thebarefootvc

JUNE 15, 2014

The ingenuity of a rural farmer in Africa is on par with some of the greatest innovation I’ve seen in the heart of Silicon Valley, particularly in light of the lack of “formal” training and mentorship many of us experience in the developed world. Since I wrote that post, millions more entrepreneurs have launched their businesses globally.

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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. Mitul also has a tremendous knowledge of sales systems, having built and led global GTM teams of 70+ people in Sales (inc.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 18, 2012

Hence, a Singaporean founder will find it easier to execute in the 3rd key market that is the MENASSEA region (Middle East, North Africa and South/Southeast Asia). Global from day one (GD1). Startups in this category have the know how, mindset, confidence and product differentiation to address the global market from day one.

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

On Bplans, we often share information about United States’ specific resources, like SBDCs (small business development centers), but those resources probably aren’t as helpful to global entrepreneurs. Bplans does partner with a business plan writing service —but they only serve customers in the U.S. South Africa. 29 Countries.

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Feld Thoughts

MAY 4, 2021

My long-time business partner Seth Levine has written a book with Elizabeth MacBride titled The New Builders: Face to Face with the TRUE Future of Business. He’s been exploring this and investing both in the US and other places globally, including Africa and the Middle East. It’s extraordinary – buy a copy now!

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David Teten

JANUARY 9, 2013

Partners for a New Beginning (PNB), a public-private partnership housed at the Aspen Institute, is organizing a Venture Capital, Private Equity and Angel Investor Delegation from the Maghreb. The group is about 22 people; managing directors, partners and COO’s of major investments firms in Morocco, Algeria, Libya, Mauritania, and Tunisia.

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Hearpreneur

MARCH 21, 2021

One of our marketing strategies was to partner with an underwear company, and have models do deliveries in the underwear. We have now evolved into the brand that we are today, even having the ability to partner with nonprofit organizations to help provide diamonds to struggling young couples. Thanks to Omid Semino, Diamond Mansion ! #7-

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thebarefootvc

JUNE 15, 2014

The ingenuity of a rural farmer in Africa is on par with some of the greatest innovation I’ve seen in the heart of Silicon Valley, particularly in light of the lack of “formal” training and mentorship many of us experience in the developed world. Since I wrote that post, millions more entrepreneurs have launched their businesses globally.

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David Cohen

SEPTEMBER 19, 2020

I served on the board of directors until the IPO, and during that time we were able to recruit great firms like Foundry Group, SoftTech VC (now Uncork Capital), Bessemer Venture Partners, and Bain Capital Ventures. The company is based in San Francisco, with significant operations in Africa and elsewhere. #5: 2: Uber (2009).

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thebarefootvc

DECEMBER 16, 2011

This was the year that the promise of technology to truly change the world and empower individuals (the reason I entered the tech world in 1994) reached global scale. As of year-end, Foursquare had over 15 million users, with an exponential growth rate globally. Stanford University rolled out a free online Machine Learning course.

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Steve Blank

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

Some of the readings for this week included CNAS “The Next Defense Strategy” series , Sustaining the Future of Indo-Pacific Defense Strategy , Enhancing Forward Defense: The Role of Allies and Partners in the Indo-Pacific , Make China the Explicit Priority in the Next NDS , the Indo-Pacific Strategy Report , Lessons for a Future War.

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crowdSPRING Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2012

miiCard supports the UK, North America, Western Europe, India, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. This offline stage, responding to Anti Money Laundering, Know Your Customer Regulations and the Proceeds of Crime Act, is a massive barrier to global trade and the market demands its elimination.

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Austin Startup

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

A demonstration of Hemafuse at the launch event with Amref Health Africa in Kenya. Because of a global donor blood shortage, particularly in emerging markets, clinicians and patients don’t have enough access to donor blood. Carolyn Yarina , Co-Founder and CEO of Sisu Global Health. Hemafuse in action.

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Hearpreneur

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

This included health insurance and making them domestic partners. Thanks to Keith Terrell, Backpacks Global ! #14- The Fat Sheep project in South Africa's barren Karoo landscape is my favorite turnaround story. Starbucks, which is now a common coffee hangout place all over the United States, has an interesting owner.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 10, 2012

For 2012, the program now includes more than 90 merchant partners across Asia Pacific, Central Europe, Middle East & Africa, and the United States. ” “This way, local SMBs can expand and thrive by reaching international markets.

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Feld Thoughts

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

So has my partner Seth and his wife Greeley, who is currently a trustee on the TNC Colorado board. Amy went to Tanzania and Kenya in 2009 with TNC to increase capacity of TNC non-profit partners. Amy is currently on the TNC Global Campaign Committee and on the TNC Africa Affinity Group for Women and Girls.

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The Next Web

DECEMBER 31, 2013

A recent aim for a water well in Africa was funded by sales of more than 300 sustainably-made, BPA-free water bottles. According to Paull Young, director of digital at charity:water, the organization ensures that 100 percent of money raised goes directly to fund water efforts, primarily in Africa and southeast Asia.

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The Next Web

OCTOBER 15, 2012

Many international entrepreneurs are looking at what is working in the USA and cloning them in various countries, our venue partner in Rio De Janeiro, Peixe Urbano (which means “Urban Fish” in Portuguese) is based upon the Groupon model. Startups are aiming for a global, not local market. Africa ahead in mobile.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Arming yourself with the right skills is crucial in finding success in today’s highly competitive, globalized business market. These people can be your potential customers or clients, investors or business partners, and even possible mentors. by Maloy Burman, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Premier Genie.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 26, 2012

This payment solution was beta-tested by merchants such as Russian-themed restaurant and caviar bar Buyan in Singapore since June last year, and is now launched worldwide, with the company targeting Southeast Asia, South Africa and South America as key target markets. Mobile Payment Now A Reality For Singapore Small Business Owners.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 28, 2017

Bonnie’s partner is Vickie Sokol Evans, a globally recognized expert on practical real-world tech skills. Locations and Dates: Johannesburg, South Africa – February 16-17, 2018. Buzz: In just two minutes, this video will give you an idea of exactly what you’re getting when you attend an Admingling event.

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Hearpreneur

AUGUST 9, 2020

Along with longtime partners like Warby Parker, Ella and the VisionSpring team are making it their priority to use their immense resources for this unprecedented fight. VisionSpring’s USP is impact – it is our bang for the buck and the social return investment that our partners get that makes us unique in the social enterprise space.

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Up and Running

NOVEMBER 28, 2014

In today’s incredibly busy, globally interconnected world, it can be easy to unintentionally start taking things for granted. As we reported last week, this was the year of the inaugural Women’s Entrepreneurship Day during Global Entrepreneurship Week. Mall for Africa. Europe and Africa, and the consumers.

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Hearpreneur

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Along with longtime partners like Warby Parker, Ella and the VisionSpring team are making it their priority to use their immense resources for this unprecedented fight. VisionSpring’s USP is impact – it is our bang for the buck and the social return investment that our partners get that makes us unique in the social enterprise space.

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Reid Hoffman

MAY 21, 2020

On January 29th, the Gates Foundation pledged $10 million “to help frontline responders in China and Africa accelerate their efforts to contain the global spread.”. In our globally connected world, a slow response means catastrophic loss. In contrast, Bill and Melinda Gates acted decisively and quickly.

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The Startup Magazine

MARCH 1, 2021

As entrepreneurs with a passion for helping others, they’ve built a company that is vastly accelerating the ability to deliver healthcare to the most needy global communities. Her work has been commended in leading industry publications and gives her unique strategic insights into the global healthcare ecosystem.

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Hearpreneur

AUGUST 18, 2019

Of all the sports leagues they seem to have built the strongest global brand with players coming from Africa, all over Eastern and Western Europe, Latin America, etc. They have taken what used to be a secondary American sport (behind football and baseball) and made it relevant and popular on a global stage. Yet, he pushes on.

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Hearpreneur

AUGUST 16, 2020

Momentum Education’s Executive Director Robinson Lynn would never have imagined that 11yrs after the passing of his mom, the groundwork she had laid out would prepare him to become interim Executive Director and help so many people globally deal with traumatic situations. How did you come up with your business name? That is a great question.

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Hearpreneur

AUGUST 16, 2020

Momentum Education’s Executive Director Robinson Lynn would never have imagined that 11yrs after the passing of his mom, the groundwork she had laid out would prepare him to become interim Executive Director and help so many people globally deal with traumatic situations. How did you come up with your business name? That is a great question.

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thebarefootvc

JULY 3, 2016

Globalization – As I sat on boards of portfolio companies through the years, I encountered many entrepreneurs who were looking for advice and partnerships on opportunities outside of the US. This global reach is a new model of early stage venture, one that we believe we will see more of in the future. 2015EOY_FPV_v31.

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ReadWriteStart

JANUARY 27, 2011

For a more elaborate explanation of the deal, please read my blog post 1M/1M: Alternative Financing For Startups Using A Sales Channel Partner. Up last was Hicham Jorio discussing Safarclick , an online hotel sourcing data service focusing on the Middle East and North Africa region, and catering to major OTAs like Expedia. Safarclick.

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thebarefootvc

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

Globalization – As I sat on boards of portfolio companies through the years, I encountered many entrepreneurs who were looking for advice and partnerships on opportunities outside of the US. This global reach is a new model of early stage venture, one that we believe we will see more of in the future.

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ReadWriteStart

DECEMBER 24, 2012

Ireland Can Help With Going Global. Russia, Belarus, England, Greece and South Africa. We have a network of 28 offices around the world that are at the disposal of our startups to make business connections and gain access to customers and partners,” O’Sullivan says. “We “Of course, a good startup can get funding anywhere.

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Eric Friedman

AUGUST 18, 2021

He is also co-founder and Managing Partner of Deciens Capital, an early stage investment fund. As many of your listeners may know, there was an incredible piece published by a gentleman from Founders Fund, discussing Tiger [Global Management] and how they’re focused on the speed and scale business. On Sushi and VC.

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Austin Startup

MARCH 6, 2019

She is the Founder and Managing Partner of Backstage Capital, a venture capital firm dedicated to minimizing funding disparities in tech by investing in high-potential founders who are people of color, women, and/or LGBT.

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Duct Tape Marketing

APRIL 3, 2024

.” Martin Gonzalez is the creator of Google’s Effective Founders Project, a global research program that decodes the factors that enable startup founders to succeed. Martin is a frequent lecturer at Stanford, Wharton and INSEAD, and has advised leaders across the Americas, Europe, Africa and Asia. This is John Jantsch.

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Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

Richard Witten , is a former General Partner at Goldman Sachs with with 35+ years of experience in the global capital marketplace. She previously worked with the Clinton Health Initiative improving access to vaccines in Africa, and has been has been named to INC ’s 35 Under 35 and Forbe s’ 30 Under 30 lists. ” ….

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