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Experts share tips for mission-driven organizations on DE&I

Board Effect

Experts discuss DE&I in mission-driven organizations Each of our experts brings a unique perspective to the importance of diversity and inclusion within organizations and on governing boards. Organizations with DE&I policies have real impact. Far beyond corporate strategy; it’s about fulfilling missions effectively.

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How can startups engage Amazon and AWS

VC Cafe

The information in this post was provided and fact checked by AWS managers Moran Nir and Jonno Southam. The company also occasionally invests in startups out of the balance sheet (i.e. AWS Builder Space (Israel) – A non-equity program for early stage startups who are looking to accelerate their speed to market.

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2022 Predictions

Eric Friedman

Bullish in this space since 2015 I see the air cover in place for institutions and private wealth managers to now take the plunge. 4/ Streaming equity – venture funds + employee stock becomes more liquid. 7/ SaaS roll-ups and micro-private equity become huge. Since there just isn’t enough to go around, I see the price moving up.

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WP Engine passes $100M in revenue and secures $250M investment from Silver Lake

A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

This week we closed $250M in financing from Silver Lake , the premier technology private equity firm. Of course a nice chunk is primary capital, i.e. for the company balance sheet, to invest in growth initiatives, security and quality, and advancing our existing strategic priorities through acceleration and de-risking.

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Stock Market Drops. Then It Rallies. What Happens Next for Funding?

Both Sides of the Table

I need leaders who manage in good times and bad.To build a large company you need to manage through economic cycles. On the positive side, corporate profits are up, their balance sheets have been repaired and they have recapitalized themselves to have lower amounts of debt relative to equity.

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Philosopher Versus MBA

Reid Hoffman

I have a standard aphorism I share when I speak with a group of MBA students: “There are two things that need to be explained away in order for me to invest in your startup: An MBA or a background in management consulting.”. As opposed to taking a potentially smart risk on equity). It’s okay to prepare yourself first.

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Philosopher Versus MBA

Reid Hoffman

I have a standard aphorism I share when I speak with a group of MBA students: “There are two things that need to be explained away in order for me to invest in your startup: An MBA or a background in management consulting.”. As opposed to taking a potentially smart risk on equity). It’s okay to prepare yourself first.