VC Cafe

APRIL 29, 2020

Source: NVCA , “Startup Ecosystem Faces Capital Crunch over Coming Months” USA – SBA Loans and PPP. The $349 billion aid package issued by the US Government and distributed in the form of SBA loans was quickly gobbled up by a large number of applications, many of which were from venture-backed or PE-backed startups.

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The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 26, 2021

B2B Websites in Europe. Last but not least, there is Europe, the world’s largest trading bloc. You will find European manufacturers and distributors on Globartis, Enterprise Europe Network, Opportunity Network, and UpinSales. Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) is the oldest one and is backed by the European Commission.

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The Next Web

DECEMBER 31, 2013

Because starting a company and growing it is hard no matter where you are, but the difficulty is magnified in Europe, where people are divided by geography, regulation, language and cultural prejudice. So, what can Europe do about it? Access to capital continues to be a challenge in Europe. Here are my three recommendations.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 27, 2014

I always advise software startups to file patents to protect their “secret sauce” from competitors, and to increase their valuation. The good news is that a patent can scare off or at least delay competitors, and as a “rule of thumb” patents can add up to $1M to your startup valuation for investors or M&A exits (merger and acquisition).

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 10, 2020

This worked hand-in-hand with the smart city infrastructure that was in place, enabling the relevant government agencies to communicate with the public through different channels swiftly, and decisively. The government has made huge financial commitments in turning South Korea into one of the world’s leading startup hubs.

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Steve Blank

OCTOBER 10, 2011

I presented to 1,000’s of entrepreneurs, talked to 17 startups, gave 12 lectures, had 9 interviews, chatted with 8 VC’s, sat on 4 panels, talked policy with 2 government ministers, 2 members of parliament, 1 head of a public pension fund and was in 1 TV-documentary. Toxic Business Press and Contradictory Government Incentives.

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ReadWriteStart

MAY 22, 2023

However, despite the hype surrounding the concept, Europe still faces significant challenges if it wants to establish a strong presence in the Metaverse. This article will explore the current state of the Metaverse in Europe and examine the obstacles it needs to overcome to achieve its potential.

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Austin Startup

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

The Forrest Four-Cast: February 7, 2019 Fifty diverse startups will aim to impress a panel of judges and a live audience with their skills, creativity and innovation at SXSW Pitch Presented by Cyndx. Our team is experienced with over 150 years of research and software product development experience that includes five startups and an exit.

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The Startup Magazine

JULY 18, 2018

Also, the market in France has a very high purchasing power – as Europe’s second-largest economy, and the world’s sixth largest. Europe’s largest road network is in France, and it also has Europe’s second-biggest high-speed railway network. France Is An e-Administration Leader.

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The Next Web

JANUARY 24, 2014

As a startup hub, Amsterdam grabs the same amount of attention as the girl with braces at the high school dance. So is the Dutch tech startup story sold short? But if we’re honest, Amsterdam is currently outdone by several places in Europe. The Next Web and the Next Women) and several government backed initiatives.

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Austin Startup

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Startup Chica Spotlight: Meet our 2019 Committee Members Meet the Austin professionals and community leaders who have embraced the Latinitas mission and helped make Startup Chica 2019 a reality. What do you hope happens when girls experience Startup Chica Conference? When she is not in the office you can find her at the airport!

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Gust

OCTOBER 19, 2014

I always advise software startups to file patents to protect their “secret sauce” from competitors, and to increase their valuation. The good news is that a patent can scare off or at least delay competitors, and as a “rule of thumb” patents can add up to $1M to your startup valuation for investors or M&A exits (merger and acquisition).

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Software Review Software Technical Review Intellectual Property 173

Austin Startup

FEBRUARY 4, 2018

As a company, we participated in 2017 in the Startup areas and we were also a part of the Team Quebec’s exhibit. Among these were AWE 2017 and AWE Europe 2017. I was also a panel participant on immersive entertainment at AWE Europe in October 2017. What are your favorite parts of the startup experience? the stars aligned!

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The Startup Magazine

APRIL 29, 2021

This means it is brimming with microengineering, tech and medical skills that are required for innovation on that scale, combined with the complementary creativity that adds the oomph startups need to become successful. This allows for a certain degree of flexibility which has a positive impact on the startup ecosystem. billion to $3.7

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 18, 2019

Act II was “revenge of the luddites” in which some local governments banned them and some annoyed citizens stole them or broke them. They are no longer remarkable in Santa Monica or Venice or in many cities in America, Europe or South America. They’re acceptable. Year two in the life is electric scooters is just that?—?invisble.

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Steve Blank

JULY 6, 2016

The show follows the journeys of founders who share what it takes to build a startup – from restaurants to rocket scientists, to online gifts to online groceries and more. Then the question is, will their governments allow them to use it and if not, are there workarounds? . We tell other governments, “Look.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 16, 2019

In 2018, Canada had a record-low unemployment rate and as a result we are seeing more companies, startups and online-based businesses dedicated to serving the niche-jobs industry. tests new technology on a province-wide scale for industry and government. It is a central point between Europe and the Americas. In 2016, 16.4%

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The Next Web

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Immense over competition in Silicon Valley (plus Donald Trump), have been causing many top engineers and VCs to look to Europe. In 2017, President Macron announced France would become a “startup nation”, introducing tax incentives, visa schemes, and a €10 billion government fund. And the chances are looking good.

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France Silicon Valley Europe Startup 161

Gust

JULY 12, 2012

In all four countries we met passionate entrepreneurs who were eager to discuss their exciting startups, as well as angel investors looking to support them. On Wednesday, April 18th, I gave a keynote speech on US Startup Valuation Trends for the 1st Irish Angel Meetup. We had a lovely time in Northern Ireland.

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VC Cafe

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The picture that emerges is one of a major decline in venture activity (consistent, but a bit stronger than the declines in US and Europe), but on the other hand, we’re starting to see the signs of stability in the rate of decline. If the seed funding resurgence continues, it could mark a turning point for the startup ecosystem.

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Steve Blank

DECEMBER 3, 2020

joined a startup; has been reelected to his third term, representing the 8th district of Wisconsin; and is on the House Armed Services Committee. Should the New Administration Focus on Europe or IndoPacom? His team advocates for a Europe-centric approach to US foreign policy. I disagree with that.

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The Next Web

OCTOBER 16, 2012

The Founder Institute , the early-stage startup accelerator that aims to ‘globalize Silicon Valley’, is doubling down on Europe big time. In addition, the Founder Institute is also testing new programs in Barcelona, Lisbon, London, Zurich, and Warsaw, and will be hosting several free events across Europe this autumn.

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Austin Startup

MARCH 1, 2020

I would love to work with a startup accelerator, if not on my own startup. What has the startup experience taught you about life? Unable to govern events, I govern myself, and apply myself to them.” All of this is located exactly at the crossroads between Europe and North America. Creative thinking.

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OnlyOnce

JANUARY 2, 2011

Macroeconomics for Startups. So here’s my quick & dirty cut at Macroeconomics for Startups. Fiscal Policy vs. Monetary Policy – Fiscal Policy is manipulating the economy through government taxing and spending. Of course, if you’re losing money as many startups are, business tax credits and the like aren’t so relevant.

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China Startup Offshore Silicon Valley 74

Startup Lessons Learned

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

At the time, he was advising the campaign while also serving as Executive Vice President and General Counsel at Revolution, a DC-based VC firm created to fund startups led by diverse founders all over the country. We worked with the Chinese government to put U.S. We created a pandemic response playbook that we wrote in 2015, in 2016.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 19, 2017

There is a thin line between success and failure for startups, and that is usually determined by capital. The more capital a startup has, the easier it is to get off the ground and ramp up growth. In turn, this leads to the development of a thriving startup ecosystem which paves the way for technology and innovation.

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The Equity Kicker

JANUARY 15, 2013

The Canadian government announcement yesterday of a $400m plan to strengthen the Canadian venture capital industry is the latest in a long series of similar announcements and initiatives from governments around the world that put government cash into VC funds alongside private money to make it more attractive for private investors.

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Steve Blank

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Today, these alliances are being reshaped to respond to Russian threats to the Baltics and Eastern Europe and to China’s economic, military, and technological influence worldwide. 85 startups applied for this first cohort. government should attend the Hacking for Allies webinar February 23 rd at 8 am Pacific, 11 am Eastern.

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David Teten

JANUARY 9, 2013

The technology sector is of particular interest to the delegates for several reasons: The Maghreb is being used as a near-shore IT platform for Europe, especially as Eastern Europe is expanding. Europe will need to source about 20% of its energy from renewable sources; the Maghreb presents a unique opportunity to source solar energy.

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The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 3, 2021

That’s creating a boom in senior living startups activity in the senior care and housing markets. Here’s an outlook on what the 2021 nursing shortage means for senior living startups going forward. And that means startups in the sector have little choice but to go even further if they want to compete.

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Steve Blank

MAY 3, 2022

They’re not the only startup in this fight. An entire wave of new startups and scaleups are providing satellite imagery and analysis, satellite communications, and unmanned aerial vehicles supporting the struggle. government satellite in orbit. National Security is Now Dependent on Commercial Technology. In the U.S.,

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Feld Thoughts

MAY 26, 2017

Phil is a rare entrepreneur who can bring innovation to the government, which is just the sort of leadership we need now. Phil is a rare entrepreneur who can bring innovation to the government, which is just the sort of leadership we need now. Phil and I both share a background as Jews whose families came from Eastern Europe.

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Austin Startup

JANUARY 31, 2018

and Europe and unite families and friends who can watch TV or OTT or IPTV together. We have also been selected to be part of the official Hamburg Startups Delegation to SXSW (though our headquarters are in London, one of our investors is from Germany). What other startups have team members been involved with? in October 2017.

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The Next Web

OCTOBER 1, 2019

Governments around the world are coming under increasing pressure to act and deliver initiatives to make our cities greener, cleaner, and all-round better places to live. In Europe especially, the European Commission has focused on climate as a key action point for emerging technologies.

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Artificial Inteligence Europe Startup Government 92

The Next Web

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

It’s part three of a series, cross-posted from his own blog , in which he draws on his experience to offer advice for aspiring entrepreneurs in Europe and beyond. This is the final part of a guide to launching your own startup. Constant changes in startups happens everywhere. Don’t miss part 1 , part 2 , part 3 and part 4.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 5, 2010

That is the reason I am so supportive of the Startup Visa movement that has been so successfully championed by Brad Feld, Dave McClure, Eric Ries, Shervin Pishevar and many others. Again, much red tape even though David grew up in the US (he had since moved to Europe and married a wonderful woman from Romania). More red tape.

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ReadWriteStart

SEPTEMBER 3, 2010

When I came to Paris in 2006, I had a well-developed idea for a startup and nothing else. In that time, I've discovered that the startup scene is infused with passion, energy and a strong spirit of collaboration. Pamela Poole is a blogger, translator and tech writer, and founder of Francophilia.com , a social startup for Francophiles.

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