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Common B2B Challenges and How To Solve Them

ConversionXL

For Fullfunnel.io, there were three key activities that brought the highest ROI for us: LinkedIn demand generation, publishing new detailed case studies, and webinars. The goal of the sprint was validating the demand in the “IT integrators” vertical in 5 European countries: Belgium, Netherlands, France, Spain and England.

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Looking Back On Tech, Startups, And VC In 2018

Haystack

Governments blocking acquisitions, the curtailment of company expansion, more scrutiny on overseas operations of U.S. companies, more sensitivity around technology IP and security. The shift in consumer behavior and the intensity of the Scooter demand was undeniable. That will take a long time to settle. 3/ Crypto Hibernation.

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Take Five: The Metaverse

VC Cafe

digital collectibles) are only valuable if there’s an active market of supply < demand. But as trading volume (demand) goes down, so does the price and people will only buy them if they believe they will increase in value again. Check out the list of derivate IP from the BAYC collection below. Bored Ape M&Ms.

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Paywalls, SEO, and the Need for a Damn Good Brand

ConversionXL

But, historically, they’ve undermined monetization—requiring crawler access that savvy users exploit and demanding free clicks for searchers. Paywalls, by default, are a barrier to organic acquisition—they stop some users from accessing some content. News sites have long been at the forefront, but plenty of speciality sites (e.g.,

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Should Startups Focus on Profitability or Not?

Both Sides of the Table

When they look at buying your company they often think in terms of “how long will it take until I earn back the profits to pay for my acquisition price?” If you spent the 3 years perfecting some hugely differentiated technology IP that may also be different. Let’s look at years 3-5 of the two companies.

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What Big Companies Look For When Buying Your Startup

The Startup Magazine

Yet, investors and analysts demand it. IP & Technology. It’s important that you know the value of your IP and position yourself for a good startup exit. If you have real IP, patents, and trademarks, your startup is going to be worth a lot more. Think about a Google or Apple acquisition of Tesla.

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Flexible VC, a New Model for Companies Targeting Profitability

David Teten

From RBI, Flexible VCs borrow the ability to reap meaningful returns without demanding founders build for an exit. The value ascribed by subsequent investors (in a secondary); buyers (acquisition); or the public markets (IPO). Santa Clara University shares their demand dividend structure. . Flexible VC offers you this.