I talk to a lot of startups and most have little idea about how journalism works (or worse, as in the case of HQ Trivia, they have terrible ideas). But positive coverage in a respected publication offers visibility and credibility … READ MORE
COMMENTS [ 0 ]Periodically, I hear a presentation or read a blog post on the topic of public relations for startups. I often feel the advice given is incomplete, or misguided, or one-size-fits-all, or simply wrong. So here is my take on how … READ MORE
COMMENTS [ 0 ]Since 2004, the nonprofit Center for Financial Services Innovation (CFSI) has been on a mission to improve the financial health of all Americans. With funding provided by the Ford Foundation (a founding sponsor), Amex, BofA, Cap One, Charles Schwab, Citi, … READ MORE
COMMENTS [ 4 ]Last week, BBVA announced that it is buying Simple for $117 million. It’s easy to think of reasons why this acquisition appeals to BBVA. It’s not for assets and deposits. Yes, the 100,000 tech-savvy early adopters who’ve signed up for … READ MORE
COMMENTS [ 0 ]The Q2 PwC MoneyTree Report came out last week showing that investment activity by corporate venture arms is on the upswing. Corporate VCs participated in nearly 16% of venture deals in the second quarter. I have seen corporate VC efforts … READ MORE
COMMENTS [ 0 ]“If no one seems to understand, start your own revolution and cut out the middleman.”
“I’m not even sure what I want, but that’s not the point – it’s that I want it now.”
“Whenever the old gives way to the new, everybody with vested interests in the old starts crying that the world will stop. There aren’t many people with vested interests in the new.”
“The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore all progress depends on the unreasonable man.”
“All you need in this life is ignorance and confidence, and then success is sure.”
There's a confidential job posting for a Chief Innovation Officer on LinkedIn. https://j.mp/2QZFFvU The position is in London. #CIO (1/2)
Softbank-backed #FinTech unicorn @KabbageInc furloughs significant numbers in U.S., shuts Bangalore office: https://j.mp/342XeAS
The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (@CEPIvaccines) is a consortium that coordinates and finances the development of new vaccines to prevent and contain infectious disease epidemics.
All @HealthworksFit locations closed on March 17 but they continue to charge membership fees.
Sorry, New Yorkers. Rhode Island is closed to you. Quahog out front shoulda told ya. https://bit.ly/3dB5lst
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