Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 13, 2022

For example, if you are working on a great social networking idea to replace Facebook, and need funding, you probably won’t find any interested and focused VCs or angel investors in Arizona, where I live. On the other hand, if you are into solar technologies, there is probably an advantage to being in Arizona or a similar location.

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David Teten

DECEMBER 3, 2019

When I met my now-wife, I realized that any technology that can find me a spouse is a killer app. But, most of use raise capital and source deals the same way people looked for dates 20 years ago: by networking at conferences (or bars). . I previously posted a detailed presentation with sales technology tools useful for B2B sales.

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Austin Startup

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Honor Technology, Inc. , the world’s largest senior care network and technology platform which recently acquired global home care provider Home Instead , today announced it has raised $70 million in Series E funding and $300 million in debt financing.

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Version One Ventures

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Empowered introduced “Financing Accelerator”, an online platform designed to simplify clean energy financing for contractors and revolutionize the way financing is seamlessly integrated into the clean energy sales process. Filebase introduced custom domain support for dedicated IPFS gateways.

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The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 23, 2018

With so many established brands and enterprises all around us, covering a vast network of niche industries, how can a small startup compete? A combination of risky ideas and a competitive marketplace often proves to be too much for small teams to endure, especially against the tech giants. Network Early and Constantly.

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David Teten

DECEMBER 2, 2019

You’ve decided to launch a technology-enabled startup with a positive social impact! I worked with outsourced research firm Wonder * to identify all of the institutions we could who support tech impact startups with cash and community, and in many cases without dilution. Aspen Tech Policy Hub. Congratulations!

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VC Adventure

JUNE 14, 2022

Top among them is generally access to capital, but often on the list is the hope that raising capital from experienced (and well-networked) investors will have other positive impacts on their business. What level of support and expertise will you get from them and their network, particularly when things are rocky? .

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Berkonomics

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Let’s take a few minutes to examine the kind of equity financing available to small or early stage businesses. In most cases, these applicants for equity funding must be rooted in technology to apply to this limited discussion. The post When should you go for equity financing? Friends and family investors. Accelerators.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

According to Atos, a European multinational information technology services and consulting business, $50 billion is invested in FinTech annually. It should include doing background checks and reviewing their security rules and practices. Secure Data Communication Another crucial procedure requires the use of encryption technologies.

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ReadWriteStart

JULY 18, 2023

This brings the total amount of debt financing raised by the company to over $1.2 The new financing aims to take Telegram closer to the “break-even” point , as the company is still not profitable. The new financing will help take the company closer to profitability and support its ongoing growth and expansion.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 9, 2019

For example, if you are working on a great social networking idea to replace Facebook, and need funding, you probably won’t find any interested and focused VCs or Angel investors in Arizona, where I live. On the other hand, if you are into solar technologies, there is probably an advantage to being in Arizona or a similar location.

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Technology has played a critical role in keeping businesses going during the pandemic, and it looks set to play an even bigger part in our day to day lives in the future. If you run a business, and you’re looking to bounce back, evolve and thrive in the coming months and years, here’s a handy guide to help you benefit from technology.

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Haystack

NOVEMBER 25, 2018

It’s that time of year, where I — as a committee of one judge, me — select one startup in the tech ecosystem that “broke out” and has the makings of an even larger outcome should things continue to go right. It’s entirely possible the trend lifts these companies in due time, as well.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

As the rate of change continues to increase in business and technology, the more I’m convinced that marketing is the primary key to success for a new venture. Yet I find that many technical founders don’t feel they need it at all, or at best point to one person on the team who is marketing.

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 22, 2023

We've also seen extensive use of technology and increased remote working. As a result, businesses in this field should leverage technology to provide interactive, easy-to-understand educational content that can help customers make health-related decisions and maintain healthy habits. Thanks to Erik Pham, Health Canal ! #2-

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The Startup Magazine

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

She realised the revenue operations market was booming, especially within the tech industry, and therefore wanted to explore what is largely an untapped market within the UK and Europe. The tech industry is valued at $1tn in the UK alone, and with an increase in startups and scaleups, this number will only increase. These goals are.

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ReadWriteStart

JULY 26, 2022

The Chemical Industry has had a Drastic Change Due to COVID-19. The chemical industry is in significant flux due to Covid 19. Accordingly, the Chemical and pharmaceutical industries are also growing business With Technology. Further, many start-ups have been stimulated by fresh concepts and technologies. Microsoft Teams.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

With their higher education levels, Boomers are more technology savvy. To stave off their growing loneliness due to deaths or empty nests, Boomers will also seek ways to connect themselves to family members. More seniors are also embracing social networks. Romance and Fashion. Building a Boomer Business.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 22, 2013

Crowdfunding, the new in-thing in micro-financing that’s taken the world by storm thanks to the likes of Kickstarter , takes a twist with new crowdfunding site CrowdIt. We think the business networking possibilities alone can transform crowdfunding into a true economic engine that is ready to jumpstart new enterprises of all kinds.”.

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Steve Blank

APRIL 11, 2013

The previous post described how China built its science and technology infrastructure. This post is about the how the Chinese government engineered technology clusters. Of all the Chinese government programs, the Torch Program is the one program that kick-started Chinese high-tech innovation and startups. Innovation Clusters.

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The Startup Magazine

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Invoices, company finances, employee information, and customer details are just some examples of the sensitive data that modern businesses deal with every day and must secure. All of that is due to the complexity involved in data storage and in selecting the appropriate strategy for your situation.

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Hunter Walker

JUNE 7, 2014

However with so many companies being funded these days, just getting a mention in a tech blog doesn’t really impact job seekers. Founders are building small, focused teams based on people they worked with previously and referrals from their networks. The individuals and team managers have more sway.

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Board Effect

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Protecting sensitive patient information, preventing cyberattacks, and safeguarding the organization’s finances are three major reasons why community healthcare and volunteer hospital boards should focus on cybersecurity. Monitor them regularly. Ensure data encryption: Data should be encrypted at rest and in transit.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

why the hell has seed financing declined so much in the past 3 years?? The reality is that as a result of two major trends the costs of starting a technology startup went down massively. So What Impact Did the Drop in Tech Founding Costs Have on VC? Well, both of those things happened but they were lagging indicators.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 23, 2014

When you think about the trends of faster-growing startups due to social networking, credit card enable and mobile first consumers – the reality is that many startups are becoming very large financially before needing to go public. The “big boom” in startup financing started around March 2009?—?more and hasn’t abated.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 21, 2017

Functionalities that users should expect include personalised settings that include crucial, and informative notifications, the capability to connect multiple devices to the IoT without causing too much strain on the home network, and different user restrictions and privileges that affect the device should be implemented.

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The Startup Magazine

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Use a Virtual Private Network or Other Proxy Solution That Actually Defends Your System. Another crucial layer of digital protection is a virtual private network , or VPN, that encrypts your company’s digital data traffic and (if desired) obscures its precise or general location. Get a Secure Password Manager.

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ReadWriteStart

JULY 3, 2023

Private equity firm Alta Semper Capital has provided a financing injection of twenty million dollars to the e-health business MyDawa, which is based in Kenya. At the moment, MyDawa is capable of providing in-person and online consultations, in addition to laboratory services and a network of walk-in pharmacies and health centers.

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Version One Ventures

DECEMBER 14, 2016

Every announcement – whether it was a funding round, exit or layoffs – was analyzed within the context that the tech bubble has definitely burst or that we’re still in the bubble. At the same time, seed money is still abundant due to the proliferation of micro VC over the past few years. So, what really happened in 2016?

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 10, 2017

by Mark Gilbert, founder and CEO of MBS Accounting Technology & Advisory. Startups don’t demonstrate due diligence. These software programs are more efficient for managing a company’s finances. The firm hosts its Annual Networking & Accounting Event, MBSCalcuTech , every year in September.

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Professor VC

JANUARY 27, 2011

How Much Diligence is Due.Or Ive addressed the due diligence question in previous posts, but this came up again in a debate we were having at a recent meeting of the Sand Hill Angels. And in order to increase our groups returns, one of our goals should be to get more people and man hours involved in the diligence process.

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Transformify

JULY 17, 2023

The Emergence of Decentralized Finance (DeFi) The Decentralized Finance (DeFi) ecosystem has become the new frontier for financial innovations. DeFi, at its core, leverages blockchain technologies and cryptocurrency to recreate and improve upon traditional financial systems, but in a decentralized way.

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The Startup Magazine

MARCH 14, 2022

However, that has rapidly changed over the years due to several factors. Efficient Peer-to-Peer Network of Bitcoin. Shortly after this event Bitcoin became more widely known through technology blogs like Slashdot and Reddit, but struggled to gain widespread public attention until 2011. Reasons Behind Bitcoin’s Popularity.

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Steve Blank

OCTOBER 24, 2017

A version of this article is in the Harvard Business Review. Technology cycles have become a treadmill, and for startups to survive they need to be on a continuous innovation cycle. 20th Century Tech Liquidity = Initial Public Offering. Technology Cycles Measured in Years. This seems to be occurring more and more.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 23, 2017

This combinatorial model works because it’s diversified, can best withstand bear markets, benefits from technological synergies, and it’s the mix of products and services clients value. To dig deeper, let’s first review the influence of technology on the core components. However each component will change dramatically.

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VC Cafe

NOVEMBER 2, 2019

When you start with an honest and diligent effort to determine the truth of your situation, the right decisions often become self-evident.” — Jim Collins , author of Good to Great. In this post I’ll focus on benchmarking resources for seed and series A in the following three categories: SaaS B2C / Consumer apps Deep tech.

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Steve Blank

APRIL 11, 2013

The previous post described how China built its science and technology infrastructure. This post is about the how the Chinese government engineered technology clusters. Of all the Chinese government programs, the Torch Program is the one program that kick-started Chinese high-tech innovation and startups. Innovation Clusters.

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