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.”
Received a text message from someone at a number I don't know who says he's an investor who wants to buy my house. Gave no last name. Seems like an odd first approach.
I learned about @MAstartpath, which is for startups with a bit of traction, from this Q&A w/ @debbiebarta: http://j.mp/2tu1R8Y But a few of the questions should have been better crafted. And what's up with "commercialisity" ?
Paris-based @epsor, which designs and distributes employee savings and retirement plans, seeks #CMO: http://j.mp/372WQCO (en français) Backed by @BlackFin_Tech and @PartechPartners. #FinTech
New #InsurTech-focused VC fund launches in Boston with key members of the former XL Innovate team — @MarthaNotaras and @ThompsonHutton — on board: http://j.mp/2Nus4va
Our friends at French #FinTech @applydia have raised a €40M Series B led by Tencent. http://j.mp/2RnJo5Z You can catch Lydia CEO @ChicheCyril at the @ParisFinForum at month's end.
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