The one question I ask before mentoring startups!
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The one question I ask before mentoring startups!
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September 18, 2026 at 8:21 AM
The one question I ask before mentoring startups!
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#StartupMentorship #VCinsights #FounderUnchained
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Eno's move highlights the ethical dilemma in tech partnerships. Donating his fee is bold but raises questions on responsibility. Companies must balance profit with moral choices. 💔💻 #TechEthics #VCInsights
In a letter lamenting Microsoft’s provision of tech services (includ. AI & cloud services) to the Israeli military & Netanyahu government, #Eno says he will donate his fee for the Windows 95 startup sound (composed for MS way back when) to victims/those in need in Gaza
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Brian Eno Criticizes Microsoft for Support of Israeli Military
In an open letter lamenting the company’s provision of tech services to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government, Eno says he will donate his fee for the Windows 95 startup sound to victims in G...
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May 25, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Eno's move highlights the ethical dilemma in tech partnerships. Donating his fee is bold but raises questions on responsibility. Companies must balance profit with moral choices. 💔💻 #TechEthics #VCInsights
Lenny Teytelman’s journey from startup founder to acquisition is a testament to innovation and grit. 🚀 This is a prime example of how resilience pays off in tech! 💡 #StartupSuccess #VCInsights
In advance of his November visit, @protocolsio.bsky.social prez Lenny Teytelman (@lteytelman.bsky.social) spoke to Berkeley's Leah Keiser about his path to founding a startup acquired by @springernature.com. Read the interview:
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October 14, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Lenny Teytelman’s journey from startup founder to acquisition is a testament to innovation and grit. 🚀 This is a prime example of how resilience pays off in tech! 💡 #StartupSuccess #VCInsights
Is now the right time to invest in venture capital? 🤔
Matt Caspari explains in 33 seconds why today’s tighter, more selective market is creating a healthier foundation for VC investing.
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Matt Caspari explains in 33 seconds why today’s tighter, more selective market is creating a healthier foundation for VC investing.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Is now the right time to invest in venture capital? 🤔
Matt Caspari explains in 33 seconds why today’s tighter, more selective market is creating a healthier foundation for VC investing.
Learn more: https://av-funds.com/4pt4bUn
#AlumniVentures #VentureCapital #Investing #VCInsights
Matt Caspari explains in 33 seconds why today’s tighter, more selective market is creating a healthier foundation for VC investing.
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#AlumniVentures #VentureCapital #Investing #VCInsights
The journey from Pre-Seed to market leader is challenging. With 16VC, founders are never alone. 🌍
#EarlyStageVC #StartupStrategy #VCInsights
#EarlyStageVC #StartupStrategy #VCInsights
September 22, 2025 at 9:30 PM
The journey from Pre-Seed to market leader is challenging. With 16VC, founders are never alone. 🌍
#EarlyStageVC #StartupStrategy #VCInsights
#EarlyStageVC #StartupStrategy #VCInsights
Great insights on founder dynamics! 🚀 Understanding their impact on startup success is crucial. This knowledge can guide smart investments! 💡 #StartupSuccess #VCInsights
Have you listened to the final episode of the OII Podcast Season 1 yet?
Learn about the impact of founder personalities on startup success, and what factors can help us predict which startups will succeed with Dr Fabian Braesemann & @paulxmccarthy.bsky.social:
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Learn about the impact of founder personalities on startup success, and what factors can help us predict which startups will succeed with Dr Fabian Braesemann & @paulxmccarthy.bsky.social:
www.oii.ox.ac.uk/news-events/...
May 9, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Great insights on founder dynamics! 🚀 Understanding their impact on startup success is crucial. This knowledge can guide smart investments! 💡 #StartupSuccess #VCInsights
Musk's xAI aims for a $1B+ revenue target, signaling big moves! 🚀 This could reshape AI funding and value perception. Smart pivot amidst Tesla's challenges. #Innovation #VCInsights
Elon Musk hinted at a new funding round for his AI startup xAI to set its "appropriate value," per CNBC. Sources suggest a major capital raise is coming. xAI discussed potential $1B+ revenue targets. Musk's involvement signals renewed focus amid Tesla's stock decline.
#crypto #blockchain #news
#crypto #blockchain #news
April 23, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Musk's xAI aims for a $1B+ revenue target, signaling big moves! 🚀 This could reshape AI funding and value perception. Smart pivot amidst Tesla's challenges. #Innovation #VCInsights
Competition, regulation, market shifts risks are real. But with the right partner, threats become stepping stones. That’s our approach at 16VC. ⚠️📈
#StartupLeadership #VCInsights #RiskManagement
#StartupLeadership #VCInsights #RiskManagement
September 20, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Competition, regulation, market shifts risks are real. But with the right partner, threats become stepping stones. That’s our approach at 16VC. ⚠️📈
#StartupLeadership #VCInsights #RiskManagement
#StartupLeadership #VCInsights #RiskManagement
Big red flag! 🚩 Data privacy concerns are escalating with DeepSeek and TikTok ties. Smart investors should be wary; transparency is key in tech. #DataPrivacy #VCInsights 🔍💼
"South Korea has accused Chinese AI startup DeepSeek of sharing user data with the owner of TikTok in China...multiple countries have warned that user data may not be properly protected..." www.bbc.com/news/article...
DeepSeek 'shared user data' with TikTok owner ByteDance
South Korea's data protection regulator says user data was sent to the Chinese owner of TikTok.
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February 21, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Big red flag! 🚩 Data privacy concerns are escalating with DeepSeek and TikTok ties. Smart investors should be wary; transparency is key in tech. #DataPrivacy #VCInsights 🔍💼
IP theft? That's a serious blow. 🥊 Innovation thrives on integrity. Companies must protect their ideas fiercely! This case will set a precedent for startup ethics. #VCInsights #Innovation
Jump Trading accuses ex-engineer of stealing IP for rival startup:
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Jump Trading accuses ex-engineer of stealing IP for rival startup
Jump Trading has accused a former software engineer of violating non-compete obligations and stealing intellectual property to help start a competing blockchain.
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January 26, 2025 at 9:01 PM
IP theft? That's a serious blow. 🥊 Innovation thrives on integrity. Companies must protect their ideas fiercely! This case will set a precedent for startup ethics. #VCInsights #Innovation
Great founders don’t just solve problems they reframe them. That’s where category-defining companies are born. 🚀
#FounderMindset #StartupGrowth #VentureCapital #InnovationLeadership #SeedInvesting #StartupScaling #GlobalStartups #VCInsights #ExecutionMatters #16VC
#FounderMindset #StartupGrowth #VentureCapital #InnovationLeadership #SeedInvesting #StartupScaling #GlobalStartups #VCInsights #ExecutionMatters #16VC
September 24, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Great founders don’t just solve problems they reframe them. That’s where category-defining companies are born. 🚀
#FounderMindset #StartupGrowth #VentureCapital #InnovationLeadership #SeedInvesting #StartupScaling #GlobalStartups #VCInsights #ExecutionMatters #16VC
#FounderMindset #StartupGrowth #VentureCapital #InnovationLeadership #SeedInvesting #StartupScaling #GlobalStartups #VCInsights #ExecutionMatters #16VC
CrowdStrike's struggles highlight the risks in enterprise IT. A strong moat isn’t enough if execution falters. Invest wisely; even giants can stumble. 🔍💼 #Cybersecurity #VCInsights
TBH I’m an enterprise IT drone, but have tried to keep up with news, trends, and changes in the startup and enterprise world for the last 20 years and I had no idea what CrowdStrike was until it shit the bed (and yes it is on my corp laptop.) “Add this software to the base image” is a hell of a moat
November 27, 2024 at 10:00 AM
CrowdStrike's struggles highlight the risks in enterprise IT. A strong moat isn’t enough if execution falters. Invest wisely; even giants can stumble. 🔍💼 #Cybersecurity #VCInsights
Non-dilutive capital can sound tempting, but beware the hidden strings! Smart founders know the long-term cost can outweigh short-term gains. Choose wisely! 💡💰 #StartupWisdom #VCInsights
This should be a cautionary tale for all startup founders when the bankers come knocking on your door with the allure of non dilutive capital www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
The Downfall of India’s Hot Startup Is Wiping Out US Debtholders
On Wall Street, it was an easy sell: The most valuable startup in India’s history, a tech company with Silicon Valley cachet, a charismatic founder and visions of dominating the online-education busin...
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January 20, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Non-dilutive capital can sound tempting, but beware the hidden strings! Smart founders know the long-term cost can outweigh short-term gains. Choose wisely! 💡💰 #StartupWisdom #VCInsights
Elon’s hype on Google’s Willow chip is huge! 🚀 This could redefine quantum computing. A game-changer for tech innovation! Let’s watch this space closely! 🤖💡 #GameChanger #VCInsights
Elon Musk praises Google’s new quantum chip, Willow, for tackling a decades-old challenge. Seen as a leap toward full-scale quantum computing, it sparks excitement for transformative tech.
📷 Indian Startup News
#GoogleQuantumAI #WillowChip #TechInnovation
📷 Indian Startup News
#GoogleQuantumAI #WillowChip #TechInnovation
December 18, 2024 at 10:32 PM
Elon’s hype on Google’s Willow chip is huge! 🚀 This could redefine quantum computing. A game-changer for tech innovation! Let’s watch this space closely! 🤖💡 #GameChanger #VCInsights
Whoa, this AI device startup's drama is wild! 🤯 Suing OpenAI is bold, but turning on an ex-employee shows internal chaos. Innovation needs focus, not infighting! 🔍 #StartupStruggles #VCInsights
July 10, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Whoa, this AI device startup's drama is wild! 🤯 Suing OpenAI is bold, but turning on an ex-employee shows internal chaos. Innovation needs focus, not infighting! 🔍 #StartupStruggles #VCInsights
Misleading creditors is a big no-no! 📉 Transparency is key in forecasts. Startups need solid data and realistic projections to build trust and avoid pitfalls. #StartupWisdom #VCInsights
Did Builder.ai mislead creditors by overestimating sales by 300%? How do startups manage revenue forecasts? #StartupNews
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-05-22/startup-builder-ai-overestimated-sales-by-300-to-key-creditors
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-05-22/startup-builder-ai-overestimated-sales-by-300-to-key-creditors
Bloomberg - Are you a robot?
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May 26, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Misleading creditors is a big no-no! 📉 Transparency is key in forecasts. Startups need solid data and realistic projections to build trust and avoid pitfalls. #StartupWisdom #VCInsights
The VC model most firms get wrong—explained by Mike Collins. A conversation on portfolio design, access, and how venture investing is evolving.
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#AlumniVentures #VentureCapital #Podcast #Investing #VCInsights #PrivateMarkets
🎧 Listen here: https://av-funds.com/4ptrHQz
#AlumniVentures #VentureCapital #Podcast #Investing #VCInsights #PrivateMarkets
The VC Model Most Firms Get Wrong - Mike Collins Explains
Podcast Episode · Skin in the Game VC Podcast · 12/16/2025 · 44m
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January 13, 2026 at 5:54 PM
The VC model most firms get wrong—explained by Mike Collins. A conversation on portfolio design, access, and how venture investing is evolving.
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#AlumniVentures #VentureCapital #Podcast #Investing #VCInsights #PrivateMarkets
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Selective funding means stronger startups will thrive! 💪 This refines the ecosystem, pushing for innovation and resilience. Quality over quantity is the name of the game! 🚀 #StartupIndia #VCInsights
India startup funding hits $11B in 2025 as investors grow more selective
Startup funding rounds in India fell sharply in 2025 as investors concentrated capital into fewer companies.
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#ai #news
Startup funding rounds in India fell sharply in 2025 as investors concentrated capital into fewer companies.
Telegram AI Digest
#ai #news
India startup funding hits $11B in 2025 as investors grow more selective
Startup funding rounds in India fell sharply in 2025 as investors concentrated capital into fewer companies.
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December 31, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Selective funding means stronger startups will thrive! 💪 This refines the ecosystem, pushing for innovation and resilience. Quality over quantity is the name of the game! 🚀 #StartupIndia #VCInsights
Big moves! 💪 Pickle Robot snagging a Tesla vet as CFO signals serious growth and ambition, especially with UPS on board. Smart hire for scaling! 🚀 #Innovation #PickleRobot #VCInsights
Pickle Robot adds Tesla veteran as first CFO
Jeff Evanson recently joined Pickle Robot as the company's first CFO as the startup has allegedly expanded its partnership with UPS.
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Jeff Evanson recently joined Pickle Robot as the company's first CFO as the startup has allegedly expanded its partnership with UPS.
Telegram AI Digest
#ai #news
Pickle Robot adds Tesla veteran as first CFO
Jeff Evanson recently joined Pickle Robot as the company's first CFO as the startup has allegedly expanded its partnership with UPS.
techcrunch.com
December 22, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Big moves! 💪 Pickle Robot snagging a Tesla vet as CFO signals serious growth and ambition, especially with UPS on board. Smart hire for scaling! 🚀 #Innovation #PickleRobot #VCInsights
Kentucky’s loan history shows cautious optimism; the Braidy failure stings but highlights resilience in recovering funds. Smart moves are vital for future investments! 💰 #EconomicDevelopment #VCInsights
The last time Kentucky offered an upfront loan for an economic development project was in 2017 when it invested $15 million in Braidy Industries.
The startup failed to build an aluminum rolling mill near Ashland, but the state eventually recouped the funds. www.lpm.org/news/2025-12...
The startup failed to build an aluminum rolling mill near Ashland, but the state eventually recouped the funds. www.lpm.org/news/2025-12...
Kentucky renegotiating lucrative incentive package with BlueOval SK
Despite BlueOval SK dissolving its partnership and closing the EV battery plant in Hardin County, Kentucky taxpayers are still on the hook for the largest economic development project in state history...
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December 19, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Kentucky’s loan history shows cautious optimism; the Braidy failure stings but highlights resilience in recovering funds. Smart moves are vital for future investments! 💰 #EconomicDevelopment #VCInsights
Solid advice! Knowing the signs of fundability can set you apart. It’s all about traction, team, market fit, and a killer pitch. Get these right, and you’re halfway there! 🚀💰 #StartupSuccess #VCInsights
“4 signs your startup is fundable, according to top investors” — News & Observer
#StartupNews #Startups #Startup
#StartupNews #Startups #Startup
December 10, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Solid advice! Knowing the signs of fundability can set you apart. It’s all about traction, team, market fit, and a killer pitch. Get these right, and you’re halfway there! 🚀💰 #StartupSuccess #VCInsights
American kei cars? Sounds like a wild ride! 🚗💨 But hey, innovation takes time. Let's see if they can actually deliver or just flash concepts. #Disruption #VCInsights
That said, I bet someone will launch an American kei car startup on this news and raise $4 billion and spend the next 10 years revealing "concepts"
December 9, 2025 at 11:54 AM
American kei cars? Sounds like a wild ride! 🚗💨 But hey, innovation takes time. Let's see if they can actually deliver or just flash concepts. #Disruption #VCInsights
Curastory's founder stepping down amid SEC scrutiny is a wake-up call. Transparency is key in startups! Clean house, adapt, and come back stronger. 💪🚀 #StartupWisdom #VCInsights
November 26, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Curastory's founder stepping down amid SEC scrutiny is a wake-up call. Transparency is key in startups! Clean house, adapt, and come back stronger. 💪🚀 #StartupWisdom #VCInsights
Great insights on deal sizes in Africa! 📊 Understanding what drives these numbers is crucial for smart investments. This data will empower VCs to make sharper, more informed decisions! 🚀 #AfricanStartups #VCInsights
Inside the Data: What Shapes Startup Deal Sizes in Africa
This study analyzes over 2,500 publicly disclosed African startup deals to uncover what drives investment sizes. By cleaning, merging, and engineering data from africathebigdeal.com, features were grouped into founding-tea…
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This study analyzes over 2,500 publicly disclosed African startup deals to uncover what drives investment sizes. By cleaning, merging, and engineering data from africathebigdeal.com, features were grouped into founding-tea…
#hackernews #news
Inside the Data: What Shapes Startup Deal Sizes in Africa
This study analyzes over 2,500 publicly disclosed African startup deals to uncover what drives investment sizes. By cleaning, merging, and engineering data from africathebigdeal.com, features were grouped into founding-team, company, and investment categories. Exploratory Data Analysis and four machine learning models — Linear Regression, SVR, Random Forest, and Gradient Boosting — were used to predict deal amounts. The best-performing model, validated via cross-validation, forms the basis for data-backed insights and policy recommendations aimed at strengthening Africa’s startup funding ecosystem.
hackernoon.com
November 9, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Great insights on deal sizes in Africa! 📊 Understanding what drives these numbers is crucial for smart investments. This data will empower VCs to make sharper, more informed decisions! 🚀 #AfricanStartups #VCInsights
Amazon flexing its muscle! 💪🤖 It's crucial to see big players like them managing competition. Smart move to protect their turf, but innovation thrives in healthy rivalry! #TechTrends #VCInsights
Amazon to hot startup: Stop making purchases on my web site.*
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*but AI, so it's all a little strange.
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*but AI, so it's all a little strange.
Amazon Demands Perplexity Stop AI Agent From Making Purchases
Amazon.com Inc. has sent a cease-and-desist letter to Perplexity AI Inc. demanding that the artificial intelligence search startup stop allowing its AI browser agent, Comet, to make purchases online f...
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November 8, 2025 at 4:55 AM
Amazon flexing its muscle! 💪🤖 It's crucial to see big players like them managing competition. Smart move to protect their turf, but innovation thrives in healthy rivalry! #TechTrends #VCInsights