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SXSW Startups: Tunnelware

Austin Startup

A finalist in Augmented and Virtual Reality , which will pitch at 3:30 pm Saturday, March 9, Tunnelware is a product of DigitalTwin Technology, founded in Cologne, Germany, which aims to create digital twins of civil infrastructure. This is a great initiative by UK government to digitize the construction industry.

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How Today’s Startups Can Adapt to a Globally Distributed Model

ReadWriteStart

Still, COVID-19 helped tip the balance towards a globally distributed model. Government restrictions and fears of infection pushed companies that had previously held out to accept remote working, and many discovered that it’s more manageable than they had expected. Factors that are tipping the scales.

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SXSW Pitch Finalist: Quantstamp

Austin Startup

We’re seeing more governments, organizations, and corporate enterprises start to realize the impact this technology could have on how they operate. It’s estimated that 20 to 25 percent of funds are lost to corruption globally at the government level, so this is a really important issue. ETHDenver , which took place Feb.

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When Small Businesses Meet Big Opportunities

YoungUpstarts

In China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Spain and Taiwan, exporting SMEs are roughly twice as likely to report such rapid growth compared to their non-exporting counterparts, while exporting SMEs in Brazil, Colombia and India are between 1.1-1.3 There’s also a clear correlation between exporting and achieving rapid growth.

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Going Global: 8 Things to Consider If You Want to Expand Your Business

Up and Running

It can help you consider areas you may not have thought of and the vast majority of overseas banks will require a business plan before they approve an overseas bank account. While there are a number of posts that cover the topic of writing a business plan in detail, some of the areas to consider will be: Business background.

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The United Nations: a Network of Networks

Reid Hoffman

To achieve that vision, we need new technologies; new collaborative strategies between governments, NGOs, and the private sector; new methods of sharing and scaling what works. the business models to sustain and grow. Or these business models might just fund the global availability of products and services with minimal profits.

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Top 40 Startup Posts for August 2010

SoCal CTO

Start-Up Chile: $40k to Live There and Start a Company - Ben Casnocha: The Blog , August 14, 2010 Governments round the world are trying to stimulate entrepreneurship. The Chilean government recently announced a bold initiative that stands apart from the usual innovation and start-up handwaving. Have convertible notes really won?

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