View from Seed

JULY 24, 2015

On Tuesday, July 21, we hosted the first-ever Boston Consumer Tech Summit. But a large majority of our investments are in our backyard of Boston — and, aside from our work as investors, this city is near and dear to our hearts. Here’s Mike’s comment: Boston’s B2C problem is one of values.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 30, 2017

by Shane Cragun, founding partner at SweetmanCragun Group and coauthor of “ Reinvention: Accelerating Results in the Age of Disruption “ Two years ago, Boston Dynamics released a video showing a 6’ tall, 320 lb. humanoid robot named Atlas running freely through the woods. There was no human driving the truck.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 16, 2018

The global healthcare industry is collecting and sharing big data at rampant rates to help cure and keep people healthy worldwide. For example, Beantown looks to data analytics jobs Boston police can rely upon to determine where in the city crime occurs for officer distribution. Patients also take advantage of this technology.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 6, 2012

Follow along as we explore 10 of the most exciting college business incubators around today, and be sure to share your own favorites in the comments: Entrepreneurs Hall @ The RIT Global Village. Boston University Business Incubation. At Boston University, there’s an incredible array on business incubation opportunities.

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SiliconHills

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

By LAURA LOREK Reporter with Silicon Hills News Consero Global started out in 2006 with the goal of taking the pain out of finance and administrative duties for small to medium sized businesses. The Austin-based company has since grown tremendously earning it a spot on Inc.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 2, 2017

Even in this age of globalization and virtualization, the geographic area where you choose to live and work can still make or break your startup business. Also, investors from the super-hubs (Silicon Valley, New York, or Boston), won’t assume anyone outside their domain has the savvy and resources to make it happen.

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VC Cafe

MARCH 28, 2024

More Tel Aviv Seed-funded started reach unicorn status than any other hub in the world (4.8%) – more than the Bay Area (3.6%) or Boston (2.7%) in 2nd and third. It ranks Ranks #3 globally and #2 per inhabitant by unicorns produced. By number of decacorns produced for every VC-backed startup, Tel Aviv ranks #3 globally.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 30, 2012

Leading global management consulting firm Boston Consulting Group (BCG) has announced the opening of its first-ever Center for Business Excellence, right here in Singapore. BCG ‘s new Center for Business Excellence is not a physical building per se, but will be formed virtually within its offices in Singapore. .

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View from Seed

MARCH 4, 2020

2009 was the nadir of the global economic crisis, followed up an unprecedented bull market. I think we’ll also see more blockbuster returns driven by companies like Chewy or Shopify that are based outside of core tech hubs, even if the investors are themselves based in SF, NY, or Boston. First, let’s set the stage for this time period.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

They outlined the massive challenges with global populations set to double by the end of the century, whick means we need at least a 70 percent increase in food production to feed everyone. He & Yves penned this post about feeding the world’s 9 billion people. But it will take time.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 7, 2013

Even in this age of globalization and virtualization, the geographic area where you choose to live and work can still make or break your startup business. Also, investors from the super-hubs (Silicon Valley, New York, or Boston), won’t assume anyone outside their domain has the savvy and resources to make it happen.

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David Teten

JULY 29, 2011

His work at Deloitte has taken him around the world, advising clients from Brazil to China, and given him a global perspective on how integrated global business has become. David just completed his first year at Columbia Business School.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 8, 2014

. Aren’t some of the recent successes in Los Angeles just emblematic of the overall long tech boom we’ve seen nationally and has led to growth in funding in NY, Boston, Seattle and San Francisco? To some extent – of course they are. But this time there really is something happening in LA. It is different. More substantive.

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Feld Thoughts

JULY 15, 2012

Patrick Riley, Global Accelerator Network. Shaun Johnson, Boston Startup School. Matt Thompson, TroopSwap. Michael Kelley, Arc Angel Fund. Michael Mayernick, Spinnakr. Nathan Day, SoftLayer. Nick Wichert, VETransfer. Miyasaki, Oklahoma State University. Paul Berberian, Orbotix. Paul Ford, SoftLayer. Paul Laurence, Cooley.

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Altgate

MAY 14, 2009

The virtual office tools today are so impressive that you can source talent globally and simultaneously improve productivity while cutting costs–unthinkable 10 years ago. Some of the big ones are open source , cloud computing and virtual office infrastructure. In some cases costs today are 1/10 that of even 5 years ago.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 16, 2015

Even in this age of globalization and virtualization, the geographic area where you choose to live and work can still make or break your startup business. Also, investors from the super-hubs (Silicon Valley, New York, or Boston), won’t assume anyone outside their domain has the savvy and resources to make it happen.

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David Cohen

SEPTEMBER 19, 2020

Twilio became a popular perk for Techstars companies globally over the years and many other Techstars portfolio companies use the product extensively. Techstars funded PillPack as part of the Techstars Boston Accelerator in 2013. The company later settled in Boston. 4: Zipline (2011). 10: PillPack (2013).

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 1, 2015

Although Netflix’s domestic video subscriptions have slumped somewhat, its global expansion appears to have compensated for any revenue losses tracked within the past few months. Its 23 percent revenue growth in 2015 reflects a steady following of video streaming subscribers of an estimated 3 million.

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David Cohen

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

So in 2024 we will still run more than 50 cohorts in 30+ locations globally and into the foreseeable future. By expanding our presence in these top markets (SF, NY, Boston, LA), we can better support all of our portfolio companies for the coming decades.

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Duct Tape Marketing

JUNE 28, 2023

She is the CEO & General Partner of the investment firm Street Global. Her online radio show: Global Fireside Chats, brings together global industry titans to share insights on our fast-changing world. It'll be in Boston from September 5th through the eighth. Click on over and give us a review on iTunes, please!

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Duct Tape Marketing

JUNE 7, 2023

She is the global customer growth and innovation evangelist at Salesforce and the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Growth IQ. It'll be in Boston from September 5th through the eighth. She is a global customer growth and innovation evangelist at Salesforce and the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Growth IQ.

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VC Cafe

MAY 1, 2023

Android may have a larger global market share, but Apple’s loyal customer base, strong brand, and profitable ecosystem made it the clear winner. In this post, I’ll delve into some of the most notable tech wars, both past and present, and explore the battles yet to come, including several new additions to the list.

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deal architect

DECEMBER 4, 2012

I am spending the day at the HCL Influencer Day in Boston today. trillion annual global R&D spend. I have long been impressed with HCL’s Product Engineering practice, which still has unlimited runway as it goes after the $ 1.4

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View from Seed

AUGUST 10, 2021

Today Hologram announced their $65M Series B round of funding led by Tiger Global. And early-stage VC investors have increasingly ventured beyond their backyards of SF, NYC, and Boston to more actively invest in (and in some cases relocate to) places like Miami, Austin, Chicago, Seattle, and other cities.

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Agile VC

JUNE 5, 2011

2) Groupon’s Far More International Than Most Realize : Most casual observers know that Groupon’s been buying similar daily deal businesses in other global regions (starting in May 2010), and doing some organic expansion internationally too. But even in Boston & Chicago it remains above $20. Read More ».

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View from Seed

AUGUST 10, 2021

Today Hologram announced their $65M Series B round of funding led by Tiger Global. And early-stage VC investors have increasingly ventured beyond their backyards of SF, NYC, and Boston to more actively invest in (and in some cases relocate to) places like Miami, Austin, Chicago, Seattle, and other cities.

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View from Seed

JULY 28, 2015

While the startup environment in Boston has vastly improved over the last several years , I continue to hear the sentiment that it’s really tough to build a great consumer startup in Boston. This is expressed by people outside of Boston, but it often comes from those within our community too.

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Agile VC

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

The global macro conditions could weigh heavily on the IPO market for awhile. I co-founded NextView Ventures , a seed-stage VC firm based in Boston, in 2010. The second tier of companies probably have to wait whether they like it or not. I have no idea if the “window” will open more broadly in 2 months or 2 years.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 25, 2010

I also made several trips to New York & Boston. China is indelibly an important part of the future of the global technology system. We felt this was a marquee account and one that would help us take our collaboration tool global as Thames owned assets all over the world. And then the news came.

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The Startup Magazine

MARCH 2, 2023

Yet in a 2018 study of more than 350 startups conducted by Mass Challenge and Boston Consulting Group, businesses founded by women yielded higher revenue—more than two times as much per dollar invested—than those founded by men. ,” “Is it a defensible business – can others enter the space and take share?,” trillion to $5 trillion.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 25, 2010

I also made several trips to New York & Boston. China is indelibly an important part of the future of the global technology system. We felt this was a marquee account and one that would help us take our collaboration tool global as Thames owned assets all over the world. And then the news came.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 3, 2011

She approached the twins, and, invited up to Boston, met with Cameron at the Fairmont Hotel on a few occasions to discuss how they could leverage the app with this new platform they had named ConnectU.com. Fast forward six years later – Fetch Plus is a growing company, and is poised for further global expansion.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 4, 2019

If managed well from day one, a great brand reputation can mean increased exposure, higher sales figures, and even global expansion. In 2017, four years after the tragic Boston marathon bombing, Adidas sent an email campaign with the subject line, “well done for surviving the Boston marathon.”

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View from Seed

AUGUST 10, 2021

Today Hologram announced their $65M Series B round of funding led by Tiger Global. And early-stage VC investors have increasingly ventured beyond their backyards of SF, NYC, and Boston to more actively invest in (and in some cases relocate to) places like Miami, Austin, Chicago, Seattle, and other cities.

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A Crowded Space

OCTOBER 3, 2018

I remember when I made that first flight out to San Francisco from Boston to meet the team in 2004, the company was down to its last $20K in the bank. My first role was in sales and the buyers on the platform absolutely loved the access to global freelancers, the low hourly rates, and the full transparency and flexibility in the system.

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crowdSPRING Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Despite repeated efforts, only a few cities outside the Valley (New York and Boston) have historically had the critical mix of VC funding, network, and talent to fuel vibrant startup centers. Las Vegas sets itself apart from startup cities like Boston and San Francisco by offering a much lower cost of living in a major city.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Open, comfortable, and adaptable: Those words guided our workspace face-lift at our Boston command post. Instead, you walk into a whirl of activity largely fostered by the way we designed the space. Benefits of a Flexible, Welcoming Workspace.

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