VC Cafe

JULY 21, 2020

I believe I am qualified to talk about this as I spent ~6 years at Google in strategic partnerships (commerce), as head of Campus London (Google’s first physical startup hub), Head of Google for Entrepreneurs Europe (now called Google for Startups) and eventually general partner for Google Ventures. M&A – Acquisitions.

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Technical Review Startup Early Stage Cloud 131

Steve Blank

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Should the New Administration Focus on Europe or IndoPacom? His team advocates for a Europe-centric approach to US foreign policy. It would be the biggest investment from the federal government in research and development since the end of the Cold War, and a lot of that would be in clean energy technology. I disagree with that.

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ReadWriteStart

APRIL 5, 2023

Europe Tallinn For decades Estonia has been at the forefront of technological and business innovation in the Baltic region. Lagos (Nigeria) and Cape Town (South Africa) The African continent has rapidly developed its startup ecosystem in the last few decades.

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South Africa New York City San Francisco Technical Review 136

Cracking the Code

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

Recent SaaS trends and the Accel Euroscape of the 100 most promising companies in Europe and Israel This article was co-authored with my colleague Pia d'Iribarne and published initially on Tech.eu. Out of the 12 IPOs, Mimecast is the only company from Europe. in Europe and $0.9B in Europe and $0.9B in the US, $2.6B

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Europe Cloud API 83

YoungUpstarts

JUNE 26, 2020

You can coordinate your internal operations to play to your strengths, and leverage the power you have under the present circumstances. It will take putting the needs of others above your own and adjusting your management style to face unknown developments. Instead, try focusing on what you can control. Have a Good Attitude.

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Version One Ventures

JULY 2, 2019

Manifold launched their “ Marketplace as a Service,” making it incredibly easy for developers to add apps to any platform. Coinbase expanded its cryptocurrency Visa Debit Cards across Europe and also welcomed 11 countries in Latin America and Asia. Abstract released their SDK , so that you can start building your dream integrations.

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Steve Blank

OCTOBER 10, 2011

I presented to 1,000’s of entrepreneurs, talked to 17 startups, gave 12 lectures, had 9 interviews, chatted with 8 VC’s, sat on 4 panels, talked policy with 2 government ministers, 2 members of parliament, 1 head of a public pension fund and was in 1 TV-documentary. Thanks to Kristo Ovaska and team for the fabulous logistics!)

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Finland Naming Russia Government 324

The Next Web

MARCH 2, 2014

Many entrepreneurs claim that there’s just not enough money, and that investors in Europe fear failure. Yes, we must be sensible with public money but does the risk outweigh the benefits of growing and keeping good companies in Europe? It’s about being mentally at ease with a trial-and-error format of business development.

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VC Cafe

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

In 2016 alone, 300+ “machine intelligence” (AI + ML) startups in Europe raised over €1.4 Venture Capital investments in AI, Europe 2016 (Source: Dealroom ). The company’s tech predicts the right app and location to present an ad based on user and cohort behaviour. Billion in VC funding.

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Artificial Inteligence Technical Review Startup 122

Feld Thoughts

JUNE 11, 2021

We planned to use smart yet inexpensive software developers to build business application software. Dave had been spending most of his time managing the part-time developers, who were primarily working on future products, instead of billing hours to clients. That is how we wrote most of the chapters and how this project began.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 18, 2022

And aging populations in Europe and Japan will join the retiring baby boomers in the U.S. Software can be developed “offshore” for a low cost, manufacturing volumes are quickly available from China, and European designs have increased opportunities in every country. Not every international market matters, but some are larger than life.

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Cracking the Code

OCTOBER 18, 2019

The top 100 SaaS companies in Europe and Israel The European Software-as-a-Service world changed forever when Daniel Dines, the founder of UiPath, made the cover of Forbes as ‘Boss of the Bots’ last month. Full presentation available here. The rise of Europe Against this healthy backdrop, let’s drill down into Europe.

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Europe IPO API 48

View from Seed

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

This data point indicates the importance of the business school network when founding a company, while also challenging the generalization that two or more MBA co-founders presents too much of a skill-set overlap. Global Fashion Group (3x HBS, 2x Wharton). ZocDoc (2x Columbia Business School). Oscar (2x HBS). GrabTaxi (2x HBS).

Programming 120

Programming St. Louis Cofounder India 120

David Teten

JANUARY 9, 2013

In addition, as part of the program, I’ll be making my first public presentation of our research study on VC portfolio operations value creation. There is a need to bring the major US players to invest and/or partner with local companies; this is the only way to develop this sector and make it more visible to the US market. .

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ReadWriteStart

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Starship Technologies, the autonomous robot delivery services provider, has secured a fresh round of funding to power the next phase of its development. At present, demand is soaring with the company already operating in 80 locations worldwide, including the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, and Finland.

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Security Estonia United Kingdom Technology 96

Austin Startup

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

The Forrest Four-Cast: February 7, 2019 Fifty diverse startups will aim to impress a panel of judges and a live audience with their skills, creativity and innovation at SXSW Pitch Presented by Cyndx. Our team is experienced with over 150 years of research and software product development experience that includes five startups and an exit.

Intellectual Property 48

Intellectual Property Technical Review Malta Startup 48

ReadWriteStart

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Fascinating trends are driving the boundaryless revolution presenting positive disruption opportunities. There are plenty of companies poised to serve your needs in Bangalore, the Philippines, and across Eastern Europe. But that’s outsourcing development — it does not mean have a boundaryless team. Don’t participate.

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Distribution San Francisco Silicon Valley El Salvador 117

Transformify

JANUARY 13, 2020

” Employees appreciate being given more freedom and trust, especially when their time and health are prioritized over their need to be physically present in an office. Based on that, it allows the company to set timelines for development to keep in line with public-facing promotions and partnerships.

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Vietnam Software Review Technical Review Philippines 64

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 4, 2010

Note that this will require close and trusted cooperation between engineering/development and each localization group. In addition this person should report, dotted line, to product development or engineering. Even though this process might require some re-work, a sizeable reduction in localization time can be expected.

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Software Distribution Europe Database 200

YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

Big companies can throw money at candidates with hard-to-find skill sets, an option that isn’t available to most startups or smaller app development businesses. An incredibly talented interaction designer who lacks presentation skills might not be the right fit if she’ll be expected to also pitch ideas to clients.

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Technical Review Silicon Valley Los Angeles New York City 100

David Teten

FEBRUARY 26, 2012

We invite you to join HBS Angels of Greater New York for a set of presentations by 7 high-potential young healthcare companies on the evening of Wednesday, February 29, in midtown Manhattan. C8 Sciences ( [link] ) markets web-delivered cognitive development programs based on Yale IP of integrated computer and physical exercises.

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Technical Review New York Accredited Investor IP 128

ReadWriteStart

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

It was summer 1986, the fall-out from Chernobyl was blowing over Europe and, after graduating in engineering science, I undertook a software development project for the UK Atomic Energy Authority. However, financially naive tech founders might be they know that the financial projections they present are speculative at best.

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Startup Java Europe Differentiation 78

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 27, 2013

But the thing I am most proud of about Rob is that he has taken a company with a uniquely talented founder & CTO – Nick Halstead – and managed to build a very tight working relationship with Nick where we drive world-class product development without having the usual founder / CEO conflicts. Always seek input.

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Advisory Board CTO Hire Fractional CTO Los Angeles 365

VC Cafe

JUNE 11, 2010

Jivy specializes in web development for the gaming and trading industries. They offer option trading platforms, skill and casual games as well as their own development studio. Consumer confidence in Israel drops for the second month in a row – reflecting the growing concern about the deteriorating economic conditions in Europe.

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South Africa Product Incubator 89

Entrepreneurs-Journey.com by Yaro Starak

JUNE 19, 2010

The response to the video I shared of my presentation – How I Made $180,000 Profit Buying And Selling Websites Part Time – was awesome, and as I promised, here is the text transcript for you. I really developed that into a stand-alone business, not the subject of this talk, but that business brought me into the world of blogging.

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Technical Review Software Review Prospectus Audience 76

thebarefootvc

FEBRUARY 19, 2014

You can view the full presentation here. Relevance: In 2011 (mentioned on page 18 if you view the presentation), Facebook only had 11% of the world’s internet users on on its platform – the figure was at 50% in North America. I gave a talk, titled “What in the World?”, What in the World?!?

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India North America Ukraine Silicon Valley 107

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 20, 2018

We were working on their go-to-market strategy for Europe and Carly was Group President of the division where I was advising (a $19 billion line of business) at Lucent and she flew out for the final presentations. I have now developed this into my own standard (softer) speech I give to entrepreneurs.

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LP Software Review Europe Founder 189

Gust

JULY 12, 2012

These efforts were organized by Merit Imala and the Arengufond Estonian Development Fund team. We found Tallinn to be both a delightful place to visit and the best preserved medieval city in Northern Europe. After formal presentations, I had an opportunity to meet many of the fine teams there at a casual BBQ.

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Community Estonia Ireland Finland 121

VC Cafe

JULY 29, 2016

Also, patent review is slower than Europe, as noted by Maier Fenster of IP firm Ehlich & Fenster in his presentation IP in Japan. There are several technology fields being developed in Israel which are a natural fit for the Japanese market.

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Japan IP China 60

Austin Startup

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

James DeBacker, Bongsu Kim and Jovita Ezeokafor The Forrest Four-Cast: February 12, 2019 Fifty diverse startups will aim to impress a panel of judges and a live audience with their skills, creativity and innovation at SXSW Pitch Presented by Cyndx.

Technical Review 65

Technical Review Startup Austin Asia 65

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 13, 2019

And aging populations in Europe and Japan will join the retiring baby boomers in the U.S. Software can be developed “offshore” for a low cost, manufacturing volumes are quickly available from China, and European designs have increased opportunities in every country. with demands for new products and services.

Global 235

Global North America Intellectual Property Marketing 235

YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 14, 2013

Amsterdam-based startup accelerator Rockstart last year launched a program to find and support ten teams of startup founders in Europe. The startup accelerator also announced that it will incorporate lean startup methodology as a key aspect in its upcoming program, and will be the first in Europe to do so.

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Silicon Valley Europe Venture Capital Incubator 215

VC Cafe

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

Israel is the second-most educated country in the world, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) reported recently. is buying multimedia transmission solutions developer Arcos Technologies Ltd. General Electric Company has invested in colon cancer imaging capsule developer Check-Cap Ltd. for $26 million.

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Flash Private Placement Los Angeles 94

ReadWriteStart

SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

And yet, most regional development efforts are still floundering - at best, moving slowly, and not very surely - and we need to understand why. We are also seeing significant companies come out of Europe. There are pockets of entrepreneurship developing in various European capitals. Let's look at today's presenters.

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Silicon Valley Ireland India Entrepreneur 124

Steve Blank

AUGUST 29, 2023

and British emigre physicists – many of them Jewish refugees who had fled Germany and occupied Europe. This group engineered a massive end run around the existing Army and Navy Research and Development labs. Presidential Science Advisor systematically applying science to develop advanced weapons. see diagram below.)

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Germany Programming Government Engineer 262

The Next Web

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

It’s part three of a series, cross-posted from his own blog , in which he draws on his experience to offer advice for aspiring entrepreneurs in Europe and beyond. We demonstrated the prototype, and presented a few design concepts. Apple had just created a gigantic app market, making the development for mobile incredibly important.

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Technical Review Software Review Cofounder Early Stage 120

Steve Blank

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

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