Original post by Max Nisen via BusinessInsider Even with a relatively small number of followers, Instagram can create a big impact for businesses. That’s what SumAll, a New York-based data analytics startup, found when they added the ability to track data from Instagram to their existing suite of social media and sales data tools for small businesses. Though they’ve only […]
Oriinal post by Philip Connolly via BusinessPost When startups talk about how they have set up, many mention the lean method. The phrase was coined by author and entrepreneur Eric Ries to describe a fresh approach to product and service design. Several prominent tech companies have begun to publicly employ the lean startup philosophy, including DropBox, and lean […]
Original post by JULES MALTZ AND DANIEL BARNEY via TC Editor’s note: Jules Maltz is a general partner at IVP and focuses on later-stage venture investments in rapidly-growing Internet and software companies. Follow him on Twitter.Daniel Barney is a senior associate at IVP and focuses on later-stage venture investments in digital media and information technology. Follow him on Twitter. Over the last several months, there has been […]
Original post by NINA FOWLER via VentureVillage In just one week, IBM will be bringing some of the continent’s top startups together for exclusive pitch competition, conference and networking event SmartCamp EMEA in Berlin (13-14 November 2012). SmartCamp is a global programme which is itself part of IBM’s wider Global Entrepreneurs Programme. The Berlin event is the site of this […]
Original post by  JENNA WORTHAM via NY Times As the city of New York struggles to get back online in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, many companies and start-ups are trying to regain their footing and restart operations. We’re taking over the Hearst cafeteriatwitter.com/jonsteinberg/s… — Jon Steinberg (@jonsteinberg) October 31, 2012 The problem is, much of Lower Manhattan, […]
Original post by Martin Carstens via ventureburn When it comes to venture capital, Keet van Zyl is as savvy as they come. He’s worked for companies such as Procter & Gamble, Investec Bank and HBD Venture Capital, and helped set up private equity funds in the Southern African region for a US-based investor. He also co-founded fund manager, Knife Capital […]
by Barry O’Reilly Lean Startup Tools from Barry O’Reilly Techmeetups launches the Guru Program to help Startups & early stage companies with mentoring on all aspects of your Business. Limited spaces are available – book your place on the Guru Program now to attend in London or remotely from anywhere in the world. Online event registration for TechMeetups Guru Program 2013: […]
Original post by Jessica via The Sourcery The recent plague of acqui-hires is making it seem like there’s no talent rock left un-turned in Silicon Valley and San Francisco. This simply isn’t the case. Things may seem dire, but you don’t need to make an offer to every developer that you meet. If you’re a funded startup, there’s still hope! You just need to make […]
Original post by alyssaaldersley As Noah Kagan recently put it so well: can I be real with you? Real real? I’ve talked before about how I carve my day to squeeze every drip out of it. Shared my theories fortheming, a noble attempt to avoid drift and push for maximum focus. Described how I try to be disciplined […]
Original post by Philip Connolly via Business Post While many startup founders have great ideas and business plans, the financial side of running a business can prove to be a struggle. Failing to keep on top of the finances can lead to serious issues for a business down the line. We spoke to Johnny Harte, a mentor of […]
Original post by RIP EMPSON via TC DEMO Fall 2012 wrapped up in Santa Clara today, where 77 startups took the stage to show off their apps, services and products. The young companies were given six minutes to pitch their ideas and impress the audience, collectively competing for the $1 million advertising prize that went to the idea […]
Original post by Alexey Aylarov via ventureburn Culturally, socially and historically, Silicon Valley and Moscow are worlds (or at least 5800 miles) apart. But in a small pocket of Moscow, a growing number of entrepreneurs – supported by a growing number of enthusiastic local venture capitalists – are beginning to make the Russian capital a key pushpin on […]
