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.”
At first glance, this ranking of global #FinTech hubs from @findexable looks more accurate, and more comprehensive, than most: http://j.mp/34TKlZb
This growing Boston #FinTech startup had to look to New York and San Francisco to find funding: http://bit.ly/35Q8G2m
Sharing for others to be aware https://twitter.com/anothercohen/status/1202266256881192960
Wow, just got one of the more intense phishing calls I’ve ever received.
Automated robocall said my “iCloud account was comprised” so I connected to see how they would try and convince me to hand over my Apple ID and password.
.@Delphmaison is new CEO of AXA Next and Group Chief Innovation Officer: http://j.mp/2Pg0JN1 AXA Next is charged with building new services and business models beyond insurance. #InsurTech
.@p3vc announces final close of Fund II at ~US$320MM. This is the largest #FinTech venture fund in Canada and one of the largest anywhere. http://bit.ly/34MR0V0
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