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VCs eating our own dog food: Using technology and analytics to make better investments

David Teten

When I met my now-wife, I realized that any technology that can find me a spouse is a killer app. I’d argue that the same type of technologies that have revolutionized dating can revolutionize our industry. . I walk through below how progressive investors are using technology and analytics throughout all of their operations.

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Does Fintech Disruption Break The Investment Banking Model?

YoungUpstarts

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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25 Entrepreneurs Share Their Thoughts on the Future of Entrepreneurship

Hearpreneur

Every waking day, we are having tremendous changes in regulations and technology which greatly affects the way businesses operate. With a simple 30 second video posted on social media, business owners have the opportunity to build major traffic and revenue from their sites. Even non-tech companies will transition to a digital space.

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Billion or Bust?

thebarefootvc

Last week, a chart in the Wall Street Journal listed private companies globally that have raised capital at $1 billion-plus valuations from venture capital firms. Some, such as Chinese mobile company Xiaomi, were founded less than five years ago while others such as Good Technology have been around for more than a decade.

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Helping Entrepreneurs Get To Where They Want To Go Faster

Duct Tape Marketing

Hello Alice is a free, data-driven, and multichannel platform helping small business owners on their entrepreneurial journey by providing access to relevant funding networks and technical assistance tools while increasing owner success rates. Click on over and give us a review on iTunes, please! 9:19] Is there an equity emphasis? [11:06]

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Soundbites from the Future – 2013

Start Up Blog

Do it yourself, Design it yourself, Distribute it yourself, 3D it yourself – in fact we can nearly make anything in home or certainly procure it via global production hubs like alibaba.com We can make anything because all the tools of production have been democratized for ever. The technology minimums are changing quickly.

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Swipe debit card, get stock; In defense of the IPO; New models for SMB lending, and more

Ben's Blog

These products encourage all individuals to participate in and have a point of view on investing, rather than operating under the assumption that it’s strictly for the wealthy. The biggest challenge is that most banks are reliant on third-party technology vendors, such as FIS, FiServ, and Jack Henry.

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