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Looking Back On Tech, Startups, And VC In 2018

Haystack

Governments blocking acquisitions, the curtailment of company expansion, more scrutiny on overseas operations of U.S. This was the big consumer behavior story of 2018, behind the rapid rise of digitally-native vertical brands (like the breakout , Hims), and the rise of prosumer-level data applications (like breakout Airtable).

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Top 10 Most Expensive Mistakes New Restaurant Owners Make

Up and Running

Opportunities and threats: Are there any entrepreneur opportunities or resources offered by the government or local bodies? Attend events to scout for any opportunities of vertical and horizontal mergers and tie-ups. Is the restaurant located in an area that is convenient for your target market?

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TECHSTARS AUSTIN KICKS OFF 2020 MENTORSHIP-DRIVEN ACCELERATOR CLASS, REVEALS 10 SELECTED STARTUPS

Austin Startup

Jolly (Austin, TX) Shelby Stephens, CEO Jolly is a professional social network for the gig economy, where freelancers and businesses connect to grow their networks, work together freely and build their reputations. Techstars funds all types of startups, working across all verticals, applying all types of business models.

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What is Brand Identity and How To Create a Great One: A Complete Guide for Marketers and Businesses (2019)

crowdSPRING Blog

Your brand lives in everyday interactions your company has with its prospects and customers, including the images you share, the messages you post on your website, the content of your marketing materials, your presentations and booths at conferences, and your posts on social networks. Horizontal vs vertical vs diagonal lines.

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The Startup Pivot

Reid Hoffman

For example, if you’re an early-stage SaaS provider that is shifting from a horizontal solution to a vertical focus, your mission, culture, and competencies can stay the same and the pivot transition will probably go smoothly. Not all pivots are created equal. Some pivots are just easier to pull off.

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The impact of Covid-19 on Livestreaming adoption

VC Cafe

In this post, I cover the rise of why this is the case, and offer lots of examples of verticals and applications as well as opportunities for startups and streamers. Social – when Epic Games acquired HouseParty, the ‘face to face’ social network, it had yet to find its moment.

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37 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Businesses

Hearpreneur

Despite the ongoing recession, I took to my kitchen table in 2013 to launch Digital Air Strike — an award-winning automotive social media and digital engagement company. Tapping into my knowledge of and experience in automotive marketing, I identified a need to monetize social networks for businesses. 29) Stay at Home.