Sequoia's Jess Lee explains how early-stage startups can identify product-market fit | TechCrunch
Identifying product-market fit is crucial for startup founders, with three archetypes to consider: Hair on Fire, Hard Fact, and Future Vision. [ more ]
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Tensions Rise in Silicon Valley Over Sales of Start-Up Stocks
Sohail Prasad's Destiny Tech100 fund aimed to provide access to hot tech start-ups' shares, facing scrutiny and debate over private company stock market accessibility. [ more ]
Tensions Rise in Silicon Valley Over Sales of Start-Up Stocks
Sohail Prasad's Destiny Tech100 fund aimed to provide access to hot tech start-ups' shares, facing scrutiny and debate over private company stock market accessibility. [ more ]
A.I. Start-Ups Face a Rough Financial Reality Check
The financial pressure in the A.I. industry has raised concerns about sustainability and profitability for start-ups relying heavily on generative A.I. [ more ]
Amae Health is building an in-person approach to mental healthcare in an increasingly digital space | TechCrunch
Amae Health aims to improve the mental healthcare system for patients with severe mental illness by providing comprehensive care under one roof. [ more ]
Exploring How Virtual Reality is Changing Startups | Entrepreneur
Virtual reality (VR) technology offers startups a unique way to engage customers and create lasting impressions through immersive experiences. [ more ]
How Much Does Proximity Influence Startup Innovation? 20 Meters' Worth to Be Exact
Physical proximity in coworking spaces enhances knowledge spillovers among diverse startups, emphasizing the importance of geographic location for collaboration. [ more ]
Thebeyond, Europe's largest tech hub in Glasgow, secures £2.5 million funding from Federated Hermes, aimed at boosting the Scottish IoT industry. [ more ]
Productive solar technologies draw investors as global off-grid solar sector funding slumps | TechCrunch
Investor interest in PURE technologies, specifically solar irrigation and cold chain segment, grew significantly last year despite a funding slump in the global off-grid solar sector. [ more ]
There's a hard-right tidal wave about to hit Europe and it will only make the economic crisis worse | Gordon Brown
The rightward shift in European politics is intensifying, with rising nationalist and populist sentiment impacting traditional center-right parties. [ more ]
The article provides a roundup of NYC Tech News for the week ending 4/27, highlighting recent funding rounds for startups like beehiiv, Nagomi Security, Footprint, and Turnkey. [ more ]
The Unsexy Future of Generative AI Is Enterprise Apps
Venture capital funding is increasingly focused on core AI technologies and specific vertical applications rather than general-purpose middleware. [ more ]
The 10 Largest NYC Tech Startup Funding Rounds of April 2024
Analyzed largest NYC startup funding rounds in April 2024, highlighting key information like industry, description, round type, and total equity funding raised. [ more ]
Lithuania aims to enhance research in life sciences and biotechnology by retaining local talent, attracting international researchers, and promoting collaboration over competition. [ more ]
Why Lithuania is a hidden gem of Europe's startup ecosystem
Lithuania's high quality of life, entrepreneurial ecosystem, and collaborative mentality have led to a 'reverse brain drain' and significant growth in tech startups. [ more ]
The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report: 4/29/24
The article highlights notable startup funding rounds for the week ending 4/27/24, featuring companies like Perplexity AI, Dripos, and Turnkey, totaling $499.9M in new funding. [ more ]
Council Post: 14 Marketing Mistakes Startups Often Make (And How To Fix Them)
Successful marketing for startups involves focusing on a few key initiatives, practical online presence development, and strategic research-based approaches. [ more ]
1 month left to submit nominations for Startup Battlefield 200 | TechCrunch
Nominations for Startup Battlefield 200 at Disrupt are open until June 10. Selected startups get exclusive benefits and a chance to compete for $100,000. [ more ]