November 28, 2015
Key Person Insurance Is VCs’ Assurance
Founders soliciting venture funds quickly get comfortable revealing details about their operations, vision and finances. They may also need to be willing to step on a scale and…
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November 28, 2015
The Platform Paradox
I often hear VCs say that they don’t back products, they back platforms. I find that logic backwards and in many ways dangerous for founders. Platforms can provide…
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The 20 Best Unicorn Companies For Paying Software Engineers Top Dollar
Last week we brought you the 20 highest paying unicorns, based on median annual salary for all employees. This time around, we centered our search on the unicorns…
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DJI’s Latest Drone Saves Crops From Pests
DJI made its name building high-end consumer drones, but its latest model shows where the future may lie for the Shenzhen-based company and its competitors. Read More Powered…
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Iguaz.io Lands $15 Million Series A
Herzliya Israel-based Iguaz.io isn’t yet saying exactly what it’s up to, but investors must like what they’re seeing. The stealth-mode company, which says it’s rebuilding the framework for…
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Immerse Me: How To Get Lost In A Story (Story Not Required)
The media we use to tell stories has evolved considerably in the millennia since our ancestors swapped their first campfire tales. Regardless of the form stories take, the…
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Machine Intelligence In The Real World
In the past few years, I’ve been laser-focused on machine intelligence. I’ve talked to hundreds of entrepreneurs, researchers and investors about helping machines make us smarter. And in…
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Get Builds Mobile Apps And Handles Deliveries For Local Shops
Meet Get, a new French startup that wants to be the Shopify for small retailers on mobile among many other things. With Get, local shops like your favorite…
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What’s The Deal With EAT Club?
To be honest, I had never heard of EAT Club until about a month ago, when its public relations team reached out to me, and I’m glad that…
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The Art Of The Pitch
I’m fortunate in my day to day. I have the privilege of hearing new and exciting ideas, both by seasoned and budding entrepreneurs. I remind myself that not…
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