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The Midas List Then and Now

View from Seed

There is always some debate about the methodology and accuracy of the list, but I think it’s a pretty interesting data set that reflects some of the things that have been happening in tech and VC over time. It was interesting to compare the demographics of the 2009 list vs. the 2019 list.

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CXL Live 2019 Recap: Takeaways from Every Speaker

ConversionXL

Go beyond standard sources of voice of customer data ; better options are: Interview founders (the original “customers”); Thank-you page surveys; Usertesting.com; Mine sales calls; Mine support tickets; Mine Facebook comments ; Mine online reviews. cxllive pic.twitter.com/xKElZBEcrT — Shanelle Mullin (@shanelle_mullin) March 27, 2019.

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The iconic VC-Backed founders are all White & Asian men. So why invest in diversity?

David Teten

We reviewed CB Insights’ global list of “40 of the Best VC Bets of all Time.” of 3,981 VC funds below $2b in size returned at least 2X Distributions to Paid-In Capital (2X) or more. Just in 2018, 15 unicorns were born with at least one female founder; in 2019, 21 startups founded or co-founded by a female became unicorns.

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What Happens When Startups Turn from Their Innovation Stage to Operational Excellence?

Both Sides of the Table

Nearly every successful tech startup I’ve observed over the past 20 years has gone through a similar growth pattern: Innovate, systematize then scale operations. Many companies don’t reach the next phase either because their leadership doesn’t adapt as an organization or because they don’t design processes that lead to scaled outcomes.

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Why Transparency on ESG Matters for Nonprofits

Board Effect

A growing number of people are deciding where to put their time, money and energy based not only on the goals of a nonprofit, but also its commitment to environmental sustainability, leadership, employee diversity and other social responsibility issues. An organization with a social justice mission only has white men in leadership positions.

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Does Your VC have an Investment Thesis, or a Hypothesis?

David Teten

A typical VC thesis: “we invest in tech startups in Europe at an early stage” However, our experience shows that in many cases: . “Tech” means B2B Saas/Fintech or Consumer apps. Technical” Companies (i.e. any mention of a focus on tech companies). Technical founders . Occurrences.

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14 Entrepreneurs Explain How They Are Incorporating Social Entrepreneurship in Their Business

Hearpreneur

It’s argued that social entrepreneurship is the new business model due its ability to help one connect with the world and live a purposeful life while serving others. 2) Our social goals include promoting access to aviation, promoting the advancement of radio communication technology and safe and sustainable flight via The Fly Foundation.