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A Year in Review: 2016

Version One Ventures

We couldn’t begin any recap of 2016 without focusing on the bubble we hear so much about. So, what really happened in 2016? As Tomasz Tunguz of Redpoint showed, in February 2016, public SaaS companies had fallen 57% from their highs. 2016 for Version One companies. Collectively, our companies raised over $100M in 2016.

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Demo day arrives for Springboard’s Internet of Things accelerator

The Next Web

Today is the day that eight hopeful startups got to pitch their ideas to investors at startup accelerator Springboard’s Internet of Things (IoT) demo day in Cambridge, England. Cains said he’s also in talks with partners to adapt the technology for a variety of televised sport. TOPPOT wants to change the way you cook.

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Transformify Partners with Genashtim to Help Bridge the Skills Gap

Transformify

London, UK - 20th October 2016. The initiative launched by Transformify and supported by its valuable partner, Genashtim, will help those who can not afford the skills training to access it on - line. E-learning is a convenient way for people worldwide to acquire knowledge using their computers, tablets or phones, and Internet access.

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A Look at What’s Fueling Startup Investments in Colombia

ReadWriteStart

This number is predicted to reach 75% in the coming years, which, combined with a relatively fast and ubiquitous Internet connection, creates an increasingly large market for technology-based ventures. The eCommerce industry is growing steadily, with a 24% increase in the number of digital transactions from 2016 to 2017. Industry gaps.

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The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Boston Tech: 2016 Update

View from Seed

Most impressively, there seems to be a thriving startup of every flavor, with many more joining the list of Pillar Startups on the Guide in 2016 compared to 2015. How about Jana , which brings internet access to the developing world and boasts 30 million global users? Want businesses with massive reach and international presence?

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7 Ways To Keep Your Focus On Execution After The Idea

Startup Professionals Musings

Google , for example, was not the first Internet search provider (think Yahoo!, Smart entrepreneurs architect a value chain that includes customers, partners and vendors, based on market dynamics. This means regular team training and update sessions, bringing in outside experts, and working with partners and vendors on win-win deals.

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[INTERVIEW] North Aware Founder And Creator Of The Smart Parka, Jamil Khan

YoungUpstarts

Kahn had a better idea – several, in fact – that led to the Smart Parka, the first product of North Aware that launched in 2016 with the help of a highly successful Kickstarter campaign. Things like negotiating distribution channels and partners and how to handle market expansions.

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