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Even the Smartest VCs Sometimes Get it Wrong – Bill Gurley and Regulated Markets

Steve Blank

The first part was railing against the consequences of regulatory capture on innovation and a second part, about the consequences of premature government regulation of AI and why the incumbents are all for it. He illustrated his talk with regulatory horror stories in the telecom market , electronic health records , and Covid antigen tests.

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Announcing our investment in DemandStar, a marketplace for government procurement  

Version One Ventures

The Seattle-based company provides an online marketplace for business-to-government commerce – it connects local and national suppliers with government procurement officers. . It should come as no surprise that government procurement is riddled with inefficiency. DemandStar opens up this market to a modern process.

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Is a Venture Studio Right for You?

Steve Blank

Three types of organizations – Incubators, Accelerators and Venture Studios – have emerged to reduce the risk of early-stage startup failure by helping teams find product/market fit and raise initial capital. Venture studios create startups by incubating their own ideas or ideas from their partners.

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10 Keys To Raising Your New Venture Funding Potential

Startup Professionals Musings

The key elements of leadership in a company, both individual and organizational, are less tangible, but very critical in setting a market value for investment, acquisition, or going public. Every business and brand has unique requirements to fit into their market environment. Leadership brand development.

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How to Raise More Money for Your Nonprofit

The Startup Magazine

Social Media Marketing. Social media marketing is an excellent platform for nonprofits to run fundraising campaigns. Government Grants. Many nonprofits raise significant sums of money through government grants. Check opportunities with your provincial and federal government. Entertainment Events.

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Experts share tips for mission-driven organizations on DE&I

Board Effect

Experts discuss DE&I in mission-driven organizations Each of our experts brings a unique perspective to the importance of diversity and inclusion within organizations and on governing boards. Organizations with DE&I policies have real impact. Far beyond corporate strategy; it’s about fulfilling missions effectively.

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8 Tactics To Make You A Fearless Business Innovator

Startup Professionals Musings

They don’t realize that these are still rare, require a large risk, and may not be the best way to keep up with change in the market. As an alternative, I usually recommend more incremental innovation , derived from recognized market changes, done on a regular basis, without the big-bang expectation.