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How Saboteurs Threaten Innovation–and What to Do About It

Steve Blank

“Only the Paranoid Survive” Andy Grove – Intel CEO 1987-1998 I just had an urgent “can we meet today?” coffee with Rohan, an ex-student. His three-year-old startup had been slapped with a notice of patent infringement from a Fortune 500 company. “My lawyers said defending this suit could cost $500,000 just for discovery, and potentially millions of dollars if it goes to trial.

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What Does The Rise Of AI Mean For Law Firm SEO?

YoungUpstarts

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has sparked concerns about the future of traditional marketing, particularly in the legal industry. The post What Does The Rise Of AI Mean For Law Firm SEO? appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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Top Reasons To Hire a Professional Event Planner

The Startup Magazine

Planning an event, whether a corporate conference or a wedding, involves countless details and decisions that can overwhelm even the most seasoned host. From budget management to vendor coordination, the responsibilities are extensive—and that’s where professional event planners come in. Their expertise ensures that every aspect of an event is handled with finesse and attention to detail.

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What is a strategic planning committee? A complete guide for nonprofits

Board Effect

While an organization’s staff is focused on the here and now, a nonprofit board is always looking ahead — or at least it should be. Detecting opportunities and challenges on the horizon is one of the most valuable skills a nonprofit board member can contribute. When harnessed in a team, that foresight can be used by the organization’s strategic planning committee — a team that every nonprofit should consider creating.

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Building Healthy Innovation Ecosystems for Your Projects

Speaker: Nick Noreña, Innovation Coach and Advisor, Kromatic

Every startup and innovation project exists within an ecosystem that either helps or hurts that project. As innovation managers, we need to keep a pulse of that ecosystem and make sure we're helping those innovation projects we're managing every step of the way. In this webinar, Nick Noreña will walk through an Innovation Ecosystem Model that he and his team at Kromatic have developed to help investors, heads of product, teachers, and executives understand how they can best support innovation in

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Q3 2024 Portfolio in Review

Version One Ventures

We hope everyone had a great summer and you’re off to a strong start on 2024’s final stretch. It’s always crazy how fast time flies, and this year is no exception. As you’ve come to expect on our blog, here’s a quick rundown of the highlights from the past few months. Q3 has been one of the quieter quarters in terms of public announcements. That doesn’t mean everyone took the summer off but rather have been heads down building.

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AI Agents: The Evolution of RPA

VC Cafe

Every job in the economy can be thought of as a bundle of tasks, shared between humans and machines. Over the years, software has picked off more and more of these tasks, but even today, humans still own the vast majority of business processes. In every function, headcount costs dwarf software expenditures by orders of magnitude. Beyond Bots: How AI Agents Are Driving the Next Wave of Enterprise Automation , Menlo Ventures A few months ago I wrote my first primer on VC Cafe about AI Agents, defi

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Investing in Luxury: The Business Behind High-End Jewelry

The Startup Magazine

In the ever-evolving world of luxury goods, high-end jewelry holds a unique position. It’s not just about adornment; it’s a fusion of art, culture, and significant economic value. The business of luxury jewelry encompasses intricate craftsmanship, strategic marketing, and astute financial management. This article delves into the business strategies that drive the success of luxury jewelry brands and the market dynamics that influence their growth.

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Organizational culture starts and ends with board ethics

Board Effect

Organizational culture is made up of the values, beliefs and attitudes of the employees and leadership of that organization. Culture influences how employees treat each other, as well as how they interact with constituents, volunteers, vendors, donors and partners. A culture based on ethical values and behaviors creates strong and successful organizations.

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Burning Platform: Upskilling for the New AI Market

deal architect

For the 125th episode of Burning Platform, I am repurposing a recent panel I was invited to be part of courtesy of Inside Jam. It focuses on the urgent need to modernize talent pools for the new world of Gen.

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5 South-Asian Books on Diwali

Brandanew

Depending on which part of India or South Asia you may be from, Diwali is celebrated differently. It is also celebrated by communities from outside of India. Many countries in South-East Asia and Caribbean have roots or heritage from the Indian subcontinent and the “Ramayana” epic is known well beyond South Asia. On this special […] The post 5 South-Asian Books on Diwali appeared first on Peerbagh.

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How to use technology to boost trustee compliance training

Board Effect

A board decision puts the organization’s tax-exempt status in question. Inadequate documentation of expenses violates a grant requirement. A board member fails to follow email security protocol, resulting in a serious data breach. These are examples of a nonprofit organization not being in compliance with the laws, contracts and commitment that govern nonprofits.

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What Does Product Market Fit Sound Like? This.

Steve Blank

I got a call from an ex-student asking me “how do you know when you found product market fit?” There’s been lots of words written about it, but no actual recordings of the moment. I remembered I had saved this 90 second, 26 year-old audio file because this is when I knew we had found it at Epiphany. The speaker was the the Chief Financial Officer of a company called Visio, subsequently acquired by Microsoft I played it for her and I think it provided some clarity.

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Southeast Asia: Resetting Expectations

Lightspeed Venture Partners

The post Southeast Asia: Resetting Expectations appeared first on Lightspeed Venture Partners.

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Creating A Great Company Culture And Rewarding Employees All At Once

YoungUpstarts

An employee rewards program can be a powerful way to increase employee motivation and engagement at the workplace. The post Creating A Great Company Culture And Rewarding Employees All At Once appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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Introducing the First Bento Day to honor our founder Vatsala Kakroo

Brandanew

On October 14th, Vatsala was born in Peerbagh, Srinagar. This gives our organization its name. As you already know, we have launched children’s magazine, Bento in her honor. On the 14th of October, we will introduce an annual Bento Day. This year’s programming is here! 2024 Bento Day Tree Plantations: We will be planting forty […] The post Introducing the First Bento Day to honor our founder Vatsala Kakroo appeared first on Peerbagh.

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Nonprofit leaders share their thoughts on AI

Board Effect

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly transforming the way nonprofits and charitable organizations work and the use of AI tools is widespread, according to a recent survey by Diligent. However, the survey also revealed a general lack of policies and guidelines about using AI. Diligent surveyed leaders of mission-driven organizations about AI’s impact on their organization and their governance work.

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Business Success And That Pumpkin Spice Latte…

Rembrandt Communications

Is the fall season truly here when you order a pumpkin spice latte at your favorite coffee shop? Yes, the kids are back in school, Halloween decorations are everywhere, and it’s cooler outside. But, what does this mean for your business success? Well, before you take a sip of your favorite autumnal beverage, grab your notebook, phone or laptop and reflect on the year that has passed, plan for the future and… Change Your Fall Focus for Business Success!

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How to Use an Incident Response Framework for Fast and Efficient Recovery

The Startup Magazine

In today’s changing world, companies encounter various risks that could disrupt their operations and jeopardize confidential data. A plan for responding to incidents offers a way to handle and reduce these risks. By putting such a plan and an incident response framework in place, organizations can promptly detect, control, and bounce back from security breaches, limiting harm and effectively returning to business processes.

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Using Digital Coaching Tools To Improve Team Performance

YoungUpstarts

by Kirsten Moorefield, co-founder of Cloverleaf Talent Development Leaders face ongoing tension: they’re tasked with developing employees at all levels while balancing the need to scale these efforts across the organization without ballooning costs or losing the personal touch. With stretched teams, limited time, and a constant need to prove the ROI of development programs, […] The post Using Digital Coaching Tools To Improve Team Performance appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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October Theme: Creative Inspiration and the First Bento Day!

Brandanew

With Vatsala’s birthday coming up on October 14th, which is also the official BENTO DAY (WooHoo!!), our October theme is, Creative Inspiration. This month is a busy one with our upcoming Varta event and we are excited to welcome Ann Arbor’s creative kids and storytellers to the Peerbagh family. There’s more, read on! In the […] The post October Theme: Creative Inspiration and the First Bento Day!

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Find out who the Diligent Modern Governance 100 Award winners are

Board Effect

We are so pleased to announce the Diligent Modern Governance 100 (MG100) Award winners for this year. The MG100 Awards, as they’re commonly known, celebrate the exceptional contributions of governance, risk, audit, compliance and ESG professionals around the world. Why do we give MG100 Awards? The MG100 Awards honor individuals who demonstrate outstanding leadership and innovation, improve internal processes to support their organization’s mission and excel in overcoming both signifi

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Needle in the haystack: tips for founders to find the right investor

VC Cafe

“To find a needle in a haystack, it’s helpful to know what a needle looks like. To find the right investor, know exactly what you’re looking for in a partner.” Finding the right investor for your startup can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. As a founder, this process can be daunting, but with the right approach, you can significantly improve your chances of success. 1.

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DIY Heat Press Transfers: Unleash Creativity With Ease!

The Startup Magazine

Heat press transfers have become popular for creating unique personalized clothing and merchandise designs. Whether you’re a small business owner, craft enthusiast, or simply love showcasing your creativity, DIY heat press transfers offer a cost-effective and fun way to express yourself. This blog post will explore the easy steps in creating heat press transfers, helping you unleash your creativity and bring your design ideas to life.

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Words Replaced My Fists: Johnson & Johnson Employee On Assertiveness Training

YoungUpstarts

Assertiveness training was the most impactful education of all the classes he took from Johnson & Johnson over his twenty-five-year career, says Michael Menard. The post Words Replaced My Fists: Johnson & Johnson Employee On Assertiveness Training appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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Parenting Tips: How to keep up creative inspiration and ideas in kids

Brandanew

Acting on your creative inspiration: “The only choice we have is to begin. And the only place to begin is where we are. Simply begin. But begin.” ― Seth Godin The post Parenting Tips: How to keep up creative inspiration and ideas in kids appeared first on Peerbagh.

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Lucky Energy Closes $11.75 Million Series A to Fuel Rapid Expansion

SiliconHills

Austin-based Lucky Energy, the better-for-you energy drink brand, has closed an oversubscribed $11.75 million Series A funding round led by Brand Foundry Ventures. Other investors include Imaginary Ventures, Sapphire Sport, and Sugar Capital. This latest round brings the company’s total funding to $26.5 million.

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Dr. Marc Tessier-Lavigne

Lightspeed Venture Partners

Lightspeed Venture Partners is a multi-stage venture capital firm focused on accelerating disruptive innovations and trends.

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Are You Getting The Most Out Of Your People?

The Startup Magazine

In the end, business is all about people. And if you want to make sure that you are heading in the right direction with your business, you need to ensure that you are getting the most out of the people who work for you and alongside you. But you might be wondering how you can make sure of that, and the truth is that improving worker productivity might be more challenging than you think.

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Everything You Should Know Before Pursuing An Online MBA

YoungUpstarts

Looking for professional growth? Getting an MBA online is a great way to advance your career and build leadership skills. The post Everything You Should Know Before Pursuing An Online MBA appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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Create A Blog for Your Marketplace

Our Own Start-up

Creating a blog for your marketplace can be a powerful tool for increasing your online visibility, attracting clients, and sharing topics that matter to you. The post Create A Blog for Your Marketplace first appeared on Our Own Startup.

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DefectDojo Secures $7 Million Series A Funding to Propel Application Security Innovation

SiliconHills

Austin-based DefectDojo, a pioneer in scalable application security, has raised $7 million in Series A funding to meet growing market demand for its platform and to enhance its product offerings.

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Ofir Ehrlich

Lightspeed Venture Partners

Lightspeed Venture Partners is a multi-stage venture capital firm focused on accelerating disruptive innovations and trends.

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Improving The Reach & Capabilities Of Your Humble Business

The Startup Magazine

There’s a great deal to be said for limitation. We see this in the creative space, where artists (such as filmmakers) tend to create better, more considered projects and works if they have a limited budget to deal with. All of a sudden every dollar, pound, euro or other token of currency counts, and is used to the best of its ability. When an artist has all the resources they could ever want at their hands, that’s when they tend to become less disciplined than they should be.

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3 Best Ways To Break Your Bad Business Habits

YoungUpstarts

Letting go of control is perhaps the most challenging shift for business owners but clinging on is a bad business habit that needs breaking. The post 3 Best Ways To Break Your Bad Business Habits appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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Firing Clients: A Bold Step Toward Building a Thriving Business

Mike Michalowicz

 Cutting ties with clients is tough. As business owners, we pour so much time, energy, and care into our work that the thought of walking away from any client can feel daunting—almost like we’re failing them. But let me tell you, letting go of certain clients can be one of the bravest, most confidence-boosting decisions you’ll ever make. It’s not just about survival; it’s about thriving.

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Uber and Avride Announce Multiyear Partnership for Autonomous Delivery and Mobility in Austin

SiliconHills

Uber Technologies and autonomous vehicle startup Avride have announced a multiyear strategic partnership to bring Avride’s autonomous delivery robots and vehicles to Uber and Uber Eats. The partnership aims to improve delivery and mobility services by integrating Avride’s autonomous technology into Uber’s platform.

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