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The most important 2021 Predictions in entertainment tech and gaming

VC Cafe

“It follows that the goal of forecasting is not to see what’s coming. It is to advance the interests of the forecaster and the forecaster’s tribe.” As a fan of prediction lists, I collected a number of interesting reports and expert forecasts for 2021 in the spaces we cover at Remagine Ventures. social media.

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Mastering the Game: Alfred Sollami Shares Top Tips from Successful Fund Managers

The Startup Magazine

Some may adhere to the principles of value investing, seeking undervalued stocks with growth potential, while others may focus on growth investing, targeting companies with high growth rates. Stick To Your Investment Philosophy Every fund manager has a unique investment philosophy that guides their decision-making process.

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Is the Lean Startup Dead?

Steve Blank

As a reminder, the Dot Com bubble was a five-year period from August 1995 (the Netscape IPO ) when there was a massive wave of experiments on the then-new internet, in commerce, entertainment, nascent social media, and search. Some have labeled this period as irrational exuberance. Then the cycle repeats with a new set of technologies.

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6 Ways to Increase Holiday Sales and Engage Your Customers

Up and Running

Black Friday is just around the corner, and this is a great time to review your sales forecast goals and develop a strategy to meet them through your holiday campaigns. Gift certificates are great stocking stuffers and offer a great opportunity to cross-sell (see #2!). . Send gift ideas.

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How Reed Hastings’ Facebook Status Update Landed Netflix in SEC’s Crosshairs

Gust

The move came as a shock to many in the tech business community, in which we’ve become accustomed to real-time disclosure by company executives through social media. Last month, the SEC announced it was taking action regarding Netflix’ (NFLX) securities compliance based on a Facebook status update posted by CEO Reed Hastings.

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Should These Things Be Top Priority When Starting A Business?

Women Entrepreneurs Can

It might be looking into virtual receptionists to help answer calls or communication to your business, it could be social media management or outsourcing website development. This could mean expanding your range sooner, ordering more stock to meet demand, or even moving to a different premises. Be Willing to Take Risks.

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Flexible VC, a New Model for Companies Targeting Profitability

David Teten

In all these cases, capital is provided to fuel forecasted growth without creating a commitment to a particular vision for future funding rounds, exit goals, and associated blitzscaling. Eligible for favorable treatment under Qualified Small Business Stock exemption, if structured as equity. The State of Flexible VC. Governance.