordingly. Take Burrow , an ecommerce business specializing in home furniture. They use intent signals (e.g.,

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Version One Ventures

APRIL 26, 2021

We ended up doing three more investments in April 2020 ( our busiest month ever ) and a total of 12 investments over the past year (our busiest 12-month period ever). You’ve probably heard the phrase “Talent is equally distributed. Opportunity is not.”

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VC Cafe

APRIL 28, 2021

The sum is equivalent to the combined annual revenue of Snap and Twitter for 2020. Donations/pledges – Patreon, the early mover of creator monetisation tools, raised $155M on a $4 billion valuation in April 2021 , tripling the valuation from a previous round in Sept 2020. Billion in 2020.

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