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The most important 2021 Predictions in entertainment tech and gaming

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billion gamers worldwide will help the global games market generate revenues of $189.3 ” Let’s meet in the virtual world – Even as IRL events return, expect these virtual destinations to continue as a way to make events more accessible to a global audience, according to Ketchum. Fortnite alone made $1.8

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Startup IPO Market: A Fickle Mistress ? AGILEVC

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Institutional and individual investors have clearly been shying away from risky assets in favor of those with less risk (actual or perceived)… hence $1800 gold, Swiss franc frenzy, and record low yields on US treasuries and Germand bunds. The global macro conditions could weigh heavily on the IPO market for awhile.

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A Visit With the European Startup Community

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The goal was to share our experiences in the realm of angel investing with an array of global audiences, by participating in various lectures, discussions and workshops. On May 2nd and 3rd, I led workshops for about thirty Estonian investors on syndication, due diligence, valuation and the post-investment relationship with entrepreneurs.

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HOW TO: Hire the Perfect CTO

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Lessons Learned: The engineering manager's lament

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It is as if the staffing and management of projects is run by international syndicates more interested in controlling job territories than in assembling vital, dynamic teams who are empowered to succeed. Our profession is in trouble. krasicki April 3, 2009 7:19 AM control valves said. @The June 15, 2009 8:43 PM jackcrews said.

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4 Considerations for Expanding Your Startup to International Markets

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BonitaSoft has offices in France, the U.S. Amidst an increasingly connected world, globalization is the order of the day. With that in mind, here are four tips for entrepreneurs looking to expand globally. from France. Consider these steps a necessary deep breath before taking the dive into startup globalization.

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Startup Investor Makes a Deal: Engineers for Equity

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