YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 21, 2016

by Andrew Ostashen, co-founder of Vulsec. Typically, the idea of cyber security comes later down the road after a company compromise or when the organization is filing for compliance & regulations. Yet cyber security should be a crucial consideration for entrepreneurs during the initial steps of creating their vision.

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Security Intellectual Property CTO Hire Offshore 100

NZ Entrepreneur

AUGUST 4, 2021

Byron van Vugt from NZ Growth Capital Partners explains. That’s why it’s important for founders to understand that the clearer you can articulate the opportunity and its potential risks – and proposed mitigations – the better equipped investors will be to assess your business as a viable investment. Lead investors and term sheets.

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Technical Review Software Review Founder Due Diligence 61

SoCal CTO

AUGUST 4, 2011

Almost every day I'm talking to early stage startup founders (see Free Startup CTO Consulting Sessions ) about what they plan to do. Many of these founders have talked with several developers or development firms about their plans. Security - are there any specific kinds of security risks? What’s different, special here?

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SoCal CTO

AUGUST 4, 2011

Almost every day I'm talking to early stage startup founders (see Free Startup CTO Consulting Sessions ) about what they plan to do. Many of these founders have talked with several developers or development firms about their plans. Security - are there any specific kinds of security risks? What’s different, special here?

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Developer Founder Viral Oauth 384

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 19, 2010

Our guest this week on #TWiVC was Dana Settle , partner at Greycroft Partners , a venture capital firm with offices in New York and Los Angeles. Current round: $35mm in Series C (extension of Series B at higher valuation) from General Atlantic, Matrix Partners. Note that I’m not defining who numbers 1,2 are. Time will tell.

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Partner New York City Cofounder Syndicate 240

BeyondVC

MARCH 18, 2018

We are thrilled to announce our investment in Snyk, which is a developer-first security solution that helps companies use open source code and stay secure. See below for Snyk’s initial vision from late 2015, much of which remains the same today; developer velocity increasing, security isn’t dev-friendly, how do you bridge the gap, esp.

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Open Source Security Cofounder Software Review 60

Board Effect

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

A solid governance framework built around three pillars — data, IT and privacy and security — proves paramount with the use of AI in education. Look for a partner that has extensive experience with organization needs and offers secure software that supports collaboration — like Diligent. “Think of AI as a junior assistant.

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Government Artificial Inteligence Technical Review Generative AI 95

YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 11, 2020

by Shaun Djie, Co-Founder & COO of Digix. From democratising the access to gold and benefitting a larger pool of people — digital gold expands the investment opportunity, allowing more to enjoy the security of the yellow metal amidst the ongoing economic disruptions. .

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Asia Technical Review Technology Singapore 290

The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

and co-founder Dr. Paolo Coppola, and two years later the company was sold to CityMD––the leading urgent care provider in the New York metro area––after its rapid growth saw the company receive a compelling acquisition offer even sooner than anticipated.

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Private Equity Equity Technical Review Software Review 130

David Teten

AUGUST 20, 2019

Many are reporting that they’re seeing a more diverse pool of applicants than traditional equity VCs… even though virtually none have a particular focus on women or underrepresented founders. For more background, see Revenue-Based Investing: A new option for founders who care about control.

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Revenue Cofounder Founder Venture Capital 60

Steve Blank

JUNE 8, 2021

Hacking for Defense has teams of students working to understand and solve national security problems. The National Science Foundation, National Security Agency and the Common Mission Project have helped promote the expansion of the methodology worldwide.). Team Salus – Patching Operational Systems to Keep them Secure.

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The Startup Magazine

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Mitul’s passion to excel and customer focus have been built into the core values and mission of Citius Partners. They provide a hands-on transformation and revenue growth partner for B2B technology companies. Each engagement is personally undertaken by their founder and principal, Mitul. Key Career Highlights.

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Startup Lessons Learned

AUGUST 20, 2020

Lines at food pantries were hundreds of cars and hours long, as the food security system struggled to keep up with unprecedented demand. Neil Blake/Grand Rapids Press/AP The food security system was (and unfortunately still is) completely overwhelmed and struggling to meet the massive influx of need.

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Lean San Francisco Technical Review Software Review 128

The Startup Magazine

JUNE 26, 2023

The enterprise focuses on bringing the best global medical partners to the U.S. market and partners with medical device dealers across the U.S. market while offering expanded educational opportunities and resources. IML’s leadership role as a resource for the U.S. That’s why our relationship with IML is so important.”

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Leadership Technical Review Global Cofounder 124

Berkonomics

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Helping the founder create a company and build a much-needed product in an industry I knew very well, I served as chairman for the newly formed company, and along with my several rounds of early investment, led rounds of other angel investors in what I knew as a successful opportunity to fill a need in an industry I understood.

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Silicon Valley Burn Rate Angel Investor Down Round 118

Duct Tape Marketing

JULY 27, 2021

Iati is the C o-founder and CEO of Duda – a website development platform used by thousands of agencies around the world to build sites for their customers. Today, Duda serves thousands of agencies and has partnered with some of the biggest players in the industry. Head over to Wix.com/Partners. Marketing Podcast with Itai Sadan.

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Web Design Curation Software Review 93

The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Arif Bhalwani is the co-founder and CEO of Third Eye Capital (TEC) in Toronto, Canada. For entrepreneurs, this means not just securing capital, but also gaining a collaborator committed to their growth journey. The firm has made more than $4.5 The increasing importance of private credit in today’s market cannot be overstated.

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Technical Review Due Diligence Bankruptcy Intellectual Property 134

Version One Ventures

JANUARY 4, 2021

Coinbase submitted their draft registration statement on Form S-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Pienza , a Seattle based B2B startup studio led by Bizible founder Aaron Bird, raised $5.1M. . Pienza , a Seattle based B2B startup studio led by Bizible founder Aaron Bird, raised $5.1M. . Jam raised a $3.5M

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Portfolio Technical Review Securities and Exchange Commission North America 148

YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

by Lu Zhang, founder and managing partner of Fusion Fund. Competition from other startups and established incumbents, constraints on time and capital, and limited access to talent and technology resources are just a few of the hurdles nearly every first-time founder faces while trying to build a business.

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Technical Review Due Diligence Early Stage Differentiation 140

The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 19, 2022

The developer partnered with the Construction of Buildings on Demand (COBOD) enterprise to bring 3D printed homes to its Shams Ar Riyadh project. Therefore, it has been very important for us to team up with the right Saudi partner for the deployment of our technology.

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Saudi Arabia Oman Technical Review Qatar 147

View from Seed

MARCH 1, 2016

That story is how you recruit employees, convince customers to give you a shot, and secure funding. The same metaphor is true for modern, “legacy” businesses — most businesses that exist today have co-evolved against one another in a careful dance of suppliers, distributors, competitors, and partners. Enter the Kudzu.

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Founder Technical Review Cofounder Non-Compete 120

YoungUpstarts

MAY 1, 2020

by Ash Rust , founder and managing partner of Sterling Road. Given that mindset, it’s only natural that most entrepreneurs jump at the first chance they get to secure early-stage startup funding. How to Secure Money to Ensure Success. For most founders, the largest checks come at the end of the fundraising process.

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Austin Startup

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

With a concentration on providing a more diverse workforce, Capital Factory and Opportunity Hub are partnering in 2019 to converge on the Austin tech scene this spring at SXSW. Capital Factory is so excited to welcome the OHUB community to Austin during SXSW,” said Joshua Baer, founder & CEO. Placement is 90%!

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Partner Cofounder Technical Cofounder Equity 55

Ben's Blog

MARCH 1, 2011

In my career, I have never seen a position in any industry with more varying criteria than General Partner at a venture capital firm. Interestingly, many different models have worked, but in all cases the criteria by which the General Partner is selected says a lot about what you should expect as an entrepreneur from the firm.

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Partner Technical Review Venture Capital Cofounder 78

Duct Tape Marketing

JULY 2, 2021

Zach is the Founder & CEO of The Show Producers, Small Business Expo, eComCon, ShowBiz Expo, and Small Business University. In this episode, I talk with the Founder of the event Zach Lezberg about how he’s built such a strong small business community and the state of small businesses in 2021. Check it out here.

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America Small Business Software Review Entrepreneur 93

Board Effect

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Ari Ioannides: A distinguished board member at Park City Institute and founder of BoardDocs, Ari provided unique perspectives on integrating AI into both nonprofit and educational sectors, supported by practical insights from his own experience. Nonie hosted the panel and brought invaluable insights to the discussion.

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Technical Review Government Framework Artificial Inteligence 97

The Startup Magazine

APRIL 14, 2022

Startups that are named after their founders sometimes do not succeed. Honesty is undoubtedly the best policy, even if you can fend off the competition for a while by creating a false sense of security in your customers. If you are honest with your customers, clients, partners, and employees, you will earn their respect and trust.

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Startup Early Stage Naming Public Relations 145

ReadWriteStart

JULY 12, 2023

Company founders originally called it Evelozcity and imagined a subscription-based business model in which they produced electric vans and trucks for people who enjoy outdoor activities. Canoo may have been on the verge of collapse if not for the federal government partnerships it has secured.

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United States Government Startup California 127

Duct Tape Marketing

JULY 13, 2021

Kelly is the founder of Damesly, a boutique women’s tour company, and creator of Go! This episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast is brought to you by Wix Partners & Fiverr Business. When your agency partners with Wix, you unlock an entire digital ecosystem for creating, managing, and growing your business online.

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Software Review Matching Partner Curation 101

Cracking the Code

MARCH 29, 2022

The situation is untenable, leading all companies we spoke to have put cloud data security on their list of priorities for this year. Code42, Digital Guardian), data privacy (BigID, Privacera), encryption (Enveil, Protegrity) and data security platforms (Ionic, Varonis). You have to eliminate the headache.

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Cloud Cofounder Architecture Technical Cofounder 62

Mucker Lab

OCTOBER 10, 2023

In navigating the transition from founder-led sales to a structured approach, the pivotal question arises: when to hire a Sales Development Representative (SDR) or an Account Executive (AE) ? Additionally, exploring competitors and partners on LinkedIn provides avenues to connect with potential candidates.

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Early Stage Sales Developer Development Team Review 78

YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 20, 2019

by Chris Grey, co-founder and COO of CapLinked. Mobile used to be considered a security risk by the financial industry. Christopher founded two companies, Crestridge Investments and Third Wave Partners. The FinTech industry is rapidly moving toward automation as a source of efficiency. Customer Support.

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Technical Review Software Review Private Equity Cofounder 127

YoungUpstarts

MARCH 4, 2020

Intermediation and re-intermediation of tourism channel partners such as Airbnb can happen too. This creates a sustainable competitive advantage for the business, and ensures a more secured future for stakeholders such as investors, employees, suppliers, and tourism partners.

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Technical Review Singapore Artificial Inteligence Myanmar 165

BeyondVC

JANUARY 3, 2019

We had another solid year filled with learning, growth, laughter, and new projects and partners. Thanks to all of the amazing founders, advisors, co-investors, corporate partners, and others that helped make 2018 an amazing year. ABM/Demand Gen), Richard Crowley (Slack, Ops Architect), Misha Brukman (JanusGraph, co-founder).

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Stealth Advisory Board Cloud Virginia 79

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 28, 2015

by John Vrionis, partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners. They also need to decide whether to structure terms as an equity deal or a convertible security deal. These costs make it preferable to use a convertible security for a raise of this size and to structure as equity financing if you are raising closer to $2 million.

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Convertible Security IP Technical Review Software Review 100

The Startup Magazine

MARCH 14, 2022

A business plan is drawn up to attract investors and partners. At this stage, the founder mainly raises funding from their sources or family and friends. At this stage, since the company has created a presence for itself, the founder turns to Venture Capitalists to secure funding for further company growth.

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Technical Review Due Diligence India Startup 146

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 29, 2014

This week I wrote about obsessive and competitive founders and how this forms the basis of what I look for when I invest. I quit a very well paid job at Accenture with very little time remaining before making partner and took a risk of having no job security at all. Why did I join as a partner in a VC fund on that salary?

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Founder Salary Startup Early Stage 409