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The State of Gaming in 2022

VC Cafe

billion people globally that play games in 2022. The global games and services market is forecast to reach $188 billion in 2022, a 1.2% Private financing market continued to see strong deal activity with $3.6B in total financings in Q2, surpassing Q1 total through 169 deals. There are 3.07 as they reached 28.1

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Technology, Innovation, and Great Power Competition – Class 8 – Cyber

Steve Blank

This power is wielded through a combination of a country’s diplomacy, information, its military capabilities, economic strength, finance, intelligence, and law enforcement. led liberal international order and replace it with its own neo-totalitarian model where China emerges as the dominant regional and global power. Why or why not?

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Don’t Sleep on Lightning

Version One Ventures

Let’s now explore the major developments and ultimate use cases for the Lightning Network in two categories: A) payments/finance and B) Web3. . Use Case I: Payments and Finance . If you want to feel bullish on how Lightning can be used as global payments rails, read this comprehensive essay by Nicolas Burtey of Galoy.

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How The New General Data Protection Regulation Will Affect Online Businesses

YoungUpstarts

Web and computer information, such as location, IP address, cookie data and RFID tags. Now, in cases of important hacks that risk consumers personal information or could damage their finances or reputation, businesses must formally inform the GDPR within 72 hours and any affected consumers. Data Breaches Must Be Formally Reported.

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Analytics On The Bleeding Edge: Transforming Data's Influence

Occam's Razor

The above-observed realities were on my mind as I took on a new role to lead Global Strategic Analytics. upgrades to processes to create deeper integration with Finance & Strategy teams. The first component is a gloriously scaled global creative pre-testing program. Astonishingly few. Transforming Data’s Strategic Influence.

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Flexible VC, a New Model for Companies Targeting Profitability

David Teten

Part of the magic of revenue-based financing is how historical performance and strong, achievable financial projections are ultimately the backbone of how RBI/RBF investment decisions are made.” Further reading: The Evolution of Entrepreneurial Finance: A New Typology. Flexible VC offers you this.

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What Should You Do with Your Crappy Little Services Business?

Both Sides of the Table

It’s nearly impossible to get a services company financed by VCs. They have created two internal technology “products&# and wanted to figure out how they could turn their services business into a product business that could be financed. You own the IP you create. You’re a small fish. This team is talented.