ReadWriteStart

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

An Amsterdam-based startup has secured $25 million in funding in its mission to transform the construction industry, led by robots laying bricks! Monumental is working to blend human knowledge with the capability of artificial intelligence to deliver solutions to build walls for house building and other construction projects. It is not a new concept, although it may come as news to many, with the thought of a robot squad being deployed on sites representing a challenge as much as new opportuniti

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Arif Bhalwani is the co-founder and CEO of Third Eye Capital (TEC) in Toronto, Canada. TEC is one of Canada’s largest and most experienced private credit firms, specializing in providing asset-based capital solutions to companies that are underserved or overlooked by traditional sources of financing, primarily banks. The firm has made more than $4.5 Billion in investments across a range of industries, including technology, sustainability, traditional and alternative energy, mining, construction

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Hearpreneur

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

When the going gets rough in business, you’ll need the motivation to keep moving. Motivating yourself can be hard but practicing consistent habits such as reminding yourself of why you started can be a major boost. A network of friends and partners can also serve as a great assurance and reminder that you’re not walking alone. Here are the various ways entrepreneurs and business owners stay motivated in business. #1- Changing myself through the process Photo Credit: Silvia Borges It's not about

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Board Effect

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

As mission-driven entities, nonprofits face specific pressures and challenges in promoting diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I). An organization’s values will promote a greater good when DE&I is a priority — a good that often benefits overlapping demographics and could evolve beyond the current audience. But even nonprofits that serve narrowly targeted groups are wise to encourage the perspective and involvement of individuals from different backgrounds, including those in the boardroo

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Speaker: Nick Noreña, Innovation Coach and Advisor, Kromatic

Every startup and innovation project exists within an ecosystem that either helps or hurts that project. As innovation managers, we need to keep a pulse of that ecosystem and make sure we're helping those innovation projects we're managing every step of the way. In this webinar, Nick Noreña will walk through an Innovation Ecosystem Model that he and his team at Kromatic have developed to help investors, heads of product, teachers, and executives understand how they can best support innovation in

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Duct Tape Marketing

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Unlocking the Secrets to Premium Pricing in Professional Services written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing Marketing Podcast with John Jantsch In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I uncover the intricate world of pricing for professional services. Pricing in the realm of professional services can often feel like a nebulous task, as unlike tangible products, services are intangible and the value they provide can vary greatly from client to client.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

What does it take to be VP of R&D in a startup environment? Anat Rapoport says you need to be flexible, calm, and be cool under pressure. The post Thriving In Flux: A VP Of R&D’s Guide To Startup Success appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Marketing has transformed from what it was back in the day to reflect modern customer behavior, and it continues to change as humans are dynamic. In such a rapidly evolving landscape, staying ahead of the curve requires a keen understanding of the elements that resonate with today’s consumers. As digital channels continue to dominate the marketing sphere, it’s crucial to focus on strategies that engage, captivate, and build lasting connections.

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Brandanew

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

South-Asia focused publishing house, Sambasivan and Parikh is a newly minted merger between two houses, Yali Books and Modern Marigold books. These are women-led publishing houses committed to finding diverse stories. We spoke to founders, Ambika and Suhani to learn about their journey and the industry growth they have witnessed. Yali books began publishing South-Asia […] The post Kitabi Qisse S2: finding underrepresented voices in stories ft. sambasivan and Parikh appeared first on Peerba

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Jose Ucar explains how to build an emotional connection with your audience, as well as how to explain and move effectively. The post How To Use Emotion And Movement To Build A Connection With Your Audience appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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Hearpreneur

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Quiet quitting, the subtle departure from an entrepreneurial endeavor without formal announcement or fanfare, can significantly impact the entrepreneurial landscape. Unlike dramatic exits, quiet quitting often goes unnoticed, yet its impact is profound. When entrepreneurs silently disengage from their ventures, it can result in missed opportunities for innovation, loss of valuable expertise, and a chilling effect on the entrepreneurial spirit within communities.

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

When you run a business, whether it is a small startup out of your home or a large national company with lots of locations, it is really important that you stay on the right side of the law. No matter the size of your company or what industry you operate in, there are sure to be various rules that apply to you and if you do not stick to them, you could end up being fined, possibly even prosecuted, and potentially put out of business for good.

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Brandanew

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Jnanpeeth winner Gulzar sa’ab recently created a poetry collection, A Poem A Day. This work showcased 365 contemporary poems in 34 languages. This collection included two poems from national-award winning multilingual poet, Brij Nath Betab. In February, we spent our Likhawat celebrating Betab’s work and poetry. We spoke about his poetry collection, Harud.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The shift towards technology-driven medical spa screenings allows for a more personalized and proactive approach to health care, ensuring that clients receive the most suitable treatments based on their unique health profiles. The post The Tech Revolution In Medical Spa Screenings appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Starting a car rental business in New Zealand can be quite profitable. Since the country sees a significant number of international visitors each year, having a car rental business can tap into this steady stream of potential customers. New Zealand is also a known road trip destination, so it’s not surprising that a lot of locals and tourists are always on the lookout for car rental services for their transportation needs.

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Lightspeed Venture Partners

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Lightspeed Venture Partners is a multi-stage venture capital firm focused on accelerating disruptive innovations and trends.

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SiliconHills

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

Hyve Managed Hosting announced it has opened its North American hub in Austin. Hyve, based in Brighton, UK, provides infrastructure and management services, including private clouds, dedicated servers, colocation, and security services. Major brands in the company’s portfolio include Capital, Caffe Nero, RSPCA, Superdrug, and U.S.-based customers such as Orders in Seconds Inc.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Fuel efficiency is a critical aspect of modern efficient trawler design. By focusing on how trawlers use fuel, designers are making strides in creating vessels that are both cost-effective and eco-friendly. The post Fuel Efficiency: A Core Focus In Trawler Design appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Virtual services are literally everywhere and can be used for nearly any application. For example, you can order groceries online, do all your banking on your phone, and video chat with a doctor. The internet and technological revolution have completely changed the world and the way we interact with others. Even before the onset of the pandemic, there was a certain desire for some things to become virtual for the sake of convenience.

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Lightspeed Venture Partners

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The post Generative SF: How to thrive in a crowded enterprise AI market appeared first on Lightspeed Venture Partners.

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SiliconHills

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

Austin-based Merit Medicine, a health tech startup, announced it has raised $2 million. Austin-based LiveOak Ventures led the seed stage investment. Merit Medicine, founded in 2022, uses AI insights from millions of patients in extensive datasets to generate predictions for each employer. Ali Panjwani founded the company and serves as CEO.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

In the dynamic world of startups, ignorance of the law is not bliss — it's a perilous pitfall. Navigating legal challenges is key to startup survival. The post Navigating Legal Challenges: A Startup’s Guide To Early-Stage Legal Hurdles appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Loans can make a huge difference when you are struggling with unexpected payments or difficult financial situations, but that does not make all of them easy to get. Some loans take quite a while to set up, which can be a massive problem if you need the money urgently. So, how do you approach the problem of getting urgent loans, and how can you find good short-notice loans that you can rely on?

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Lightspeed Venture Partners

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Lightspeed Venture Partners is a multi-stage venture capital firm focused on accelerating disruptive innovations and trends.

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Hunter Walker

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The checks being cut to ‘owners’ of training data are creating a huge barrier to entry for challengers. If Google, OpenAI, and other large tech companies can establish a high enough cost, they implicitly prevent future competition. Not very Open. Model efficacy is roughly [ technical IP/approach ] * [ training data ] * [ training frequency/feedback loop ].

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

For many entrepreneurs Q1 has been a time of fast and unexpected growth — and small business “fixer” Julie Bee says many are (already) stressed and overwhelmed. Here’s why you’re tempted to take on more than you can handle in this period of plenty… and why you shouldn’t. The post It’s Only Q1, And You’re Already Frazzled. Here Are Six Reasons Why. appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Today, companies are constantly seeking ways to enhance employee productivity and engagement. One often overlooked strategy is corporate volunteering, which benefits the community and yields substantial returns for businesses. Ron Reynolds explores the business case for corporate volunteering and how it can boost employee morale, productivity, and engagement.

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Lightspeed Venture Partners

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Lightspeed Venture Partners is a multi-stage venture capital firm focused on accelerating disruptive innovations and trends.

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Berkonomics

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Has this happened to you? Many of us belong to industry associations and find ourselves at conferences and trade shows with time to spend with competitors. Some of these are old friends, some even former associates. It is natural to want to associate with these people for many reasons, certainly socially. Most CEOs want to obtain information about their competitors in the most subtle and non-obvious ways.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

ADA signage is a powerful tool in the business toolkit, serving as both a marker of compliance and a symbol of a company's commitment to inclusivity. The post ADA Signage: A Business’s Commitment To Accessibility appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

When launching a new business, many different factors should be considered. However, attracting and impressing consumers should be one of the top items on the agenda. After all, without clients, you will not gain the sales revenue needed for success. Image courtesy of Pixabay (CC0) Naturally, providing quality products is the most important feature if you want to win customers and keep them coming back.

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Lightspeed Venture Partners

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The post How generative AI can improve the doctor-patient relationship appeared first on Lightspeed Venture Partners.

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Version One Ventures

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

At Version One, we are strong believers that early-stage investing is best done by small teams that are aligned around a differentiated investment thesis and are investing with high conviction. The partnership is currently Angela and myself. We’re on our fourth fund and second opportunity fund , and we are looking to add a third partner over the course of the next year or so.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Term life insurance is a type of policy designed to offer financial protection to your loved ones for a specific period, such as 10, 20, or 30 years. The post Understanding Term Life Insurance: Benefits & Basics appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Personal injury cases take place when the plaintiff (an injured person) sues a business for accidentally or intentionally harming their mental or physical health. Usually, the plaintiffs will hire a lawyer to advocate for their rights and negotiate settlements. Source: Pexels The liable parties eventually have to pay millions of dollars or more to the plaintiffs, as ordered by the juries.

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Lightspeed Venture Partners

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The post Building with Abridge – Furthering the Adoption of AI to Innovate in Healthcare appeared first on Lightspeed Venture Partners.

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NZ Entrepreneur

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Watch now: (19.5 mins) In this edition of Knowledge Base, Richard Liew talks with Kirsten “KP” Patterson, CEO of the Institute of Directors New Zealand. Many company founders are also directors of their own companies but often don’t understand the distinction between the two important roles. In this informative discussion KP helps illuminate the obligations that founders take on – and should know about – when becoming directors.

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