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Export Online Without Frontiers: A Global Map of B2B Marketplaces

The Startup Magazine

The largest ones are Alibaba, Global Sources, DHgate, EC21, Tradekey, Asia Trade Hub, and go4WorldBusiness. Global Sources, once listed in Bermuda and now owned by the private equity giant Blackstone, has been active in Hong Kong since the 1970s and focuses on trade in and out of the former British colony. Not all businesses like that.

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Why a Company Can’t “Be More Like a Startup”

Steve Blank

This article originally appeared in the Harvard Business Review. As more and more companies face disruption from globalization, new technology, and startups that have more capital than the incumbents, the continuing cry from Wall Street investors is, “Why can’t companies be as innovative as startups?”.

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10,000 Startups – Startup Weekend Next

Steve Blank

The class teaches founders how to dramatically reduce their failure rate through the combination of business model design, customer development and agile development using the Startup Owners Manual. I’m partnered with four great organizations to deliver the program. Your team arrives with an initial Business Model Canvas.

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Budding entrepreneurs receive a head start with startup education scholarships

NZ Entrepreneur

In addition to receiving immediate help navigating the tricky process of turning an idea into a feasible business model, upon completing the programme the budding entrepreneurs stand to be connected with local startup hubs and accelerator programmes for follow-on assistance and investment should they require it.

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ESG in Venture Capital: Interview with Blue Future Partners (VC Fund of Funds)

David Teten

Blue Future Partners, a venture capital fund of funds, recently interviewed me on ESG in venture capital. – Forte has developed an innovative structure to finance vocational reskilling at no cost to individuals or governments. Invest in business models that otherwise could not access VC. Why is that?

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Is K-Tech the Next Big Thing? Unleashing the Potential of the Republic of Korea’s Tech Powerhouse

ReadWriteStart

In the ever-evolving global technology landscape, one nation has been making remarkable strides and capturing the attention of countries, companies, and start-ups alike. Say hello to K-Tech, the rising star from the Republic of Korea, positioning itself as a formidable economic partner on the world stage.

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Impressions from Pocket Gamer Connects in London

VC Cafe

Highlights from the report: Global gaming industry saw record year with over 1300 deals and $127B in disclosed deal value. How did the video game business evolve from its packaged goods roots in the early '90s to the complex, multi-platform, online business of today?