YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

That should involve hiring dedicated staff to manage vendor risks, perform due diligence when taking on new vendors, document the vendor relationship, and even put together the necessary contractual language to, for example, obtain a certain level of data security, or put other measures in place to mitigate risk.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 4, 2019

Tech That Helps You Grow (And Grows With You). There’s a genuine need for technology that can provide insights and automation in the freelance economy, especially as it relates to collecting the right tax forms and adhering to the right employment laws. But what type of technology can help? Managing the Freelance Economy. “The

Technical Review 228

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 13, 2020

If you have a software development background like mine, I’m sure you often get questions about when to outsource, versus building the solution in-house. If your software or your manufacturing process is your “secret sauce,” you need to keep the work in-house. The same applies to manufacturing and almost any process these days.

Intellectual Property 306

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The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

It is not always a financial transaction; sometimes it comes in the form of managerial or technical expertise. They often invest in the technology industry and in other areas with great potential for growth. They may be interested in consumer products, software, fintech, AI, or green technologies.

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David Teten

DECEMBER 3, 2019

When I met my now-wife, I realized that any technology that can find me a spouse is a killer app. I’d argue that the same type of technologies that have revolutionized dating can revolutionize our industry. . I walk through below how progressive investors are using technology and analytics throughout all of their operations.

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The Startup Magazine

DECEMBER 21, 2022

When it comes to online payments, you need to do your due diligence and gather all the necessary information. Using software to automate customer verification steps. A much better solution is to incorporate identity verification software capable of automating the process. Collect the correct payment information.

Software Review 146

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 30, 2014

A receiver thin enough to be a sleeve on a phone and small enough in surface area requiring the right materials (they can transmit & receive with devices thinner than 5 millimeters), Precision tracking software so they can focus the sound beam to concentrate the sound wave exactly to your receiver and avoid inefficiencies of diffusion.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

On the other side of the spectrum, the idea of finding a unicorn has attracted many investors toward the much riskier venture capital and emerging technologies. Over the past decade, advancing technologies and social consciousness have been causing unprecedented and exciting shifts in every sector of the economy, not just the tertiary.

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Up and Running

JULY 6, 2016

Often, a business plan introduces a new technology that requires some explaining. On one hand, as a reader of business plans for investors, I see way too many business plans that ask a reader to wade neck-deep through technology to get to the business. Establish technology as a differentiator, when it is.

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Board Effect

JULY 27, 2023

This is where technology comes into play, offering a streamlined solution to efficiently record, organize and distribute board meeting minutes. How Technology Helps to Streamline Minute-Taking Technology helps to streamline minute-taking for boards of directors because it pre-populates and automates much of the board secretary’s work.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 20, 2020

Find about them in the different forums and see what reviews real users are leaving. This is a crucial step and requires caution and due diligence. Is the Bitcoin Robot or Software good enough to help you win. Go for platforms or exchanges, which are genuine in nature. Security and Safety of the Platform or the Exchange.

Software Review 165

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 10, 2017

A change in revenue recognition means a change in the due diligence process, specifically accounting diligence, modeling, quality of earnings and cost of integration. In certain industries, such as Software as a Service (SaaS) and hardware companies, the new standard is a minor tweak.

Technical Review 124

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 27, 2020

Everything from customer service, technical support, to back office operations are able to be outsourced as a way to reduce costs, keep up with the evolving consumer expectations, and drive a faster return on investment. Even with today’s advanced remote technology, some communication just can’t be provided via video link.

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

APRIL 16, 2024

This shift towards utilizing advanced technologies for managing transactions ensures a reduction of traditional overhead and a strategic reallocation of human resources to more value-adding activities. The meticulous record-keeping enabled by automation aids in readily preparing for audits and demonstrating due diligence.

Artificial Inteligence 52

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Board Effect

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Nonprofit boards must consider all of these things and more when considering investing in board portal software for nonprofits. The Unique Needs of Nonprofit Organization Technology. Board portal software has been developing over the last decade or so. Do Some Preliminary Research so You Have the Right Questions to Ask.

Software Review 59

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NZ Entrepreneur

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

If we want to maintain and support sustainable economic growth while meeting the broader needs of society, we will need an economy underpinned by innovation and new technologies. Agenda items will focus on key metrics illustrating value creation, particularly in software as a service companies. This equity will vest over 2-3 years.

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Technical Review Software Review New Zealand Due Diligence 88

YoungUpstarts

JUNE 21, 2019

One example is their relationship with technology. All of us, regardless of which generation we belong to, have been impacted by technology. You could think of it this way: If technology were a geyser, Baby Boomers and Generation Xers have been sprayed by its impact, but Millennials got drenched. Information is essential.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 1, 2014

He spent a few months building out the software because just taking stuff from people isn’t that difficult. After 9 months it was time to raise seed capital and go test drive our new software and processes. Tech Market Analysis Upfront Ventures makespace' Full on burger flipping mode. I’m long NY.

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NZ Entrepreneur

AUGUST 4, 2021

Again, use this as an opportunity to pique their interest – and ultimately, land follow-up meetings or enter due diligence. Due diligence, information memorandums & data rooms. Now that you’ve got investors undergoing due diligence, you must secure a lead investor. Lead investors and term sheets.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 21, 2017

Along with due diligence for glowing reviews, users should be aware of the security concerns that arise with turning your home into a smart home , giving hackers different avenues to breach. Keeping software updated and changing passwords regularly is not enough. So get your devices from companies that you can trust.

Software Review 124

Software Review Technical Review Due Diligence Mobile 124

YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 22, 2016

Running a business is never easy and since software became part of the business ecosystem, things have only gotten more complicated. Project management software can be especially tricky to choose since there are too many choices and as many different situations as there are companies in the world. Everyone wants that.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 28, 2019

Making use of technology for storing confidential files and data is getting more in-demand. The VDR is cloud-based storage that makes use of software to keep critical information of companies in one place. This technology is even utilized in the real estate industry for buyers to work closely with their brokers or advisors.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 18, 2017

Businesses are well-versed in leveraging technology in customer-facing activities. A recent Harvard Business Review (HBR) report , created in partnership with Scout RFP , highlighted this lag and its possible ramifications. With the right technology, procurement can have a staggering impact on the company’s bottom line.

Technical Review 124

Technical Review Finance Software Review Due Diligence 124

Board Effect

APRIL 5, 2019

The volatility of today’s economy and the current societal environment require due diligence in governance on the part of college and university boards. Board management software now plays a major role in assisting college and university boards in adhering to good governance principles, which will ultimately result in student success.

Software Review 40

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Do your due diligence on market research. He has over 15-years of IT experience encompassing roles such as full-stack developer and software architect. Kevin previously acted as Development Manager to SEQTA Software, overseeing multiple teams and streams of work. You may be surprised by what you discover.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

The press around the raise & company was fantastic and the promise of their technology – wireless charging that works as easily as WiFi – would positively affect many of our lives. uBeam’s tech does work and I have safely seen it demo’d in the real life many times. Working on it. And being ambitious.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 8, 2014

If you have a software development background like mine, Im sure you often get questions about when to outsource, versus building the solution in-house. If your software or your manufacturing process is your secret sauce, you need to keep the work in-house. The same applies to manufacturing and almost any process these days.

Intellectual Property 238

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 30, 2016

In a flash of brilliance, we took our dial-up filter technology and built a software product that would run on any computer regardless of its Internet connection type. We had no experience in running an Internet filtering software business, but this didn’t concern us. The best part was that it was a blind review.

Software Review 188

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Austin Startup

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

Even when someone is aware of what a CTO does, they often have limited context due to the wide variety of CTO roles. A chief technology officer (CTO) is a C-suite executive who is focused on scientific and technological issues including web applications, mobile applications, electronic and digital media development.

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Board Effect

MARCH 20, 2019

A board portal is a governance software solution that provides boards with a secure platform for conducting all aspects of board business. While that sounds great, there are several things to consider in a board management software comparison. Board software isn’t the type of product that you can order from an ordinary retailer.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 10, 2017

by Mark Gilbert, founder and CEO of MBS Accounting Technology & Advisory. Startups don’t demonstrate due diligence. These software programs are more efficient for managing a company’s finances. These accounting software programs were designed to scale the financials with the business.

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Software Review Technical Review Due Diligence Startup 124

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 7, 2014

I had dinner this week with a top new customer at one of our enterprise software investments. I wish I did more enterprise software investing because when I attend meetings like this I realize that this is my core DNA – rolling out business software solutions to customers. You can’t. Many people advise against this.

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SoCal CTO

JANUARY 26, 2010

I’ve been having discussions with several people recently about the role of the CTO (Chief Technology Officer) in very early stage companies. I provided a whole set of questions that I go through with founders before Startup Software Development – Do Your Homework Before You Develop Anything. What technology research is required?

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 20, 2016

If you have a software development background like mine, I’m sure you often get questions about when to outsource, versus building the solution in-house. If your software or your manufacturing process is your “secret sauce,” you need to keep the work in-house. The same applies to manufacturing and almost any process these days.

Intellectual Property 120

Intellectual Property Non-disclosure Agreement Software Review Technical Review 120

David Teten

DECEMBER 12, 2017

VCs are at the forefront of technological disruption, funding many of the latest cutting edge productivity tools. Lisa Edgar, Managing Director at fund of funds Top Tier Capital Partners , observed: “It’s not surprising that venture capitalists are using software to help manage their business. How do VCs originate investments?

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NZ Entrepreneur

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Kiwi inventory forecasting software StockTrim achieved international sales in the UK, Australia and US immediately after launching in 2017. In early 2020, Sutton set up meetings through cold and warm outreach over email, LinkedIn, and networking through angel and tech start-up groups.

Technical Review 103

Technical Review Software Review Due Diligence Startup 103

YoungUpstarts

JUNE 20, 2016

Before the advent of cloud technology and the Internet, company files had to be stored away in physical data rooms (PDRs). However, virtual data room software came as a huge relief to many companies because it reduced wastage of time and numerous expenses made to physically store data. This ensures due diligence is observed.

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